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A-Levels are a rigorous, globally recognised qualification that prepares students for university in the UK and beyond. Students typically take three or four subjects in depth over two years, completing AS content in the first year and full A2 papers in the second.
In Beijing, A-Levels are taught through two quite different routes. International schools for children of foreign passport holders, such as Harrow Beijing, run British-style sixth forms, while Chinese nationals typically study A-Levels at private schools such as Beijing Royal School or at the international departments of public high schools such as Beijing National Day School, which have become a major route to overseas universities. Cambridge International is the most common board, with Pearson Edexcel International and OxfordAQA International also widely used. Our tutoring supports students on both routes, including those studying demanding subjects in English as a second language.
With tailored learning plans built around each school's syllabus and exam series, we help students across Beijing reach their full potential in the A-Level curriculum.
Schools we have supported in Beijing
So far, we have helped students achieve A*/A grades in their chosen subjects from the following schools in Beijing:
- Harrow International School Beijing
- Beijing National Day School International Department
- Beijing Royal School
International schools: Beijing's schools for foreign passport holders, many offering A-Levels alongside or instead of the IB Diploma. Enrolment at these schools is generally limited to foreign nationals.
Bilingual schools and international departments: Chinese students in Beijing at private bilingual schools and public-school international departments, usually following IGCSE or a foundation year into a two-year A-Level programme, often in English as a second language.
Students targeting the UK and Hong Kong: Families building towards UCAS or Hong Kong university applications who need the grades and subject depth that top offers require.
Private candidates: Students entering exams independently through the British Council in Beijing, including retakers, board-switchers and students adding a subject.
A-Levels are the standard entry route to UK universities and are recognised for admission in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. For Chinese families in Beijing they are usually a deliberate choice to study overseas: the A-Level route replaces the gaokao, and grades feed directly into UCAS and international applications. The exam-based format and choice of three or four subjects let students concentrate on exactly what their target degree requires.
- Direct UCAS route to UK universities
- Accepted by Hong Kong universities through non-JUPAS admission
- Recognised for US, Canadian, Australian and Singapore admissions
- Three or four subjects in depth rather than a broad diploma
Why students in Beijing choose us
Beijing has a large tutoring market, but specialist A-Level support is patchy. Most local tutors teach in Chinese and focus on the gaokao, and much of the A-Level help available is exam-drill classes that don't build the written English, extended reasoning and data analysis that A-Level mark schemes reward. Students writing long-form answers in Economics, Biology or English in a second language need tutors who know exactly what examiners credit on their board.
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Meet our tutors for students in Beijing
Our team is a combination of A-Level graduates who sat these exams recently and qualified teachers with years of classroom and examining experience. The tutors below already teach students in Beijing.
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I am Mr. Majid S, Chemistry Teacher at the German International School Beirut, with 30 years of experience teaching Chemistry at the secondary level (Grades 10, 11 and 12). I have a great passion for Chemistry and for helping students develop strong scientific understanding, problem-solving skills, and confidence.
I teach and support students preparing for GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level Chemistry, with particular emphasis on developing the knowledge, analytical skills, mathematical techniques, and examination strategies required for success. I also have two years of direct experience teaching A-Level students.
My extensive experience teaching international Chemistry curricula has given me a strong understanding of the level and style of questions students encounter in external examinations. A-Level and IB Chemistry share considerable common ground in both content and problem-solving skills, and throughout my teaching I regularly use carefully selected questions and problems from previous A-Level examinations because of their relevance, quality, and similarity to the skills required in other rigorous international Chemistry programmes.
This experience allows me to help A-Level students not only understand Chemistry but also learn how to approach examination questions effectively. I can support students with challenging calculations, structured questions, data analysis, practical and experimental concepts, interpretation of graphs and results, organic reaction pathways, and the application of chemical principles to unfamiliar situations.
I am also passionate about computer programming and the use of technology in education, and I integrate technology and interactive resources into my teaching whenever they can make difficult concepts clearer and learning more engaging.
My approach is based on identifying each student's difficulties, strengthening any weak foundations, and then progressively developing the skills needed to tackle more demanding examination questions with confidence. Past-paper practice is an important part of this process, helping students become familiar with question styles, command words, time management, and the level of precision expected in their answers.
