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- Independent study finds three in four students increase their performance by up to three grades with personalised tutoring - 90% of students who improved their grades also reported increased confidence, meaning preparedness for exams - Performance in mathematics showed significant improvements, with 80% improving grades by up to three levels after 12 months of consistent tutoring - **Vienna, Austria, 11.06.24** – A comprehensive and independent study, conducted by [Dr. Tricia Thrasher](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-thrasher-phd-136a10203), has found that personalised online tutoring results in significant improvements in students' academic performance and self-confidence, with 3 in 4 students increasing in ability by up to three grades. The paper provides robust evidence for the efficacy of sustained, one-to-one, personalised support. Dr. Thrasher, Director of Research at [Immerse](https://www.immerse.com/), holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education. She has over a decade of experience conducting empirical research studies on the impact of various technologies on learning outcomes. The study involved 2,616 parents and students from Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK, using data gathered by GoStudent, one of the world's leading tutoring and education platforms. **Personalised Tutoring Drives Academic Success** Dr Thrasher’s research found that three in four students improve by up to three grades with personalised online support. These findings are consistent across all ages, school levels and countries. It is widely understood that children learn best when taught in a way that best suits them. Yet, in crowded classrooms teachers are not armed with the tools needed to tailor the curriculum to every child's specific needs. The study demonstrates the significant potential for personalised tutoring to substantially increase academic achievement. Mathematics, a subject that challenges students worldwide, showed particularly impressive improvements. 80% of students who received maths tutoring for 12 months improved by up to three grades, demonstrating the subject's potential for dramatic progress with consistent, personalised support. This offers a sign of hope amidst a global decline in maths proficiency. The most recent [PISA study](https://www.oecd.org/pisa/PISA%202022%20Insights%20and%20Interpretations.pdf) showed that average mathematics scores across OECD countries have fallen by a record 15 points since 2018. **Confidence is the Key to Success: 90% of students who increase their confidence improve their grades** Confidence is more than just a feeling, it’s a critical component of academic success. An impressive 90% of students who increase their confidence improve their grades. Within the context of education, one in two students defined confidence as feeling prepared for exams and assessments. This sense of preparedness is exactly what personalised tutoring provides. When students feel confident they are more likely to actively engage, ask questions, and tackle challenging subjects. This in turn leads to enhanced performance, essentially creating an upward cycle of better grades driving more self-confidence. The study also sheds light on how confidence varies by age. **Primary school children experienced the highest boost in confidence, with a staggering 82% reporting increased confidence after 1:1 tutoring lessons.** Fostering confidence at a young age sets a strong foundation for long-term academic success and ignites a child's passion for learning. It is also known that confidence contributes to emotional well-being. The [2024 GoStudent Future of Education Report](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/education-report/2024/) found that three in four parents believe that a child’s emotional well-being is closely tied to their academic performance. Dr. Tricia Thrasher explains: *“As a researcher in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition, I am deeply interested in the intersection of personalised educational support and student outcomes. This collaboration with GoStudent provided a unique opportunity to analyse a diverse and extensive dataset, allowing me to explore the nuanced impacts of one-to-one tutoring. I was especially curious to find that 90% of students who reported increased confidence also saw improvements in their grades. This significant relationship signals that personalised tutoring not only enhances academic performance but also plays a critical role in boosting student confidence, which is crucial for a student’s long-term success.”* Felix Ohswald, CEO and Co-Founder of GoStudent, adds: *“Dr. Thrasher’s study provides robust evidence of what we have long believed: personalised learning, when sustained and approached as a partnership, significantly enhances student confidence and academic performance. That more than three in four students experienced a substantial boost in confidence through personalised tutoring is a powerful testament to the impact of one-to-one educational support. By offering regular, personalised tutoring, we help students gain the confidence needed to thrive academically and unlock their full potential”.* The study confirmed that tutoring partnerships are more valuable when sustained over a period of time. Students who participated in more than 36 lessons saw a dramatic 79% improvement in their academic performance (at an average of two grade levels), compared to 44% for those who took less than 10 lessons. The full study is available for download [HERE](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/gostudent.org/tutoring-effectiveness) **Ends** **Research Methodology** An online questionnaire surveying changes in students’ grades and confidence was distributed to eligible GoStudent users living in Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Eligibility for participation required students to have engaged with the platform for a minimum of three months and attended at least six one-to-one tutoring sessions, one of these being within the past 30 days. This survey was distributed via email and GoStudent’s Dashboard over three weeks from March 19, 2024, until April 10, 2024. Responses from 2,616 students and parents were included in the analysis. **About Dr. Tricia Thrasher** Dr. Thrasher, Director of Research at Immerse, holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education. She has over a decade of experience conducting empirical research