“The lessons are so much more focused than I expected online. Everything is explained clearly, and my daughter now actually looks forward to maths.”
Sarah M.
Parent · Junior Cycle · Mathematics
Exceptional teaching
Expert tutors, live interactive lessons and thoughtful support tailored to every learner.
What makes Saoi different
A suitable tutor
Matching is based on subject, curriculum, level, goals and availability.
A proper lesson
Live teaching includes video, whiteboard, resources, questions and structured practice.
Academic oversight
The platform is built to keep progress, lesson outcomes and next steps visible.
A managed service
Tutors are recruited and quality-assured rather than simply listed in a marketplace.
Teaching
School mathematics, exam preparation and targeted support.
Biology, Chemistry and Physics across school and exam stages.
General, academic and professional English for learners building fluency and confidence.
Quality
Tutor recruitment, safeguarding, teaching expectations and ongoing quality checks sit inside the service rather than being left to the learner to figure out.
Why the company is being built this wayTutor selection
Subject knowledge, communication and professional standards are checked before teaching.
Safeguarding
Controlled access and clear tutor expectations are part of the operating model.
Curriculum awareness
Matching takes account of the learner's actual course, level and exam context.
Follow-through
Lessons should leave a clear record of what was covered and what happens next.
“The lessons are so much more focused than I expected online. Everything is explained clearly, and my daughter now actually looks forward to maths.”
Sarah M.
Parent · Junior Cycle · Mathematics
“Working through chemistry questions on the whiteboard helped me understand where I was going wrong instead of just memorising the answers.”
Daniel R.
Leaving Certificate student · Chemistry
“The lessons have a clear purpose, and we know exactly what needs practising between sessions. It's a very personal approach.”
Claire O.
Parent · GCSE · English
“My tutor doesn't rush through topics. We stop whenever I need to and work through difficult diagrams together.”
Aisha K.
A-level student · Biology
“The sessions are focused on the individual. My son has the space to ask questions without feeling embarrassed.”
Mark T.
Parent · Primary · Mathematics
“My daughter likes being able to go back over the tricky bits rather than feeling she has to keep up with the rest of a class.”
Emma L.
Parent · Junior Cycle · Science
“The electricity topic finally made sense after we drew the circuits together. I wish we'd done it that way at school.”
James P.
GCSE student · Physics
“We wanted a bit more structure before the exams. Having a clear focus for each session has helped a lot.”
Niamh C.
Parent · Leaving Certificate · Mathematics
“I used to hate starting essays. Breaking the question into smaller parts makes it much easier.”
Sophie D.
Junior Cycle student · English
“It's easy to see what has been covered and what still needs work. That makes the support feel much more useful.”
Oliver H.
Parent · Key Stage 3 · Science
“I can ask the same question twice without feeling awkward. That has made such a difference for me.”
Grace W.
GCSE student · Chemistry
“My son was nervous about online tutoring, but he settled in quickly. The one-to-one attention suits him.”
Rachel F.
Parent · Primary · English
“We work through past-paper questions step by step. I'm learning how to spot what a question is actually asking.”
Adam S.
A-level student · Mathematics
“The tutor finds different ways to explain things when the first explanation doesn't click. That's exactly what my daughter needed.”
Laura B.
Parent · Junior Cycle · Biology
“The whiteboard is brilliant for calculations. I can see every step rather than just the final answer.”
Katie N.
Leaving Certificate student · Physics
“The sessions feel organised without being rigid. There's always time to work through the things my son found difficult that week.”
David K.
Parent · GCSE · Mathematics
“Organic chemistry was overwhelming until we started mapping the reactions out visually.”
Maya A.
A-level student · Chemistry
“My daughter is more willing to try a difficult question now, even when she's not sure she has the answer.”
Helen G.
Parent · Primary · Mathematics
“It's easier to concentrate when the tutor works through problems with me instead of just talking at the screen.”
Ben M.
Junior Cycle student · Science
“The feedback on essay structure has been particularly helpful. We appreciate the very clear next steps.”
Fiona R.
Parent · Leaving Certificate · English
“We use diagrams and quick questions to check I understand things before moving on. It helps me remember them.”
Lucy T.
GCSE student · Biology
“We were looking for consistent support rather than a last-minute exam fix. The approach feels thoughtful.”
Patrick J.
Parent · Key Stage 3 · Mathematics
“I was struggling to connect the formulas to the actual questions. Talking through examples has helped.”
Isabella V.
A-level student · Physics
“My child gets useful feedback and knows exactly what to practise before the next lesson.”
Aoife E.
Parent · Junior Cycle · English
“I like being able to show my working and have the tutor point out the exact step where I went wrong.”
Leo C.
GCSE student · Mathematics
“The subject knowledge comes across clearly, but what stands out is the patience with difficult topics.”
Ciara D.
Parent · Leaving Certificate · Chemistry
“The lessons go at my speed, which makes it much less stressful when a topic is new.”
Noah P.
Junior Cycle student · Mathematics
“The online format is convenient, and the individual attention keeps the learning focused.”
Rebecca H.
Parent · GCSE · Science
“Planning an essay together before writing it has helped me feel much more confident in timed work.”
Hannah S.
A-level student · English
“Our child enjoys the interactive questions and leaves each session with something specific to practise.”
Michael O.
Parent · Primary · Science

Founder-led
Paul Devine is a Science educator and former Head of Science, Vice Principal and Group Head of School Improvement. His career has covered classroom teaching, assessment, staff development, school improvement and quality assurance across Spain, Kuwait and the UAE.
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