Get your child exam-ready for Edexcel A Level History.
One-to-one, live online sessions with a specialist History tutor, matched to your child's exact Edexcel syllabus and target grade.
Edexcel International A Level History explained.
The Edexcel International A Level in History is a two-year qualification for students aged 16 to 19. It develops analytical writing, source evaluation, and a deep understanding of key historical periods and debates.
The Edexcel International A Level History is a linear qualification set by Pearson. Students study a selection of historical periods across Papers 1, 2, and 3, culminating in exams that test argument, source analysis, and essay technique.
The qualification is graded A* to E. All assessment is examination-based, with no coursework component in the International version. Marks are awarded using Pearson's published mark scheme, which rewards structured argument, precise evidence, and analytical judgement.
Pearson Edexcel runs International A Level exam series in January and June each year. Most students sit their AS units at the end of Year 12 and complete A2 units in Year 13, though the qualification can also be taken as a linear exam series.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around your child's gaps
Every session targets the exact units, source types, or essay structures holding your child's History grade back, not a generic class plan.
Real past-paper technique, every time
Tutors use genuine Pearson Edexcel past papers and mark schemes to train students in the analytical style examiners actually reward.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session, you receive a structured progress note covering what was covered, what improved, and what comes next.
A rigorous qualification that builds the skills universities demand.
The Edexcel International A Level History is set by Pearson and designed for students aged 16 to 19. It is widely taught in international schools across the GCC and recognised by universities worldwide as evidence of strong analytical and writing ability.
Assessment is entirely examination-based and graded A* to E. Students sit separate papers covering breadth, depth, and historical interpretations. Each paper is marked against Pearson's published mark scheme, rewarding structured argument, accurate historical knowledge, and source evaluation.
One-to-one lessons follow the exact Edexcel syllabus unit your child's school uses, whether that is the Tsarist and Communist Russia option, the American West depth study, or another combination, so every session maps directly to the real examination paper.
What a one-to-one Edexcel A Level History lesson actually looks like
Every session follows four timed phases: recap, teach, apply, and review. The structure keeps progress consistent from the very first lesson.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor opens by reviewing the previous session's homework and identifying any persistent misunderstandings before introducing new material.
Example: Checking written responses on the causes of the 1905 Revolution to see whether the student can distinguish short-term triggers from long-term structural factors.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor explains the session's focus concept in depth, using timelines, annotated sources, and structured note frameworks the student can use in the exam room.
Example: Covering the Edexcel Paper 2 depth study on Stalin's Soviet Union, breaking down collectivisation policy with specific statistics and historiographical debate for the 16-mark essay question.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to past-paper questions
The student attempts a timed past-paper question while the tutor observes, then they work through the Pearson mark scheme together to identify exactly where marks were lost or gained.
Example: Attempting a June 2022 Paper 1 source-based question on the American West and comparing the student's analytical approach against the published level descriptors.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what improved, sets a targeted homework task, and generates a session note sent directly to the parent after the call ends.
Example: Setting a timed 20-mark essay on the significance of Stolypin's reforms, with a structured paragraph plan provided as a scaffold.
After the lesson
You receive a written session note covering the topic taught, the student's progress, specific strengths, and the next session plan. Homework tasks, flashcards, and any shared resources are saved to the student's learning hub for review at any time.
Four simple steps to your first lesson.
Tell us your goal
Share your child's syllabus, target grade, and timeline.
Get matched
We pair you with a vetted Edexcel History specialist.
Book a trial lesson
Try the first session before committing to anything.
Start your sessions
Schedule weekly lessons around your family's timetable.
The A Level that teaches students to argue, analyse, and write with authority.
Edexcel International A Level History is set by Pearson and examined at AS and A2 level. Students choose from a range of historical periods and themes, assessed entirely through written examinations graded on a published mark scheme from A* to E.
One-to-one History tutoring at this level focuses on building the specific essay structures, source-analysis techniques, and historical knowledge that Pearson examiners reward, matched to the exact units a student's school has entered them for.
Edexcel International A Level subjects we tutor.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for A Level History.
My daughter went from struggling to structure an argument to writing confident, well-evidenced essays. Her Edexcel History tutor knew the exact units she was studying and built every session around her specific exam papers. Her confidence in class improved within weeks.
We were worried about the source-analysis papers because they felt so different from what our son had done at GCSE. His tutor broke down exactly what Pearson examiners look for and practised past papers with him every session. The clarity was a huge relief.
I found the essay questions really hard to pace under timed conditions. My tutor gave me a paragraph structure that actually worked for the 20-mark questions and we timed every practice together. I feel genuinely prepared now.
Scheduling was easy. We booked sessions around my son's school week without any difficulty. His History grade moved up a full boundary within one term and the weekly notes kept us informed after every lesson.
Edexcel A Level History tutoring, your questions answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, answered in plain language.
?Which Edexcel International A Level History units do you cover?+
Our tutors cover all Edexcel IAL History papers, including Paper 1 breadth studies, Paper 2 depth studies, and Paper 3 themes in breadth. When you book, we match you with a tutor who knows the exact units your child's school has entered them for.
?How is Edexcel International A Level History different from GCSE History?+
A Level History requires substantially more analytical writing, historiographical awareness, and independent source evaluation than GCSE. Essays are longer, mark schemes reward nuanced argument, and students must engage with competing historical interpretations, not just recall facts.
?How many sessions does my child need before the exams?+
That depends on your child's current level and how far away the exam series is. Most students start with weekly sessions and increase frequency in the final six to eight weeks before their papers. Your tutor will recommend a plan after the trial lesson.
?Can the tutor help with both the AS and A2 History papers?+
Yes. Tuitional tutors cover both AS Level and A2 Level units for Edexcel International A Level History. Whether your child is sitting the January AS series or preparing for the full A2 examination, we match them with a specialist who knows both levels.
?Are sessions recorded so my child can review them later?+
Every session is recorded and stored in your child's learning hub. They can revisit any part of the lesson, including the tutor's explanations, annotated sources, and essay feedback, at any time after the session ends.
?How much does Edexcel A Level History tutoring cost?+
Edexcel International A Level History falls within our AS and A Level rate band. You can pay per session or choose a package with no lock-in. For current pricing, visit our tutoring packages page or contact us directly.
Book a trial lesson for Edexcel A Level History today.
Tell us your child's year group and target units. We'll match them with the right tutor and have a session booked within one working day.
- Matched to your exact Edexcel IAL History units
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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
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