30+ years teachingMr Kandiah Kandeepan
Principal & Head of Mathematics and Physics
MSc Imperial College London · PGCE University of Greenwich · BSc (Hons)
Stimulating Brilliance
2.5 to 3 grades higheris the average improvement our students make. Our biggest jump so far: D to A* at A-Level.
In their own words: our students and parents on results, teaching and where HIC took them next.
It truly changed my life.
In 2025 I sat my A-Levels at my previous sixth form and came out with an A and two Cs. When I was looking into where I should re-sit, I was lost. But the deciding factor for me was speaking to Kandi, the principal of Harrow Independent College, and I was assured that I was in safe hands. And that’s exactly what happened.
The teaching was phenomenal. Kandi covered every question you could get in your exam board. The UCAS support was great. We had personal UCAS advisors assigned to us.
I am now studying Natural Sciences at UCL and I am loving my time here so far. I couldn’t have done it without Harrow Independent College.
I had missed my chemistry grade and had therefore missed my chance at going to medical school. Over the course of one year, I managed to bring that up to an A*AA. I’m now going on to study medicine at Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
I would like to end my speech by expressing how grateful I am for the work of Kandi, Sandhya, Doctor Prabalini and especially Thilan.
During GCSEs, I struggled with maths, biology and chemistry, but after coming to HIC, I realised that I become more confident and I’m more able to excel in the subject. I’m gonna go to King’s to study dentistry.
I’d say it’s definitely worth it. The support that they give here and the guidance that they provide, it’s worth everything, so you should go for it.

I chose HIC for my son, who has Special Needs, because the college is able to provide very small classes and in his case excellent one to one high quality teaching and personal attention.
The kind of environment they created for us students, especially the people who were retaking, I never once felt that I was making the wrong decision.
My favourite thing was the fun and relaxed atmosphere of the lessons. I was kind of struggling in physics a little bit, but after joining, it helped me become much better. I might be doing physics at uni now as well, because of HIC.
My two years at HIC has been incredible. The teachers and the small class has really helped me grow individually. This helped me achieve two A*s in my A-Levels. I thank the college for everything they’ve done to enable me to get into the University of Nottingham this autumn.
I’m now going to read Civil Engineering at Imperial College London. I just want to say a huge thank you to the Principal and all the teachers at HIC. HIC has been giving me a lot of support and help over the past two years during my A-Levels, and I’m sure they’ll provide the same great quality help to you too.
Something I like about the college is Mr Kandeepan himself. He teaches me for Maths, Further Maths and Physics. He’s very inspirational, motivational, so you could always come and speak to him, and he’s helped me a lot, both personal and educational.
I’d like to say a massive thank you to him for what he’s done for me. He’s shaped me into a better man.
Harrow Independent College has brilliant teachers who are determined to help us excel as students.
The teachers at the college were very helpful and supportive of my learning during my time there. They also gave me all the resources and equipment I needed whenever I needed it. This allowed me to gain my firm choice, and I believe that this was the best choice in my life, going to Harrow Independent College.
I’m 21 years old, so as a mature student at first I was very conscious about my age, but since coming here I felt very welcome. It’s been easy for me to get back into studying.
There’s a lot of very small classes, so there’s a lot of one-to-one learning. If I’m unsure about anything I can ask the teachers. They’re always helpful. I’ve had a lot of help from teachers, for example writing personal statements, writing CVs, finding work experience.
Kandi, he’s the best teacher I’ve ever had. He’s taught me in Physics. He’s helped me increase my grade. I do recommend the school. They really do take care of you. When you need something you can always ask them, and they will really help you out.
This would not have happened without my teachers to whom I will definitely be grateful for the rest of my life!
My experience at Harrow Independent College has been vastly life-changing. I got to meet very supportive teachers who helped me academically and were always there and gave me the time and day to bring up my queries.
I’d recommend anyone who does sciences especially to come to this school, because you would never have made the wrong choice there, as the teachers will always be there for you. They’ll give you extra lessons on the weekends.
I just received my results today and I’m very thankful to Harrow Independent College for helping me get where I am today. They taught me about concentration and how important school and education is. They always make me feel as I can speak to anyone if I have struggled or if I ever needed help.
Teachers spend more time individually in supporting students.
Here I found that the teachers gave me a lot of homework, a lot of revision classes, after-school classes, and that helped me a lot. Even though I’ve only been here for one year, the teachers here have been really supportive, and I’ve been able to clear all my doubts in my subjects.
My overall experience at HIC was extremely good, as it not only showed exponential growth in my grades, but also the college brought the motivation and self-discipline in me to achieve the highest standards in my studies.
This school has really motivated me and showed me the importance of education. The teaching is so supportive and I know that they’re always going to be there for me during my hardest times.
Learning at HIC is a very interactive experience which really helps to reinforce knowledge.
We both achieved our maximum grades. The teachers here are highly qualified and really supportive and really experienced teachers.
The facilities here are excellent and allow you to progress onto the next chapter of your life. I appreciate that it’s allowed me an opportunity to move on and become the real me.
Teachers like Thilan for Chemistry, he got to really help us with topics that I didn’t understand.
I have seen my most progress happening here.
Video quotes come from our students’ testimonials on the college’s Instagram and YouTube channels, shortened for length.
A-Level results and university places for the class of 2026.
of A-Level grades at A* or A, with 78% at A*–B and 91% at A*–C
A* in Further Mathematics, and every Mathematics grade at A*–B
places to study Medicine, at the University of Southampton and Brighton and Sussex Medical School
progression to university in the student’s chosen area of study, in each of the last three years
Where the class of 2026 went next
Seven ways to study with us, from full-time A-Levels to a single exam entry. Each has its own fees, payment options and online enrolment.
You pay our published fees. For tuition, these are the only reductions and charges. Online and in-person lessons cost the same.
Pay the full year's tuition at registration. Full-time students who pay the year in full when they apply also save 5%.
When a brother or sister also registers for tuition, 5% comes off, adjusted in your final instalment.
Spread tuition over monthly instalments up to the end of May: up to 9 if you start in September, 8 in October, 7 in November. Every payment is shown before you enrol.

