Choosing the right support

Which course is right for me or my child?

The right programme depends on the student’s examination, current level, topics already covered and immediate goal. A short diagnostic or conversation can identify a suitable group course or individual plan before enrolment.

Where are lessons available?

All published group courses are taught live online. Individual in-person preparation is available in Budapest by prior arrangement; exact meeting details are shared only after confirmation.

What if a student does not understand an exercise between lessons?

Students can send a question directly through the learning platform. Where possible, it is linked to the exact topic, assignment or exercise so the context is clear when the tutor responds.

Lessons, schedule and technology

Which Chemistry programmes are supported?

Support is organised by programme, examination-year syllabus version and level. IB uses SL and HL; Cambridge IGCSE uses Core and Extended; Cambridge 9701 uses AS and A Level. Questions, assignments and progress are not mixed across incompatible syllabus versions.

Do all courses start on the same date?

Course pages show the start date, timetable, capacity and registration status for each published cohort. Check the current listing rather than relying on an earlier intake date.

Are classes online or in person?

Hungarian Chemistry matura groups and all IB, Cambridge IGCSE and A Level courses are taught live online. Individual in-person matura preparation is available in Budapest by prior arrangement.

How large are group classes?

Group programmes are limited to a maximum of 15 students.

Keeping groups small makes it possible to involve students actively in problem-solving and to identify individual misunderstandings rather than deliver the course as a lecture.

What technology do online lessons use?

A student needs a stable connection, a computer with camera and microphone, and a workspace where they can write and discuss their reasoning clearly. Exact requirements are checked before the first lesson.

Assignments, feedback and parent visibility

What is the difference between group and individual tuition?

Group courses follow a structured programme and provide interaction with other IB Chemistry students.

Individual tuition covers the same academic standard but allows the pace, question selection, explanations and assignments to be adapted much more closely to one student’s needs. It is particularly useful for specific gaps, unusual school schedules or a short-term examination target.

Which language is used in lessons?

Hungarian Chemistry matura lessons and materials use natural Hungarian terminology. IB Chemistry and Cambridge IGCSE and A Level lessons are taught in English, matching the language of those examinations.

Are these courses a replacement for school IB Chemistry classes?

No. These programmes are specialist supplementary tuition designed to work alongside a student’s IB Chemistry course at school.

They strengthen understanding, close knowledge gaps, provide additional practice and prepare students systematically for assessment.

Do students receive homework?

Yes, but assignments are targeted rather than simply large. Exercises are selected according to the topic being studied and, where appropriate, the mistakes a student has made previously.

Exam-preparation courses generally involve a greater independent workload than foundation courses.

Can students access past-paper questions?

Yes. Students enrolled in relevant programmes receive structured practice using past-paper and examination-style questions through the Chemistry Tutor learning platform.

Questions can be selected by topic, level, paper and question type.

How is student progress monitored?

The learning platform records completed assignments, responses and performance across different chemistry topics.

This allows lessons and practice to focus on specific weaknesses rather than a general impression of how a student is doing. Students can also see their own assignments, feedback, upcoming lessons and topic-level progress.

Payment, cancellation and missed lessons

How does the Scientific Investigation programme work?

The twelve-week programme includes two 90-minute live online lessons each week: 24 lessons and 36 contact hours in total. Teaching covers research questions, methodology, data analysis, uncertainty, conclusions and evaluation.

The investigation must remain the student’s own work. The programme does not fabricate results or write sections for submission.

What does the initial diagnostic involve, and is it charged?

Before a programme is confirmed, the tutor reviews the student’s goal, prerequisite knowledge and a short sample of their reasoning to identify a suitable starting point. Its scope, duration and any charge are confirmed in advance; submitting a place request does not create a fee.

What happens between a place request and payment?

The tutor checks fit, timetable and capacity, then confirms the programme, schedule, tuition, deposit and refund conditions in writing. The website does not collect payment, and a submitted request does not mean that a place is already held.

What happens to the deposit if a group cohort does not run?

If ChemistryTutor.hu cannot confirm the group cohort on the agreed schedule, a deposit received for that cohort is refunded. Rescheduling, transfers, cancellation and missed-lesson arrangements follow the Enrolment Terms supplied before payment.

What happens if we are not satisfied after the first week?

If the student or parent is not satisfied after the first week, 100% of the amount paid will be refunded, with no reason required.

Scientific Investigation and academic integrity

What happens if a student misses a lesson?

For group classes, the programme continues according to the published timetable. Students retain access to the relevant materials, notes and assigned work, and should contact the tutor as soon as possible if they expect to be absent.

For individual tuition, rescheduling may be possible with sufficient notice and subject to timetable availability.

Can a student join after a course has started?

Late entry depends on remaining places and whether the student has sufficient prior knowledge to join without being disadvantaged.

A short diagnostic assessment may be recommended before admission to a course that has already begun.

Privacy, AI and working with minors

How are privacy, AI and communication with minors handled?

Only data needed for enrolment, teaching, feedback and account support is collected. A parent can remain the primary contact; AI does not remove access to human tutor review. Students and parents can request access, correction or deletion under the Privacy Policy.

Is a particular grade or score guaranteed?

No. Outcomes depend on the starting point, attendance, independent work, school context and examination performance. Progress is tracked through corrected errors, assessment skills, reasoning quality and growing independence—not a promised grade.