*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

  :root {
    --navy:   #0D1B3E;
    --navy-mid: #162454;
    --navy-light: #1e3163;
    --gold:   #C9A84C;
    --gold-light: #E2C27A;
    --gold-dim: #9a7d38;
    --white:  #FFFFFF;
    --off-white: #F8F6F1;
    --text-light: #d4c8a8;
    --text-muted: #8a9cc0;
    --card-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    --card-border: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    --section-pad: 100px 0;
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* ─── SCROLLBAR ─── */
  ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--navy); }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold); border-radius: 3px; }

  /* ─── NAVIGATION ─── */
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0 5%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(13,27,62,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    transition: var(--transition);
  }
  nav.scrolled {
    height: 68px;
    background: rgba(13,27,62,0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }
  .nav-logo img {
    height: 57px;
    object-fit: contain;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 36px;
    list-style: none;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
  }
  .nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    transform-origin: left;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy) !important;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: var(--transition) !important;
  }
  .nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light) !important; color: var(--navy) !important; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.35); }

  .hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; }
  .hamburger span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--transition); }

  /* ─── HERO ─── */
  #hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 120px 5% 80px;
    gap: 60px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  #hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 70% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 10% 80%, rgba(30,49,99,0.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: ''; width: 32px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold);
  }
  h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  h1 em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
  }
  .hero-buttons {
    display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 15px 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border: none; cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
  }
  .btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .hero-stats {
    display: flex; gap: 40px; margin-top: 52px;
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  }
  .hero-stat-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 36px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
    display: block;
  }
  .hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 6px; display: block;
  }
  .hero-image-side {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-image-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
  }
  .hero-image-frame::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 50%, var(--gold-dim) 100%);
    z-index: -1;
  }
  .hero-image-frame img {
    width: 100%; height: 520px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: block;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px; left: -20px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }
  .hero-badge span { display: block; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; }

  /* ─── SECTION SHARED ─── */
  section { padding: var(--section-pad); }
  .container { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5%; }
  .section-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  }
  .section-eyebrow::before {
    content: ''; flex: 0 0 28px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold);
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .section-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
  .section-sub {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    max-width: 560px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .section-header { margin-bottom: 64px; }
  .divider {
    width: 100%; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.3), transparent);
  }

  /* ─── PROGRAMMES ─── */
  #programmes { background: var(--navy-mid); }
  .programmes-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .programme-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: default;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .programme-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  }
  .programme-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  }
  .programme-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .programme-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .programme-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  .programme-card p {
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .programme-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  }

  /* ─── WHY CHOOSE ─── */
  #why { background: var(--navy); }
  .why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .why-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
  }
  .why-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  }
  .why-number {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.5;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
  }
  .why-icon {
    font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 16px; display: block;
  }
  .why-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .why-card p {
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65;
  }

  /* ─── FOUNDER ─── */
  #founder { background: var(--navy-mid); }
  .founder-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .founder-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
  }
  .founder-image-frame {
    position: relative;
  }
  .founder-image-frame::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 60%);
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .founder-image-frame img {
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    width: 100%; height: 520px;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: top;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: block;
  }
  .founder-credential {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -16px; right: -16px; z-index: 10;
    background: var(--navy);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  }
  .credential-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .credential-text { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-light); }
  .credential-text strong { display: block; color: var(--white); font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 2px; }

  .founder-content .section-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .founder-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 46px);
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .founder-title {
    font-size: 15px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .founder-bio {
    font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .founder-qualifications {
    list-style: none; margin-bottom: 40px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  }
  .founder-qualifications li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-light);
  }
  .founder-qualifications li::before {
    content: '◆';
    color: var(--gold); font-size: 8px; flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* ─── TEACHERS ─── */
  #teachers { background: var(--navy); }
  .teachers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .teacher-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
  }
  .teacher-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  }
  .teacher-avatar {
    width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    object-fit: cover; object-position: top;
    display: block;
  }
  .teacher-avatar-placeholder {
    width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-light), var(--navy-mid));
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .teacher-avatar-placeholder svg {
    opacity: 0.25;
  }
  .coming-soon-label {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.6;
  }
  .teacher-info {
    padding: 20px 16px 24px;
  }
  .teacher-info h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .teacher-info p {
    font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .teacher-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  }