Founder and Principal · Head of Mathematics and Physics
Mr Kandeepan founded Harrow Independent College in 2016, after more than two decades of teaching in the UK.
“All our students are valuable, and we will give our best in converting your dreams into reality.”




Choose a programme and subjects, and your quote updates as you go. Accept the terms, submit, and the office confirms your place.
Monday to Friday study in classes of six to eight, for students aged 16 and over and adults, with a personal tutor, weekly timed papers and university preparation built in. In each of the last three years, 95% of our students progressed to university in their chosen area of study.

For students who have completed their GCSEs. Most take three subjects, and very able students can take up to five.
From £8,540 per year, one subject
For students who studied AS or A-Levels elsewhere and want better grades. Single-subject retakes are possible. Entry is by interview.
From £9,350 one subject
For students who couldn't start in September, or who want to change school after one term.
£29,832 whole programme, three subjects
English, Maths and Science for students aged 16 and over, including first-time candidates who missed their GCSEs at 16 and those who finished Year 10 elsewhere.
£4,880 one subject · £32,550 eight subjects
A-Level subjects: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Accounting, Business Studies, English Language & Literature, Psychology, Sociology, Government & Politics, Law. Maximum five A-Levels.
Fees include VAT. Each additional subject after the third adds the amount shown, up to five A-Levels.
Examination fees are payable by the candidate and are not included in tuition fees. Textbooks are not supplied.
We work hard to keep our full-time fees among the most competitive in London. If another independent college offers the same full-time course for less, we will match their tuition fee.
Pay the year's tuition in full when you apply and save 5%. The discount doesn't apply to registration, laboratory, exam or other additional fees.
Three payments. The first term is paid when you apply, and the next two on or before the first day of the Spring and Summer terms.
Nine payments. The first month is paid when you apply, and the rest monthly up to May, by bank transfer or card.
Card payments by phone carry a 1.85% handling fee. American Express is not accepted. One full term's notice is required if a student leaves the college.
Choose your route and up to five subjects to see tuition, lab, registration and exam fees.
Saturday and Sunday small-group classes for Year 7 to Year 13, run by Harrow Tutorial College in the same building. Maths, English and the Sciences through GCSE and A-Level.

