Expert AS and A Level History Tutors Online
Looking for a tutor who can turn dense timelines and endless essay questions into something your child actually understands? Our AS and A Level History tutors work one to one with students online, building the analysis, source evaluation and exam technique needed to move up a grade. Whether your child is preparing for AQA, Edexcel or OCR, we match them with a specialist who knows the specification inside out.
Why Many Students Struggle with AS and A Level History
History at AS and A Level asks for a lot more than remembering dates. Students are expected to build arguments, weigh up conflicting interpretations, analyse unfamiliar sources under time pressure, and write essays that stay focused across 45 minutes or more. Many students who did well at GCSE find this jump difficult because the subject suddenly rewards judgement over memory.
Losing Focus on the Question
Getting lost in detail and losing sight of the actual question being asked, so the essay drifts away from what the examiner wants.
Weak Essay Structure
Strong knowledge does not translate into strong marks because paragraphs are unstructured and arguments are not clearly signposted.
Difficulty Evaluating Sources
Describing sources rather than evaluating them, which misses the marks for interpretation and judgement.
Running Out of Time
Paragraphs that are too long or unfocused mean students rush the last questions and drop marks they could have secured.
Confusion Between Similar Topics
Mixing up separate periods, such as different Russian or German history units, which leads to factual errors in exams.
Coursework Overwhelm
Historical investigation and independent coursework feel daunting without clear guidance on question choice and structure.
AS and A Level History Topics We Cover
Our tutors support the full range of AS and A Level History content across AQA, Edexcel and OCR, including popular breadth and depth studies such as:
- England 1485 to 1603
- Henry VII & Henry VIII
- Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth I
- Church and state
- Crisis of Monarchy
- Civil War and Commonwealth
- Restoration and Glorious Revolution
- Constitutional changes
- Tsarist rule to Lenin
- Stalin and the Soviet state
- Khrushchev to Yeltsin
- Communism and its collapse
- Weimar Republic
- Rise of Nazism
- Hitler and the Third Reich
- Democracy and dictatorship
- International relations
- Superpower tensions
- Key crises (Berlin, Cuba)
- Détente and end of Cold War
- Making of Modern Britain
- Post‑war consensus
- Thatcher and beyond
- Social and political change
- Civil Rights movement
- Cold War America
- Domestic and foreign policy
- 1960s‑1990s
- French Revolution
- Unification of Germany
- Modern European states
- Source‑based questions
We Help Students Choose the Right History Path
Not every student needs the same kind of support. Some are choosing between AQA, Edexcel and OCR before starting the course. Others are already partway through and trying to decide which topics to combine, or whether to sit AS as a standalone qualification. Our tutors help families think through the options and settle on a path with confidence.
How Our Online AS and A Level History Lessons Work
Getting started is simple and there is no pressure to commit before you have met a tutor. Here is the process we follow for every student.
Free Trial Session
We arrange a short trial lesson so your child can meet a tutor, and we get a clear picture of their current strengths and gaps.
Personal Learning Plan
Based on the trial, the tutor builds a plan around the specific exam board, topics and skills that need the most attention.
Live One to One Lessons
Lessons run on a flexible schedule, live online, with room to adjust the plan as coursework, mocks or exam dates approach.
Exam‑Style Practice
Students practise past paper questions, receive detailed feedback, and learn how to structure essays and evaluate sources under timed conditions.
Coursework Support
Guidance on choosing a focused question, organising research, and writing the historical investigation to meet the specification criteria.
Progress Updates
Parents receive regular updates on how their child is progressing, what has been covered, and what to focus on next.
Meet Our AS and A Level History Tutor
Learn from an experienced AS and A Level History tutor who understands AQA, Edexcel, OCR and the key skills needed for top marks in essays, source analysis and the historical investigation.
Past Paper Practice That Builds Real Exam Confidence
Reading about a topic and being able to answer a question on it under exam conditions are two very different skills. Our tutors build regular past paper practice into every learning plan.
Interactive History Lessons From Home
History lessons work well online because so much of the subject happens through discussion, annotation and written feedback, all of which translate naturally to a shared screen.
Free Trial Class
Start with a free trial lesson or parent consultation. We check the student's level and recommend the best history tutor for their needs.
Book Free Trial →Everything Needed for Consistent History Progress
Your regular plan can include one to one lessons, essay feedback, exam preparation, coursework support and regular parent updates.
Online AS and A Level History Tutors for Students Worldwide
Because lessons are entirely online, we support students from any country. Our tutors are used to working with international students and different time zones.
Explore More AS/A Level Subjects
Looking for support in another subject? We offer the same expert one‑to‑one tutoring across the full AS/A Level curriculum.
Questions Parents Ask Before Starting
Everything you need to know about our online AS and A Level History tutoring before booking your first class.
Book Your Free Online AS and A Level History Trial Class
Tell us your child's exam board, current topics, weak areas and preferred timing. We will match them with the right tutor and confirm your free class within 24 hours.