About Exam Success Academy

Exam Success Academy is an in-depth online coaching programme designed to teach students the 8 Principles of Exam Success to achieve their ideal exam grades with minimal stress. It was created by Kam Taj, a performance coach, speaker and author with an Undergraduate & Master's Degree in Engineering from Cambridge University (2011 - 2015).
 
Endorsed by Oxbridge students, teachers and parents, this course is the first of its kind to utilise scientifically-verified tools and techniques in creating a holistic & extensive solution to help students excel academically while building the foundations for personal & professional growth that will enable them to succeed far beyond their exams.
 
There are 4 online programmes available in Exam Success Academy:
  1. Time Management & Productivity for Exam Success
  2. Stress & Mindset Management for Exam Success
  3. Study Tools & Learning Techniques for Exam Success
  4. Lifestyle Optimisation for Exam Success
They can all be purchased together as part of 'The Ultimate Guide To Exam Success' online programmes which come with our results guarantee!

The 4 programmes together contain over 100 videos, blending insightful content alongside relatable personal anecdotes with the intention to engage and entertain students while also empowering them to apply these principles into their own academic journeys. Each video also includes:
  • A summary of key points from the video.
  • An activity for the student to carry out.
  • Recommended reading for proactive students.
  • Scientific studies & articles referenced in the video.
This is not an online course to be carried out from start to finish. Instead, the programme is best used for students to visit when they're struggling with a particular challenge (e.g. being unsure how to revise, anxiety, motivation, procrastination, not knowing the best revision notes strategy, etc.).

Our individual courses start from as low as a single £39 lifetime payment, through to £299/month (our VIP package including a monthly private 90-minute 1-1 session with Kam Taj).
 
While each account can only be used by a single student or parent, we arrange group and school/university discounts (with individual login details for each student). Please do contact us for more information.
 
You can check out the full contents of the course here. Please check our FAQs below at the bottom of this page for more information on the 8 Principles, course structure, specific queries from parents & schools, and our refund policy.

FAQs

1) What are the 8 Principles of Exam Success?

The 8 Principles are:
  1. Time-Management (Procrastination, Productivity, Prioritisation & Planning)
  2. Mind-Management (9 Mindset Tools to overcome Stress, Pressure, Anxiety, Fear of Failure, Self-Doubt and Low-Confidence)
  3. Studying Tools & Techniques (Learning Strategies, Revision Techniques, Optimising Study Location & Time)
  4. On-The Day Performance (Before, During & After The Exam)
  5. Support Groups (Academic Support Groups & Personal Support Groups)
  6. Sleep and how it relates to exam performance.
  7. Physical Activity & Movement and how it relates to exam performance.
  8. Nutrition & Hydration and how they relate to exam performance.
These are split between the 4 available courses in the following way:
  1. Time Management & Productivity for Exam Success (Principle 1)
  2. Stress & Mindset Management for Exam Success (Principle 2)
  3. Study Tools & Learning Techniques for Exam Success (Principles 3 & 4)
  4. Lifestyle Optimisation for Exam Success (Principles 5, 6, 7 and 8)

2) How is the online course structured?

If you buy one of the 4 individual courses, you'll receive full access to the content in that course.

Each course contains over 20+ videos spanning between 1-3 hours of content.

Each video includes an Activity to be carried out by the student to enable them to apply the concepts discussed. It also includes a written Key Points Summary, Recommended Reading and Studies/Articles Referenced section.

You can also purchase all courses at once via the The Ultimate Guide To Exam Success online course, which comes with our results guarantee.

In total, this contains 102 videos, divided into 12 sections (each containing between 3 to 19 videos).

Please click here to see a full outline of the course structure (including 10 free videos to preview!).

3) Does the course need to be carried out in any specific order?

Not at all. There is no set order to carrying out this course.

Most students prefer to use this 'course' as an online content library, where they can find the specific video offering a solution to the problem that they're currently facing.

They can identify which topics are their priorities to cover and focus their attention on these, before returning to the other topics. This is recommended for time-constrained students with exams coming up within the next few weeks & months.

On the other hand, some students do like to watch the videos in the order provided, beginning with the first video on the first Principle: Time-Management. This approach is absolutely fine - especially during the Winter & Summer breaks when students aren't rushing to prepare for exams.

Whichever method they choose, the extensive nature of this course will ensure that they'll discover at least one video to help them solve their problem!

4) Which exams will this course help students prepare for?