  /* ─── BOOKING / CTA ─── */
  #booking {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center; padding: 120px 5%;
  }
  #booking::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  #booking::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  }
  .cta-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  }
  .cta-eyebrow::before, .cta-eyebrow::after {
    content: ''; flex: 0 0 28px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold);
  }
  .cta-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .cta-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
  .cta-sub {
    font-size: 17px; color: var(--text-light);
    max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 48px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .cta-buttons {
    display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .cta-note {
    margin-top: 24px;
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted);
  }

  /* ─── FOOTER ─── */
  footer {
    background: #080f23;
    padding: 80px 5% 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    height: 44px; margin-bottom: 20px; display: block;
  }
  .footer-brand p {
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7; max-width: 280px;
  }
  .footer-tagline {
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
  .footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .footer-col ul li a {
    color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px; transition: color 0.25s;
  }
  .footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--white); }
  .footer-bottom {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted);
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  }
  .footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
  .footer-bottom-links a { color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.25s; }
  .footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }


  /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
     RESPONSIVE — MOBILE FIRST
  ══════════════════════════════════════════ */

  /* ── Language Switcher ── */
  .lang-switcher {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 10px; margin-left: 12px;
  }
  .lang-btn {
    background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted); padding: 2px 4px;
    transition: color 0.25s; line-height: 1;
  }
  .lang-btn.active { color: var(--gold); }
  .lang-btn:hover  { color: var(--white); }
  .lang-btn[data-lang="en"] { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important; }
  .lang-divider { color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35); font-size: 11px; user-select: none; }

  /* ── Mobile Nav ── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    nav { padding: 0 4%; height: 68px; }
    nav.scrolled { height: 60px; }
    .nav-logo img { height: 48px; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .nav-links {
      display: none;
      position: fixed; top: 68px; left: 0; right: 0;
      background: rgba(13,27,62,0.98);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      flex-direction: column !important; align-items: stretch;
      padding: 8px 5% 28px; gap: 0 !important;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
      z-index: 998; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    }
    .nav-links.nav-open { display: flex; }
    .nav-links li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
    .nav-links li:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-top: 10px; }
    .nav-links a { display: block; padding: 14px 4px; font-size: 15px; }
    .nav-links a::after { display: none; }
    .nav-cta { text-align: center; border-radius: 8px !important; padding: 14px 20px !important; }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 6px); }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-8px); }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -6px); }
    .lang-switcher { margin-left: 6px; padding: 4px 8px; }
  }

  /* ── Hero ── */
  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    #hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 100px 5% 64px; gap: 40px; }
    .hero-image-side { order: -1; }
    .hero-image-frame img { height: 300px; border-radius: 14px; }
    .hero-content, .hero-sub, .hero-buttons, .hero-stats { text-align: center; }
    .hero-sub  { max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto 44px; }
    .hero-buttons { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-stats   { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-badge { bottom: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); white-space: nowrap; }
  }

  /* ── General small screen ── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root { --section-pad: 64px 0; }
    .section-title { font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 34px); }
    .section-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
    h1 { font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 44px); }
    .btn-primary, .btn-outline {
      padding: 13px 22px; font-size: 14px;
      width: 100%; max-width: 320px; justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-buttons .btn-outline { width: auto; max-width: none; }
    .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
    .hero-stat-num { font-size: 30px; }
  }

  /* ── Programmes ── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .programmes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .programme-card { padding: 26px 20px; }
    .programmes-note { padding: 18px 20px; margin-top: 28px; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .programmes-cta .btn-primary { width: auto; }
  }
  @media (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 768px) {
    .programmes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  }

  /* ── Why grid ── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .why-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  }
  @media (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  }

