About

Almira Sohail studied Engineering at the University of Cambridge and is currently pursuing Medicine there. Alongside this, she achieved 5 A*s at A Level in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry, as well as 100% in her EPQ — reflecting both academic breadth and depth at the highest level.

Having progressed through some of the most demanding academic pathways, she recognised a fundamental gap in traditional education: the difference between learning to pass exams and learning to think with clarity, precision, and independence. At Cambridge, success is defined not by memorisation, but by the ability to reason under pressure, articulate complex ideas, and engage critically — particularly in the interview setting.

Almira has extensive experience tutoring GCSE and A Level students, with a focus on developing genuine understanding rather than rote learning. Her teaching follows a Socratic approach, guiding students through structured questioning to build confidence, deepen insight, and develop the intellectual independence required for top university admissions.

Scholars was founded to bring this standard of thinking and preparation to students earlier in their academic journey. The organisation works with families across the UK, Middle East, and Asia, where students follow British and international curricula while aiming for the UK's most competitive universities — an environment in which exceptional grades alone are no longer sufficient.