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What parents should know about OCR AS Level Business Studies.
OCR AS Level Business Studies is a standalone qualification and the first half of the full A Level pathway, assessed by the OCR exam board. It suits students in Year 12 who want a rigorous grounding in business concepts before progressing further.
OCR AS Level Business Studies is a one-year qualification for students aged 16 to 17. It covers core business functions, decision-making, and market analysis, and can be taken as a standalone award or as the first year of a full OCR A Level.
OCR AS Level Business Studies is assessed through two written examinations, with no coursework component. Papers test knowledge, application, and evaluation skills using business scenarios. Marks are awarded on a point-based mark scheme, with grades running from A down to E.
OCR AS Level Business Studies exams are sat in the May and June series each year. Most students begin dedicated exam preparation in the autumn term of Year 12, allowing time to cover the full syllabus and practise past papers before the summer sitting.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around the gaps
Every session targets the exact OCR AS Level Business Studies topics holding your child's grade back, not the topics the rest of a class needs.
Real past-paper technique
Tutors work through timed OCR past papers and mark schemes so students learn exactly how to structure answers for maximum marks.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session, parents receive a progress update covering what was covered, what improved, and what to focus on next.
A rigorous one-year qualification in business thinking and analysis.
OCR AS Level Business Studies is set by Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR), a leading UK awarding body. It is designed for students in Year 12, typically aged 16 to 17, and is taught widely in British-curriculum schools across the GCC and internationally.
Assessment is entirely examination-based across two written papers. OCR grades AS Level results from A to E. The qualification can stand alone or count towards a full A Level, depending on the school's programme and the student's onward plans.
Tuitional tutors work directly from the OCR AS Level Business Studies specification, so every lesson maps to the exact syllabus topics and command words your child's school uses. Nothing drifts from what appears on the real paper.
What a one-to-one OCR AS Level Business Studies lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a tested four-phase structure: recap, teach, apply, and review. The tutor adapts pace and depth to your child's needs in real time.
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 asking two or three short questions to pinpoint any gaps before new content begins.
Example: The tutor checks understanding of price elasticity of demand from the previous lesson, identifying where the student confused PED with income elasticity.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor introduces the session's focus topic using clear explanations, real business examples, and annotated diagrams shared on the virtual whiteboard.
Example: Teaching the OCR AS Level topic of business objectives and stakeholder conflicts, using a case study on a UK retailer balancing shareholder returns against employee welfare.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to past-paper questions
The student works through real OCR AS Level past-paper questions under timed conditions. The tutor uses the official OCR mark scheme to give precise feedback on answer structure and command-word response.
Example: Practising an OCR AS Level Paper 2 evaluate question on whether a business should pursue growth as its primary objective, with the tutor marking against the indicative content list.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what was covered, sets a focused homework task for the next session, and logs a progress note that is shared with the parent automatically.
Example: Homework set to complete an OCR-style 20-mark analyse question on the impact of external influences on a business's pricing strategy.
After the lesson
Parents receive a written session report covering topics covered, progress made, and next steps. The session recording is saved to the student's account for review at any time. Homework tasks and resources are logged in the student's knowledge hub.
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The qualification that builds serious business thinking for A Level and beyond.
OCR AS Level Business Studies is set by OCR, one of the UK's principal awarding bodies. It is studied in Year 12 by students aged 16 to 17 and assessed through two written examination papers in the May and June series, with grades awarded from A to E.
The qualification builds analytical and evaluative skills across key business themes: markets, people, operations, and finance. Students who complete it are well prepared for OCR A2 Level Business and for the demands of university-level business programmes.
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Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for AS Level tutoring.
My daughter was really struggling with the evaluation questions on OCR Business Studies papers. After just six sessions with her Tuitional tutor, she understood exactly how to structure her answers and her confidence shot up. She sat her AS Level feeling genuinely prepared.
The tutor was incredibly patient and always came to sessions with a clear plan. My son knew exactly what was being covered each week, and I received a short report after every lesson. It made the whole process feel very organised and reassuring.
I was finding the OCR Business mark schemes really confusing until my tutor broke them down question by question. Now I actually enjoy the apply and evaluate questions. My mock grade went from a D to a B in one term.
We tried a couple of tutoring services before Tuitional. The difference is the depth of subject knowledge. The tutor knew the OCR AS Level syllabus inside out and we saw a real grade improvement before the end of the first month.
OCR AS Level Business Studies tutoring, your questions answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Do your tutors know the OCR AS Level Business Studies syllabus?+
Yes. Every Tuitional Business Studies tutor is trained on the specific OCR AS Level specification. They work from the exact syllabus content, command words, and mark scheme guidance your child's school uses, so sessions are always relevant to the real paper.
?How is OCR AS Level Business Studies different from A Level?+
OCR AS Level Business Studies covers the first half of the full A Level content and is assessed in Year 12. It carries its own grade from A to E and can be taken as a standalone qualification or as preparation for the full OCR A2 Level in Year 13.
?How many sessions does my child need before the AS Level exams?+
This depends on your child's current grade and target. Most students benefit from weekly sessions throughout Year 12, with additional sessions in the revision period before the May and June exam series. Your tutor will recommend a plan after the first session.
?What does a typical OCR AS Level Business Studies session cover?+
Sessions follow a structured four-phase format: a quick recap of previous content, teaching of the target topic, timed past-paper practice using real OCR papers, and a review with homework set. Every session is recorded and a progress note is sent to parents.
?How much does OCR AS Level Business Studies tutoring cost?+
Tuitional charges from AED 65 per hour for AS and A Level subjects. You can pay per session or purchase a package with no lock-in. Visit the tutoring packages page for current rates and options.
?Can we change tutor if the first match isn't right?+
Yes. Tuitional offers a free re-match if the first tutor pairing doesn't feel right. Our matching engine considers your child's learning style, target grade, and availability, but if the fit isn't working, we'll find a better match at no extra cost.
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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.
Muhammad Ali Mirza
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Economics & Business Studies Specialist — Cambridge Certified
15+ years teaching
Raheel Naseer Uddin
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Senior Economics & Business Studies Specialist — Former Head of Department
20+ years teaching
Muhammad Hassan Khan
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Business Studies & Sociology Specialist — Certified Cambridge Trainer
17+ years teaching