A Level tuition, retakes, and university preparation
Programme Overview
A Level Tuition Built Around Your University Goals
Tailored Learning PlansEvery student gets an Academic Advisor consultation to map out a personalised plan from day one
Expert Subject TutorsSpecialist tutors who know your subject, your exam board, and the depth of knowledge required at A Level
Group & One-to-One OptionsSaturday Maths group sessions available, plus fully flexible one-to-one tuition for all A Level subjects
JCQ-Approved Exam CentrePrivate candidates and retake students can sit A Level exams at our Ilford centre
More Than Tuition — Guidance Through to University
A Level is a fundamentally different challenge from GCSE — the depth of knowledge required, the quality of written argument expected, and the pressure of two years of work resting on a small number of exams all demand a different kind of support.
At Ark, we provide not just subject tuition but academic guidance. Our tutors work closely with students on their learning strategies, essay technique, exam practice, and where applicable, UCAS applications. We also support private candidates and early-entry students through our JCQ-approved exam centre.
AS and A2 level — all years covered
UCAS guidance and personal statement support
Online and in-centre options
A Level Pathways
Choose the Right A Level Support
Start with the subject area or study situation that best matches your current needs.
From subject tuition to university preparation — we provide everything a Sixth Form student needs to succeed.
Tailored Learning Plans
Every student starts with an in-depth Academic Advisor consultation. We map out exactly what needs to be covered, identify current gaps, and build a plan aligned with their target grades and university ambitions.
Expert Subject Guidance
Tutors who specialise in their subject and know your exam board in depth. Not generalists — subject experts who understand exactly what examiners are looking for at A Level.
Building Confidence
We address the mindset as well as the content. Students learn to approach high-stakes exams with structure, calmness, and genuine preparedness rather than last-minute cramming.
Supportive Environment
Small groups and one-to-one sessions ensure every student can ask questions freely and receive the individual attention that A Level study demands.
Saturday Maths Group
Dedicated Saturday A Level Maths group sessions — structured, consistent, and focused on the content and techniques tested in AS and A2 examinations.
Private Candidates & Retakes
Retaking a module? Sitting as a private candidate? We provide tuition and a JCQ-approved exam venue. Register your entries directly through us.
Key Facts
Everything You Need to Know
Group Sessions
Saturdays — Maths
One-to-One
Flexible — Mon–Sun
Format
Group + One-to-One
Location
Ilford Centre + Online
Packages & Fees
Choose the Support That Fits
Three clear ways to learn. Fees are transparent and matched to the level of support your child needs.
Most consistentStandard
Structured. Consistent. Curriculum-Focused.
Weekly curriculum-led group tuition for families who want consistent progress and a regular place.
£90per subject / 4 weeks
AS and A2 · Curriculum-led group tuition
Group tuition is subject to class and subject availability.
We accept several government-backed funding schemes to help make A Level tuition more affordable for eligible families.
Tax-Free Childcare
Open a government Tax-Free Childcare account and receive a 20% top-up on money deposited. Pay us directly via your TFC account.
Government adds £2 for every £8 you pay in
Up to £500 government contribution every 3 months
Available if you earn under £100k/year
Childcare Vouchers
If your employer offers childcare vouchers, these can be used toward tuition fees.
Pre-tax salary sacrifice scheme
Accepted from all major voucher providers
Only available to existing scheme members
Universal Credit
Families receiving Universal Credit may be able to claim back up to 85% of eligible childcare costs through the childcare element.
Up to 85% of costs covered
Paid monthly in arrears
Must be in work or starting work
Need help working out which scheme applies to you? Call us on 020 3441 7272 or email info@arktuition.co.uk and we'll help you navigate the options. You can also visit childcarechoices.gov.uk for a full eligibility checker.
Our Approach
How We Get Results at A Level
1
Academic Advisor Consultation
We start with a detailed conversation about your current position, target grades, and university aspirations. From this, we build a structured plan — not a generic course.