studies on the impact of various technologies on learning outcomes. Dr. Thrasher has received numerous grants and awards for her research, including the 2023 CALICO Journal Article of the Year Award and the ACTFL Award for Doctoral Dissertation Research in World Language Education. She frequently presents her research at national and international conferences and publishes in peer-reviewed journals. **About GoStudent** GoStudent is one of the world’s leading tutoring providers and education platforms. Founded in Vienna, Austria, in 2016 by Felix Ohswald (CEO) and Gregor Müller (COO), the venture-backed unicorn has raised more than €675m from investors including Prosus, Left Lane Capital and SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Believing the future of education is hybrid, GoStudent has expanded its offering over the past two years with the acquisition of three EdTech companies - Seneca Learning, Tus Media and Fox Education - and offline tutoring business, Studienkreis. Together, these companies aim to unite the best of the online and offline world to unlock every child’s potential. Across its portfolio, GoStudent supports more than 11 million families each month. Learn more here: www.gostudent.org

**GoStudent Launches GoStudent Learning - Marking A Huge Step Towards Its Vision of an AI Powered Classroom** *Features within GoStudent Learning include AI study assistant, Amelia, trained on local curriculum, and an advanced algorithm that tailors educational content to learning style* **Vienna, Austria: 22nd April 2024 -** GoStudent, one of the world’s leading tutoring and education platforms, has announced the launch of GoStudent Learning - its AI-powered learning platform. Proven to be twice as effective as traditional learning methods*, GoStudent Learning empowers students to take control of their education, granting them 24/7 access to Amelia, GoStudent’s curriculum-trained AI tutor, as well as engaging quizzes and content that adapts in real-time to their level and need. GoStudent Learning is the latest AI-powered release from GoStudent, marking significant progress towards the company’s goal of creating an AI-powered classroom that empowers tutors and maximises learning outcomes for students. In August 2023 [GoStudent raised $95M](https://www.gostudent.org/en/press-releases/gostudent-raises-dollar95m-as-investors-back-vision-for-the-future-of-education) to bolster its hybrid and AI offering. GoStudent’s first step towards the AI-powered classroom came shortly after, with the launch of an AI lesson planner, enabling tutors to create tailored lesson plans in a matter of seconds. The company also introduced AI lesson transcripts and an AI Assist feature. With the AI-enabled classroom taking care of admin, tutors are able to focus fully on fostering human connections with their students - something AI cannot replace. **Around the clock classroom with AI tutor Amelia** [The GoStudent Future of Education Report 2024](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/education-report/2024/) found that more than 1 in 2 students want to learn with AI. GoStudent’s AI tutor, Amelia, answers this cry for innovation, offering students a fun, interactive and tech-driven way to learn. Understanding the importance of the human connection, access to Amelia is only possible when a student is also taking in-person lessons with a GoStudent tutor. There to support in the windows between tutoring sessions, Amelia offers around-the-clock access to revision materials, detailed explanations, and homework assistance. Trained on carefully selected learning courses, Amelia can process and respond to complex queries and scan homework for instant feedback, guiding students with precision. This continuous support system is designed to enhance confidence and reduce the stress associated with challenging learning tasks. **Adaptive online learning for the digital native** GoStudent Learning’s smart algorithm personalises the learning experience by analysing individual performance and habits, dynamically adjusting content in real time to match the challenge needed for each student. This adjustment ensures that quizzes and practice questions are always at the right level. The platform draws on cognitive neuroscience principles, including retrieval practice, interleaving, and spacing. This approach not only deepens understanding but also enhances the retention of information, directly contributing to the doubling of learning efficiency. GoStudent plans to continue harnessing AI to build up its AI Classroom further. Felix Ohswald, CEO and Co-Founder of GoStudent, comments: "*AI is a crucial tool for bolstering the impact of human tutors and empowering students to learn in the way that best suits them. We are transitioning from providing an online classroom to an AI powered classroom, harnessing technology that helps tutors drive more impact and students unlock their full potential.*” In the first instance, it appears this approach is working. A secondary school student who tried GoStudent Learning ahead of its European launch comments: "*I used GoStudent Learning and found it really helped me. I've always hated using flashcards for revision as I've found them to be really passive, so using GoStudent Learning was far better as the short activities kept me engaged and actively learning.*" GoStudent Learning is available as an add-on to GoStudent tutoring memberships for new and existing customers in UK, DACH, ES, IT and FR, with pricing set at €12.9 to €14.9 per month. To experience the positive impact of self-guided study between tutoring sessions, GoStudent offers new and existing customers a 30-day free trial of GoStudent Learning. **Discover more about GoStudent Learning [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN7JXQ9qdEY).