Precise teaching, built on evidence of what each student needs
Every Spectrum programme, from Early Foundations to the IB Diploma and our placements, follows one method: find out exactly where a learner is, teach one thing at a time until it is mastered, and show families the progress.
What makes the method work
Diagnose before we teach
A diagnostic shows exactly which skills are secure and which are missing. Teaching starts there, not at page one of a textbook.
Take the free online diagnosticOne skill at a time, to mastery
Each pack teaches one skill or unit, models it with worked examples and practises it from foundation to extension. A skill is complete only when a mastery check is passed.
See inside a packKnow what examiners reward
For IB students, every unit shows the criterion or paper it prepares for, with command terms, rubrics and model answers at several levels.
IB Diploma supportOriginal, carefully checked materials
Every page, question and mock paper is written by Spectrum. Answers are checked with calculation scripts, not by eye alone.
Our materialsLearning how to learn
Memory, reading and review are skills that can be taught. SuperLearners teaches them directly, and every pack builds them in through retrieval practice, spaced review and active reading.
Spectrum SuperLearnersTrained, observed teachers
Every teacher completes the Spectrum Educator Certification and is observed and coached every term, so the method is taught the same way in every room.
Our teachersLearning beyond the classroom
Placements, Skills Studios and Career Pathways let students use what they learn inside real organisations.
PlacementsClear reports for parents
Plain-language reports show what has been mastered, what is next and how to help at home.
For parentsFour steps, the same for every learner
1. Listen and diagnose
A conversation and a diagnostic show exactly where the learner is and what they want to achieve.
2. Personal plan
A clear plan sets targets, the right pathway and the order to reach them.
3. Learn by doing
Expert teaching, original materials, real projects and, on placements, real organisations.
4. Report and celebrate
Plain-language progress reports, portfolios and certificates, with next steps every time.
Every lesson has the same five parts
- RetrieveA short warm-up recalls earlier learning, so it stays.
- ModelThe teacher shows one skill step by step with a worked example.
- Guided practiceStudents try it with support and instant feedback.
- Independent practiceGraded questions from foundation to extension.
- Check and reviewA mastery check and a plan for the next session.
One method, every pathway
Mastery
English and MathsFind the exact gap and close it for good, one skill at a time.
PYP
Primary Years ProgrammeInquiry, research and secure basics, all the way to a confident PYP Exhibition.
MYP
Middle Years ProgrammeUnderstand the criteria, meet them with confidence and arrive at eAssessment ready.
IB Diploma
DP1 and DP2Separate SL and HL support for every paper and every component.
GCSE, O and A Levels
6-month exam acceleratorsA fast Quick Rewind of every topic, exam technique and eight full mock papers per subject, in twenty subjects.
SuperLearners
Learn how to learn · 10 weeks, twice a weekMemory techniques, faster reading with understanding, and study habits that make every subject easier.
Placements
Six weeks in real organisationsA classroom Academy week, four placement weeks in industry or the community, then a project week.
Skills Studio
3.5 weeks · 3 days a week · all yearTen hands-on days at the centre or online: AI, cyber security, digital skills, speaking, financial markets and enterprise.
Career Pathways
6 months · 3 days a weekLaw, public administration, politics and policy, or your own field: 4.5 months of classes and a 1.5-month placement.
SAT and ACT
University admissionsDiagnostic-led preparation, timed practice and a clear target-score plan.
Teacher Academy
Professional learningPractical training for teachers in diagnostic teaching, IB-style assessment, future skills and special educational needs, at the centre or online.
For Parents
Courses and counsellingHelp your child learn at home, keep up with school and choose a university and career, with guidance for you too.
See the method with your own child
Start with the free online diagnostic, or ask us which programme fits.