Get your child exam-ready for Cambridge AS Level IT.
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Cambridge AS Level IT: what parents should know.
Cambridge AS Level IT (9626) is a Cambridge Assessment International Education qualification for students aged 16 to 18. It builds practical computing knowledge and analytical skills that feed directly into A2 and university study.
Cambridge AS Level IT is the first half of the Cambridge A Level IT qualification, assessed by CAIE under syllabus code 9626. It suits students who want a rigorous grounding in information systems, data management, and digital communication.
AS Level IT is graded A to E. Assessment combines a written theory paper testing knowledge of systems, hardware, and data, with a practical paper requiring students to demonstrate software skills using mark-scheme-driven tasks.
CAIE offers the AS Level IT examination in two series each year. Most GCC school students sit the May/June session. Students preparing outside the school cycle may enter the October/November series instead.
A group class cannot keep up with every gap.
Lessons built around the actual gaps
The tutor identifies exactly which syllabus topics are holding the grade back and targets every minute of the session there.
Real past-paper technique, every session
Students work through timed CAIE past papers and mark schemes so they learn how the examiner awards marks, not just the theory.
Parents kept informed after each session
A written tutor note and progress update lands with the parent after every lesson, so there are no surprises before results day.
A practical, analytical qualification bridging school and university computing.
Cambridge AS Level IT (syllabus 9626) is set by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). It is designed for students aged 16 to 18 who want a structured, exam-based qualification in information technology before progressing to A2 or higher education.
Assessment covers two papers: a theory paper on systems, hardware, software, and data, and a practical paper requiring live software tasks. Grades run from A to E. Strong AS results allow students to continue to A2 and a full Cambridge A Level.
Every Tuitional lesson follows the CAIE 9626 syllabus precisely, so nothing taught ever drifts from the actual paper. Tutors work section by section through the published syllabus, mapping each lesson to the topics and skills the examiner will test.
What a one-to-one Cambridge AS Level IT lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a tested four-phase structure: recap, teach, apply, review. The tutor adapts the pace live, so no two lessons are identical, but every one moves the student forward.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor opens by revisiting the previous topic and asking two or three targeted questions to pinpoint exactly what has and has not landed.
Example: The tutor asks the student to explain the difference between primary and secondary storage, identifying whether the concept from the previous session is secure before moving on.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor introduces and explains the new syllabus topic using worked examples on a shared digital whiteboard, adjusting depth based on the student's responses.
Example: Teaching Section 1.2 of the 9626 syllabus, the tutor walks through how data is represented in binary and how lossy versus lossless compression affects file quality.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to past-paper questions
The student attempts real CAIE past-paper questions under timed conditions while the tutor annotates the mark scheme live, showing exactly how examiners allocate marks.
Example: The student attempts a Paper 1 structured question on network topologies from a recent May/June series, then reviews the mark-scheme wording with the tutor to understand why partial answers lose marks.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, and report
The tutor summarises what was covered, sets a short targeted task for the student to complete before the next session, and logs the lesson notes.
Example: Homework is set to complete a structured question on database management systems and to review the relevant syllabus checklist section before the next session.
After the lesson
The parent receives a written tutor note covering what was taught, how the student performed, and the next session focus. The full session recording, lesson plan, and homework task are all accessible in the platform immediately after the lesson ends.
Four simple steps.
Tell us the goal
Share your child's syllabus, year, and target grade.
Get matched
We pair your child with a specialist CAIE IT tutor.
Try a trial lesson
Attend a full lesson before committing to anything.
Start your sessions
Book weekly at times that suit your family's schedule.
The qualification that bridges school IT and university-level computing.
Cambridge AS Level IT is a qualification set by CAIE under syllabus code 9626. It is designed for students aged 16 to 18 and assessed through a theory paper and a practical paper, with grades awarded from A to E across two annual exam series.
The AS qualification stands alone as a recognised result and also acts as the first half of the full Cambridge A Level IT award, giving students a clear pathway into computing, information systems, and technology-related degrees.
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Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for AS Level IT.
My son was struggling with the theory paper and felt completely lost with data representation. After just six sessions with his Tuitional tutor, he could answer structured questions confidently and understood the mark scheme properly. We saw a real shift in his attitude to the subject.
Booking was straightforward and the tutor replied the same day. My daughter now has a fixed weekly slot that fits around her school schedule, and I get a short note after every session telling me exactly what was covered.
I was nervous about the practical paper but my tutor broke every task down step by step. By the third session I actually enjoyed the lessons, and the past-paper practice made the exam feel far less daunting.
We moved from Riyadh mid-year and my son had missed several topics. His tutor identified the gaps in the first session and built a plan from there. He is now ahead of where he would have been at his old school.
Cambridge AS Level IT tutoring: your questions, answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Which syllabus does the tutor follow for AS Level IT?+
Every session follows the CAIE Cambridge AS Level IT syllabus, code 9626. The tutor maps each lesson to the published syllabus sections, so nothing taught ever drifts from what the examiner actually tests.
?Does the session cover both the theory and practical papers?+
Yes. Tutors cover both Paper 1 (theory) and Paper 2 (practical skills) depending on where the student needs the most support. Sessions can focus on one paper or alternate between them across a programme of lessons.
?How quickly can my child start lessons?+
Most students are matched with a tutor and have their first session booked within one to two working days of enquiring. The trial lesson can often be arranged within the same week.
?Can we book lessons if we are mid-year or mid-syllabus?+
Absolutely. Many GCC families join mid-year, especially after relocating between countries. The tutor conducts a short diagnostic in the first session to identify gaps and builds the lesson plan from there, regardless of where the student currently stands.
?Are sessions recorded so my child can review them later?+
Yes. Every session is recorded and accessible on the platform immediately after the lesson ends. Students can rewatch any part of the session, and all lesson notes, resources, and homework tasks are stored alongside the recording.
?How much do Cambridge AS Level IT tutoring sessions cost?+
Tuitional's AS Level IT sessions start from AED 65 per hour. You can pay per session or buy a package with no lock-in. Visit the tutoring packages page for a full breakdown of current rates and options.
Book a Cambridge AS Level IT trial lesson today.
Tell us your child's syllabus and target grade. We'll match them with the right tutor and have a trial lesson ready to book, usually within one working day.
- Matched to CAIE syllabus 9626
- Live one-to-one video, never pre-recorded
- Flexible slots across GCC time zones
- Session recorded and kept for review