Get your child exam-ready for Edexcel A Level History.
Live, one-to-one online sessions with a specialist tutor, matched to your child's exact Edexcel syllabus and target grade. Book a trial in minutes.
What every parent should know about Edexcel A Level History.
Edexcel A Level History is a two-year linear qualification set by Pearson. It combines in-depth thematic and period studies with an independently researched historical investigation, assessed entirely by final examinations.
Pearson Edexcel A Level History is a post-16 qualification for students aged 16 to 18. It builds analytical and essay-writing skills through the study of breadth, depth, and independently chosen historical topics across the two-year programme.
Edexcel A Level History is graded A* to E. Assessment is 100% examination-based across three papers, with no controlled assessment. Mark schemes reward analytical argument, source evaluation, and sustained historical judgement throughout each written response.
Edexcel A Level History examinations take place in the summer series each year. Most students sit their papers at the end of Year 13. Preparation typically begins in earnest from the start of Year 12, two academic years before the final sitting.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around the gaps
Your tutor identifies exactly which periods, sources, or essay structures are holding your child's grade back, then plans every session around closing those specific gaps.
Real past-paper essay technique
Students practise timed Edexcel-style essays and source questions against real mark schemes, so they learn precisely what the examiner rewards before the final sitting.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session, you receive a written tutor note and progress update so you always know what was covered and what comes next.
The linear A Level that rewards analytical argument and historical judgement.
Edexcel A Level History is a two-year linear qualification awarded by Pearson Edexcel. It is designed for students aged 16 to 18 and is widely studied in British curriculum schools across the GCC and internationally.
The qualification is graded A* to E across three examination papers. Paper 1 covers a breadth study, Paper 2 a depth study, and Paper 3 an independently researched historical investigation. All marks come from final written examinations.
Every Tuitional session follows the student's exact Edexcel syllabus option, whether they study the British Empire, Revolution and Dictatorship, or another chosen pathway, so every lesson connects directly to the papers they will sit.
What a one-to-one Edexcel A Level History lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a tested four-phase structure: recap, teach, apply, review. Each phase keeps the student active and the hour productive.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor checks what the student covered since the last session and identifies any lingering confusion before introducing new content.
Example: The student is asked to summarise three causes of the 1917 Russian Revolution to check retention from the previous lesson on depth study Paper 2.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor explains the new concept or period using the student's exact Edexcel option, annotating a shared whiteboard and linking events to historiographical interpretations.
Example: Covering the role of propaganda in consolidating Nazi authority for the breadth study Paper 1 option, with reference to key historians such as Richard Evans.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to past-paper questions
The student attempts a timed Edexcel-style essay or source-based question, then reviews it line by line against the mark scheme with the tutor's guidance.
Example: Completing a 20-mark 'How far do you agree?' essay from a past Paper 2 depth study paper, then annotating it using the Edexcel level descriptors.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what was covered, assigns a focused homework task, and logs progress notes that are shared with the parent after the session ends.
Example: Homework set to plan and time a source evaluation response for Paper 3, ready to write up and submit before the next session.
After the lesson
You receive a parent report covering what was taught, how your child performed and what comes next — and homework is set in the portal with a due date before the next session.
Four simple steps.
Tell us the goal
Share your child's syllabus, year group, and target grade.
Trial lesson
Meet the tutor in a live one-to-one video session first.
Start regular sessions
Book weekly at times that suit your family's schedule.
The analytical A Level that builds the essay skills universities look for.
Edexcel A Level History is set by Pearson Edexcel for students aged 16 to 18. It is assessed across three linear examination papers covering breadth, depth, and an independent historical investigation, with grades running from A* to E.
Strong performance demands more than factual recall. Students must construct sustained analytical arguments, evaluate primary sources, and engage with competing historical interpretations under timed examination conditions.
Edexcel A Level subjects we tutor.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for A Level History.
My son struggled with essay structure for his Edexcel History papers. After just six sessions with his Tuitional tutor, his arguments became sharper and his confidence completely changed. He went into his mocks feeling genuinely prepared.
Our tutor mapped every Edexcel option my daughter studies and planned her sessions around the exact papers she'll sit. The weekly notes kept me fully informed without having to chase anyone.
I used to dread source questions in Paper 3. My tutor showed me exactly how to structure an evaluation using the mark scheme, and now it's the part of the exam I feel most confident about.
We moved from the UK to Qatar mid-year and my son had missed several weeks. Tuitional matched us with an Edexcel History tutor within a day and he caught up faster than we expected.
Edexcel A Level History tutoring, your questions answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Do your tutors cover all Edexcel A Level History options?+
Yes. Our tutors cover all Edexcel A Level History syllabus options, including the breadth study, depth study, and Paper 3 historical investigation. When you book, we match you with a tutor who knows your child's exact chosen options.
?How quickly can we start lessons after getting in touch?+
Most families are matched with a suitable Edexcel History tutor within 24 hours of contacting us. A trial lesson can usually be booked within the same week, with no long-term commitment needed to get started.
?Can tutoring help my child improve their essay technique?+
Yes, and it is one of the most common reasons families come to us. Edexcel A Level History rewards structured analytical argument above factual content. Tutors use real past papers and Edexcel mark schemes to coach students on how to write at each grade level.
?Are sessions recorded if my child misses one?+
Every live session is recorded and made available for your child to review at any time through the Tuitional platform. Missed sessions are easy to catch up on, and your child can revisit explanations as many times as needed before exams.
?We are expats who move between countries. Can we keep the same tutor?+
Yes. Because all sessions are live and online, your child keeps the same tutor regardless of which GCC country you move to. Scheduling is flexible and adjusted around your family's local time zone with no disruption to continuity.
?How much does Edexcel A Level History tutoring cost?+
A Level tutoring starts from AED 65 per hour. You can pay per session or choose a package with no lock-in. For a full breakdown, visit our tutoring packages page or contact us directly and we will walk you through the options.
Book a trial lesson for Edexcel A Level History.
Tell us your child's year group, their Edexcel History options, and their target grade. We'll match them with the right tutor and have a trial lesson ready to book within 24 hours.
- Matched to your exact Edexcel syllabus options
- Live one-to-one video, never a group or recording
- Flexible times across all GCC time zones
- No commitment required to book a trial
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