Whether a student needs help understanding a particular topic, strengthening calculation and problem-solving skills, revising the full course, or preparing intensively for upcoming GCSE, IGCSE or A-Level examinations, I am ready to provide structured and personalised support.
I strongly believe that Chemistry can be both understandable and enjoyable. When concepts are taught clearly and students are shown how ideas connect, their confidence increases, their examination performance improves, and they begin to appreciate Chemistry as a fascinating scientific discipline.
I look forward to helping GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level Chemistry students develop their knowledge, improve their examination technique, and work towards achieving their full potential through engaging and interactive learning sessions.
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Claire’s teaching experience spans 35 years, initially as an English and Drama teacher and from 2008 onwards as an A Level Psychology teacher and personal tutor. Claire has taught GCSE and A Level Psychology in schools and colleges in the UK. She also has a lot of experience as a one-to-one tutor, particularly online (remote) teaching.
Claire works freelance as a resource writer and online tutor teaching groups and individual students in the UK and from across the globe e.g., Vietnam, Switzerland, Hong Kong, China. Claire has written a range of revision resources for GCSE and A Level students for companies such as Save My Exams and tutor2u.
Claire’s lessons are tailor-made to suit each student: they consist of lots of fast-paced activities, quizzes and games all designed to embrace the full range of learning styles, as well as in-depth exam work, unpacking questions and working on embedding critical thinking into exam answers.
Claire is a keen amateur figure skater: when she’s not teaching she is to be found in the middle of a freezing cold ice rink trying to perfect the toe loop jump and other terrifying skating elements!
Claire still loves teaching (even after all these years) and is very much looing forward to meeting you and contributing to your journey through the wonderful world of Psychology.
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Shanze is an academic tutor with over four years of experience supporting students across IB, AP, A Levels, IGCSE, and SAT/ACT. She holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors from New York University and has worked with students in US, UK, Canada, and China.
She tutors a wide range of subjects, including Mathematics, English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Business and Psychology along with academic writing, research skills, and standardized test preparation. Her philosophy centers on breaking down challenging concepts into steps that feel intuitive, manageable, and genuinely understandable. Many of her students have raised their scores by more than 60%, often surpassing their own expectations.
Shanze also encourages students and parents to think intentionally about academic goals and long term growth. By aligning expectations and creating an open line of communication, she aims to make tutoring a collaborative experience that supports students beyond classroom.
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Mahesh B is an experienced A Level Physics educator and International Examiner with over a decade of full-time teaching experience. He has taught students from different countries and academic backgrounds, helping them develop a strong understanding of Physics while preparing them systematically for their examinations.
Mahesh teaches Cambridge International (CAIE) A Level Physics and Pearson Edexcel International A Level Physics. His experience with both examination boards allows him to understand the differences in syllabus structure, question styles, assessment requirements and examination expectations. He adapts his lessons according to the student's specific specification rather than using the same approach for every exam board.
Alongside teaching, Mahesh works as a Cambridge International A Level Physics Examiner and Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics Examiner. His examining experience gives him first-hand exposure to mark schemes, assessment criteria and student responses. Having assessed examination answers, he has developed a clear understanding of the areas where students commonly lose marks and the level of explanation, working and reasoning expected in different types of questions.
He brings this examiner experience directly into his tutoring. Students learn not only how to arrive at the correct answer but also how to approach an examination question, show their working clearly, explain their reasoning, use appropriate units and present answers in a way that addresses the requirements of the question.
His teaching approach is centred on understanding Physics rather than memorising formulas. He breaks down difficult concepts into simpler ideas and then helps students apply those concepts through numerical problems, diagrams, real-world examples and exam-style questions. Particular attention is given to topics that students find challenging and to developing the mathematical and analytical skills required for A Level Physics.
A significant part of his teaching involves past-paper practice and examination preparation. Rather than simply working through large numbers of questions, Mahesh encourages students to understand why a particular approach works, identify patterns in questions, recognise common errors and learn from their mistakes. This helps students become more confident when they encounter unfamiliar problems in examinations.
