Top-Rated Maths Tutors — Mathnasium of Harrow

FAQ

Mathnasium Harrow Frequently Asked Questions

• Where is Mathnasium of Harrow located?

  Mathnasium of Harrow is at 20 College Road, Harrow, HA1 1BE, a two-minute walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station and adjacent to St Ann's shopping centre next to Toni&Guy. 

  We proudly serve children from local schools, including: 

  • St Anselm's Catholic Primary School 

  • Nower Hill High School 

  • Orley Farm School 

  • John Lyon School 

  • Haberdashers' Boys' School 

  • Haberdashers' Girls' School 

• What are your opening hours?

  Our instructional hours are: 

  • Monday to Friday: 3:30pm – 7:00pm 

  • Saturday: 11:00am – 2:00pm 

  • Sunday: Closed 

  Our office is open Monday to Thursday from 11:00am to 7:00pm, Friday from 2:00pm to 7:00pm and Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00pm. To get in touch, call 020 8004 8220 or email [email protected]. 

  During school holidays, our hours are: 

  • Monday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm 

  • Tuesday: 11:00am – 12:00pm (online only) and 3:00pm – 6:00pm 

  • Wednesday: 11:00am – 12:00pm (online only) and 3:00pm – 6:00pm 

  • Thursday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm 

  • Saturday: 11:00am – 2:00pm  

  These summer hours run from 20th July to 1st September. 

• What year groups does Mathnasium of Harrow work with?

  We work with students from Reception through to GCSE, ages 4 to 16, across every Key Stage from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to KS4. 

  Harrow families come to us for a wide range of reasons: some want an early start on number sense, others are working toward one of the many entrance exams in the area and others are pushing through GCSE maths. 

• What maths topics and subjects can your tutors in Harrow help with?

  Our instructors work across the full primary and secondary maths curriculum: number and arithmetic, fractions, decimals and percentages, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, statistics and trigonometry, spanning KS1 through to KS4. 

  Sessions follow each child's personalised learning plan rather than a set syllabus, so a Year 4 child working on fractions and a Year 11 child revising trigonometry ahead of GCSE will each spend their time on exactly what they need. 

• How is Mathnasium different from a private tutor?

  Private tutoring tends to be reactive, called on to help with a difficult topic, a piece of maths homework or an upcoming test, then stepping back once the immediate need has passed. 

  Mathnasium of Harrow takes a different approach, focused on building long-term maths mastery while still leaving room for that kind of reactive support. We start by identifying and closing knowledge gaps, then introduce new concepts in a logical sequence so each idea builds on secure foundations. 

  Every session also sets aside time for a child's current schoolwork, so they can go back to their maths class with confidence. 

  Instructors follow the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach used at more than 1,200 centres worldwide, delivered face-to-face in a caring and fun group environment. 

• How do you teach maths? Which curriculum do you use?

  We don't follow a standard curriculum. Instructors use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach that combines personalised learning plans with proven teaching techniques to help students truly understand and even enjoy maths. 

  Instructors combine mental, verbal, visual, tactile and written techniques guided by each child's personalised learning plan, but we can align with what students are covering at school under the National Curriculum.

• Do you work with advanced students or only children struggling with maths?

  Mathnasium of Harrow works with students of all skill levels, helping them catch up, keep up or get ahead on their maths journey. 

  Advanced students get access to enrichment beyond the school curriculum, including competition-level problem solving and preparation for entrance exams and UKMT challenges. 

  For children who are finding maths difficult, the personalised learning plan ensures we start from exactly where they are and grow forward at a pace that works for them. Our caring instructors work with them face-to-face, celebrating wins both big and small, gradually (re)building their confidence and reigniting their natural love of learning. 

• Do you prepare children for entrance exams like the 11+?

  Mathnasium of Harrow supports children preparing for the full range of entrance exams used by local independent and grammar schools, including 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+, 12+ and 13+. 

  Many of the families we work with are navigating entry to schools such as John Lyon School, QE Boys School, Parmiter's School, Merchant Taylors' School, Orley Farm School or the Haberdashers' Schools. We recommend starting preparation at least a year ahead of the relevant exam, to leave time to build numerical reasoning skills and work through the full range of question types.

• Do you offer GCSE maths tutoring?

  Of course, our instructors support Year 10 and Year 11 students through GCSE maths, with sessions built around their target grade, current performance and the topics that need the most work.  

  We cover the full GCSE maths curriculum from number and algebra to geometry, ratio, probability and statistics, across both Foundation and Higher tiers. 

• Do you help students prepare for the Maths Olympiad or UKMT challenges?

  Absolutely! Mathnasium of Harrow supports students taking part in UKMT challenges, including the Junior Mathematical Challenge, as well as Maths Olympiad competitions. 

  These competitions call for a different kind of thinking to school maths and our instructors build the problem-solving stamina and confidence students need to tackle unfamiliar questions under time pressure. 

• How much does maths tutoring cost at Mathnasium of Harrow?

  Mathnasium of Harrow operates on a flat monthly membership fee, with most students attending two to three sessions a week depending on their personalised learning plan. 

  Following the diagnostic assessment, we will recommend a session plan tailored to your child's learning needs and goals.

• How can I enrol my child at Mathnasium of Harrow?

  Start by getting in touch through the Contact Us button on this page or by emailing [email protected]. We will arrange a diagnostic assessment to build a clear picture of where your child is in their maths and what support would help most. 

  After the assessment, we will talk you through the results and the personalised learning plan we have put together, then answer any questions before sessions begin.