Debito di chimica superato
Ci siamo trovati molto bene da Up to ten, mio figlio ha superato il debito di chimica con le lezioni di Pasquale che ha saputo spiegare in modo chiaro gli argomenti ed è stato sempre molto disponibile! Grazie!
Why choose Up to Ten for chemistry tutoring
Up to Ten offers chemistry tutoring on-site in Milan at Via Giuseppe Frua, at home and online, with specialist tutors for every level — from high school to university chemistry. We cover general, organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry and the chemistry exam of the Medicine filter semester. Every path is calibrated to the syllabus and tracked on the Up to Connect platform.
Understand, don't memorise
Chemistry looks like memory — the periodic table, nomenclature rules, reaction mechanisms. In reality it's structure. Once you understand how atoms bond, why a reaction goes one way, what's behind the formula, you no longer memorise: you deduce. The Up to Ten Method always works on the "why".
Seeing the invisible
Chemistry is hard because it talks about what you can’t see — orbitals, molecules, electrons. The specialist tutor uses models, drawings and analogies to make the invisible visible. Once you see the molecule in your head, understanding how it reacts becomes natural.
Tutors who speak your chemistry
The chemistry of a scientific high school, general chemistry in the first year of Medicine or Pharmacy, second-year organic chemistry, biochemistry — these are different worlds. Each tutor specialises in a specific range — no generalists.
The goal is independent rigour
We don't work to keep you tied to tutoring. When you can balance a complex reaction, predict the product of an organic synthesis, solve a stoichiometry problem on your own — the path has worked.
From macro- to microchemistry
We start from what you see — combustion, solutions, changes of state — to get to what you don't see — electrons, orbitals, bonds. It's the natural path of chemistry itself: from the concrete to the model. Once the concept is solid, nomenclature and formulas become tools, not obstacles.
Our approach
The Up to Ten method for chemistry
Four constructive phases. From initial diagnosis to independent work, with the tutor guiding and the platform tracking.
Four constructive phases. From initial diagnosis to independent work, with the tutor guiding and the platform tracking.
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Initial analysis
We assess the starting point: nomenclature, stoichiometry, grasp of the mole concept, atomic structure, bonding. We identify where the thread broke — often at the start, when chemistry felt like "just memorising".
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Structured plan
A path calibrated to the specific syllabus — scientific high school or other streams, general chemistry for Medicine/Pharmacy/Biotech, second-year organic chemistry, biochemistry. Measurable goals week after week.
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Lesson + practice
Every lesson alternates explanation with visual models, guided practice (balancing, stoichiometry, equilibrium problems) and independent work. The tutor guides your reasoning — they don't hand you the exercises.
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Review and adjustment
Every week the tutor reviews progress on Up to Connect. If a topic isn't solid (typical: moles and stoichiometry), we go back. If you're moving forward, we raise the bar — the plan adapts to you.
“Chemistry isn't memory — even if it looks that way on the page. It's structure. When a student stops memorising the periodic table and starts reading it, the rest of the course becomes deduction. The specialist tutor's job is to get them there — and not before.”
Anna Elsa Paccagnella
Co-fondatrice · Responsabile Didattica
Program
The program for every level
The Up to Ten chemistry programme covers every stage, from high school chemistry to university biochemistry. Every path is calibrated to the student’s specific syllabus and goal — whether that’s the Maturità, the Medicine filter semester, Pharmacy or Biotech.
High School — Liceo Scientifico
General chemistry: atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonds, states of matter. Nomenclature, balancing reactions, stoichiometry, solutions. Acids and bases, redox reactions, thermochemistry, kinetics, chemical equilibrium. For Liceo Scientifico, Linguistico and other streams.
High School — Liceo Classico, Linguistico, other streams
Liceo Scientifico — Biological and Biotechnological stream: basics of organic chemistry (hydrocarbons, functional groups), IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, main reaction mechanisms. Introduction to biochemistry (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids).
International Schools (IB, A-Level, IGCSE)
IB Chemistry SL and HL, A-Level Chemistry, IGCSE Chemistry. English-language support with dedicated tutors, Internal Assessment preparation and Past Papers.
University
General and inorganic chemistry: advanced atomic structure, chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibria in solution, electrochemistry, chemistry of the elements. Organic chemistry and biochemistry: reaction mechanisms (SN1/SN2/E1/E2, additions, condensations), multi-step synthesis, spectroscopy (NMR, IR, MS), stereochemistry, metabolism, enzymes, molecular biology. For Medicine, Pharmacy, CTF, Biotech, Engineering, Biological Sciences.
Entrance test preparation
Chemistry is one of the three exams of the Medicine filter semester and an important part of the TOLC-B (Biotech) and TOLC-F (Pharmacy). In the TOLC-I it falls within the science section. Dedicated paths with tutors specialised in science and health admission tests.
Need to prepare for an admission test? TOLC-I, Medicine filter semester
Related Subjects: Biologia·Fisica
Our Team
We don't assign tutors at random
Every student is matched with the most suitable tutor based on level, goals and learning style.
