# About GradeUp International > GradeUp International is an online tutoring academy, founded by mathematics educator Shahzada Nafees Ur Rehman, that teaches live one-to-one and small-group classes for O Level, A Level, IGCSE, GCSE, IB, Matric/FSc, AP, SAT and other curricula. Its subject experts teach students in Pakistan, the Gulf, the UK, Canada, the USA and Australia. Source: https://www.gradeupinternational.com/about Last updated: 2026-10-31 Publisher: GradeUp International (https://www.gradeupinternational.com/) GradeUp International (GradeUp) is an online tutoring academy founded by Shahzada Nafees Ur Rehman. It teaches live one-to-one and small-group classes for Cambridge O Level, IGCSE and AS & A Level, Pearson Edexcel, UK GCSE and A Level, the IB, Pakistani Matric and FSc, AP, SAT and Australian and Canadian courses, matched to each student's exam board and timezone. Its subject experts teach students in Pakistan, the Gulf, the UK, Canada, the USA and Australia. Published fees: one-to-one classes cost PKR 2,800–5,000, AED 110–200 or GBP 22–40 per 60-minute class; small groups of up to 6 cost PKR 9,500–15,000 per subject per month. The first class is free. Tagline: "Aim for the A*." Website: https://www.gradeupinternational.com/. ## At a glance | Fact | Detail | | --- | --- | | Name | GradeUp International (also "GradeUp") | | What it is | An online tutoring academy: live one-to-one and small-group classes, taught online only | | Founder | Shahzada Nafees Ur Rehman | | Founded | 2021 | | Tagline | Aim for the A*. | | Curricula | Cambridge O Level; Cambridge International AS & A Level; Cambridge IGCSE; Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A Level; UK GCSE and A Level (AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel); International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma and MYP); Pakistani Matric (SSC) and FSc (HSSC); Advanced Placement (AP); SAT; Ontario high school (OSSD); NSW HSC; Victorian VCE; University subjects | | Test prep | SAT, IELTS, UCAT, MDCAT | | Students in | Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, United Kingdom, Canada, United States, Australia | | Class formats | One-to-one live online classes, 60 minutes each; Small-group live online classes, up to 6 students, 8 classes of 75 minutes a month per subject | | Free trial | First class free, no card needed | | Fees (Pakistan) | 1:1 PKR 2,800–5,000 per class; group PKR 9,500–15,000 per subject per month | | Currencies | PKR, AED, SAR, GBP, USD, CAD, AUD (plus QAR, OMR, KWD, BHD) | | Subject experts | 6, each with a published profile | | Language | Classes taught in English; support in English and Urdu | | Contact | WhatsApp +92 315 0969375; email gradeupsupport@gmail.com; Every day, 9am to 11pm Pakistan time (PKT) | | Website | https://www.gradeupinternational.com/ | ## Meet our founder GradeUp International was founded by Shahzada Nafees Ur Rehman, a Mathematics, Physics and Statistics tutor with more than ten years of classroom experience across Cambridge (O Level, A Level and IGCSE), the Federal Board and the Punjab Boards. He teaches Statistics and Machine Learning at Air University and coordinates Mathematics at The Educators, where he designs lesson plans and runs exam-focused revision with past papers and timed tests. MS Electrical Engineering, Air University; BS Electrical Engineering, UET Taxila; MS Statistics and Data Analytical Science (in progress). How lessons work: - Concept first, then worked examples. - Board-specific past papers and marking schemes. - Regular timed tests with written feedback. ## Who teaches at GradeUp International? Our 6 published subject experts: [Waseem Abbas](https://www.gradeupinternational.com/tutors/waseem-abbas), [Abdul Rehman](https://www.gradeupinternational.com/tutors/abdul-rehman), [Salman Bin Zahid](https://www.gradeupinternational.com/tutors/salman-bin-zahid), [Muhammad Usman](https://www.gradeupinternational.com/tutors/muhammad-usman), [Shayan Ali](https://www.gradeupinternational.com/tutors/shayan-ali), [Nimra Muqadas](https://www.gradeupinternational.com/tutors/nimra-muqadas). Profiles list only the qualifications and experience each tutor supplied. ## How do we choose tutors? - Application: subjects, boards, levels and teaching experience. - Subject interview on the specific syllabus and mark schemes. - Demo class: how clearly the tutor explains and uses exam questions. - Onboarding: safeguarding rules, class standards and parent communication. ## Frequently asked questions ### Who founded GradeUp International? GradeUp International was founded by Shahzada Nafees Ur Rehman, a Mathematics, Physics and Statistics educator with 11 years of classroom teaching. He teaches Statistics and Machine Learning at Air University and is Academic Coordinator at The Educators. His profile on this page covers his background and how lessons work. ### Is GradeUp International online only? Yes, GradeUp International teaches online only: every class is live on our class platform, with no home visits and no campus to attend. Families reach the team on WhatsApp at +92 315 0969375 or by email at gradeupsupport@gmail.com, every day, 9am to 11pm Pakistan time (PKT). If a staffed centre ever opens, its address will be listed on the contact page. ### Which curricula and countries does GradeUp International cover? GradeUp International teaches Cambridge O Level, IGCSE and A Level, Pearson Edexcel, UK GCSE, the IB, Pakistani Matric and FSc, AP, SAT and Australian and Canadian courses, plus university subjects and IELTS, UCAT and MDCAT preparation. Students join from Pakistan, the Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain), Egypt, the UK, Canada, the USA and Australia, with classes scheduled in their own timezone. ### How many subject experts teach at GradeUp International? 6 subject experts currently have a public profile at GradeUp International, each listing the degrees, institutions and teaching experience they supplied. Their degrees include an MSc (Hons) and BS degrees from universities including PMAS-Arid Agriculture University and International Islamic University Islamabad. Selection includes a subject interview and a demo class. 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