Mahesh also provides individualised one-to-one online tutoring to students worldwide. He has worked with students from diverse educational backgrounds and adapts the pace, depth and teaching style according to each student's needs. Whether a student is struggling with fundamental concepts, looking to improve their examination technique or preparing for high grades, lessons are structured around their individual areas of difficulty.
In addition to teaching, Mahesh has worked as a Physics content developer with Revision Village and Pamoja, contributing to the development of educational and learning resources. This experience has strengthened his ability to explain Physics clearly and create structured, student-friendly learning material.
His online lessons are interactive and highly visual, making use of digital writing, simulations, animations, illustrations and real-world applications wherever they help students understand a concept more effectively. He aims to create an environment where students can ask questions freely, work through problems step by step and develop confidence in their own ability to solve Physics problems.
With his combination of 10+ years of teaching experience, CAIE and Pearson Edexcel examining experience, international tutoring experience and educational content-development work, Mahesh brings both subject expertise and an examiner's perspective to A Level Physics tutoring.
His ultimate aim is to help students understand Physics deeply, approach challenging problems with confidence and develop the examination skills needed to demonstrate their knowledge effectively.
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With over 30 years of experience teaching Mathematics and Physics using the Cambridge syllabus for A Level, and IGCSE, I’ve had the privilege of working in nine different countries. I'm deeply interested in both subjects and love sharing that enthusiasm with students. As an expert educator, I particularly enjoy online teaching for the flexibility it offers and the chance to focus on one-to-one learning. Outside the classroom, I’m an avid long-distance cyclist, having explored routes across Australia, New Zealand, China, Africa, and Canada.
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I have taught and tutored A level and GCSE English language, English language and literature and English literature for many years.
I bring the wealth of my experience and passion for the subject to my students by building their confidence through step by step approach in analysing individual needs, gaps in knowledge, identifying and making the most of students' strengths whilst carefully and thoughtfully addressing and transforming weaknesses into success.
I have taught across the main examination boards - AQA, Eduqas, Edexcel.
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Marcus M is an experienced international educator with over 30 years of teaching Economics and Business Management in IB Diploma, A-level and IGCSE programs. He recently taught DP Economics and DP Business Management at the American International School of Kingston, Jamaica, and has previously taught in schools across Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. Marcus holds an MA in Education from the University of Bath and has served as both a Head of Humanities and DP Coordinator. Since 2021, he has also worked as an IB Examiner for DP Economics. He also has experience teaching A level in both subjects. He taught A level in both UK and HK before switching to IB.His extensive classroom experience, leadership background in, and passion for global learning make him an engaging and effective tutor for students pursuing success in both the IB and A level programmes.
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Andrew G is an experienced Mathematics educator and Head of Senior School Mathematics at Redhill School. With a background in Biomedical Engineering and extensive experience teaching advanced Mathematics, including IB Higher Level, he brings strong subject knowledge and a practical approach to A Level tutoring.
His philosophy is simple: “think smart, not hard.” Andrew focuses on conceptual understanding, efficient problem-solving and examination technique rather than memorising methods. He has experience supporting students across the ability spectrum, from those rebuilding their confidence to high-performing Mathematics Olympiad students.
His structured and engaging approach helps students develop the confidence and mathematical thinking needed to succeed in A Level Mathematics.
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Virginia was born and educated in Spain and later qualified as a teacher in the UK. She also holds a Master’s degree in Translation.
She has been teaching IB Spanish and French since 2010 and has over 10 years of experience teaching IGCSE Spanish, as well as extensive experience teaching A Level Spanish. Throughout her career, she has worked in international schools in the UK, the UAE, Germany, China, and Thailand, teaching students from a wide range of nationalities, backgrounds, and abilities.
Virginia is an IB examiner and a certified examiner for other official exam boards, which means she has an in-depth understanding of what examiners are looking for and how students can maximise their marks. She particularly enjoys helping students master exam technique and strategies, develop their language skills, build confidence, and achieve results they can be proud of.
The tutors above are a selection from our team, please contact our Learning Advisors to discuss tutoring options for Beijing
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Which boards and exam sessions
A-Level programmes in Beijing mostly follow Cambridge International, with Pearson Edexcel International and OxfordAQA International also common, particularly at bilingual schools. Because the international boards run more than one series a year, students can sit, or resit, without waiting a full year. Your exact papers and dates depend on the board your school has chosen.