  /* ── Founder ── */
  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .founder-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .founder-image-frame img { height: 360px; object-position: top center; }
    .founder-credential { right: 12px; bottom: -10px; }
    .founder-name { font-size: clamp(26px, 6vw, 38px); }
    .founder-content { text-align: left; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .founder-image-frame img { height: 280px; }
  }

  /* ── Teachers ── */
  @media (max-width: 1100px) { .teachers-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 768px)  { .teachers-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 14px; } }
  @media (max-width: 420px)  { .teachers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  /* ── Booking CTA ── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    #booking { padding: 72px 5%; }
    .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .cta-buttons a { width: 100%; max-width: 300px; justify-content: center; }
    .cta-title { font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 40px); }
  }

  /* ── Footer ── */
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
    .footer-brand { grid-column: auto; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 10px; }
    .footer-bottom-links { justify-content: center; }
    footer { padding: 56px 5% 28px; }
    .footer-socials { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  }

  /* ── Tablet specific ── */
  @media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
    #hero { gap: 40px; padding: 110px 5% 72px; }
    .founder-inner { gap: 48px; }
    .programmes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
     RTL — ARABIC LAYOUT
  ══════════════════════════════════════════ */

  html[dir="rtl"] * { letter-spacing: 0 !important; }

  html[dir="rtl"] body,
  html[dir="rtl"] p, html[dir="rtl"] li,
  html[dir="rtl"] a, html[dir="rtl"] span,
  html[dir="rtl"] button, html[dir="rtl"] input {
    font-family: 'Tajawal', sans-serif;
  }
  html[dir="rtl"] h1, html[dir="rtl"] h2,
  html[dir="rtl"] h3, html[dir="rtl"] h4 {
    font-family: 'Tajawal', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.45;
  }

  /* Font sizes */
  html[dir="rtl"] h1          { font-size: clamp(30px, 6vw, 56px); }
  html[dir="rtl"] .section-title { font-size: clamp(26px, 4.5vw, 42px); }
  html[dir="rtl"] .cta-title  { font-size: clamp(26px, 5vw, 50px); }
  html[dir="rtl"] .founder-name { font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); }
  html[dir="rtl"] .hero-sub   { font-size: 17px; line-height: 2; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .section-sub { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.95; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .cta-sub    { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.95; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .founder-bio { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 2; }
  html[dir="rtl"] p           { line-height: 1.9; }

  /* Alignment */
  html[dir="rtl"] .section-header,
  html[dir="rtl"] .founder-content,
  html[dir="rtl"] .programme-card,
  html[dir="rtl"] .why-card,
  html[dir="rtl"] .footer-col,
  html[dir="rtl"] .footer-brand,
  html[dir="rtl"] .hero-content,
  html[dir="rtl"] .hero-sub       { text-align: right; }
  html[dir="rtl"] #booking,
  html[dir="rtl"] .cta-sub        { text-align: center; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .footer-bottom  { text-align: right; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .hero-stats > div { text-align: right; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .programmes-note p { text-align: right; }

  /* Flex direction flips */
  html[dir="rtl"] .nav-links         { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .section-eyebrow   { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .hero-eyebrow      { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .cta-eyebrow       { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .hero-buttons      { flex-direction: row-reverse; justify-content: flex-end; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .hero-stats        { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .founder-qualifications li { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .footer-socials    { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .footer-contact-link { flex-direction: row-reverse; text-align: right; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .footer-bottom     { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .programmes-note   { flex-direction: row-reverse; text-align: right; }

  /* Position flips */
  html[dir="rtl"] .hero-badge        { left: auto; right: -20px; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .founder-credential { right: auto; left: -16px; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .lang-switcher     { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 12px; }

  /* Nav */
  html[dir="rtl"] .nav-links a  { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .nav-cta      { font-weight: 700; }

  /* Buttons */
  html[dir="rtl"] .btn-primary,
  html[dir="rtl"] .btn-outline  { font-size: 15.5px; }

