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A-Level Chemistry tutors UK
Find an A-Level Chemistry tutor who knows organic mechanisms, physical chemistry calculations and synoptic Paper 3, essential for Medicine, Pharmacy and Chemistry degrees. A-Level Chemistry tutors on TutorLab charge from £29.00 to £81.00 an hour, all in.
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6 published A-Level Chemistry tutors
Rose Kurian
Award-Winning International Chemistry Tutor | IB, A-Level, GCSE/IGCSE & AP
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Overview
About A-Level Chemistry tutoring
A-Level Chemistry is one of the most demanding sciences at A-Level, combining abstract mathematical concepts (thermodynamics, equilibria, kinetics) with a large organic chemistry component that requires precise mechanism recall. Private tutoring is particularly common among students targeting Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Chemistry at university, where a grade A or A* is expected.
Cost
How much does an A-Level Chemistry tutor cost in the UK?
A-Level Chemistry tutors in the UK on TutorLab list rates from £29.00 to £81.00 per hour, across 4 tutor profiles. The price shown is the full hourly price, one all-in price, so the price you see is the price you pay, and the tutor keeps their full rate.
What affects the price
- Level: A-Level and exam-specialist tuition costs more than primary or KS3.
- Tutor experience: subject specialists and ex-examiners charge more.
- Format: online sessions are usually a little cheaper than in person.
- Frequency: some tutors offer a lower rate for regular weekly blocks.
On TutorLab
About A-Level Chemistry tuition on TutorLab
Every figure below describes the 6 A-Level Chemistry profiles shown in the UK on this page, refreshed daily from live profiles. Each tutor sets their own rate and availability; message any of them directly, or send one request and let the tutors who fit reply to you.
- A-Level Chemistry profiles shown in the UK
- 6
- Hourly price, all-in
- £29.00 to £81.00
- Levels they teach
- Primary (2), KS3 (2), GCSE (6), A-Level (6), Adult (1), Adult Learning. SEN specialism. (1), Adults (1), AP (1), Degree (1), Home Education (1), IB (1), IBDP (1), IGCSE (1), University (1)
- Also teach online
- 5 of 6
- Confirmed open to new students
- 2 of 6
- Identity verified
- 4 of 6
- Typical first reply (3 tutors measured)
- 30.2 hours
- Offer a free intro call
- 5 of 6
- Verified qualifications
- MSc Chemistry, University of Calicut, Certificate in Teaching and Learning, Henry Harvin Education
Grades
What grade do you need?
Medicine and Dentistry typically require A*AA or AAA, with Chemistry as a specified grade A subject. Pharmacy, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering at top universities require grade A minimum in Chemistry. An A-Level Chemistry grade is a hard requirement for many health-science degree programmes.
In summer 2026, 96% of the 65,541 A-Level Chemistry entries in the UK achieved grade A*–E, and 32.3% achieved grade A*–A. Source: JCQ, A-Level results summer 2026.
Exam boards
How AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC set A-Level Chemistry
AQA
The facts below are what AQA publishes about its A-Level Chemistry specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.
- Specification code
- 7405
- Qualification title
- A-level Chemistry
- Non-exam assessment
- None, written exams only
- Specification first taught
- 2015
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 105 | 35% | 2h |
| Paper 2 | 105 | 35% | 2h |
| Paper 3 | 90 | 30% | 2h |
Source: aqa.org.uk, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.
Edexcel
The facts below are what Edexcel publishes about its A-Level Chemistry specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.
- Specification code
- 9CH0
- Qualification title
- Chemistry
- Non-exam assessment
- None, written exams only
- Specification first taught
- 2015
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 90 | 30% | 1h 45m |
| Paper 2 | 90 | 30% | 1h 45m |
| Paper 3 | 120 | 40% | 2h 30m |
Source: qualifications.pearson.com, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.
OCR
The facts below are what OCR publishes about its A-Level Chemistry specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.
- Specification code
- H432
- Qualification title
- Chemistry A
- Non-exam assessment
- Yes, part of the grade is coursework, practical or spoken work
- Specification first taught
- 2015
How it is assessed: 4 components
| Component | Marks | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Periodic table+physical | 100 | 37% | 2h 15m |
| Component 2: Synthesis+analysis | 100 | 37% | 2h 15m |
| Component 3: Unified chemistry | 70 | 26% | 1h 30m |
| Component 4: Practical Endorsement NEA | reported separately |
Source: ocr.org.uk, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.
WJEC
The facts below are what WJEC publishes about its A-Level Chemistry specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.
- Specification code
- 601/5645/4
- Qualification title
- A level Chemistry
- Non-exam assessment
- None, written exams only
- Specification first taught
- 2015
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Physical+inorganic | 120 | 40% | 2h 30m |
| Component 2: Organic+analysis | 120 | 40% | 2h 30m |
| Component 3: Practical application | 60 | 20% | 1h 15m |
Source: eduqas.co.uk, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.
Common mistakes
Where A-Level Chemistry students lose marks
Organic mechanisms, the highest-stakes skills in the subject
Nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic addition, elimination, acyl chloride reactions, these mechanisms carry a large proportion of the marks and must be drawn correctly with precise curly arrows. Students who understand the pattern rather than memorising each mechanism separately perform significantly better.
Physical chemistry calculations are unforgiving
Entropy, Gibbs free energy, equilibrium constants, rate equations, electrochemical cells, one unit error or wrong sign in a multi-step calculation loses all available marks. A tutor who works through the steps explicitly builds the methodical approach these questions need.
Paper 3 is 50% unfamiliar, and rarely drilled
A-Level Chemistry Paper 3 is synoptic and includes unseen practical analysis questions. Most students focus on Papers 1 and 2 and arrive at Paper 3 under-prepared. A tutor can run practice Paper 3 sessions in the final term.
FAQ
Questions parents ask
How hard is the jump from GCSE to A-Level Chemistry?
Very significant. A-Level Chemistry introduces concepts with no GCSE equivalent, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, more complex organic mechanisms, spectroscopy. Students who got a grade 8 or 9 at GCSE are often surprised by how challenging Year 12 Chemistry is. Starting tutoring in September/October of Year 12 is a common and sensible approach.
How much does an A-Level Chemistry tutor cost?
A-Level Chemistry tutors on TutorLab charge from £29.00 to £81.00 an hour, all in.
Can a tutor help specifically with organic chemistry mechanisms?
Yes, this is one of the most requested A-Level Chemistry tutoring goals. A tutor can drill the 12–15 core mechanisms systematically, teach the underlying electron-push logic, and run mark-scheme-specific practice so students score consistently on mechanism questions.
Is A-Level Chemistry required for Medicine?
Yes. All UK medical schools require A-Level Chemistry as a core entry requirement. Biology is typically also required or strongly recommended. Check each medical school's specific entry requirements, some additionally specify Maths or Physics.
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