Year 7 to Year 10 pay by the hour, and the hourly rate falls as you add subjects. Year 11 to Year 13 pay one package price per subject for the whole year. The second subject costs less, and the third and every further subject cost less again.
Registration fee £45 (non-refundable). Practical sessions for Year 11–13 are charged separately. Online and in-person classes cost the same.
Pay the full year's fee at registration and take 5% off. Not applied to the registration fee.
When a brother or sister also registers for tuition, 5% comes off, adjusted in the final instalment.
Spread the fee over monthly instalments from your start month to the end of May, with 12% APR added.
The first instalment and the registration fee are paid when you enrol. The rest are due in the first week of each month. The final payment is always in May.
The 2024–25 timetable, as a guide. Your confirmed timetable comes with your enrolment. See the weekend term dates for start and end dates and breaks.
Choose the year group and subjects, then pay in one go or choose your monthly instalments.
Weekday evening classes in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Two separate groups that never mix: students aged 15 to 17, and adults aged 18 and over.

| Per subject, per year | Weekly lessons | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level: Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics | 2 hours, with a 15-minute break | £6,000 |
| GCSE: Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics | 2 hours | £4,200 |
| Registration fee | Refunded in full if the group doesn't run | £50 |
Pay in one go for 5% off, or in monthly instalments up to the end of May at 12% APR. 5% sibling discount. Online and in-person fees are the same.
Choose your group, A-Level or GCSE, and your subjects.
The practicals the exam boards require, the Extended Project and the English language assessment, supervised and assessed to JCQ rules. Add the written exam for the same subject if you need it.

| Assessment | What's included | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level science practicals: Biology, Chemistry or Physics | The 12 practicals the exam board requires, per subject | £1,800 |
| GCSE practicals | Per practical | £100 |
| GCSE Combined Science | 20 practicals | £2,000 |
| GCSE Triple Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) | 30 practicals | £3,000 |
| Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) | Per EPQ subject, including assessment | £950 |
| Subject NEA or coursework, A Level (e.g. History, Computer Science) | About 8 hours one-to-one with a teacher, plus about 2 hours of marking and paperwork for our exams officer | £1,800 |
| Subject NEA or coursework, GCSE (retakes) | Supervision, marking and paperwork | £1,500 |
| GCSE English Language spoken language assessment (NEA) | Per candidate | £350 |
Written exam entry is charged separately at our exam entry fees: see Exam Entry.
Choose the assessments, add the exam if needed, accept the terms and book your ID check.
Book an online consultation about your university choices, or let us handle your whole UCAS application: predicted grade assessments, course advice, your reference and submission. In each of the last three years, 95% of HIC students progressed to university in their chosen area of study.

Talk through up to five university choices with us. You pay for the number of choices you want to discuss.
When you book, send us your university and course choices and your grades. We need them at least 24 hours before the consultation for one to three choices, and 48 hours for four or five, so we can research and compare your options.
| Choices | Length | Fee |
|---|
Already had a consultation with us? Its fee is taken off the £4,500. Applying through your own school or UCAS centre? Same fee and services. Your own centre checks and submits the reference. Full-time HIC students get UCAS support as part of their course.
Individual lessons for A-Level, GCSE and Year 10 and below, with the teacher you choose. The hourly rate depends on the teacher and the level, and the fee is the same online or in person.

| Teacher | Subjects | A-Level & GCSE | Year 10 & below |
|---|
Rates are per hour. A full year is 40 weeks for A-Level year 1 and Year 10 and below, and 34 weeks for A-Level year 2 and GCSE. Registration fee £45. Pay in one go for 5% off, or in monthly instalments up to the end of May at 12% APR.
I chose HIC for my son, who has Special Needs, because the college is able to provide very small classes and in his case excellent one to one high quality teaching and personal attention. We were looking for a very supportive, flexible and nurturing environment and we have certainly found that here at HIC.
Choose the level, subject, teacher and hours a week.
Sit your AS or A2 exams, or GCSE (retakes) and IGCSE if you are 16 or over, at our South Harrow centre. Choose your level and subjects, see the fee, and book your ID verification.

