How do you score in General Paper?

GP isn’t your typical English Paper — it's about thinking critically, forming convincing arguments, and standing out.

Why it matters?

"Is it possible to go from a U to an A in GP?"

A distinction in GP may prove more elusive than in other subjects, and the pressure only increases with the reality of GP being a critical component of university admissions.

At HYCO, we demystify the Cambridge marking criteria for GP, break down the subject into bite-sized strategies, and equip you with the requisite skills to achieve your best possible grade for GP.

P.S. The answer is yes, we have done it before, and we can do it for you too.

We know it's not easy

There are certain habits that, without guidance, are incredibly difficult to correct.

School notes missing the required information or are too convoluted

Don't know what you don't know

Regurgitating content you have memorised without knowing what examiners look for — leading to wasted time and disappointing results.

So how is it done at HYCO?

We weave the same core values behind our High-Conviction Method—READS—into every Biology lesson.

3 Content Curation

1 Save time and tears

We believe memorisation is unavoidable in rigorous subjects, but it doesn’t have to be painful. Our curriculum planner creates custom Notion templates, spaced repetition schedules, and targeted flashcards to help students internalise content efficiently and retain it long-term, without the need for endless re-reading.

2 We follow your pace

GP tuition classes at HYCO are cooperative spaces. We will often have you mark other’s work.

This familiarises you with the Cambridge marking criteria and sheds more clarity on how you should structure your own points.

4 Iterative Refinement

We emphasise continuous, detailed feedback — students learn from their errors and refine their approach through guided practice cycles, rather than relying on passive correction.

We declutter the massive syllabus into focused, high-yield notes and diagrams, so students spend their time on what truly matters, rather than drowning in endless detail.