Get your child ready for Edexcel iGCSE Double Award Science.
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What parents should know about Edexcel iGCSE Double Award Science.
Edexcel iGCSE Double Award Science is a combined science qualification from Pearson, covering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. It awards two GCSEs and suits students who want broad science coverage without taking three separate subjects.
A dual-award qualification set by Pearson Edexcel, covering core Biology, Chemistry, and Physics content. Students receive two equal grades on completion, making it a space-efficient route through the sciences on a school timetable.
The qualification awards two identical grades on a 9-1 scale, such as 7-7 or 5-5. Assessment is through written examinations across the three science disciplines. Mark schemes reward precise scientific language and structured answers.
Pearson Edexcel runs iGCSE exam series in January and June each year. Most students in the GCC sit the June series, so preparation typically ramps up in the months before. Early tutoring builds a strong foundation well ahead of the exam window.
No classroom covers three sciences equally.
Sessions close each science gap
Your child's tutor identifies which Biology, Chemistry, or Physics topics are holding back their grade and targets those first, rather than following a one-size class plan.
Double-Award papers, mastered
Tutors work through Edexcel iGCSE Double Award past papers with your child, marking answers against the real mark scheme so they learn exactly what the examiner awards marks for.
Parents always know the progress.
After every session, parents receive tutor notes and a progress update covering what was covered, what improved, and what the next lesson will focus on.
Two science GCSEs in one streamlined qualification.
Edexcel iGCSE Double Award Science is a combined science qualification set by Pearson Edexcel. It covers Biology, Chemistry, and Physics within a single programme and awards students two equal GCSE grades on completion.
Assessment is through written examinations across the three disciplines. Grades are awarded on the 9-1 scale as a paired result, for example 7-7 or 6-6. Results are widely accepted for progression to A-Levels and equivalent post-16 pathways.
Every Tuitional lesson follows the exact Edexcel iGCSE Double Award syllabus your child's school uses, so every topic covered maps directly to the papers they will sit. Nothing drifts off-syllabus.
What a one-to-one Edexcel Double Award Science lesson actually looks like
Every session follows a tested four-phase structure: recap, teach, apply, and review. Your child always leaves with a clear record of what they covered and what comes next.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and glucose check
The tutor opens with a short check on the previous session's topic, asking two or three quick questions to confirm what has stuck and where a gap might still remain.
Example: The tutor asks the student to recall the products of aerobic respiration and checks whether they can write the word equation correctly before moving on.
- 5-25 min
Teach the covalent bonding
The tutor explains the focus topic clearly, using diagrams, annotation, and worked examples on a shared whiteboard. Explanations match the Edexcel iGCSE Double Award specification precisely.
Example: Teaching covalent bonding in Chemistry (Edexcel iGCSE Chemistry content area C3), the tutor draws dot-and-cross diagrams for water and methane, explaining how shared electrons satisfy each atom's valency.
- 25-50 min
Apply real Edexcel papers
The student attempts real Edexcel iGCSE Double Award past-paper questions under timed conditions. The tutor then marks answers against the official mark scheme and explains where marks were lost.
Example: The student works through a six-mark Question 5 from a Pearson Edexcel Double Award Biology Paper 1, focusing on describing how the body responds to a drop in blood glucose.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what improved in the session, sets a short homework task to reinforce the topic, and logs a session note that goes straight to the parent.
Example: Homework set to complete a set of Edexcel-style calculation questions on speed, distance and time from the Physics component, ready to review at the next session.
After the lesson
Parents receive a tutor note covering the topic covered, what the student did well, and the homework task set. The session recording is saved and accessible to the student and parent at any time. A monthly progress report tracks improvement across all three science disciplines.
Four simple steps.
Tell us the goal
Share your child's year group, syllabus, and target grade.
Get matched
We pair your child with a specialist Edexcel Double Award tutor.
Try a trial lesson
Book a trial session before committing to anything further.
Start regular sessions
Schedule weekly lessons around your family's timetable.
The combined science route that keeps the full A-Level pathway open.
Edexcel iGCSE Double Award Science is set by Pearson Edexcel and covers Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in a single programme. Students are awarded two equal grades, giving them a recognised science credential that supports progression to A-Levels and beyond.
Assessment is entirely examination-based, with papers drawn from all three science disciplines. The 9-1 grading scale means universities and sixth forms read the paired result clearly, and a strong double award is widely accepted as entry to science A-Level courses.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for Double Award Science.
My daughter was really struggling to keep Biology, Chemistry, and Physics organised at the same time. Her Tuitional tutor broke everything down by topic and worked through past papers with her every week. She went from a 4-4 to a 7-7 by her mock exams. We couldn't have asked for more.
Booking was straightforward and the tutor responded quickly. My son finally understands how to structure his six-mark exam answers, something his school class simply didn't have time to cover in detail.
I used to dread Double Award Science because there was just so much to remember. My tutor showed me how to connect the Biology and Chemistry topics and my confidence in lessons at school went up straight away.
We started sessions three months before the June exams and my daughter improved by two full grade bands. The flexible evening slots worked perfectly around her school schedule.
Edexcel iGCSE Double Award Science tutoring, your questions answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?What does Edexcel iGCSE Double Award Science cover?+
It covers Biology, Chemistry, and Physics within a single combined programme set by Pearson Edexcel. All three disciplines are assessed through written examinations, and students receive two equal grades on the 9-1 scale on completion.
?How is Edexcel Double Award Science different from Triple Science?+
Double Award Science awards two GCSEs and covers core content across all three sciences. Triple Science awards three separate GCSEs and goes into greater depth in each discipline. Double Award suits students who want strong science coverage without the extra timetable commitment of three full subjects.
?Can my child still do A-Level sciences after Double Award?+
Yes, in most cases. A strong paired grade in Edexcel iGCSE Double Award Science is accepted as an entry requirement for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics A-Levels at most schools and sixth forms. Individual school requirements vary, so it's worth checking directly with the institution.
?How many tutors do you have for Double Award Science?+
Tuitional has 175+ vetted tutors who specialise in Double Award Science. All are degree-qualified and trained on the Pearson Edexcel iGCSE specification, so your child is matched to someone who knows the exact syllabus and exam format.
?How often should my child have tutoring sessions?+
Most students benefit from one or two sessions per week. The right frequency depends on how much time remains before exams and where your child's gaps are. Your tutor will recommend a schedule after the first session, and you can adjust it at any time.
?How much does Edexcel iGCSE Double Award Science tutoring cost?+
Tuitional offers iGCSE tutoring from AED 50 per hour. You can pay per session or choose a package with no lock-in and no cancellation fees. For full pricing details, visit the tutoring packages page on tuitionaledu.com.
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