| Entry | Fee |
|---|---|
| GCSE (retakes) and IGCSE, age 16+, per subject, up to 2 papers | £270 |
| GCSE (retakes) and IGCSE, each extra paper | £135 |
| GCE AS and A Level, per subject, up to 3 papers | £390 |
| GCE AS and A Level, each extra paper | £130 |
| Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) | £950 |
| GCSE English Language spoken language assessment (NEA) | £350 |
| Subject NEA or coursework, A Level (e.g. History, Computer Science) | £1,800 |
| Subject NEA or coursework, GCSE (retakes) | £1,500 |
Examples: GCSE Mathematics has 3 papers, so £405. A-Level Further Mathematics has 4 papers, so £520. The A Level NEA fee covers about 8 hours one-to-one with a teacher, plus about 2 hours of marking and final paperwork for our exams officer to submit to the exam board.
Choose your course to see its term dates. Full-time and weekday courses follow three terms with half terms. Weekend tuition runs from September to June and stops only for Christmas week and the Easter weekend.
Full-time and weekday courses follow these term dates. The college is closed during the holidays and on the bank holidays shown below.
| Autumn term | Monday 7 September 2026 to Wednesday 16 December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Half term | Monday 19 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Thursday 17 December 2026 to Wednesday 6 January 2027 |
| Spring term | Thursday 7 January 2027 to Wednesday 24 March 2027 |
| Half term | Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Thursday 25 March 2027 to Monday 12 April 2027 |
| Summer term | Tuesday 13 April 2027 to Wednesday 7 July 2027 |
| Half term | Monday 31 May 2027 to Friday 4 June 2027 |
| Summer holiday | From Thursday 8 July 2027 |
| Autumn term | Monday 6 September 2027 to Wednesday 15 December 2027 |
|---|---|
| Half term | Monday 18 October 2027 to Friday 29 October 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Thursday 16 December 2027 to Sunday 9 January 2028 |
| Spring term | Monday 10 January 2028 to Friday 31 March 2028 |
| Half term | Monday 14 February 2028 to Friday 18 February 2028 |
| Easter holiday | Saturday 1 April 2028 to Tuesday 18 April 2028 |
| Summer term | Wednesday 19 April 2028 to Thursday 6 July 2028 |
| Half term | Monday 29 May 2028 to Friday 2 June 2028 |
| Summer holiday | From Friday 7 July 2028 |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday 31 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day (substitute day) | Monday 28 December 2026 |
| New Year’s Day | Friday 1 January 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 29 March 2027 |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday 3 May 2027 |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday 31 May 2027 |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday 30 August 2027 |
| Christmas Day (substitute day) | Monday 27 December 2027 |
|---|---|
| Boxing Day (substitute day) | Tuesday 28 December 2027 |
| New Year’s Day (substitute day) | Monday 3 January 2028 |
| Good Friday | Friday 14 April 2028 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 17 April 2028 |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday 1 May 2028 |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday 29 May 2028 |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday 28 August 2028 |
Weekend classes run on Saturdays and Sundays from the first weekend in September to the last weekend in June. They carry on through school half terms and the rest of the school holidays. The only weekends without classes are Christmas week and the Easter weekend.
| Autumn classes | Saturday 5 September 2026 to Sunday 20 December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Christmas break | Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 December 2026 (no classes) |
| Spring classes | Saturday 2 January 2027 to Sunday 21 March 2027 |
| Easter break | Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 March 2027 (no classes) |
| Summer classes | Saturday 3 April 2027 to Sunday 27 June 2027 |
| Summer break | Monday 28 June 2027 to Friday 3 September 2027 |
| Autumn classes | Saturday 4 September 2027 to Sunday 19 December 2027 |
|---|---|
| Christmas break | Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 December 2027 (no classes) |
| Spring classes | Saturday 1 January 2028 to Sunday 9 April 2028 |
| Easter break | Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 April 2028 (no classes) |
| Summer classes | Saturday 22 April 2028 to Sunday 25 June 2028 |
| Summer break | From Monday 26 June 2028. Classes restart on the first weekend in September 2028. |
Class times for each year group are on the Weekend Tuition page.
All seven programmes are here. Pick one, answer a few questions, and your quote updates as you go. Nothing is charged until the office confirms your place.
A specialist college of Mathematics, Science and Economics in South Harrow, founded in 2016 by our Principal, Mr Kandiah Kandeepan, as a sister college to Harrow Tutorial College.