  /* RTL hero on mobile */
  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    html[dir="rtl"] .hero-content   { text-align: center; }
    html[dir="rtl"] .hero-sub       { text-align: center; }
    html[dir="rtl"] .hero-buttons   { justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    html[dir="rtl"] .hero-stats     { justify-content: center; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    html[dir="rtl"] .hero-stats > div { text-align: center; }
    html[dir="rtl"] .hero-badge     { left: 50%; right: auto; transform: translateX(-50%); }
    html[dir="rtl"] .founder-credential { left: 12px; right: auto; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    html[dir="rtl"] .nav-links.nav-open { flex-direction: column !important; }
    html[dir="rtl"] .section-header { text-align: right; }
    html[dir="rtl"] .founder-content { text-align: right; }
    html[dir="rtl"] .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  }


  /* ─── HERO TAGLINE ─── */
  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    margin-top: -8px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.92;
  }
  html[dir="rtl"] .hero-tagline {
    font-family: 'Tajawal', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    line-height: 2;
    direction: rtl;
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-tagline { font-size: 13.5px; text-align: center; }
  }


  /* ─── TEACHING METHODOLOGY ─── */
  #methodology { background: var(--navy-mid); }

  .meth-statement {
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 36px 48px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
  }
  .meth-statement::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
  }
  .meth-tagline {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    line-height: 1.9;
    font-style: italic;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }
  .meth-dot { color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.5; font-style: normal; }

  .meth-body {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .meth-body p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .meth-grid { margin-top: 0; }

  /* RTL methodology */
  html[dir="rtl"] .meth-statement { border-right: none; border-left: none; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .meth-tagline {
    font-family: 'Tajawal', sans-serif;
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 2.1;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }
  html[dir="rtl"] .meth-body p { text-align: center; font-family: 'Tajawal', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.95; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .meth-dot { display: none; }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .meth-statement { padding: 24px 20px; }
    .meth-tagline { font-size: 17px; }
    .meth-body p { font-size: 15px; text-align: right; }
    html[dir="rtl"] .meth-body p { text-align: center; }
  }


  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     TEACHER PROFILE CARDS (tpc-)
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .tpc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .tpc {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
  }
  .tpc:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  }
  .tpc-accent {
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* ── HEAD: photo + identity ── */
  .tpc-head {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 24px 24px 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    align-items: start;
  }
  .tpc-photo {
    width: 130px;
    height: 162px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    display: block;
  }
  .tpc-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .tpc-role {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .tpc-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .tpc-badge {
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .badge-cambridge {
    background: rgba(0,82,130,0.28);
    color: #8ECCE8;
    border: 1px solid rgba(142,204,232,0.22);
  }
  .badge-edexcel {
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.13);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.24);
  }
  .badge-ap {
    background: rgba(60,140,90,0.22);
    color: #82D4A0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(130,212,160,0.24);
  }

  /* ── BODY: sections ── */
  .tpc-body {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0 24px 4px;
  }
  .tpc-section {
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.055);
  }
  .tpc-section:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .tpc-approach { padding: 12px 0 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.055); }
  .tpc-lbl {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    opacity: 0.85;
    display: block;
  }
  .tpc-courses {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .tpc-courses li {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .tpc-courses li::before {
    content: '◆';
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 6.5px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 4px;
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
  .tpc-quote {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.7;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    padding-left: 13px;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .tpc-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .tpc-tags span {
    padding: 3px 11px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .tpc-why {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .tpc-why li {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .tpc-why li::before {
    content: '✦';
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 9px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
    opacity: 0.75;
  }

  /* ── QUALIFICATIONS BAR ── */
  .tpc-quals-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.03);
  }
  .tpc-qual {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* ── CTA ── */
  .tpc-cta {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  }
  .tpc-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media (max-width: 960px) {
    .tpc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .tpc-head { grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .tpc-photo { width: 100px; height: 125px; }
    .tpc-name { font-size: 16px; }
    .tpc-role { font-size: 11.5px; }
  }

