
Mock exams are not only a vital warm-up for your real GCSEs or A Levels, they can also be a key piece of information in producing your all-important predicted grade. In this article we provide 5 tips to boost GCSE and A-Level mock exam performance.

The A Level years can be particularly tricky for students, navigating academic pressures whilst making decisions about their future. The tutors we recommend at A-Level are all natural mentors, with the teaching experience to provide tailored lessons to reduce the pressure on your child and increase their attainment.
All of our A Level tutors are available for in-person tuition in central London and online anywhere in the world.

Sophie Taylor Barthorpe, our Director of Tuition, explains how a private tutor helps students prepare effectively for the A Level examinations.

Adam tutors Latin and Ancient Greek. He prepares students for 13+ and also the Oxford University Classics Admissions Test.

Adaora is a Geography specialist and tutors up to A Level. As well as this she teaches English and Academic Writing.

Akila is a Science specialist, preparing students for GCSEs and A levels, as well as providing advice for University applications.

Alex is a specialist Maths tutor who works with students from 11+ to Oxbridge level including key entrance exams such as UCAT. Additionally, he works with students on their Oxbridge admissions.

Alex has been tutoring since 2014. He specialises in teaching English, History, History of Art, entrance examinations and IELTS.

Alex specialises in English and Maths tuition and has taught many of our home schooled students.

Alex has vast experience tutoring biology, chemistry and maths, as well as preparing students for entrance exams including 11+ and Oxbridge admissions tests.

Alex specialises in tutoring Economics up to A-level, as well as BSc and MSc level Economics and Business Management. He also supports students with University Applications.

Alexander specialises in varying entrance exams and core GCSE subjects. He also prepares students for Oxbridge applications.

Alice is trilingual and supports with English, French and Spanish. She also specialises in Psychology tuition for A Level students and teaches Maths at 7+, 11+ and 13+.

Alison specialises in Latin. She also teaches Greek and English Language for varying entrance exams.

Anna tutors English, Ancient History, Latin and Greek up to Undergraduate Level, as well as supporting students with Oxbridge Applications.

Anna specialises in teaching Philosophy, Psychology and History, as well as Religious Studies and Sociology.

Arif tutors IB Maths, IB History and GCSE Maths. Additionally, he prepares students Oxbridge examinations and provides interview practice.

Ayokunle is a Chemistry and Physics specialist. He also tutors Maths, Economics, Biology, Geography and Business studies.

Ben's specialism is English. He prepares students for 11+,13+, IGCSE, IB and A Level examinations.

Ben is a language specialist, teaching German and Spanish GCSE, IB and A Level. As well as this, he prepares students for the rigorous 7+, 11+ and 13+ exams.

Beth is a highly experienced tutor who has worked around the world, specialising in English tuition.

Callum specialises in English and Maths tuition from 7+ up to GCSE, including 11+ and 13+ preparation. He is experienced in teaching children with special educational needs, particularly with English and creative writing.

Candace tutors Maths and Biology to GCSE and A Level students. Additionally, she supports students with applications to Oxford University.

Christine is a qualified teacher, who is multidisciplinary but with a particular specialism in Psychology. She has a broad range of experience with SEN students.

Claire is a qualified and highly experienced science teacher. She tutors Science and Maths up to GCSE, as well as A Level Biology.

Cyrus is a qualified teacher and university lecture, specialising in Geography to Postgraduate level.

Dalmeet specialises in tutoring Maths (I)GCSE and Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Danial is an experienced tutor who specialises in Maths and the three Sciences to GCSE, IB and A-Level students.

David is a Chemistry specialist, concentrating on the GCSE and A Level examinations. He also supports students with Oxbridge applications.

Diren is an English specialist, preparing students for 11+, GCSEs and A Levels, as well as Oxbridge Applications.

Edward is an English specialist, working with students from primary age up to A-Level.

Elizabeth's specialism is English, which she tutors from KS1 up to higher education level. She also tutors Science and Maths up to Year 10 and Italian up to A Level.

