About us

Founded in Oxford. Built for the world.

We started Atox because students deserve better than generic tutoring. Every tutor, every lesson — Oxbridge-level clarity as standard.

Our story

We saw the problem firsthand.

Most tutoring companies send students to someone who "once got an A*" and hope it works out. No structure, no feedback, no accountability. Atox was built to fix that.

We recruit from Oxford and Cambridge — tutors who understand the syllabus deeply and make complex ideas feel clear. You're not signing up for a tutor. You're gaining a structured academic system built around continuity, achievement, and real confidence.

Leadership

The founders

Co-Founder & CEO

Husam Abdalla

University of Oxford

Leads Atox's academic vision and product. Built the company to bring Oxbridge-level teaching to every student — structured, clear, and relentlessly high-standard.

Co-Founder & Head of Partnerships

Riyad Ahmed

MEng Materials Science · University of Oxford

Drives partnerships, outreach, and growth. Leads safeguarding across the platform — ensuring every student has a safe, professional environment.

Meet some of our tutors

The team behind the grades.

A

Abide

University of Oxford

Chemistry Tutor

S

Sophie Govan

University of Oxford

Science Tutor

Z

Zahra Aly

University of Oxford

Psychology & English Tutor

B

Ben Taylor

University of Oxford

Maths Tutor

A

Ameen

University of Oxford

Physics Tutor

N

Nathan Adlam

University of Oxford

Maths Tutor

E

Emily Hamblin

University of Oxford

Science Tutor

J

James Pearson

University of Oxford

Maths & Physics Tutor

Tutor vetting

How we keep the bar high.

1

Academic screening

Russell Group university verified.

2

Teaching trial

Mock lesson assessed for clarity, pacing, and engagement.

3

DBS & safeguarding

Full DBS checks and safeguarding training. Non-negotiable.

4

Ongoing review

Parent feedback monitored. Standards don't drop after hiring.

Russell Group student or graduate?

Teach with us.

Flexible hours, fair pay, and students who want to learn.

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