  /* RTL teacher cards */
  html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-quote { border-left: none; border-right: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); padding-left: 0; padding-right: 13px; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-head { direction: rtl; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-meta { text-align: right; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-badges { justify-content: flex-end; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-courses li, html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-why li { flex-direction: row-reverse; text-align: right; }


  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     TEACHER PROFILE CARDS
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .tpc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .tpc {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .tpc:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

  /* Founder ribbon */
  .tpc-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px; right: -28px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 36px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    z-index: 10;
  }

  /* Top section: avatar + identity */
  .tpc-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 28px 28px 0;
    position: relative;
  }
  .tpc-top::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  }

  /* Avatar initials */
  .tpc-avatar {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 88px; height: 88px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-light), var(--navy-mid));
    border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .tpc-avatar-initials {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }

  .tpc-identity { flex: 1; padding-top: 4px; }
  .tpc-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .tpc-pos {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  /* Curriculum badges */
  .tpc-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 5px; }
  .curr-badge {
    font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid currentColor;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .curr-badge-cambridge  { background: rgba(30,77,140,0.18); color: #7baee8; border-color: rgba(123,174,232,0.3); }
  .curr-badge-edexcel    { background: rgba(0,48,87,0.22);   color: #7eb5d6; border-color: rgba(126,181,214,0.3); }
  .curr-badge-ap         { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12); color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }

  /* Body */
  .tpc-body { padding: 20px 28px; flex: 1; }

  .tpc-block { margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .tpc-block:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .tpc-block-title {
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  }
  .tpc-block-title::after {
    content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  }

  /* Qualifications */
  .tpc-qual-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
  .tpc-qual-list li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .tpc-qual-icon { color: var(--gold); font-size: 7px; flex-shrink: 0; }

  /* Courses */
  .tpc-course-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
  .tpc-course-list li {
    font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 4px 10px; border-left: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  /* Philosophy */
  .tpc-philosophy { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05); border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; }
  .tpc-phil-text {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 13.5px; font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(245,240,232,0.72); line-height: 1.7;
  }

  /* Two column approach + why */
  .tpc-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .tpc-approach-list, .tpc-why-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
  .tpc-approach-list li, .tpc-why-list li {
    font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.4;
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 7px;
  }
  .tpc-check { color: var(--gold); font-size: 11px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }

  /* Footer / CTA */
  .tpc-footer {
    padding: 18px 28px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  }
  .tpc-btn {
    width: 100%; justify-content: center; font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  /* Responsive */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .tpc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tpc-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .tpc-top { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
    .tpc-badges { justify-content: center; }
    .tpc-body { padding: 16px 20px; }
    .tpc-footer { padding: 14px 20px 20px; }
    .tpc-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tpc-block-title::after { display: none; }
  }

  /* RTL */
  html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-qual-list li,
  html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-why-list li,
  html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-approach-list li { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-course-list li { border-left: none; border-right: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-ribbon { right: auto; left: -28px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-block-title { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-block-title::after { display: none; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tpc-block-title::before { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); }




  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     TEACHER CARDS — clean horizontal layout
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .tc-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .tc {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    min-height: 280px;
  }
  .tc:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.42);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
  .tc::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  }

  /* Founder ribbon */
  .tc-ribbon {
    position: absolute; top: 18px; right: -26px;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 34px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    z-index: 10;
  }

  /* Photo column */
  .tc-photo-col {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .tc-photo-frame {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    min-height: 280px;
  }
  .tc-photo {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }
  .tc:hover .tc-photo { transform: scale(1.03); }

  /* Gold separator between photo and info */
  .tc-photo-col::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.35) 30%, rgba(201,168,76,0.35) 70%, transparent);
  }

  /* Info column */
  .tc-info-col {
    padding: 28px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .tc-info-top { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }

  .tc-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white); line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .tc-pos {
    font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.03em; line-height: 1.4;
  }

  /* Badges */
  .tc-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 5px; }
  .curr-badge {
    font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .curr-badge-cambridge { background: rgba(30,77,140,0.18); color: #7baee8; border-color: rgba(123,174,232,0.3); }
  .curr-badge-edexcel   { background: rgba(0,48,87,0.22);   color: #7eb5d6; border-color: rgba(126,181,214,0.3); }
  .curr-badge-ap        { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12); color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }

