Prepare for A-Level History with expert tutors covering historical analysis and source evaluation.
All lessons are fully online, live, and interactive.
Group courses are held in classes of maximum 6 students.
One-to-one packages start at $100 per lesson.
One of the A-Level teachers is Can Tuncer.
A*
A-Level History Target
One-on-One / Online
Lesson Format
Since 2008
Experience
Reach your goals in A-Level History with our expert tutors.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced A-Level History tutors.
A study plan and regular progress tracking aimed at the A* target.
Past paper archive, topic summaries, practice questions and mark scheme analyses.
A comprehensive, exam-focused program fully aligned with the A-Level History syllabus. A lesson plan is built around each student's individual needs.
Program Content
One-on-one tutoring for your A-Level subjects
Form your own group with friends: lessons run live online as a private group of 3–6 students.
Each student buys their own place online, and we let you know as soon as your group is ready.
Detailed Information
A-Level History is an advanced exam that deeply analyzes historical periods, developing source evaluation and historical argument construction skills. The CIE syllabus includes regional topics such as American history, International history, European history and Southeast Asian history. Edexcel features British history, thematic world history and independent research components.
In A-Level History, source reliability evaluation (provenance analysis), comparing historical interpretations and writing structured academic essays are critical for A*. TestPrep History tutors teach primary and secondary source analysis techniques, comparison of historical perspectives (orthodox, revisionist) and evidence-based argument construction strategies. Response structures and timing strategies appropriate to different CIE and Edexcel essay formats are reinforced through one-on-one lessons.
Core topics include Tudor England, Russia 1855-1964 and Germany 1918-1945; A2 adds the depth the full A-Level requires on top of the AS year.
We combine concise topic notes, conceptual questions and past-paper practice, with a weekly error-log review.
It depends on the target grade and starting level; typically 1-2 hours of tutoring per week plus 3-5 hours of independent work.
Paper structure, timing and weighting differ between Cambridge International (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel, AQA and OCR. The lesson plan is finalized once the student's board and syllabus code are confirmed.
Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, AQA and OCR each split this subject across a different number of papers; all combine multiple-choice, structured and extended-response questions
Practical, oral or research component where applicable to the syllabus
We agree on a topic that fits the student's interest and the board's assessment criteria.
Per-draft criterion-based written feedback (e.g. analysis, justification, language).
Correct citation, source management and originality checks.
First draft → tutor feedback → editing → final submission.
Each topic is followed by past-paper questions from the student's own board.
Every answer is compared against the official markscheme of the student's board.
Errors are tagged conceptual/careless/timing and reviewed weekly.
Tutors experienced across the Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, AQA and OCR specifications for A-Level History.
Common questions and answers about A-Level History Tutoring courses and exam preparation.
FAQ
Cambridge International (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel, AQA and OCR. The plan is built around the student's board and syllabus code.
Diagnostic test → topic-order plan → weekly concept + question practice on topics like Tudor England → practice test.
Yes. After every lesson we set a topic-specific problem set or written task and review it together next session.
Yes — every lesson is online, delivered worldwide over BigBlueButton with a digital whiteboard. There is no in-person option.
It depends on the target — typically at least 8-12 weeks to close gaps, ideally a full academic year for the complete syllabus.
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4.8/5
13 reviews
Rahul Iyer
Keeping up with A-Level while school was busy was harder than I expected. My tutor made it easy to ask questions from the first lesson. Having the lesson move at my pace made the process feel much easier. Connecting examples back to the main point made my writing more consistent. My preparation became much more regular and easier to track. I was really happy with the lessons.
Rohan Shetty
Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. The mocks showed where my time was actually being lost. Knowing what to study reduced a lot of the stress. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.
Tahlia Hawke
Our daughter needed regular support with A-Level History. The lessons started being followed without constant reminders from us.
Brooklyn Chapman
I was close to my target, but my results changed a lot from one test to the next. The group never had more than six students, so it was easy to stay involved. There was no overnight miracle, but the progress was easy to see. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.
Autumn Winslow
Breaking A-Level History into smaller pieces worked much better for me. Connecting examples back to the main point made my writing more consistent. My preparation became much more regular and easier to track.
Poppy Hargreaves
As the exam got closer, I wasn't sure what I should actually review. Over time, A-Level History became one of the most organized parts of my A-Level preparation. The plan changed with my mock and homework results, so the work never felt random. Using the mark scheme to review my own answer was surprisingly helpful. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar. Thanks to everyone who supported me.
Mason Whitman
I chose A-Level History this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. We didn't spend extra time on things I already knew. There was no overnight miracle, but the progress was easy to see. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.
Chiara Costa
I wasn't starting from zero, but the same mistakes kept showing up in my mocks. Near the exam, it was clear what to keep doing and what to stop. The mocks showed where my time was actually being lost. I stopped listing facts in essays and started building an actual argument. My confidence improved along with the results. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.
Chihiro Saito
I chose A-Level History this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. I wasn't trying to learn new topics at the very last minute.
Mariano Valdez
I was doing questions for A-Level History on my own but never had a steady routine. I never felt awkward asking the same thing again. I stopped listing facts in essays and started building an actual argument. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.
Wyatt McMillan
I was close to my target, but my results changed a lot from one test to the next. The plan changed with my mock and homework results, so the work never felt random. I could work on exam technique without falling behind in class. Connecting examples back to the main point made my writing more consistent. My mock results gradually became more consistent. I'm genuinely thankful to my tutor for being patient.
Koray Tekin
Our daughter needed regular support with A-Level History. Communication with the team was straightforward and our questions were answered. Being able to fit lessons around school made the process easier. Preparation looked calmer and more organized closer to the exam. We thank the tutor and the TestPrep team.
Oscar Lambert
I finally understood what was going wrong in A-Level History. I started noticing the reason for a mistake much faster.