Founders
Filippo Fiz
Co-Founder Head of Innovation
Anna Elsa Paccagnella
Co-Founder Head of Education and Business Development
Area Leads
AA
Andrea Acquaviva
Head of Italian Curriculum Entrance Exams
KL
Klaudio Luku
Head of International Curriculum, International Entrance Exams
AB
Alice Borsarini
Head of Primary and Middle School
PV
Pasquale Ventura
Head of Medical and Healthcare Entrance Exams
FB
Federico Biraghi
Head of STEM Lab
What they say about us
What our students say
Reviews updated from Google ·
See all reviews on Google →Chimica recuperata con 8,5
Mio figlio in 4* liceo scientifico ha trovato un ottimo professore di chimica e ha recuperato la materia con un meritatissimo 8.5 ! Grazie consigliatissimi
Test d'ingresso scientifici superati
Davvero un ottima esperienza. Ho affrontato diverse materie scientifiche per prepararmi ai test d’ingresso ed ho trovato molta disponibilità con docenti preparati e professionali. Un ringraziamento grande va a Pasquale che oltre ad essere un insegnante eccellente ha molta pazienza e passione. Con lui ho affrontato Chimica, materia che avevo trascurato negli anni, e mi ha passato sicurezza ma sopratutto entusiasmo nel riprenderla in mano. Grazie ! Super consigliata !
Recupero lacune in materie scientifiche e latino
Up to ten mi era stato suggerito da un’amica e a mia volta, dopo averlo provato, l’ho suggerito ad altri genitori i cui figli avevano necessità di recuperare lacune in materie scientifiche, ma anche in latino. E’ diventato un punto di riferimento per noi. Anna, la titolare, è eccezionale come insegnante, disponibilità e professionalità, così come i tutor che seleziona e che seguono i ragazzi.
Primo anno liceo scientifico superato
Consiglio vivamente questo centro in cui lavorano veri professionisti. Hanno aiutato mia figlia, sia in matematica e fisica, che in latino, a concludere positivamente il primo anno di liceo scientifico! Per mia figlia e anche per me come genitore è stata una esperienza assolutamente positiva che mi sento di consigliare!
Miglioramento in matematica e fisica
Insegnati molto preparati e sempre attenti alle necessità dei ragazzi. Grazie a loro mia figlia è migliorata molto sia in matematica che fisica. Molto bravi!
Recupero materie scientifiche dopo rientro USA
Da Up to Ten abbiamo trovato insegnanti preparati e attenti che hanno seguito nelle materie scientifiche nostro figlio al rientro dall’anno negli Stati Uniti aiutandolo a recuperare importanti materie di indirizzo con un lavoro attento e personalizzato. La titolare, Anna Paccagnella è una persona molto empatica che ha organizzato in modo eccellente il percorso di recupero. Siamo rimasti molto colpiti dalla proposta di seguire anche la parte di relazione con i professori del liceo per avere un feedback sul lavoro di recupero. Grazie.
Tre materie recuperate in estate
Mi sono rivolta a up to ten circa un'anno fa. Hanno aiutato a recuperare tre materie durante l'estate a mio figlio di 16 anni. da settembre ci aiutato con il tutoring per alcune materie. Ci troviamo davvero benissimo. Disponibili, super preparati e davvero di grande aiuto. Attenti alle esigenze dei ragazzi. Io e mio figlio felici di averli conosciuti.
Corso intensivo Excel completato
Sono stata da UptoTen per un corso intensivo di Excel. I tutor sono bravissimi, efficaci e smart! super consigliato
Grandi miglioramenti in matematica
Esperienza davvero eccezionale. Mia figlia si è trovata e continua a trovarsi benissimo. Flessibilità fuori dal comune.Grandissimi miglioramenti in matematica, grazie ad Alice. Un ringraziamento speciale ad Anna che ha scelto per mia figlia una tutor davvero straordinaria. Vi consiglio vivamente di affidarvi a loro.
Debito di matematica recuperato
Siamo andati da Up to Ten perchè mio figlio ha preso il debito in matematica. Edoardo da subito si è trovato benissimo. Sicuramente proseguiremo il percorso durante l’anno.
Matematica e fisica recuperate
Mio figlio si è trovato benissimo, aveva problemi con matematica e fisica ma, dopo poche lezioni con un tutor molto valido, ha capito tutto e sta cominciando ad appassionarsi a queste due materie.
FAQ
FAQ about Chimica
The initial meeting is an assessment session: the tutor analyses the foundations of general chemistry (nomenclature, moles, stoichiometry) and identifies where to intervene. It's the first step of a structured plan. It has a cost like any other lesson — it's a diagnostic investment: the whole path starts from here.
From €36/hour for one-to-one lessons. Rates vary by school level, format and number of participants. See all prices.
Yes. On-site in Milan at Via Giuseppe Frua, at home in the Milan area, or online with a digital whiteboard for writing formulas and reactions.
Yes. Chemistry and introductory biochemistry is one of the three exams of the filter semester, together with physics and biology. We work on the ministerial syllabus and the exam format: filter semester preparation. If you’re preparing for the TOLC-I, chemistry is a smaller part of the science section, but it still counts.
Through the Up to Connect platform: goal sheets, reports after every lesson, progress visible in real time to the student and parents.
Yes. Tutors trained in teaching for SpLDs, structured concept maps (especially useful for chemical nomenclature), digital compensatory tools.
Second-year university organic chemistry is the wall where many students stop. We work on reaction mechanisms with a visual approach — not memorising "reagents + products" but understanding why a reaction goes in that direction. Intensive practice on exam-style exercises.
Yes, with the Up to Connect parent dashboard: goals, progress, next steps — updated after every lesson. Discover the section for parents.
Yes. IB Chemistry (SL/HL), A-Level Chemistry, IGCSE Chemistry with native-speaker or bilingual tutors. See the international schools page.
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