Elizabeth is an experienced tutor who specialises in English and Entrance Exam Preparation.

Emilia tutors Economics, Philosophy and Politics at A Level. Additionally, she supports students with Oxbridge Applications.

Emma not only works with students preparing for the demanding 7+ and 11+ entrance exams, but tutors older students towards their GCSE and A-Level English exams too.

Ewan is a qualified teacher who specialises in Maths and Physics tuition up to A-Level. He also tutors Biology and Chemistry up to GCSE and prepares students for 13+ Exams.

Ewan is a highly experienced qualified teacher and English specialist, working with students preparing for 11+ exams to those studying at University.

Fatima specialises in GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level Maths, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics tuition, as well as entrance exams preparation such as the UCAT.

Freddie specialises in English Literature and Language. He also teaches Theology, Ancient Greek and Latin, as well as preparing students for 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry examinations.

Frederique is an experienced, qualified teacher. She tutors French and Art from Primary level up to A-Level examinations.

Geoffrey specialises in English, while additionally teaching Performing Arts, Media Studies, Education and Sociology. He is hugely experienced in preparing students for Oxbridge entrance.

George tutors History, English and German. He is also a Common Entrance specialist.

George is an English specialist, tutoring from GCSE to Undergraduate level, as well as supporting students with Oxbridge applications.

Giovanna specialises in Economics, Finance and Accounting Tuition.

Grace has extensive home schooling and SEN experience, providing mentoring support alongside academic tuition for History, Classics, English and Art at GCSE and A Level.

Greg specialises in Maths tuition up to Undergraduate level, Physics up to A-level and both the IB Standard Level and Higher Level.

Hajr specialises in the Sciences at GCSE and A Level and is a qualified teacher.

Haris specialises in Business Studies, Economics, Accounting and Statistics tuition and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Imran is a Maths specialist, supporting students from Key Stage 3 up to A-Level.

India lectures at top London art schools, as well as being a practising artist herself. She tutors art to students from primary school age up to and including supporting undergraduate artists with their dissertations.

Isaac specialises in English, Philosophy and Maths tuition, while also tutoring History, Drama and Science.

Isaac tutors Geography, Maths and Physics to GCSE and A Level students. Read more about his experience here.

Issy specialises in English Literature and tutors the subject from 11+ up to A Level. She is also experienced in teaching English as an additional language.

Jack has a PhD in Mathematics and tutors Maths from GCSE to Undergraduate level.

Jack specialises in Science and Maths Tuition from Key Stage 3 to A Level. Additionally, he supports with University and Medical school applications.

Jack is a Maths, Physics and Statistics specialist who tutors a wide range of ages, from explaining mathematical concepts to 10 year olds, to undergraduate Biophysics. As well as this, he prepares students for 11+ and 13+ in all areas of the exams.

James is a Maths specialist who also has experience tutoring Physics, Economics, 11+ Entrance Exams and Scholarship Exams.

James is a highly experienced English teacher and entrance exam specialist, from 11+ to university applications.

Jeremy is an English and History specialist, working with GCSE and A Level students. Read more about his experience here.

Jessica tutors English, Maths, Biology and Chemistry from 11+ to A levels. Additionally, she supports students with UCAT and Medicine School applications, including personal statement, extracurricular and interview support.

Jessica specialises in Psychology tuition and is an AQA Examiner. She also has a strong track record of preparing students for competitive Entrance Exams in English and Maths.

Jessica prepares students for 11+ and 13+ exams. She has a wealth of experience tutoring GCSE, IB and A Level English too, as well as Oxbridge applications.

Jessica is a Maths and Art tutor, with extensive SEN and home schooling experience.

Jessica is a highly experienced qualified teacher. She is a Maths specialist and prepares students for their GCSE, IB and A Level exams.

Joe specialises in Geography tuition up to Undergraduate level and also tutors Biology and English up to A Level.

Joel tutors history, philosophy and politics from GSCE up to and including undergraduate level. He also prepares students for university applications.