HIC was formed in 2016 as a sister college to Harrow Tutorial College, which had already built a strong reputation for evening and weekend classes in Mathematics, Science, Economics and English.
Our Principal has taught in the UK for more than 30 years, and his former students have gone on to leading universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. Today they work at Goldman Sachs, UBS, Bank of America, Rolls-Royce and GSK, in the NHS and at the Bar Council.
That is the path we build for every student who joins us: small classes, teachers who know them well, and the grades and confidence to aim for the very best universities and careers.
For the past 15 years, almost all of our part-time students have improved their grades.
“To identify the individual needs of learners and satisfy them, to improve their skills and knowledge and achieve their maximum potential.”
30+ years teachingPrincipal & Head of Mathematics and Physics
MSc Imperial College London · PGCE University of Greenwich · BSc (Hons)
30+ years teachingYear-Head GCE A-Levels · Biology and Chemistry
GCSE and sixth form. Supports careers and UCAS
At HIC since 2025Designated Safeguarding Lead · Business Support Manager & Exams Officer
MSc Business Project Management, BPP University
30+ years teachingTeacher of Mathematics
PGCE University of Greenwich · BEng City University · 6 years at HIC
30+ years teachingTeacher of English
MA Education (Management), The Open University · TEFL
5 years teachingTeacher of Chemistry
A Level
BSc Natural Sciences (First Class Honours), UCL, specialising in physical chemistry and mathematics with statistics · A Levels: A* in Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
14 years teachingTeacher of Chemistry
PhD in Chemistry, University of Southampton
3 years teachingTutor of Mathematics and Science
GCSEA Level
Studying Mathematics at Imperial College London · A Levels: A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Tutor of Biology and Science
GCSEA Level
Studying Medicine at Imperial College London · A Levels: A* in Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology

Tutor of Biology
A Level
Studying Medicine at UCL · A Levels: A* in Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology

Teacher of Economics
GCSEA Level
BSc Mathematics and Economics, University of Nottingham · A Levels: A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Economics

Tutor of Economics and Tutor of Business Studies
GCSEA Level
Studying Economics at the University of Warwick · A Levels: A* in Mathematics, Economics and Psychology
Choose a year to see our A-Level results and where our students went next. In each of the last three years, 95% of our students progressed to university to study in their chosen area.
Earlier destinations include Imperial College London (Civil Engineering), the London School of Economics (Accounting and Finance), UCL (Physics, and Statistics, Economics and Finance), Queen Mary University of London (Biomedical Sciences), the University of Nottingham (Accountancy and Economics) and Royal Holloway (Law, and Electronic Engineering).
Harrow Independent College is an established independent college in South Harrow, founded in 2016 by our Principal, Mr Kandiah Kandeepan. We teach full-time A-Level courses and one-year GCSE (retakes) for students aged 16 and over, alongside weekend and weekday evening classes, one-to-one lessons, science practicals and NEA, UCAS support, and exam entry for private candidates.
We are an approved exam centre for Pearson Edexcel, OCR and AQA, and a UCAS registered centre. Our students sit the same GCSE and A-Level exams, set and marked by the exam boards, as students in schools and colleges across the country. In each of the last three years, 95% of our students progressed to university in their chosen area of study.
Since January 2024, HIC has operated as an independent private college rather than a registered independent school. This means we are not inspected by Ofsted, not overseen by the Department for Education and receive no public funding. As an exam centre we follow the exam boards' requirements and JCQ regulations, and we review all of our published policies every year.
Statement updated November 2026.
Concerned about a student's safety or welfare? Speak to our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Miss Sandhya Parameswaran, or contact:
Reviewed 18 February 2026 · Next review 18 February 2027
Questions about courses, fees, exam entry or a visit. Our office is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 4pm, and on Sundays by appointment.