This course is not subject-specific, nor is it qualification-specific. The 8 Principles were created to help students achieve better grades across all of their subjects by addressing the key factors involved in exam preparation & performance. The Principles have been applied successfully by:
  • GCSE students studying 13+ subjects
  • Students studying for A-Levels, and equivalents such as International Baccalaureate, US High School Diploma, AP courses and Abitur.
  • University Undergraduate & Master's students specialising in a single course.
  • Employees studying for professional qualifications alongside their careers (ACA, CFA, medical examinations, etc.)
  • Parents using these resources to teach their kids ideal studying techniques & time-management for 11+ and 13+ exams.

5) Is there an age requirement for this course?

There is no age requirement for this course. The Principles have been applied successfully by students ranging from 14-years old to 34-years old at top schools and universities across the world!

For students below the age of 13, we recommend that parents use the course resources to educate themselves on studying best practices, and then teach their children how to apply them.

Best of all, as our courses have lifetime access, you can purchase them at their current price now & simply offer them to your children when they reach the age where they can make the most of it.

The only prerequisites for carrying out this course are a good understanding of the English language, a commitment to learn and a willingness to act on the Principles outlined!

The majority of students participating in this course fall within the 16-22 age range (GCSE, A-Level, IB, SAT and other equivalent qualifications at the lower age band, and University Degrees towards the upper age band)

6) I'm a parent and I want to purchase this course for my son/daughter. However, I'm not sure that they'll use it! Is there anything you can do?

Yes! We understand how challenging it can be to get our children on board with ideas that they haven't chosen for themselves.

As such, if you message us using the Messenger function at the bottom of this page, or email us your contact details, we would be happy to arrange a short call with them. We'll run through the course and its benefits, and try and address some of their concerns or queries.

We know this is especially tough with teenagers - in this case, we recommend 2 suggestions:

1) Asking them to check out Kam's TikTok channel (@examswithkam) where he has over 30,000 likes on his exam-related videos. Students love social proof!

2) Waiting for opportunities to intervene, for example after poor exam or mock results. If you message us using the Messenger function or email us, we can even provide you with a script to bring this up!

7) I'm a parent and I want to purchase this course for my son/daughter. I don't want them to have to login with my email and password. Is it possible to sign them up with their email address?

Yes! When you click to 'Subscribe' or 'Purchase' this course, simply enter your child's email address instead. You can then create the password for them, and they can use that to login via their own email address. They can then change the password once they've logged in.

If you've already used your own email address to purchase this course, don't worry! Just send us an email with your son/daughter's email address, and we'll create a separate login especially for them!

8) Is it possible to share my account with someone else?

Unfortunately, account sharing isn't possible at this stage, and only one user is permitted per account for security reasons. Multiple logins from different locations at similar times may result in the account being blocked in order to protect your privacy and prevent fraudulent use/distribution. However, we do offer discounted rates if you wish to purchase multiple accounts! Please contact us for more details.

9) We're a school, university or tutoring agency. How can we give all of our students access to this course?

Great question! We create tailored packages for schools, universities and tutoring agencies to allow your students to access our course. This will be based around the number of students who will have access to the course, and how the course will be funded. If you're interested, please contact us for more details.

Depending on whether the course will be student-funded or school/agency funded, we can arrange solutions, such as:
  • An annual fee from the school/agency. Separate logins will then be be created for each student.
  • Coupon codes for each student to purchase their own course at a discounted rate.
  • A letter to be sent to the students' parents via the school. The parents would pay the school, and the school would transfer the fees to us alongside email addresses of each paying student. 

10) What language is the course available in?

At this time, the course is only available in English. Please do leave suggestions for any other languages you'd like this course to be published in!

11) Are there closed-captions/subtitles for each video?

We are currently in the process of adding English closed captions to each video. As well as helping those who may have hearing difficulties, many students learn more effectively when reading and listening to the video content. 
Based on your feedback, we'll also consider offering subtitles in other languages!

12) What is your refund policy?

We have a 30-day refund policy for our courses. Let us know within 30 days of purchasing an Exam Success Academy course and you'll receive a full refund for your most recent payment.

If you purchase our Ultimate Guide To Exam Success course using our results guarantee, then you're only paying 33% of the course fee. You only pay the remaining 67% when you get in touch to let us know that your child achieved their ideal exam grades! It's based purely on goodwill, and our confidence in our courses to help students achieve their academic goals.

If you purchase a monthly package, we offer a 10-day refund policy for the first month after you purchase our course. After this period, you won't receive a refund on any previous payments. However, cancelling your membership will be immediate (no paid notice period), and you'll incur no further payments after cancelling.

About Kam

Kam's Mission

Kam Taj attended QE Boys School, Barnet (2004-2011),  during which he attained 13A* in his GCSEs and A*A*A*A in his A-Levels. He met his offer to study at Cambridge University (2011-2015) from which he graduated with a 1st-Class Undergraduate & Master's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering. After a brief period at global strategy consulting firm, Roland Berger, Kam decided to begin his own venture.