John is a Maths specialist, preparing students for GCSE and A Level exams, as well as Maths tests for University entrance.

John is a highly skilled Physics and Maths specialist, working mainly with students preparing for their A Levels.

Jonathan is a qualified teacher, who specialises in geography. He prepares students for both GCSE and A Level geography.

Kate specialises in English GCSE and A Level. She can also support students in preparation for Oxbridge entrance.

Kieron is a Cambridge Classics graduate who is highly multidisciplinary. He is experienced at supporting students for entry to schools such as Eton College, in both English, Maths and Latin papers.

Laura is a qualified teacher who specialises in English Literature and Language at GCSE and A Level. As well as this, she prepares students for 11+ exams for top London schools.

Laura is an English specialist with a vast range of tutoring experience from Primary to Undergraduate level.

Leena specialises in teaching Maths and Science. She also prepares student for BMAT, UCAT and entrance examinations.

Leia specialises in Maths, Science and Geography from 11+ up to A Level. She also tutors students in essay writing for University entry.

Leon tutors English and is an Entrance Exam specialist, teaching from 7+ through to 13+. Leon also teaches essay-based subjects such as History, Geography and Social Sciences.

Lizzy tutors English, History and Maths. Additionally, she prepares students for the 11+, 13+, 16+ and Ukiset Entrance Exams.

Louis is a highly experienced home schooling tutor. His main subject specialisms are Spanish, History and English, as well as preparing students for 7+, 11+ and 13+ entrance exams.

Luke specialises in Maths and Physics tuition. He also teaches Economics, Chemistry, Biology and competitive Entrance Exam preparation.

Luke specialises in French and Spanish. He prepares students for 13+, 16+ and UCAS applications and offers personal statement guidance.

Luke is an experienced tutor who specialises in Economics and tutors GCSE, A Level and IB students.

Mahsia specialises in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology at GCSE and A Level. Find out more about her experience here.

Manfred specialises in Maths and Physics tuition, as well as teaching Music, German and Spanish.

Mark specialises in Philosophy, English, History and IB Extended Essay Tuition. Additionally, he provides support with University Admissions.

Mathilda is an IB specialist. She tutors English Literature and Language, as well as ToK and EE. She also tutors iGCSE English.

Matt tutors English, Economics, History and Philosophy at GCSE, A Level and undergraduate level. He also helps students with university applications.

Matthew brings his specialist Maths and Physics knowledge to A Level, IB and undergraduate students, as well as those preparing for Oxbridge entry.

Matthew is a highly multidisciplinary tutor, with a particular specialism in Science, English, Maths and competitive Exam preparation, including the 13+, TSA, PAT, MAT and STEP exams.

Michael is a highly experienced maths teacher, who also supports with English for 11+ exams.

Mingyan is a highly experienced qualified teacher. She specialises in tutoring Maths, Computer Science and Chinese to GCSE and A Level students.

Minnie specialises in Religious Studies and Politics. Additionally, she prepares students for exams and university applications.

Mira tutors English from year 1 up to A Level, as well as preparation for 7+ and 11+ entrance exams.

Nadia is a highly multidisciplinary tutor who specialises in a range of subjects including English, Maths, History, Law and Entrance Exam Preparation.

Natasha is a multidisciplinary tutor who specialises in Exam Preparation, English and Art. Additionally she tutors Maths, Chemistry and Classics.

Nicola is a University Lecturer who is highly multidisciplinary, specialising in English, Maths, History and Art History, as well as 11+ and 13+ exams.

Nik is an experienced Economics tutor, ranging from IB and A Level to Undergraduate level. He also assists students with university applications.

Octavia is a highly experienced online Biology and Chemistry tutor. Additionally, she support students with University Applications.

Oli tutors English and Drama GCSE. As well as this, he prepares students for entry into UK drama schools.

Oliver tutor a range of subjects from 11+ up to Undergraduate level. As well as this, he supports students with University choices and applications.


Having specialised in Shakespeare at the University of Cambridge, Oscar tutors English Literature from 11+ to A Level.

