Get your child exam-ready for AQA A Level History.
Live, one-to-one online sessions with a specialist History tutor, matched to your child's exact AQA syllabus and target grade. Book a trial in minutes.
What every parent should know about AQA A Level History.
AQA A Level History is a two-year qualification assessed through written examinations and a piece of historical investigation. It demands strong essay technique and the ability to evaluate sources and interpretations under timed conditions.
AQA A Level History is a post-16 qualification set by the AQA exam board. Students study two period options and one depth study across two years, building analytical and essay-writing skills alongside a historical investigation (coursework).
AQA A Level History is graded A* to E. Assessment combines three written examination papers and a non-exam assessment (NEA), a historical investigation worth 20% of the total mark. Essay technique and source evaluation are central to the mark scheme.
AQA A Level History written examinations take place in the May/June exam series at the end of Year 13. The historical investigation (NEA) is submitted before the exam series. Most students begin focused exam preparation from the start of Year 13.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around the gaps
Your child's tutor identifies exactly which topics, periods, or essay skills are holding the grade back, then structures every session around closing those gaps.
Real past-paper technique
Students practise timed AQA essay questions and source-evaluation tasks against the real mark scheme, so they know precisely what examiners reward.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session, parents receive a written report covering what was covered, what improved, and what the next lesson will tackle.
The qualification that opens the door to top university courses.
AQA A Level History is a two-year advanced qualification set by the AQA exam board for students aged 16 to 18. It is widely accepted by Russell Group and international universities as evidence of analytical thinking and extended written argument.
Assessment combines three written papers and one non-exam assessment (NEA). Papers are graded A* to E and test essay argument, source analysis, and interpretation of historical debates. The NEA, a 3,500-4,500 word historical investigation, carries 20% of the total grade.
Every Tuitional lesson follows the student's exact AQA specification, covering their chosen period options and depth study. Tutors are familiar with AQA mark schemes, so session time is spent building the exact skills rewarded in the real exam.
What a one-to-one AQA A Level History lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a tested structure: recap what was covered, teach the target skill or topic, apply it to a real AQA question, then review and set homework. No wasted time.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor checks understanding from the previous session and identifies any lingering gaps before moving forward.
Example: Quick verbal quiz on the causes of the First World War from the previous session, to confirm key arguments are secure.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor explains the period, event, or interpretive debate in depth, using the AQA specification and recommended reading to frame the content accurately.
Example: Teaching the significance of appeasement in British foreign policy (1936-1938) for the AQA Breadth Study on Democracy and Nazism.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to past-paper questions
The student tackles a real AQA essay or source question under timed conditions. The tutor marks it live against the AQA mark scheme, explaining how to gain each mark band.
Example: Timed 25-mark essay on 'How far do you agree that Hitler's foreign policy was the main cause of the Second World War?' from a past AQA Paper 2.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor reviews the session, agrees on the next focus, and sets a homework task. A written session report is sent to the parent immediately after the lesson.
Example: Homework set to draft a full introduction paragraph for a source-analysis question, ready for peer review in the next session.
After the lesson
Parents receive a written session report covering what was taught, how the student performed, and what the next lesson will address. The student receives the tutor's lesson notes, any resources shared, and their homework task, all saved to their Tuitional account.
Four simple steps.
Tell us the goal
Share your child's AQA syllabus and target grade.
Get matched
We pair you with a specialist AQA History tutor.
Trial lesson
Try a full session before committing to anything.
Start weekly
Book at times that suit your family's schedule.
The A Level that builds the essay skills top universities expect.
AQA A Level History is set by the AQA exam board for students in Years 12 and 13. It combines written examinations covering breadth and depth options with a non-exam assessment, developing extended argument and source-evaluation skills across two years.
AQA A Level History grades run from A* to E. Strong performance supports competitive UCAS applications for history, law, politics, and related degrees at leading universities across the UK and beyond.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for A Level History.
My son was really struggling with his AQA History essays. Within six weeks of starting with his Tuitional tutor, his argument structure improved completely. He went from borderline C to a confident B, and his tutor made the marking criteria make sense for the first time.
Booking was straightforward and our tutor was perfectly matched to the AQA specification. I appreciated the written report after every session. As a parent, knowing exactly what was covered each week gave me real peace of mind.
I used to find source analysis questions really intimidating. My tutor went through past AQA papers with me and explained the mark scheme step by step. I actually feel confident walking into the exam now.
My daughter moved from a D to a B in her AQA History mocks after just two months of weekly sessions. The flexible scheduling meant we could fit lessons around her other subjects without any stress.
AQA A Level History tutoring, your questions answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Do your tutors know the AQA A Level History specification?+
Yes. Every AQA A Level History tutor at Tuitional is trained on the AQA specification. They are familiar with the period options, depth studies, non-exam assessment requirements, and AQA mark schemes, so sessions are always aligned to the real exam.
?Can a tutor help with the AQA historical investigation (NEA)?+
Yes. Tutors can support your child through every stage of the NEA, from choosing a focused question to structuring the argument, evaluating sources, and meeting AQA's word-count and referencing requirements. This is one of the most common areas students ask for help with.
?How many sessions a week does my child need?+
Most A Level History students start with one session per week and increase to two in the months before the exam series. Your child's tutor will recommend a schedule based on their current level, target grade, and how much time remains before their exams.
?What if my child studies a different AQA History period option?+
Tuitional matches each student to a tutor who knows their specific AQA period option and depth study. When you book, simply tell us which topics your child is studying and we will find the right specialist.
?Are sessions recorded so my child can watch them back?+
Yes. Every live session is recorded and saved to your child's Tuitional account. They can replay any lesson at any time, which is especially useful during revision when they want to revisit a topic the tutor explained earlier in the year.
?How much does AQA A Level History tutoring cost?+
A Level tutoring at Tuitional starts from AED 65 per hour. You can pay per session or buy a package with no lock-in. For full pricing details, visit our tutoring packages page.
Book your child's first AQA A Level History lesson today.
Tell us your child's AQA topics and target grade. We'll match them with a specialist tutor and have a trial lesson ready to book within one working day.
- Live, one-to-one sessions with an AQA History specialist
- Matched to your exact period options and depth study
- Flexible scheduling around your family's timetable
- Sessions recorded and available to review anytime
3 of the tutors who teach this
Every lesson is live and one-to-one with a subject specialist. These are real members of the teaching team — read their full profile before you decide.
Ubaid Shaikh
Tuitional Certified Tutor
History, Geography & Global Politics Specialist — Cambridge Curriculum Developer
15+ years teaching
Hiba Rumman
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Mathematics & History Tutor | Instructional Designer
7+ years teaching
Muqaddas Hina
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Biological Sciences and STEM Educator | UNICEF Digital Teacher
7+ years teaching