Kam's mission is to inspire, empower and educate the next generation of world-changers, impact-makers and thought-leaders.

In line with this, Kam works as a speaker (to inspire), a coach & mentor (to empower) and an author & course creator (to educate). He works primarily with high-potential students and young professionals on performance improvement, goal attainment and cultivating the skills & mindset that will enable them to unlock the optimal versions of themselves and create a long-lasting positive impact on their societies.

Schools & Students

As well as creating The Ultimate Guide To Exam Success online coaching programme, Kam is a qualified Personal Performance Coach & NLP Practitioner. He does 1-1 coaching with high-potential students in order to help them get the best out of themselves while dealing with the worst parts of themselves in order to improve their exam performance and cultivate resilience, clarity and confidence in their everyday lives. 

Kam also delivers talks and workshops at schools, universities and other educational institutions.
His past clients include:
  • Cambridge University
  • QE Boys
  • Henrietta Barnett
  • St. Paul's School
  • DLD College
  • Mill Hill School
  • Mill Hill County
  • Newham Collegiate Sixth Form
  • Abbey College Cambridge
  • Queenswood School
  • Kumon UK & Ireland
Kam Taj has also worked privately with students at top schools & universities. Some notable examples include:
  • Oxford University
  • Harvard University
  • Yale University
  • UCL
  • Imperial College London
  • Westminster School
  • Eton College
  • North London Collegiate School
  • Latymer School
  • Sevenoaks School
  • Rugby School
Please get in touch if you'd like to inquire about Kam speaking at your school or university, or if you'd like more information on Kam's private 1-1 sessions.

Corporate Workshops, Professionals & Parents

Kam runs workshops at corporations & charity organisations in a range of industries with the aim of improving career performance and personal fulfilment in professionals.

Topics he focuses on include Emotional Intelligence, Performance Dead-Ends, Creating Sustainable Motivation, 'Reflection & Vision' workshops, Stress Management & Workplace Resilience and Professional Career Development Strategies

Examples of past clients include:
  • Slaughter & May
  • Hogan Lovells
  • AICPA & CIMA Women's Leadership Conference
  • BDO/Moore Stephens
  • Mace Ltd.
  • NCS Youth Board
Kam also carries out 1-1 coaching through his 4-month 'Own It' Life Transformation Programme, which runs clients through 8 stages to enable them to take responsibility for their present situation, attain clarity over their values & ambitions, and educate them on emotional intelligence & mindset tools which will allow them to own their past and create their future vision. He's worked with lawyers, investment bankers, doctors and management consultants ranging from 24-year old associates to 55-year old directors. He also works with parents and families on helping them build stronger relationships with their spouses and children.

Please get in touch if you'd like to inquire about Kam speaking at your organisation, or if you'd like more information on Kam's 4-Month 'Own It' Coaching Programme.

Legal Disclaimer

General Data Protection Act (GDPR) Compliance

Your privacy has always been of utmost important to us. In line with the GDPR (in effect since May 25th, 2018), Kam Taj and Podia are demonstrating our compliance by:

  • Ensuring that you opt-in when providing your email addresses and personal details.
  • Providing explicit information on how to unsubscribe. There is an 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of every email we send.
  • Requesting parental consent for any potential subscribers below the age of 16.
  • This course is run through Podia. Their privacy policy and terms can be found here: https://www.podia.com/privacy
    https://www.podia.com/terms
Content

  • All material contained within this website and the Ultimate Guide To Exam Success course is the property of the original author (Kam Taj) and the web service provider, Podia, unless stated otherwise. All rights reserved.
  • This material cannot be used in any form without written consent from Kam Taj Services Limited. Please contact Kam directly if you wish to use any content from these video courses.
  • Please ask for clarification if it is not evident whether Kam is offering his own opinion or reciting facts/opinions from another source. 
Coaching

  • Any advice or coaching provided, whether through this website or via 1-on-1 coaching sessions, is delivered in the best of faith by Kam Taj. Kam Taj will do his utmost to provide you with the best possible service in order to fulfil his role as a coach - however, your responses and actions are carried out at your own discretion, and therefore you must assume sole responsibility for any consequences they bear. 
Privacy

  • Full client/coach confidentiality applies to every coaching relationship.
  • ​There may be occasions when Kam requests to 'share your story' with another client - it is at your discretion to accept or refuse Kam's request.
  • ​Kam may also request permission to publish data acquired over coaching sessions in blog posts or books - it is at your discretion to accept or refuse Kam's request. 
If there are any legal points you wish to clarify, please contact the team here.