Our story so far…
From a Tik Tok account to an online school, the grade 9 academy is on a mission to help as many people as possible to get a grade 9!
Where it all began…
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The Grade 9 Academy was founded in 2018 with a dream of transforming confused and overwhelmed pass level students into Grade 9 heroes!
It all began really as a Tik Tok account and since then we have continued to build and grow into a global online school.
Our goal is that no matter where you live or what educational opportunities you have available to you, you ALWAYS have access to excellent, high-quality, educational resources at the Grade 9 Academy! We keep our prices affordable and competitive and all of our products and services are available globally… anywhere…anytime!
Over 2,000 happy customers
Over 5 million social media views
Over 500 positive reviews
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Hey there, I’m Maya…
I’m the founder of Grade 9 Academy!
I’m a qualified teacher, grade 9 tutor and examiner and I have nearly a decade of experience in helping students from all over the world to achieve a grade 9!
I am so passionate about breaking down the curriculum, making it simple, easy and accessible!
So, here’s my story…
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When I was a kid, I blooming loved school, especially English. During childhood, I’ve always just LOVED learning and the human brain FASCINATES me.
So…I dived into school, learned new things, got stuck in. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not actually very ‘naturally’ intelligent, in my younger years I definitely struggled with school: I wasn’t in top sets, I definitely wasn’t top of the class, but I just loved learning and I had this belief that if I just kept going I’d get there eventually, and I did! I came out with all 9’s in my GCSEs as well as full marks in all science exams and English! I don’t say all of that to impress you and flatter my own ego, I say that to try and in-still you with more confidence and to encourage you to believe in yourself! Because I honestly believe that one of the biggest things holding young people back from getting top grades is…confidence!!
There are some phenomenal teachers out there who do incredible and inspiring work, but there also might be times when people underestimate you. I always remember one of my English teachers telling me at the start of year 11 that he thought I would get a grade C and that’s what I should ‘aim’ for. Luckily, there were some incredible teachers who did believe in me and with their help I went on to get full marks in GCSE and A Level English.
Anyway, I’m not here to shame and complain whatsoever, that’s really not my jam, but I am here to warn you to take other people’s opinions of you with a pinch of salt…because they are not YOU! There is only one of you, and you are magical! Don’t outsource your power! And honestly, YOU don’t even know what you’re capable of yet! Expect the unexpected! Your potential is honestly limitless!
I then went on to study my A-Levels, got a top degree in English Lit, trained to be a teacher, got a masters in education, worked as an English teacher, worked as a GCSE examiner, worked as a one to one private tutor. Anyway, long story short, over a decade later, I’m now pretty good at teaching others how to get a grade 9 too and so that’s basically what I do!
I encourage young people to believe in themselves and open up their eyes to their own potential. I teach them a series of strategies to help them to get a grade 9. Along the way, I also try to make it fun, light and easy!
Oh yeh, and one final thing…
Please…above all else…do it for YOU!
Don’t do it for your teachers, don’t do it for your parents, don’t do it for anyone else.
Do it for you.
Do it because you want to.
When you do it for you, you have no competition, because your only competition is…yourself. When you do it for you, you have no predicted grades or expectations, because your only expectation is…your best.
So good luck and happy studying!
Love, Maya!
Success stories from around the world…
Ella, UK
“I absolutely loved learning with Maya! With her help I have gone from a grade 3 in English to achieving a grade 7 in my most recent mock exams which is amazing. Now I am aiming for a grade 9! Maya is always positive when giving feedback and explaining ways to improve my work. She explains things really clearly and has transformed my progress. I would really recommend her.“
Saskia, Belgium
“Before, I honestly wasn’t a big fan of English, but you allowed me so much freedom and you were so kind and encouraging and patient with me – I’m going to really miss your help! I usually hate studying for exams as it’s so stressful and daunting but you made it all surprisingly fun! I never thought I would be proud of any essays I would write but I am honestly really proud of my work and I wouldn’t be without all your help! Thank you so, so much!”
Marla, USA
“Maya is an amazing tutor, she has the most helpful methods and they are so easy to remember. The first lesson I barely knew anything, she expanded me in so many ways. I now feel very comfortable in my English classes, I feel confident to contribute and use my knowledge in my writing and comprehension skills. She prepared me so well for my exams and I would’ve been struggling without her. I highly recommend her, thank you so much!”
Amani, Zanzibar
“At first, I didn’t like learning but little did I know, slowly and surely, I was getting better. Maya’s teaching skills are excellent; she is patient, listens to your mistakes and tells you what you need to do straight away. You could even say I am now exceeding the people that used to outpace me in my class. I would certainly recommend Maya 100%. Thank you for your help Maya!”
Lucie, Hong Kong
“Maya has helped me through many problems including grammar, punctuation, spelling, descriptions and stories. She has taught me many things and she is just wonderful. She taught me so much in such a short time. She is really nice, she is fair and she has helped me build my confidence. I would really recommend her; I really love her!”
Jayden, UK
“I just want to say a huge thank you! At the start of the year I was predicted a grade 5 and I was getting average scores. However, after purchasing your cards and products, I started getting significantly higher (8’s and 9’s). Today I opened my results and I got a grade 8 and 6 marks off a 9! Thank you so much! I couldn’t have done it without you!”
If you would love to become a grade 9 student, I challenge you to come on this journey with me.
Shoot for the moon and even if you miss, you land among the stars!
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