Get your child exam-ready for OCR AS Chemistry.
Live, one-to-one online sessions with a specialist OCR Chemistry tutor, matched to your child's exact syllabus and target grade. Book a trial in minutes.
What parents should know about OCR AS Chemistry.
OCR AS Level Chemistry is a rigorous qualification for students aged 16 to 17, assessed by Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations. It covers physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry and is widely accepted as a strong foundation for A2 and university entry.
OCR AS Level Chemistry is the first year of the full A-Level pathway, assessed by the OCR exam board. It is designed for Year 12 students and covers core chemistry concepts across three main teaching modules.
OCR AS Chemistry is graded A to E. Assessment is entirely written examination, with no coursework. Students sit two papers covering physical, inorganic, and organic content, and marks are awarded using OCR mark schemes.
OCR AS Chemistry exams are sat in the May to June series each year. Most students begin focused exam preparation in January, allowing around five months to consolidate content and practise past papers before the exam session.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around the gaps
Every session targets the specific OCR AS Chemistry topics holding your child's grade back, so no time is spent on content they already understand.
Real past-paper technique
Tutors work through timed OCR past papers and model answers so students learn exactly how to structure responses for the mark scheme.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session, parents receive a written progress note covering what was covered, what improved, and what to practise before the next lesson.
The qualification that opens the door to science at university.
OCR AS Level Chemistry is set by the OCR exam board, one of the UK's leading awarding bodies. It is designed for students in Year 12, typically aged 16 to 17, and forms the first half of the full OCR A-Level Chemistry qualification.
Students sit two written papers covering physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry. Grades run from A to E. The AS Level can stand alone or contribute to the full A-Level, and strong results support applications to competitive science and medicine programmes.
Every Tuitional session follows the exact OCR AS Chemistry syllabus, using the correct specification codes, module order, and past-paper styles. Nothing drifts from what your child's school and exam board actually require.
What a one-to-one OCR AS Chemistry lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a structured four-phase plan: recap what's been missed, teach the target topic, apply it to OCR past-paper questions, then review and set focused homework.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor opens with two or three short questions to identify what stuck from the previous session and where gaps remain.
Example: The tutor checks understanding of enthalpy cycles from the previous lesson before moving on to Hess's Law calculations.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor explains the new concept clearly, using worked examples and diagrams, pacing the session to the student's level of confidence.
Example: Module 3 (Periodic Table and Energy) — the tutor works through ionisation energy trends across Period 3, linking to electron configuration.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to past-paper questions
The student attempts real OCR AS Chemistry past-paper questions under light time pressure, then the tutor marks the work live against the OCR mark scheme.
Example: OCR AS Chemistry Paper 2 (H032/02) — six-mark extended-response question on the mechanism of nucleophilic substitution in halogenoalkanes.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what was covered, flags any remaining weak points, and sets a short focused homework task for the student to complete before the next session.
Example: Homework set to practise five OCR mark-scheme questions on equilibrium constants (Kc) from the 2022 and 2023 paper series.
After the lesson
Parents receive a written session note covering the topic taught, the student's progress, and the homework set. The full session recording is saved to the platform so your child can replay any explanation at any time.
Four simple steps.
Tell us the goal
Share the OCR syllabus, target grade, and timeline.
Book a trial
Try a full session before you commit to anything.
Start weekly sessions
Consistent lessons, flexible around your schedule.
The science qualification that puts university medicine and chemistry within reach.
OCR AS Level Chemistry is set by the OCR exam board for Year 12 students aged 16 to 17. It covers physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry across three written modules, assessed entirely by examination in the May to June series.
AS Level Chemistry results carry real weight for university applications in science, medicine, and engineering. One-to-one online tutoring gives students the focused practice and mark-scheme fluency that classroom teaching rarely provides at this level.
OCR AS and A-Level subjects we tutor.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for AS Level Chemistry.
My son was really struggling with OCR AS Chemistry after the first term. His Tuitional tutor broke down the organic chemistry modules in a way that finally made sense. He went from a D to a solid B by the mock exams, and his confidence in the subject is completely transformed.
The tutor was always prepared and knew the OCR mark scheme inside out. My daughter stopped losing marks on extended-response questions after just four sessions. The weekly notes kept me informed without having to chase anyone.
I was really nervous about the AS Chemistry papers, but my tutor drilled past-paper questions with me every week. By the time exams came, the question styles felt familiar and I felt genuinely prepared.
We started sessions in January and saw a noticeable improvement by March. The flexible scheduling meant we could fit lessons around a busy school week without any stress.
OCR AS Chemistry tutoring — your questions, answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Do your tutors know the OCR AS Chemistry syllabus?+
Yes. Every tutor on this subject is trained on the OCR AS Chemistry specification (H032). Sessions follow the exact module order — Foundations, Periodic Table and Energy, and Organic Chemistry — so nothing drifts from what your child's school requires.
?How many sessions will my child need before exams?+
It depends on the starting point and target grade. Most students benefit from one or two sessions per week from January onwards, giving around 20 sessions before the May to June exam series. The tutor will map a realistic plan after the first session.
?Can you help with both OCR AS Chemistry papers?+
Yes. Tuitional tutors cover both H032/01 (Breadth in Chemistry) and H032/02 (Depth in Chemistry). Sessions can target either paper specifically or rotate across both, depending on where the student needs the most support.
?What if my child doesn't get on with the first tutor?+
If the first pairing doesn't feel right, we offer a free re-match at no extra cost. There is no obligation to continue with any tutor, and our team will find a better fit quickly.
?How much does OCR AS Level Chemistry tutoring cost?+
Tuitional AS and A-Level sessions start from AED 65 per hour. You can pay per session or choose a package with no lock-in and the option to cancel at any time. Full details are on our tutoring packages page.
?Are sessions recorded so my child can review them?+
Yes. Every session is recorded and stored on the platform. Students can replay any explanation as many times as needed, which is especially useful when revising OCR mark-scheme answers before the exam series.
Book a trial OCR AS Chemistry lesson today.
Try a full session with a specialist OCR AS Chemistry tutor before you commit. Flexible times, live one-to-one, matched to the exact syllabus your child is studying.
- Live one-to-one video with an OCR specialist
- Matched to the H032 syllabus from day one
- Flexible scheduling around GCC school hours
- Session recorded and accessible after the lesson
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 Dilawaiz
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Chemistry Specialist — Head of Department & Organic Chemistry
15+ years teaching
Yashal Iman
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Chemistry specialist with MPhil research in inorganic chemistry
5+ years teaching
Dr. Mahnoor Ashraf
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Biology & Chemistry Specialist — MBBS, Professor of Physiology
13+ years teaching