2
Deep Subject Coverage
A Level demands genuine depth of understanding. Our tutors go beyond the surface — covering the underlying concepts, common misconceptions, and the level of analysis that secures top grades.
3
Exam Technique and Past Papers
Understanding content is not enough at A Level. We train students in the specific techniques — essay structure, evaluation language, data analysis — that unlock the highest mark bands.
4
UCAS and University Preparation
For those applying to university, we support personal statement writing, subject choice conversations, and preparation for subject-specific interviews at competitive institutions.
A Level Results
What our students achieve
Students consistently improve by one to two grades after joining
Students placed at Russell Group and competitive universities
Approved by Pearson Edexcel, AQA, Cambridge International, and OCR
JCQ-approved exam centre for retakes and private candidates
Why Ark Tuition
What Sets Us Apart at A Level
Academic Advisor Consultations
In-depth initial meetings to understand your goals, identify gaps, and build a personalised preparation plan aligned with your target university.
Past Papers and Resources
Comprehensive past paper banks, mark schemes, examiner reports, and bespoke materials — everything needed to understand what the examiners are looking for.
Simulated Exam Conditions
Timed practice papers under real exam conditions. Students learn to manage the time pressure and exam environment well before results day.
Small Groups + One-to-One
Both formats available — group sessions for shared learning and one-to-one for fully personalised guidance on individual subjects.
Exam Centre for Private Candidates
Retaking modules or sitting as a private candidate? Register and sit your A Level papers at our JCQ-approved Ilford exam centre.
UCAS Guidance
Support with UCAS applications, personal statements, and university choices — helping students present themselves as strongly as possible to admissions teams.
Student & Parent Reviews
What Students and Parents Say
Hear from students and families who have been through our A Level programme.
"My daughter had been struggling with A Level Maths and we were worried she wouldn't make her university offer. The Saturday group at Ark turned everything around. The tutor understood exactly where she was losing marks and fixed it systematically. She made her offer."
Anjali SharmaParent · Daughter secured university place
"The Academic Advisor consultation at the start was genuinely different from what I expected. They asked about my university ambitions and built a plan specifically around that. My personal statement support was also excellent — I felt fully prepared for my applications."
Sara AhmedStudent · A Level and UCAS support
"We used Ark for my son's A Level retake and to sit the paper at their exam centre. The tutor was highly knowledgeable and the exam centre was well organised. He improved his grade and has since secured his university place."
Liyana PatelParent · Son retook A Level at Ark exam centre
"The one-to-one sessions gave my son the chance to ask every question he had been too embarrassed to ask in school. The tutor's depth of knowledge was impressive and the exam technique training made a real difference to his final marks."
Jasminder KaurParent · Son completed A Level programme
FAQs
Common Questions
We offer A Level tuition in a wide range of subjects. Saturday group sessions are available for A Level Maths (AS and A2). For all other subjects, we arrange one-to-one tuition with specialist tutors. We also offer BTEC Level 3 tuition in Health & Social Care. Contact us to confirm availability for your specific subject and exam board.
Yes. Ark Tuition Centre is a JCQ-approved private exam centre. Private candidates, students retaking modules, and early entry students can register and sit A Level papers at our Ilford centre. Contact us for current exam timetables, entry deadlines, and registration details.
Yes. Our Academic Advisors provide support with UCAS applications, including personal statement drafting and editing, subject choice discussions, and preparation for subject-specific interviews at competitive universities. This support is available to all A Level students enrolled with us.
Yes. All one-to-one A Level sessions are available online as well as in-centre. Online students receive the same quality of teaching and the same resources as in-centre students. The Saturday Maths group is available both in-centre and online — contact us to check current availability.
Start Your A Level Programme on the Right Track
Book a free assessment and let our Academic Advisors map out a plan that puts you on course for the grades and university place you're aiming for.