  /* Course list */
  .tc-courses {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px;
  }
  .tc-courses li {
    font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 7px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .tc-courses li::before { content: '→'; color: var(--gold); font-size: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }

  /* Intro */
  .tc-intro {
    font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.7; font-style: italic;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    padding-left: 12px;
  }

  /* Buttons */
  .tc-btns {
    display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 4px;
  }
  .tc-profile-btn {
    font-size: 13px; padding: 10px 22px;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 7px; font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  }
  .tc-profile-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .tc-book-btn {
    font-size: 13px; padding: 9px 22px;
    background: transparent; color: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    border-radius: 7px; font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  }
  .tc-book-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

  /* Responsive */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tc-photo-col { height: 260px; }
    .tc-photo-col::after { display: none; }
    .tc-photo-frame { min-height: 260px; }
    .tc-info-col { padding: 20px 20px; }
    .tc-btns .tc-profile-btn,
    .tc-btns .tc-book-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .tc-ribbon { top: 12px; right: -22px; }
  }
  @media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .tc { grid-template-columns: 190px 1fr; }
  }

  /* RTL */
  html[dir="rtl"] .tc { grid-template-columns: 1fr 220px; direction: rtl; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tc-photo-col { order: 2; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tc-photo-col::after { left: 0; right: auto; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tc-info-col { text-align: right; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tc-courses li { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tc-intro { border-left: none; border-right: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); padding-left: 0; padding-right: 12px; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tc-ribbon { right: auto; left: -26px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }
  html[dir="rtl"] .tc-btns { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
  @media (max-width: 768px) { html[dir="rtl"] .tc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }


  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     EXPLORE SUBJECTS SECTION
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  #subjects { background: var(--navy-mid); }

  .subj-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .subj-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px 24px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .subj-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  }
  .subj-card:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); }
  .subj-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

  .subj-icon-wrap {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .subj-icon {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    stroke: var(--gold); fill: none;
    stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  .subj-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
  }

  .subj-teacher {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  .subj-teacher svg { stroke: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

  .subj-courses {
    list-style: none; flex: 1;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
    padding-top: 12px;
  }
  .subj-courses li {
    font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.4;
    display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 6px;
  }
  .subj-courses li::before { content: '›'; color: var(--gold); font-size: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }

  .subj-btns {
    display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-direction: column;
    padding-top: 8px;
  }
  .subj-explore-btn {
    text-align: center; font-size: 12.5px; padding: 9px 16px;
    border-radius: 7px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
    color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .subj-explore-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
  .subj-book-btn {
    width: 100%; padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 12.5px;
    border: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
    border-radius: 7px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  @media (max-width: 1100px) { .subj-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 600px)  { .subj-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  html[dir="rtl"] .subj-courses li { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
  html[dir="rtl"] .subj-teacher { flex-direction: row-reverse; }

  /* ══════════════════════════════════════
     BOOKING MODAL
  ══════════════════════════════════════ */
  .bk-overlay {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9000;
    background: rgba(6,15,40,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .bk-overlay.open { display: flex; }

  .bk-panel {
    background: var(--navy-mid);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
    border-radius: 18px;
    width: 100%; max-width: 680px;
    max-height: 92vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    scrollbar-width: thin;
  }

  .bk-header {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
    padding: 28px 32px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    position: sticky; top: 0;
    background: var(--navy-mid);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .bk-eyebrow {
    font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .bk-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .bk-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
  .bk-subtitle { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); }

  .bk-close {
    background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 26px; line-height: 1;
    padding: 4px; transition: color 0.2s; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .bk-close:hover { color: var(--white); }

  /* Steps indicator */
  .bk-steps {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
    padding: 16px 32px 0;
  }
  .bk-step {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .bk-step.active { color: var(--gold); }
  .bk-step.done { color: rgba(201,168,76,0.6); }
  .bk-step span {
    width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .bk-step.active span { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--gold); }
  .bk-step.done span { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
  .bk-step-line { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.18); margin: 0 10px; }

