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A-Level Computer Science

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A-Level Computer Science develops computational thinking and programming skills. Covers algorithms, data structures, and system architecture for careers in technology and software development.

One-to-one 90-minute lessons online: $100 for a single lesson, or $95 a lesson in the 20-lesson package.

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What each year covers

A typical course order. Unit names, the papers and how the AS relates to the full A Level differ by board, so lessons follow your board's specification.

First year (AS content)

Typically covered:

Fundamentals of Programming
Data Structures
Computer Systems

Second year

Typically covered:

Algorithms
Theory of Computation
Programming Project (NEA)

Exam boards we tutor Computer Science for

Tell us your board and specification on the intro call, and lessons, past papers and mark schemes follow it.

AQAPearson EdexcelOCRCambridge International

How it is assessed

Written papers; how many, and their length, depend on the board. Graded A Level A*–E; AS Level A–E (a–e at Cambridge).

Coursework or non-exam assessment in some boards' specifications

Key Topics

Programming paradigms
Data structures and algorithms
Computer architecture
Networking and security
Databases and SQL
Big O notation
Software development lifecycle

University Pathways

Where This Subject Can Take You

Degree courses that A-Level Computer Science is often taken for. Entry requirements are set by each university.

Computer ScienceSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData ScienceGames DevelopmentInformation Technology

What Computer Science lessons work on

One-to-one lessons, live online, planned around your board, your school's pace and your exam dates.

Programming practice (Python, Java)

Algorithm design sessions

NEA project mentoring

Data structure implementation

Theory exam preparation

Debugging and problem-solving

Study tips for Computer Science

Code regularly - programming is a practical skill

Understand algorithms conceptually before coding

Start your NEA project early

Practice tracing through code by hand

Build personal projects to reinforce learning

A-Level Computer Science: lessons, prices and how to start

One-to-one lessons are 90 minutes, live online. Prices are set per program, so they are the same for every A Level subject.

A-Level Computer Science one-to-one tutoring packages
Package	Price	Per 90-minute lesson	Buy
Single lesson	$100	Per lesson: $100	Buy a lesson
10 lessons	$970	Per lesson: $97	Buy package
20 lessonsLowest rate	$1,900	Per lesson: $95	Buy package

Group options

There is no open A Level group course. Bring 3 or more students together and we open a private group course for you. The A Level private group is priced per student by how many subjects you take, with 30 hours of live lessons in each: 1 subject (30 hours) $1,150, 2 subjects (60 hours) $2,150, 3 subjects (90 hours) $3,000 and 4 subjects (120 hours) $3,900.

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How do you start?

Request a free intro call: it is a conversation about your goals and timeline, not a lesson or a test. On the free intro call we look at your current A Level level and your goals — a recent score report or a piece of marked work helps — and the study plan is built from there, before you pay for anything. The intro call is a conversation, not a lesson or a test.

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Refunds

Not satisfied after your first private lesson? Full (100%) refund. No score is guaranteed. Full terms.

A-Level Computer Science — Frequently Asked Questions

What is covered in each year of A-Level Computer Science?

In a typical course order the first year covers Fundamentals of Programming, Data Structures and Computer Systems, and the second covers Algorithms, Theory of Computation and Programming Project (NEA). The papers, their weighting and how the AS relates to the full A Level differ by board, so lessons follow your board's specification. Second-year content builds on the first, which is why gaps left in the first year tend to surface later.

What does A-Level Computer Science cover?

Across the two years the course covers 6 units: Fundamentals of Programming, Data Structures, Computer Systems, Algorithms, Theory of Computation and 1 more. Unit names and grouping vary by board.

How long does A-Level Computer Science tutoring take?

It depends on where you are starting. Students working alongside school through the year often take one lesson a week; students revising for a resit or repairing one part of the course usually work in a shorter, more intensive block. Which suits you is agreed on the free intro call.