Online IGCSE Tuition in the UAE — Chemistry & Biology
Structured live group classes for Edexcel and Cambridge IGCSE students across the UAE — a full weekly programme with notes, solved past papers, marked homework and mock exams, at a fraction of typical Dubai hourly tutoring rates.
- 8 published textbooks · 20,000+ copies sold
- Head of Science · 20+ years teaching
- Students across the Gulf and worldwide
Early-evening classes UAE time · Every lesson recorded · WhatsApp support
How much does IGCSE tuition cost in the UAE?
Private IGCSE tutors in Dubai and Abu Dhabi commonly charge by the hour, and the hours add up quickly with nothing included between lessons. The Chem-Bio live programme works differently: group classes priced per class — $4.50 per live class, two sessions per week per subject — with notes, solved past papers, marked homework, mock exams and lesson recordings all included in the fee. The full comparison is in the fees guide linked further down this page.
How the weekly programme works for UAE students
This is not pay-by-the-hour tutoring. It is a complete, year-long exam preparation system that runs alongside school — the same structure that produces A* results every session.
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Live teaching lesson
A structured weekly lesson per subject on the high-yield IGCSE topics, taught live on Zoom in the early evening UAE time — after the school day ends.
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Past-paper solving lesson
A second weekly session dedicated to applying mark schemes and building exam technique on real Edexcel questions.
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Marked homework & tests
Weekly homework graded with written feedback, plus regular assessments and full mock exams under exam conditions.
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Recordings & support
Every lesson is recorded for revision, and students get direct WhatsApp support — parents stay informed of progress throughout.
A note from Mr Hosni
For all the parents in the UAE comparing tutors right now — I want to explain why I built this programme the way I did. It's been more than 20 years since I started teaching Biology and Chemistry, and a large share of my online students every year come from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. What do they all have in common? Long school days, and tutoring by the hour that costs a fortune and leaves nothing behind when the hour ends.
That's why this programme is not sold by the hour. You are not paying for sixty minutes of talking. You are paying for a system: the lesson, the past-paper session, the homework that comes back marked, and what we call the marking points — the exact phrases the examiner is paid to find. The fact that everything is recorded means a student in the UAE never falls behind, even in exam season when school mocks pile up.
Compare the fees, read the guide, and watch a recorded lesson before you decide. I hope this page was helpful and I wish you all best of luck in your exam.
— Mr Hosni, Head of Science · Author of 8 textbooks
A full programme for less than one hour of Dubai private tutoring
Private IGCSE tutors in Dubai and Abu Dhabi typically charge by the hour, with no marking, no resources and no structure between sessions. The Chem-Bio live programme charges per class — and includes everything.
| What you get | Typical UAE hourly tutor | Chem-Bio live programme |
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| Structured year plan to the exam | Rarely | Included |
| Notes & solved past papers | Extra / not included | Included |
| Marked homework & mock exams | Not included | Included |
| Recordings of every lesson | No | Included |
| Revision classes until exam day | Paid per hour | Included |
See the full fee comparison in our guide: IGCSE tuition fees in 2026 — how it compares
IGCSE Biology & Chemistry — Edexcel and Cambridge
UAE schools are split between Pearson Edexcel (4BI1 / 4CH1) and Cambridge (0610 / 0620). The live classes follow the Edexcel specification, and Cambridge students are fully supported with dedicated Cambridge solved past papers and notes for the current syllabus.
Parents in the UAE see real progress, not promises
Every student's homework, test scores and attendance are tracked. Parents can follow progress throughout the year instead of waiting for a school report — and weak topics are identified and fixed before the exam, not after it.
Continuing to A-level? Most Chem-Bio IGCSE students stay on for the Edexcel IAL programme — the transition is planned from day one.
What UAE students say
The mark scheme always felt too short for me. These answers explained what I should actually write, and the videos made the exam technique much easier to follow.
Nour Khaled · IGCSE Chemistry & Biology · UAE
WhatsApp replies were fast and specific. The videos saved me the night before the Paper 4 final. Many thanks.
Omar Al-Nuaimi · IGCSE Biology · UAE
Questions from parents in the UAE
What time are the classes in the UAE?
Classes run in the early evening UAE time (GMT+4), after the school day. Every lesson is recorded, so students in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or anywhere in the Emirates can catch up on any missed class.
My child's school follows Cambridge, not Edexcel. Will this work?
The live classes teach the Edexcel IGCSE specification. Cambridge students are supported with dedicated Cambridge (0610 / 0620) solved past papers and notes written for the current syllabus, and the core Biology and Chemistry content overlaps heavily between the two boards.
How does this compare with hiring a private tutor in Dubai?
Private tutors in the UAE typically charge per hour for the lesson alone. The Chem-Bio programme charges per class and includes notes, solved past papers, marked homework, mock exams, recordings and revision sessions until exam day — a complete system rather than isolated hours.
Can I pay with a UAE card?
Yes — any bank or credit card works. If a card does not go through, PayPal is accepted, and a PayPal account is not required to pay.
Does the programme continue into A-level?
Yes. Chem-Bio runs the same structured programme for the Edexcel International A-Level (IAL) in Biology and Chemistry, and most IGCSE students continue into it after their exams. See the A-Level tutor for UAE students page.
Mr Hosni — Head of Science · Author of 8 textbooks
20+ years teaching Biology and Chemistry, 16 at A-level. Teaches students across the UAE and the Gulf online, and writes the exam guides and grade-boundary analysis on the Chem-Bio blog.
Give your child the full system, not just hours
Join students across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE in the live IGCSE Chemistry & Biology programme — everything included until the last exam day.