Patrick is a Maths and Economics specialist, preparing students for A Level examinations and University entry.

Paula specialises in Spanish tuition and also teaches Maths and English at pre-prep and prep school age, and English as a foreign language.

Phineas has been tutoring since 2007. He specialises in Humanities and Languages - French and German. He tutors from 7+ age up to A-level.

Rajiv is a home schooling tutor with significant entrance examination experience. His key subjects are English, Maths and Science for 11+ and 13+. He also teaches Science and Latin up to GCSE level.

Rasha prepares students for 7+, 11+ and 13+ entrance exams, as well as tutoring Maths and Science GCSE and A Level.

Rebecca is a hugely experienced English specialist supporting a wide range of ages, from young readers to students applying for University.

Rebecca is a qualified biology teacher and supports GCSE and A Level students online. Read more about her experience here.

Rhea specialises in entrance exam preparation, as well as tutoring Spanish and English up to A Level.

Riccardo is an experienced tutor who specialises in Maths, Business Studies and Italian.

Ritchard is a highly experienced tutor who prepares students from 11+ to A-Levels and IB, in a range of subjects.

Rosie is a specialist online tutor who is highly multidisciplinary and teaches a range of subjects up to A Level.

Rupert is a qualified teacher, who tutors a wide range of subjects including English and Maths. He has considerable SEN experience.

Sam specialises in Psychology and Sociology tuition, along with study skills and exam technique. He also supports with Oxbridge Applications.

Sara specialises in tutoring GCSE and A-Level Science. She also helps students prepare for Maths 11+ exams and sixth form entrance exams.

Sarah specialises in English and Philosophy tuition and is one of our specialist Home schooling tutors.

Sarah specialises in Religious Studies, preparing students for their GCSE and A Level exams. She is a highly experienced UCAS advisor and mentor and also assists with Philosophy and Theology Oxbridge entrance tests.

Shona's specialist subjects are Maths, English and History from KS2 to A-Level. She also prepares students for their 11+ and 13+ exams.

Shuang specialises in Maths and Science tuition up to GSCE level. Additionally she tutors English, Mandarin Chinese and Drama. She has extensive home schooling experience.

Sophia's specialist subjects are Latin and French and she is experienced in teaching 11+ and 13+.

Syed is a PhD researcher at Imperial College with ten years of teaching experience. He tutors maths and science, from Common Entrance to A Level.

Thomas is one of our leading home schooling tutors, with extensive experience in residential and home school tutoring roles. His subject specialisms at higher levels include Geography and Maths. Thomas also provides academic assessments while teaching Economics, Business Studies, English, and Science.

Tristan specialises in tutoring GCSE and A-Level geography. He also prepares students for 13+ and the TSA for Oxbridge applications.

Vishal specialises in Entrance Exam Admissions at 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. He also tutors English, Maths and Science up to GCSE level.

Wiebke tutors French, English and German. She has experience home schooling students and also 11+ exam preparation.

Will is an English specialist, tutoring a wide range of levels from beginner's phonics up to English Language and Literature A Level.

William is a Cambridge graduate and highly experienced tutor. He teaches English, Maths, German and Science and has worked with SLT for over ten years.

William not only tutors Maths and Science at GCSE and A Level, but is an entrance exam specialist, preparing students from 11+ to UCAT and University entrance.

William specialises in English Language and English Literature GCSE and A Levels. Additionally, he prepares students for Oxbridge interviews.

Yanan specialises in Biology, Maths, Chemistry and Mandarin Chinese tuition. She also teaches all Sciences up to GCSE level.

Yunus is a qualified Maths teacher with years of experience tutoring GCSE and A Level Maths. Read more here.

Zoe specialises in the Humanities, English, History and Geography up to year 7, while also teaching Maths up to 11+.

Zoe is an English and History specialist, working with students preparing for 11+ exams to those applying to Oxbridge.

