EPQ for Schools

Bespoke provision for schools & colleges

Running the EPQ well takes time, specialist knowledge and supervisors who can guide students through independent research. Avernus Education works alongside schools, colleges and student groups to provide exactly the level of EPQ support you need: adding capacity to an established programme, launching the EPQ where it isn't currently offered, or taking on the full qualification for you. As a Pearson Edexcel–approved centre, we combine specialist teaching with a clear understanding of what the mark scheme rewards.

Who We Work With

We work with schools and colleges of every size, including:

Schools without an EPQ programme that want to offer the qualification without adding to staff workload

Schools with growing cohorts that need extra supervisors, marking capacity or moderation support

Individual students whose project falls outside the expertise available in school

Scholars and enrichment groups looking for stretch beyond the A level curriculum

UK and international schools seeking a flexible, online-friendly delivery partner

Flexible EPQ Support

Every programme is built around your cohort, timetable and budget, and delivered online or in a hybrid format. Choose one element or combine several.

Taught Skills Programme

Live sessions on the skills the EPQ demands: choosing a workable title, research methods and evaluating sources.
Referencing, building an argument, keeping the production log and preparing the presentation.

1:1 Supervision from Our Tutor-Mentors

Specialist supervision for individual students or whole groups, drawing on subject expertise from leading UK universities.
Ideal where a project needs knowledge your staff team doesn’t have, or where supervisor capacity is stretched.

Marking, Feedback & Moderation

Mark-scheme-focused assessment with clear, actionable targets for improvement.
Second marking and internal standardisation and moderation.

Fully Managed EPQ

We take care of teaching, supervision, progress tracking, marking and moderation.
We enter students with Pearson and submit their work, while your staff stay informed without the workload.

How It Works

1. An initial conversation. We learn about your students, your timetable and what you’d like to achieve.

2. A tailored proposal. You receive a clear outline of delivery and a transparent quote.

3. Delivery. Sessions and supervision run online or in a hybrid format, fitted around your school calendar.

4. Reporting and submission. Regular progress updates for staff, with marking, moderation and submission handled as agreed.

So your staff can focus on teaching while your students get expert EPQ support at every stage.

Why Choose Avernus?

Pearson Edexcel–Approved Centre

Direct experience of supervising, entering and submitting EPQ candidates.

Specialist Tutor-Mentors

Tutors and advisors from leading UK universities across a wide range of subjects.

Flexible and Cost-Effective

Deliver as much or as little of the EPQ as you need, online or hybrid, and pay only for the support you use.

Less Pressure on Staff

Your teachers can focus on teaching, with clear progress tracking so leaders always know where each student stands.

Real Value for University Applications

The EPQ builds the research, writing and critical-thinking skills that admissions tutors recognise.

Let’s build your EPQ provision together — from a few extra supervisors to a complete, fully managed EPQ service.

Talk to Us About Your School

Tell us about your cohort, timetable and budget, and we’ll send you a tailored, no-obligation quote.

A free initial consultation
A tailored proposal and transparent quote
Flexible online or hybrid delivery
Regular progress reports for staff
Support from topic choice to final submission
Pearson entry and submission handled for you