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What every parent should know about OCR AS Level History.
OCR AS Level History is a standalone qualification for Year 12 students, assessed entirely by written examination. Understanding the assessment structure helps families plan preparation early and effectively.
OCR AS Level History is a one-year qualification for students aged 16-17. It can lead directly to the full A Level or stand alone. The course develops source analysis, essay writing, and historical argument across two thematic units.
OCR grades AS Level History on an A-to-E scale. Both units are assessed by written examination only, with no coursework at AS. Mark schemes reward clear argument, source evaluation, and use of historical evidence across structured essay questions.
OCR AS Level History exams run in the May-June exam series each year. Most students begin targeted preparation in the January before their exams, allowing sufficient time to cover both units and practise timed essay technique.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around the gaps
Your tutor identifies which units, source skills, or essay structures are holding your child back and focuses every session there.
Real past-paper technique
Students practise timed OCR essay and source questions under exam conditions, then review their answers against the real mark scheme.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session, parents receive a short progress update covering what was covered, what improved, and what comes next.
A rigorous one-year qualification in historical analysis and argument.
OCR AS Level History is set by the Oxford, Cambridge and RSA awarding board. It is designed for Year 12 students across England and international schools following the British curriculum, assessed through two written examination papers.
Both units are graded A to E through timed written exams in the May-June series. There is no coursework component at AS Level. Strong marks depend on structured essays, accurate source evaluation, and clear use of historical evidence.
Every lesson follows the specific OCR AS Level History syllabus code the student's school uses, so tutoring stays precisely aligned to the papers they will actually sit.
What a one-to-one OCR AS Level History lesson actually looks like
Every session follows a tested four-phase structure: recap, teach, apply, review. Parents can expect a clear focus from the first minute to the last.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor opens with two or three targeted questions to check what the student retained from the previous session and pinpoint any remaining gaps before teaching begins.
Example: Quick verbal check on the causes of the First World War for the OCR 'Britain, Empire and the First World War' unit, identifying where the student's argument structure broke down last time.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor explains the key concept, historical content, or essay skill in clear terms, modelling how a top-band answer would approach it and checking understanding throughout.
Example: Teaching how to evaluate the provenance of a primary source for OCR AS Level History Component 01, focusing on the difference between content analysis and contextual knowledge.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to past-paper questions
The student attempts a timed OCR AS Level question while the tutor observes, then they review the response line by line against the official OCR mark scheme criteria.
Example: Completing a 20-mark 'assess the significance of' essay question from an OCR AS Level History past paper, then annotating the response to show where Level 4 and Level 5 marks were earned or missed.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what improved in the session, sets a targeted homework task to consolidate the skill, and sends a session note to the parent.
Example: Homework set to write a full essay plan for a previously unseen OCR source question, ready for review at the next session.
After the lesson
You receive a parent report covering what was taught, how your child performed and what comes next — and homework is set in the portal with a due date before the next session.
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The qualification that builds the analytical skills A Level and university demand.
OCR AS Level History is set by the OCR awarding board for Year 12 students. It covers two thematic or period units and is assessed entirely by written examination in the May-June series, with grades awarded from A to E.
The course rewards students who can construct a sustained historical argument, evaluate primary sources with accuracy, and deploy precise factual knowledge under timed exam conditions.
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Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for AS Level History.
My son moved schools mid-year after we relocated from London to Dubai. His new school used OCR and he was completely lost. Within six weeks of one-to-one History lessons, he could write a structured essay confidently. The tutor knew the exact mark scheme and worked through past papers every session. Genuinely outstanding support.
Scheduling was effortless. We're in Abu Dhabi and the tutor was available Sunday through Thursday at times that didn't clash with school. My daughter said it was the first time she actually understood how to evaluate a source properly.
I struggled with the essay structure for AS History all term. After just four sessions my tutor had me writing Level 5 arguments. The sessions were recorded so I could rewatch the feedback before my exam.
We tried a group tutoring service first but my son was too shy to ask questions. Switching to one-to-one with Tuitional made an immediate difference. His mock grade went up two full bands in one term.
OCR AS Level History tutoring, your questions answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Do your tutors know the OCR AS Level History syllabus?+
Yes. Every tutor who teaches OCR AS Level History is matched to the specific unit your child studies, whether that's the thematic study, the period study, or the historical source investigation. Lessons follow the exact OCR mark scheme criteria.
?Can we start mid-year if my child has already missed some content?+
Absolutely. Many of our students in the GCC join mid-year after a family relocation or a school change. The tutor begins with a short diagnostic, identifies the gaps, and builds a lesson plan to cover missed content alongside current school work.
?What does a typical OCR AS History lesson cover?+
Each session follows a structured four-phase format: recap, teach, apply, and review. The tutor will cover a specific topic or skill from the OCR syllabus, then practise it through a timed past-paper question reviewed against the official mark scheme.
?How much does OCR AS Level History tutoring cost?+
AS Level tutoring starts from AED 65 per hour. You can pay per session or buy a package, with no lock-in and the option to cancel at any time. Full details are on our tutoring packages page.
?Are sessions recorded so my child can review them later?+
Yes. Every session is recorded and accessible to your child at any time through the platform. Students often rewatch the feedback sections before their next essay or exam, which makes the recordings a useful revision tool in their own right.
?What if the first tutor isn't the right fit for my child?+
We offer a free re-match if the first pairing doesn't click. Our AI-powered matching engine takes learning style and subject specialism into account from the start, but if the chemistry isn't there, we'll find a better match at no extra cost.
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- Matched to your exact OCR AS Level unit
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- Session recorded for review