** **About GoStudent** GoStudent is one of the world’s leading tutoring providers and education platforms. Founded in Vienna, Austria, in 2016 by Felix Ohswald (CEO) and Gregor Müller (COO), the venture-backed unicorn has raised more than €675m from investors including Prosus, Left Lane Capital and SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Believing the future of education is hybrid, GoStudent has expanded its offering over the past two years with the acquisition of three EdTech companies - Seneca Learning, Tus Media and Fox Education - and offline tutoring business, Studienkreis. Together, these companies aim to unite the best of the online and offline world to unlock every child’s potential. Across its portfolio, GoStudent supports more than 11 million families each month. Learn more here: [www.gostudent.org](www.gostudent.org) *[https://my.chartered.college/impact_article/retrieval-interleaving-spacing-and-visual-cues-as-ways-to-improve-independent-learning-outcomes-at-scale/](https://my.chartered.college/impact_article/retrieval-interleaving-spacing-and-visual-cues-as-ways-to-improve-independent-learning-outcomes-at-scale/)

85% of UK parents believe education in mindfulness and emotional wellbeing would help their child manage stress and emotions, with 9 in 10 teachers believing access to mental health support would better-prepare students for the future. **London, UK - March 5, 2024** - As we grapple with an increasingly complex world, a call for greater focus on child mental health resonates across the UK. The GoStudent Future of Education Report 2024, released today, amplifies the collective voice of 5,581 parents and their children, and 60 teachers across six European countries. Most pressingly, the findings highlight a resounding call for emotional support within schools. Almost 9 in 10 (85%) UK parents believe the inclusion of mindfulness and wellbeing activities in school curricula would help their children manage stress and emotions. The research also reveals that parents in the UK are deeply concerned about the pressure their children feel to succeed. Across Europe, 3 in 4 parents believe that children’s emotional wellbeing is closely tied to their academic performance, with this number rocketing to 82% in the UK, underscoring the need for UK schools to address mental wellbeing within the curriculum. And children see this need too. When asked what they’d like to see added to the curriculum, children in the UK cited wellness and mental health support among the top 5 topics they’d like taught at school. While shocking, these findings are not isolated. Last year, a review of 52 studies[1] highlighted that there is a clear connection between academic pressure and mental health issues. Knowing this, it is not surprising that GoStudent found that 9 out of 10 teachers agreed when asked what would make their students feel more prepared for the future: “More access to mental health providers and mental health guidance”. **Education must be practical and tangible: reshaping the curriculum to the needs of now** In addition to incorporating mental wellbeing into the curriculum, parents, children and teachers are united in the need for a more holistic approach to learning. 85% of parents and 9 in 10 teachers surveyed see bridging classroom learning with real-world experiences as essential to ensuring children are set up for success. When asked what they’d like their child to learn, parents place ‘problem solving’ as the most important skill their child needs to be future-ready, followed by ‘emotional intelligence’ and ‘resilience’. And 91% of UK parents believe the curriculum should include both academic subjects and extracurricular activities - including volunteering, sports clubs and music lessons. When asked what they themselves want to learn to be ready for the future, children express a strong desire to study practical subjects that can be applied to their day-to-day life. They cite ‘tech development’; ‘life skills’; ‘finance’; ‘wellness and mental health’; and ‘AI’ as the top five subjects they want to learn. Should we see the curriculum evolve in this way it is likely that children will feel far more confident about their prospects. As it stands, a staggering 69% of children in the UK express the desire for more guidance in choosing their future path. In response to these findings, GoStudent’s CEO and Co-Founder, Felix Ohswald, calls for a paradigm shift in education: *“It is abundantly clear that we need to prioritise the development of students' wellbeing and equip them with the skills necessary for success. This includes integrating mental health education into curricula, but also empowering educators to provide holistic learning experiences with a practical focus, tailored to each child's individual needs."* *“The onus here is not on teachers - it is on all of us. According to recent figures from UNESCO, Europe needs around 4.8 million more teachers to ensure every child receives a quality education. We need to look to governments, explore public-private partnerships, and better-support the education industry to drive this change. We all have a mutual goal - empowering and supporting our students - and we must act now.”* Speaking on what would make them feel more prepared for the future, children cite more personalised classes, as well as teachers being able to adapt to their specific needs. Teachers agree, saying that, in an ideal world, teaching should be done in a more personalised manner, customising learning plans
for each student’s strengths, needs, skills, and interests. [Download The GoStudent Future of Education Report 2024 here](https://www.gostudent.org/en-gb/education-report/2024/) -Ends- **Methodology:** In collaboration with Edelman Data & Intelligence, GoStudent conducted its study among 5,581 parents or guardians, and 5,581 children aged 10 to 16 at the time of the survey in 6 European countries: Austria, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom, between October 20 and November 13, 2023. Around 1,000 parents/legal guardians and 1,000 children were interviewed in each country, ensuring a representative sample by age, gender and region. To provide a more holistic view, GoStudent also conducted 10-minute online interviews with 60 teachers across the same countries: Austria (n=10), Germany (n=9), France (n=11), Spain (n=10), Italy (n=11), and the United Kingdom (n=9). These interviews took place between November 20 and November 29, 2023. **About GoStudent:** GoStudent is one of the world’s leading tutoring providers and education platforms. Founded in Vienna, Austria, in 2016 by Felix Ohswald (CEO) and Gregor Müller (COO), the venture-backed unicorn has raised more than €675m from investors including Prosus, Left Lane Capital and SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Believing the future of education is hybrid, GoStudent has expanded its offering, with the acquisition of three EdTech companies - Seneca Learning, Tus Media and Fox Education - and offline tutoring business, Studienkreis. Together, these companies aim to unite the best of the online and offline world to unlock every child’s potential. Learn more here: www.gostudent.org For media inquiries and interviews, please contact: Kristina Bassett - Head of PR - [email protected]