Our Students Either Attend or Aspire to Attend
Achieved Grade 9 for Maths and Further/Ad. Maths
of Struggling Students Improved by 3 Grades post GCSEMocks
Mean Teaching Experience of Shine Tutors
Shine’s Academic Impact
We care. We understand the challenge. We strive for excellence.
Our Offerings
We offer flexible in-person and online courses year-round to support uninterrupted progress.
OUR PROGRAMMES
OUR STORY
In September 2019, as our daughter began Year 5, we had what many parents will recognise as that moment – when you suddenly
Despite attending one of London’s top preparatory schools, we noticed a growing gap between what was being taught in the classroom and what children were expected to produce in highly competitive 11+ exams. Maths and English papers were regularly stretching two to three years beyond the standard curriculum – and with competition for top schools increasing every year, parents were understandably looking for extra support.
So, like many good ideas, Shine began… around our dining table.
With a handful of children (mostly from our daughter’s school), a pile of notebooks, and more determination than experience, we started running small Maths sessions at home. Neither of us came from a traditional teaching background, and navigating the English education system was a steep learning curve. It was very much a passion project – fuelled by late nights, plenty of tea, and a lot of trial and error.
Fortunately, we brought different strengths to the table. Alice’s love of Maths, combined with Christine’s experience of the highly effective Shanghai method, helped us design a focused, high-impact curriculum. Our aim was simple: accelerate learning, build confidence, and help children actually enjoy Maths (yes, it is possible!).
In our very first year, our students achieved the strongest results the school had ever seen – including our own daughter. At that point, we realised this little “dining table project” might be onto something.
And no, the rest is not quite history… but it did grow rather quickly.
Through word of mouth and happy parents, Shine expanded from small groups to a thriving learning community, supporting children across Maths, English, Reasoning, and beyond. What started as a response to one family’s concern has become a trusted organisation helping hundreds of students feel confident, capable, and ready to succeed.
Today, our mission remains exactly the same: To give every child expert teaching, strong foundations, and the confidence to shine — all in a supportive, friendly environment where learning is taken seriously, but never without some fun.
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FAQs
Please visit our Term-Based Programmes section here (Term Courses) to enquire about availability and enrolment.
All holiday courses can be viewed here (Holiday Courses). Once selected and purchased, you will receive a confirmation email with full course details.
Please see our cancellation policy page (here).
New students receive a Shine notebook and folder, which should be brought to each session. They are welcome to bring their own stationery, water bottle and snacks for break time.
We offer one make–up session per term for any missed classes. Please notify us in advance, and we will provide alternative slots within the same week for your child to attend. No credits or refunds will be offered for any missed group sessions.
Please see our term-based programme (here).
New students are welcome to have a free trial session for any of our term-based programmes. Afterwards, families can decide whether to enrol. Places are offered on a termly basis, not session-based.
The Shine Academy inspires young minds through knowledge, creativity, and values, shaping confident learners for tomorrow
Shine Office,
Fulham.Works, 1st Floor,
Fulham Broadway Centre, Fulham, London,
SW6 1BY
Ph.: 07918189006
The Shine Academy inspires young minds through knowledge, creativity, and values, shaping confident learners for tomorrow
Shine Office,
Fulham.Works, 1st Floor,
Fulham Broadway Centre,
Fulham, London,
SW6 1BY
Ph.: 07918189006
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