  /* Step panels */
  .bk-form { padding: 0 32px 28px; }
  .bk-step-panel { display: none; padding-top: 22px; }
  .bk-step-panel.active { display: block; }

  .bk-section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
  }

  /* Form fields */
  .bk-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .bk-field:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .bk-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .bk-label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-light); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
  .bk-req { color: var(--gold); }

  .bk-input, .bk-select, .bk-textarea {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    border-radius: 8px; padding: 11px 14px;
    color: var(--white); font-size: 13.5px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    transition: border-color 0.25s;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .bk-input:focus, .bk-select:focus, .bk-textarea:focus {
    outline: none; border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
  }
  .bk-input::placeholder, .bk-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
  .bk-select option { background: var(--navy-mid); color: var(--white); }
  .bk-select:disabled { opacity: 0.45; cursor: not-allowed; }
  .bk-input[readonly] { opacity: 0.6; cursor: default; }
  .bk-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 72px; }

  .bk-radio-group, .bk-check-group {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  }
  .bk-radio, .bk-check {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-light); cursor: pointer;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .bk-radio:hover, .bk-check:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }
  .bk-radio input, .bk-check input { accent-color: var(--gold); }

  /* Navigation */
  .bk-nav {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  }
  .bk-nav .btn-primary { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; padding: 11px 26px; border: none; cursor: pointer; }
  .bk-nav .btn-outline  { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; padding: 10px 22px; background: none; cursor: pointer; }

  .bk-error {
    background: rgba(220,50,50,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(220,50,50,0.3);
    border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 16px;
    color: #ff8080; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 14px;
  }

  .bk-submit { width: auto; }

  /* Success */
  .bk-success {
    padding: 48px 32px; text-align: center;
  }
  .bk-success-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px; color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
  }
  .bk-success h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 24px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .bk-success p  { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.7; }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .bk-header { padding: 20px 20px 16px; }
    .bk-form   { padding: 0 20px 22px; }
    .bk-steps  { padding: 14px 20px 0; }
    .bk-row    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .bk-title  { font-size: 20px; }
    .bk-step   { font-size: 9px; }
    .bk-radio-group, .bk-check-group { gap: 6px; }
    .bk-nav .btn-primary, .bk-nav .btn-outline { font-size: 12.5px; padding: 9px 16px; }
  }


  /* ══ WHATSAPP BUTTONS ══ */
  .btn-whatsapp {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: #25D366; color: #ffffff;
    padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-decoration: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .btn-whatsapp:hover {
    background: #128C7E; transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.35);
  }
  .wa-icon { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }

  /* ══ FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON ══ */
  .wa-float {
    position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 9999;
    width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #25D366;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.5);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, background 0.3s;
    animation: wa-pulse 2.5s infinite;
  }
  .wa-float:hover {
    background: #128C7E; transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.6);
    animation: none;
  }
  .wa-float svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
  .wa-float-tooltip {
    position: absolute; right: 68px; top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: var(--navy-deep); color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.2s;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  }
  .wa-float:hover .wa-float-tooltip { opacity: 1; }
  @keyframes wa-pulse {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.8); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .wa-float { bottom: 20px; right: 16px; width: 52px; height: 52px; }
    .wa-float svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
  }

  /* ══ FOOTER SOCIAL ICONS — larger ══ */
  .footer-social-link {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
    color: rgba(201,168,76,0.75);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
  }
  .footer-social-link svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .footer-social-link:hover {
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  }
  .footer-social-link.wa-social {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    background: rgba(37,211,102,0.1);
    border-color: rgba(37,211,102,0.3);
    color: #25D366;
  }
  .footer-social-link.wa-social svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
  .footer-social-link.wa-social:hover {
    background: #25D366; color: #fff; border-color: #25D366;
  }
  .footer-socials { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .footer-connect-label {
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); 
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }