Get your child exam-ready for OCR AS Psychology.
Live, one-to-one online sessions with a specialist OCR Psychology tutor, matched to your child's exact syllabus and target grade.
OCR AS Level Psychology: what parents should know.
OCR AS Level Psychology introduces students to core psychological concepts, research methods, and key studies. Understanding the assessment format helps families plan effective preparation well in advance of exams.
OCR AS Level Psychology is a standalone qualification awarded by the OCR exam board. It covers social influence, memory, attachment, psychopathology, and research methods, forming a strong foundation for full A-Level study.
OCR AS Psychology is assessed through two written examination papers, each worth 50% of the total marks. Grading runs from A to E, with marks awarded for knowledge, application, and evaluation of psychological evidence.
OCR AS Level Psychology examinations are sat in the May and June series each year. Most students begin focused preparation in the autumn term, giving several months to consolidate core topics and practise past papers.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around the gaps
Your tutor identifies exactly which OCR Psychology topics are holding your child's grade back and focuses every session on closing those specific gaps.
Real past-paper technique
Students work through timed OCR AS Psychology past papers with mark-scheme guidance, so they learn precisely how to phrase answers for maximum marks.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session, parents receive a progress update covering what was covered, how the student performed, and what to focus on next.
A rigorous introduction to psychological science at AS Level.
OCR AS Level Psychology is a qualification set by the Oxford, Cambridge and RSA exam board. It is designed for students aged 16 to 17 and is taught in schools and colleges following the British curriculum across the UK and internationally.
Assessment comprises two written papers, each contributing 50% of the final grade. Students are graded A to E. Results from the AS Level can count as a standalone qualification or inform progression to the full OCR A-Level in Psychology.
Every Tuitional session follows the exact OCR AS Psychology syllabus your child's school uses, covering the required topics, studies, and research methods so that nothing taught in the lesson drifts away from what appears on the real paper.
What a one-to-one OCR AS Psychology lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a four-phase structure: recap, teach, apply, and review. This keeps lessons focused, measurable, and directly tied to the OCR AS Psychology mark scheme.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor revisits the previous session's topic with two or three targeted questions to check what has stuck and where gaps remain before moving forward.
Example: The tutor asks the student to outline Milgram's study of obedience and identify one ethical issue raised by the research.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor explains the new OCR AS Psychology topic clearly, using diagrams, annotated notes, and real study examples to build understanding step by step.
Example: Teaching the multi-store model of memory (Atkinson and Shiffrin), including sensory register, short-term store, and long-term store, with evaluation points for the exam.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to OCR past-paper questions
The student attempts timed OCR AS Psychology past-paper questions while the tutor coaches mark-scheme technique, showing exactly how to structure extended-answer responses for full marks.
Example: Practising a 12-mark evaluate question from OCR AS Psychology Paper 2 on the effectiveness of psychological therapies for treating phobias.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what was covered, identifies the next priority topic, and sets a focused homework task. A session report is sent to the parent immediately after.
Example: Homework set to complete an OCR-style 6-mark application question on attachment types before the next session.
After the lesson
Parents receive a written session report covering the topic taught, how the student performed, homework set, and the recommended focus for the next lesson. Recordings, notes, and resources are accessible on the platform at any time.
Four simple steps.
Tell us the goal
Share your child's OCR syllabus and target grade.
Get matched
We pair your child with a specialist OCR Psychology tutor.
Trial lesson
Attend a trial session before committing to anything.
Start weekly sessions
Book at times that suit your family's schedule.
The qualification that builds scientific thinking and exam confidence.
OCR AS Level Psychology is set by the OCR exam board and assessed through two written papers. It introduces students to core psychological theories, landmark studies, and research methods, with results graded from A to E.
Students who complete OCR AS Psychology develop skills in evaluating evidence and applying theory to real-world scenarios, preparing them for the demands of the full A-Level and university-level study in psychology or related disciplines.
OCR AS and A-Level subjects we tutor.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for OCR Psychology.
My daughter was really struggling with the research methods paper. After just six sessions with her Tuitional tutor, she felt genuinely confident going into her OCR AS Psychology exam. The one-to-one format made all the difference.
The tutor sent a report after every single session. As a parent, knowing exactly what was covered and what homework was set gave me real peace of mind. Communication was excellent throughout.
I found the evaluation questions in OCR Psychology really hard. My tutor broke down exactly how to structure a 12-mark answer and I started actually enjoying the subject. My mock grade jumped by two full grades.
We moved to Qatar mid-year and I was worried about finding specialist OCR support. Tuitional matched us within a day. Flexible timing and a great tutor made the transition completely smooth.
OCR AS Psychology tutoring: your questions, answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Do your tutors know the OCR AS Psychology syllabus specifically?+
Yes. Every tutor matched to an OCR AS Psychology student is trained on that exact syllabus. Sessions cover the required topics, studies, and research methods for OCR, not a generic psychology curriculum.
?How is OCR AS Level Psychology assessed?+
OCR AS Psychology is assessed through two written examination papers, each worth 50% of the total marks. Both papers test knowledge, application, and evaluation of psychological theories and studies. There is no coursework component at AS Level.
?Can sessions fit around my child's school timetable in the GCC?+
Yes. Sessions are scheduled entirely around your family's availability. Tutors operate across Gulf time zones, so morning, afternoon, and evening slots are available on weekdays and weekends throughout the academic year.
?What if my child is mid-year and has missed some OCR content?+
Mid-year starts are common, especially for expat families in the GCC. Your tutor will run a quick diagnostic in the first session to identify exactly which OCR AS Psychology topics need catching up, then build a plan from there.
?Are sessions recorded if my child wants to review them later?+
Every session is recorded and accessible on the platform at any time. Students can rewatch explanations of difficult OCR Psychology topics and tutors also provide written notes and resources after each lesson.
?How much does OCR AS Level Psychology tutoring cost?+
Tuitional's AS and A-Level tutoring starts from AED 65 per hour. You can pay per session or choose a package with no lock-in. Visit our tutoring packages page for full pricing details.
Book a trial OCR AS Psychology lesson today.
Tell us your child's syllabus and target grade. We'll match them with a specialist OCR Psychology tutor and have a trial lesson booked within one working day.
- Live, one-to-one sessions with an OCR specialist
- Matched to your child's exact syllabus and gaps
- Flexible scheduling across GCC time zones
- Session recordings and progress reports included
3 of the tutors who teach this
Every lesson is live and one-to-one with a subject specialist. These are real members of the teaching team — read their full profile before you decide.
Shaizah Nasir
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Business Studies & Psychology Specialist — O-Level, IGCSE & A-Level
8+ years teaching
Aruba Ghaffar
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Psychology Specialist | O-Level & A-Level | Clinical Psychology Background
5+ years teaching
Dur E Shahwar Imran
Tuitional Certified Tutor
Psychology & Science Specialist — A-Level, IB, IGCSE
5+ years teaching