♂️ Shabab Ahmed ~ Studied IGCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English Language B from Dhaka, Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Exam Update: Completed IGCSE in June 2024 Session obtaining Band 9 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Band 6 in English Language B

Merit Scholarship Recipient

"Throughout my IGCSE studies, I had the privilege of being taught by a teacher who profoundly shaped both my academic development and my approach to learning. I studied 4 subjects with him and each lesson extended far beyond the syllabus. His teaching style emphasized critical thinking and intellectual curiosity, always encouraging me to think independently rather than rely solely on memorization. What distinguished his teaching was the way he nurtured free thinking and problem solving. He consistently challenged me to approach questions creatively, make cross disciplinary connections and think outside the box when analyzing complex topics or preparing for exams. He also encouraged me to read scientific and academic articles related to the subjects we studied, which allowed me to acquire extra knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of each topic. Beyond classroom learning, he played a significant role in preparing me for university level studies. Under his guidance, I learned how to conduct research, write formal papers, design academic posters and present my ideas confidently - skills that continue to serve me well in my current IAL studies. His mentorship instilled in me not only academic discipline but also intellectual confidence and a lifelong curiosity for knowledge. The principles and learning habits he inspired have become the foundation of my academic journey, shaping me into a more independent, thoughtful and motivated learner."

♀️ Madiha Shazia Raheela ~ Studied IGCSE Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English Language B from Shikarpur, Pakistan 🇵🇰

Exam Update: Completed IGCSE in November 2024 Session obtaining Band 9 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Band 8 in Human Biology and Band 7 in English Language B.

Awarded with Pay In Full Bursary and a Females in Science Scholarship Recipient

"Living far from a big city, I didn’t have access to proper tuition centers near my house — until I found ExFerva. The online lessons made it easy to follow from home and the tutor really understood the challenges I faced. Even though I had completed some parts of the syllabus on my own before starting at ExFerva, my tutor insisted we go through the entire book from start to finish. I am thankful for agreeing with his suggestion. He provided clearer explanations, cleared indirect doubts that I had from when I was studying the subject alone and linked every concept with real life examples that were relevant within Pakistan and Internationally. This made my understanding better and it was easier to retain information and apply it to the questions during my mock exams. My tutor was firm while teaching and especially when grading my assignments and exams but always ensured that I had understood everything that was taught to me before moving on to the next chapter. After a few weeks, I enjoyed his style of teaching and it made me curious about pursuing a degree on a subject I'm passionate about, as he always shared what he had learnt in his university lectures, and even taught me content from his lectures if it coincided with the topic that we were currently doing in our classes. Suffice to say, I noticed under his guidance, my grades gradually became better. I was happy when the results came out and so were my parents. On top of that, ExFerva had a lot of discounts that was guaranteed to me upon application. I had received a 10 % reduction on my tuition fees through the Pay in Full Discount at the beginning and while continuing my studies, I was granted a 50 % reduction on tuition through the Females in Science Scholarship after my first year IGCSE grades were processed. This was a huge help as it lifted the financial burden from myself and my parents allowing me to solely focus on my studies. With my IGCSE grades, I was ready to push and continue on to the next step of my academic journey."

♂️ Farhan Ghazi Hashim ~ Studied IAL Chemistry and Physics from Chattogram, Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Exam Update: Completed IAL Physics obtaining an overall grade of A in October 2024 Session. Completed IAL Chemistry obtaining an overall grade of A* in January 2025 Session.

Research Empowerment Scholarship Recipient

"I joined ExFerva to prepare for my IAS/IAL Chemistry and Physics and saw myself improving slowly and gradually from a grade C to grade A in my mock exams. Even though the classes were online, what made the biggest difference was how patient and encouraging the teacher was. All of the lessons were carefully explained to me ensuring I had understood before proceeding with the next concept as most questions were either technical or calculation based. I was lucky to get the chance to study one on one with the teacher. He tailored his teaching to my pace and I always knew I could ask questions and get support from him when needed. Additionally, I am grateful to have completed my studies with a low financial burden on my parents as I was awarded the Research Empowerment Scholarship. The research that I conducted also taught me a lot alongside my Edexcel studies. Regardless to say, my tutor didn't just help me improve my grades but always pushed me to have an appetite and curiosity for gaining more knowledge."