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Fifteen years spent on the years that matter most.

One-to-one mentoring in Mathematics and the Sciences — IGCSE, IB and Cambridge, in Mumbai and online.

Riyaz Shaikh, Private Academic Mentor
4.5★ 80+ parents on Google
15+ years mentoring 100+ students, one-to-one 4.5★ on Google 5 countries taught online
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A different starting point

The difference isn't effort. It's what the effort is aimed at.

Grades follow understanding, and understanding follows discipline — most tuition stops at the first sentence.

Typical tuition
This mentoring
Completing the chapter
Understanding the concept
Dependence on the tutor
Independent problem-solving
Drilling for the test
Confidence under exam conditions
Group pace, group attention
Personalised, one-to-one pace
Marks alone
Marks, maturity and accountability
A minute, in his own words

Meet Your Academic Mentor

Before you reach out, a short introduction — who this mentoring is for, and how it works.

The signature experience

The Student Journey

Same student. Six stages. A different trajectory by the end.

Confused Student

Concepts feel scattered; marks are inconsistent.

Conceptual Understanding

The fundamentals start to genuinely make sense.

Discipline

Consistent habits replace last-minute cramming.

Confidence

Exam anxiety eases; problems stop feeling like threats.

Independent Learning

Works through new problems without hand-holding.

Academic Excellence

Consistent results, sat with genuine understanding.

Subjects, boards & locations

What's taught, and where.

M

Mathematics

Grades 9–12

P

Physics

Grades 9–12

C

Chemistry

Grades 9–10

B

Biology

Grades 9–10

IGCSEIBCambridgeInternational Curriculum
Mumbai · In person UK · Online Japan · Online Oman · Online UAE · Online China · Online
Student outcomes

Numbers, not adjectives.

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Years mentoring
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Students mentored, one-to-one
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Students scoring 95% or above
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A* grades in Maths, Physics, Chemistry & Biology
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Students scoring a perfect 7/7 in IB
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Rating on Google

Including multiple Cambridge board toppers, across students in Mumbai and abroad.

In their own words

Real students. Real progress.

Case Study 01

From Self-Doubt to Independent Learning

Challenge

Lacked confidence and struggled academically.

Approach

Understood how she learns before touching the syllabus, then rebuilt concepts alongside confidence.

Transformation

Studying independently and answering tricky questions with confidence, within months.

"What impressed us most was that Riyaz Sir understood how she learns before focusing on the syllabus. Within months she became capable of studying independently and answering tricky questions confidently."
— Anjali, Parent
  • Independent learner
  • Strong confidence
  • Better academic performance
Case Study 02

Making Difficult Subjects Feel Simple

Challenge

Complex concepts felt overwhelming.

Approach

Focused on conceptual understanding, patience and clarity instead of rushing through chapters.

Transformation

Learning became enjoyable, and confidence improved.

"His patience and clear explanations made difficult subjects so much easier to understand. Learning from him has been a wonderful experience."
— Vera, Student
  • Conceptual clarity
  • Positive attitude
  • Academic confidence
Case Study 03

Trusted by Parents

Challenge

Parents wanted a mentor, not just another tutor.

Approach

Long-term mentoring, clear communication and personal attention.

Transformation

Confidence in both academic progress and personal growth.

"Riyaz Shaikh is an excellent teacher. I highly recommend him for IGCSE."
— Mansi, Parent
  • Parent trust
  • Premium mentoring
  • Long-term relationships

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About Riyaz

Fifteen years, one focus.

Riyaz Shaikh mentors students one-to-one through Grades 9 to 12, across the IGCSE, IB, Cambridge and international curricula — treating each student as an individual case, not a syllabus to complete.

Getting started

Mumbai, one-to-one

Began mentoring individually, then extended into IB, Cambridge and international curricula.

Going international

Teaching online

Began mentoring students across the UK, Japan, Oman, UAE and China.

Today

Mentoring, full-time

The same one-to-one approach, refined over fifteen years of results.

Experience15+ years, one-to-one only BoardsIGCSE, IB, Cambridge, International Based inMumbai, India
Frequently asked

Before you reach out.

IGCSE, IB, Cambridge and international curricula, for Grades 9 through 12, in Mathematics and the Sciences.

Both. In-person sessions run in Mumbai; online sessions are held for students in the UK, Japan, Oman, UAE, China and elsewhere.

Every plan is personalised to the student's current level, board and timeline — this is discussed directly before mentoring begins.

Fees depend on grade, board and format, and are discussed personally on a first conversation — message directly to find out.

Start with a short conversation on WhatsApp. There's no obligation — it's simply to understand where your child currently stands.

What happens next

No pressure. Just a clear next step.

1

WhatsApp conversation

A short, no-obligation message to understand what your child needs.

2

Parent discussion

A call or chat to talk through goals, board, and current standing.

3

Student assessment

A short, low-pressure session to see where your child truly stands.

4

Personalised learning plan

A plan built around the student's board, pace and gaps — not a template.

5

Long-term mentorship

Ongoing sessions focused on results, confidence and independence.

Fifteen minutes is usually enough to know if this is the right fit for your child.

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Beyond the classroom

A wider audience for the same ideas.

@NumNoggin on Instagram

Short, mind-bending mathematics content for a general audience — the same instinct for making concepts click, in a different format.

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This isn't tuition to complete a chapter. It's mentoring for the years that decide everything.

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