Tutoring for High-Performing Students: Achieve Excellence with Expert Support
Our greatest teaching tool is our passion. We get involved — head and heart — and have a vested interest in seeing our students grow.
We take private tuition very seriously
We’ve been operating since 1993 and have clocked more than 200 000 hours of one-on-one private tuition. In that time, we have developed an expertise in many subjects, curricula, syllabi, and standardised tests.
Every one of our private tutors scored distinctions in high school, has studied a subject-relevant field at university, passed our intake exams with distinction, and then completed our elite tutor training programme.
Our private tutors don’t just know the work, they know how to teach it; our high-performing students frequently dominate in their schools, earning Dux Scholar Awards and going on to study at universities such as MIT, Cambridge, Stanford and Harvard.
World-class in-person tutoring in the following subjects
We offer expert-level tutoring with a subject specialist for each of the following subjects.
Maths
Mathematics tutoring for IEB, IB, A-Levels, GCSEs, SATs and more.
Learn more →Science
Physics and Chemistry tutoring for IEB, IB, A-Levels, GCSEs and more.
Learn more →English
English tutoring for IEB, IB, A-Levels, GCSEs, SATs and more.
Learn more →Afrikaans
Afrikaans tutoring for IEB, CAPS, A-Levels, GCSEs, and more.
Learn more →Biology
Biology and Life Science tutoring for IEB, IB, A-Levels, GCSEs, and more.
Learn more →Accounting
Accounting tutoring for IEB, IB, A-Levels, GCSEs and more.
Learn more →Programming
Programming and IT tutoring for IEB, IB, A-Levels, GCSEs, and more.
Learn more →And others
History, Geography, Business, Economics, French, Psychology and many more.
Learn more →How we operate
Initial Consultation
We begin with a personalised consultation at our Fourways assessment centre, where we gain a thorough understanding of the student’s academic background, study approach, and long-term goals. This process includes both a qualitative discussion and a detailed analysis of their academic performance to ensure we tailor our approach to their unique needs.
Tutor Matching
If tuition is recommended, we carefully select a tutor from our team who aligns with the student’s learning style and personality. Since we work directly with our tutors — not as an agency — we ensure that every student is paired with a mentor they can trust, connect with, and feel motivated to learn from.
Personalised One-on-One Tuition
Lessons take place in the comfort of your home or at school, providing a structured yet flexible learning experience. Tutors establish a strong working relationship with the student, ensuring that lessons are engaging, effective, and aligned with their curriculum. Progress is monitored continuously, with structured work assigned between sessions to reinforce learning and track improvement.
What our families say
Genius proved to be our greatest child investment despite initial skepticism and extra fees, delivering unmatched results that surpassed every hope. Great!
"Genius provided a total package that can be summed up in one word, exceptional. Thank you Genius, you helped Carel immensely."
Genius quickly devised a short-term plan for our UK move, efficiently targeting entrance tests and ensuring we met every requirement on time.
Ready to bring out the best in your child?
Speak to our team about a personalised one-on-one tuition programme — in Johannesburg, Cape Town, or online.