- Cambridge International (most schools): Two exam series each year: May/June (results in August) and October/November (results in January).
- Edexcel and OxfordAQA International: Edexcel International runs January, May/June and October/November series, and OxfordAQA International runs January and May/June series. Both are modular, so students can sit units across different series.
Exam centres and private candidate registration
Most students in Beijing sit through their own school, many of which are registered Cambridge, Pearson or OxfordAQA centres. Those studying independently, resitting after leaving school, or taking a subject their school doesn't offer can register as private candidates. The British Council in China accepts private candidates for Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA exams, and runs Cambridge sittings in Beijing as well as other major cities. Registration deadlines fall a few months before each series, and exam fees are paid to the centre, not to us.
- Through your school: Students at a school registered as an exam centre are entered by the school. Nothing to arrange.
- As a private candidate at a local centre: The British Council registers private candidates online, and within one series you can sit different subjects at different centres. Centre and subject availability varies by board and city, and some centres offer A-Level only, so confirm before you register.
- Registration deadlines: Entry deadlines close a few months ahead of each series, roughly mid-summer for the October/November series. Plan early, especially for resits.
Where else we teach
We tutor A-Level students in over 50 countries. Every page covers the boards students follow locally and where they sit their exams.
FAQs
We have answers to your most frequently asked questions. Anything not answered here, please reach out to our team.
Yes. In Beijing, IGCSE tutoring is the more common need, because bilingual schools and international departments usually run IGCSE or a foundation year before the two-year A-Level programme. We also offer GCSE tutoring for students on UK specifications. GCSE and IGCSE lessons start from $50 USD (£38) per hour, with tutors matched to the board in the same way. Professional tutors (qualified teachers and examiners) cost from $75 USD (£56) per hour.
Rates are the same worldwide and charged in USD. A-Level and AS tutoring starts from $60 USD (£45) per hour with an academic tutor. Packages bring that down: 5% off 10 to 20 hours, 10% off 21 to 30, 12.5% off 31 to 50 and 15% off 51 or more. Pay as you go is invoiced after each lesson, with no lock-in contract. Professional tutors (qualified teachers and examiners) cost from $85 USD (£64) per hour. Full details are on our pricing page.
Late cancellations and no-shows are charged at half the lesson fee. That applies if you cancel less than one hour before the start time, or don't turn up. You can still change a session time whenever you need to, as long as you give your tutor notice.
Yes. Beijing is on UTC+8. When you apply, we record your child's availability and time zone, and you are only matched with a tutor who can teach at times that suit, such as after school or at weekends. Lessons then run at those agreed times in our virtual classroom. Start an application and tell us which slots work for your family.
Yes. The British Council in China accepts private candidates for Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA exams, and runs Cambridge sittings in Beijing. Registration is online, and deadlines close a few months before each series, roughly mid-summer for October/November. Exam fees go to the centre, not to us. Check subject availability before you register, and read our guide to resits and retakes.
That depends on the board. Cambridge International runs May/June and October/November series. Edexcel International runs January, May/June and October/November, while OxfordAQA International runs January and May/June, and both are modular, so units can be spread across series. Your school or centre sets exact entry deadlines, so confirm them early. Planning a resit? See resits and retakes.
Most A-Level programmes in Beijing follow Cambridge International. Edexcel International and OxfordAQA International are also common, particularly at bilingual schools and international departments. The board depends on the school, so the papers your child sits may differ from a friend's at another school. We match every student with a tutor who teaches their specific board and its mark schemes.
Online only. Every lesson takes place one-to-one in our own virtual classroom. That matters in Beijing, where most tutors teach in Chinese with a gaokao focus and much A-Level help is exam drilling. Our tutors know what examiners credit in written English, extended reasoning and data analysis on your board. Parents can join any lesson without notice. See how it works.
Yes. Top A-Level Tutors offers one-to-one online A-Level tutoring for students in Beijing, matched to their subject, exam board and target grade. We work with students at international schools for foreign passport holders, Chinese students in bilingual schools and public-school international departments, and families building towards UK or Hong Kong university offers. Send an application and a Learning Advisor will review it the same day.
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