Zora is a qualified teacher who specialises in Science and Maths up to A Level. She also teaches English for Key Stage 2 and 3.
A Levels are exams taken by students in England and Wales, usually at the end of Year 13, following two years of study. Most students only take only three or four A Levels. Although the curriculum for each subject varies between exam boards, A Levels represent a significant step up in detail and difficulty compared to GCSEs.
We can provide tuition for all the leading A Level exam boards, including Pearson (Edexcel), OCR, AQA, and WJEC Eduqas. The expert tutors we introduce have helped students achieve top grades across each of the exam boards. They are highly familiar with the unique requirements of every exam board and tailor their tutoring to ensure your child is thoroughly prepared for their final exams.
We can provide tuition for every major subject at A Level, including:
Don’t see the subject you’re looking for in the list above? Please get in touch and one of our client managers will be able to assist you.
The tutors we work with have a wealth of experience preparing students for these subjects and more, with exceptional track records of success. Every tutor is hand-picked, highly vetted and qualified, and personally matched to your child.

A Levels represent a significant step up in academic rigour and difficulty from GCSEs. With most students taking only three or four A Levels (compared to around three times as many GCSES), A Levels are more detailed, demanding and intense. As such, many students can struggle to make the step up to the standard required.
Furthermore, A Levels are vital for admission to university and therefore have a huge impact on your child’s academic and career prospects. Universities will base their decision to offer your child a place in large part on their predicted A Level grades. Then, once they’ve made their offer, your child will need to secure certain grades in their A Levels to meet it and ensure admission.
Working with an experienced and qualified A Level tutor can take the pressure off, ensuring your child excels in their A Levels, receives strong predicted grades and meets their potential in the final exams.
An A Level tutor is a subject expert and an experienced and passionate teacher. Working one-to-one with a student, they can lead them through the A Level curriculum, reinforcing areas of strength and explaining any concepts or topics the student does not understand. A good A Level tutor should always have an eye on the exam, and use their in-depth knowledge of the exam board the student is taking to ensure they are thoroughly prepared for their assessments.
A Levels are the most commonly retaken exams in the UK. If your child didn’t achieve the results they were hoping for or that they needed for their chosen university, an A Level retake and resit tutor will help them to improve their results second time around. We introduce the highest calibre of A Level tutors for retakes. They can consolidate your child’s knowledge, address any areas they struggled with at the first attempt, and provide new exam and revision techniques. A Level retake tutors ensure that one bad result won’t stand in the way of gaining a place at their chosen university.
At SLT, all of our tuition is delivered one-to-one. In school, individual attention is limited – teachers move classes along according to the understanding of the ‘average’ student, meaning if your child finds a topic particularly easy or difficult, the class does not move at the right pace for them. A good A Level tutor will target the areas your child struggles with, tailoring their teaching style precisely to the student’s individual requirements. The effect is often transformative – students make rapid progress and reach their full potential in their final A Level exams.

There are many ways to be a great A Level tutor, but all tutors should have the following:
At SLT, all of the tutors we introduce are highly qualified, hand-picked, and personally matched to your child. Get in touch if you would like to book in an A Level tutor or to find out more.
A Level and AS Level tuition can take place online, in person in London or live in. We can also introduce tutors for A-Level home schooling, including registering your child for their exams. If they need it, your child can have a tutor for each of their A-Level subjects. We keep in touch with you to hear how your child is doing and can increase or decrease tuition accordingly, depending on progress in each subject.
Every A Level tutor that we introduce will have an exemplary academic record, usually with a degree or postgraduate degree in the A Level subject that they tutor, plus experience with your child’s exam board and teaching effective exam technique.
We recommend working with A-Level tutors with a wealth of proven previous experience teaching at A-Level. They should have experience with your child’s exam board. For subjects like English and History, they’ll need to be familiar with the particular set texts and areas of History.

"We needed someone who could help Will in a short of period of time and would really focus on essay structure. With his focus on essay practice Will pushed his grade up from a C to an A – we are so grateful for all of Sean’s hard work".
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"I am 100% convinced that without the help of Raymond, my son would not have gained the A grade necessary to achieve entry to York".
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