The A-Level Chemistry Exam Technique Programme
Focused online small-group Chemistry tutoring for Year 12 and Year 13 students who want to improve their exam technique and improve their grades.
Weekly 90-minute OCR-focused sessions
Limited to 6 students per cohort
Choose group-only or hybrid support
Bi-weekly 1:1 support included in the Premium option
15+ years experience | Examiner | 1st Class Hons BSc Chemistry | MSc Green Chemistry | OCR A Specialist
September 2026 intake now open
Programme begins mid-September
from £255/month
"I got my results back and got an A* I wanted to thank you because I wouldn't have been able to do it without your help!"
- Ray Esin
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Essential
£255/month
Best for students who need weekly structured support in a small group.
Premium
£375/month
Best for students who would benefit from small-group support plus individual support.
Includes:
1 × 90-minute small-group session per week
OCR-focused exam technique teaching
Exam paper practice in every session
Maximum 6 students per group
Regular assignments and feedback
Session recordings
Includes All of Essential plus:
2 × 60-minute 1:1 sessions monthly
Personalised support on individual weaknesses
Full access to the Ope The Tutor resource library
Extra accountability and progress monitoring
Year Groups
Year 12
Weekly group session: Tuesdays, 6:00 pm
Available as Essential or Premium
For students who want to build strong foundations and develop excellent exam technique from the start of A-Level.
Focus areas:
Bridging the gap between GCSE and A-Level
Building strong understanding from the beginning
Developing effective study habits
Introducing exam technique early
Preventing knowledge gaps from widening
Ideal for students who:
Scored 7-9 at GCSE and want to continue strong at A-Level
Currently working on a B/C grade at AS-Level
Doing the OCR A specification
Year 13
Weekly group session: Wednesdays, 6:00 pm
Available as Essential or Premium
For students who want to strengthen exam technique and optimise their final A-Level exam performance.
Focus areas:
Tackling difficult synoptic topics
Refining exam technique
Building confidence with OCR question styles
Preparing for mocks and final exams
Closing gaps before exam season
Ideal for students who:
Are stuck on a B/C grade and aiming for an A/A*
Have a good understanding of the content but struggle to get high marks
Doing the OCR A specification
3-Step Application Process
Places are offered through a short application process so I can make sure the programme is the right fit for your child before they join.
Because this is a small-group programme, all students need to be working at a similar capacity and pace. This helps keep the sessions focused, supportive and appropriately challenging for everyone in the group.
Step 1:
Application form
Complete a short parent application form with details about your child’s year group, exam board, current confidence level, target grade and preferred programme option: Essential or Premium.
Step 2:
Diagnostic test
You will be sent a short diagnostic Chemistry task for your child to complete, so I can understand their current level, topic gaps and exam technique needs.
This helps me see how they approach questions and whether the programme is likely to support them effectively.
Step 3:
Attend a taster class
If the programme looks like a good fit, your child will be invited to attend a trial class.
This gives them a chance to experience the teaching style, group format and level of support before a September place is confirmed.
After the Application Process
Once the form, diagnostic test and taster class have been completed, suitable students will be offered a place in the relevant Year 12 or Year 13 cohort. Parents can then confirm whether they would like the Essential group-only option or the Premium hybrid option before the programme begins w/c 14th September.
September fees will be adjusted to reflect the mid-month start. From October, the standard monthly programme fee applies.
What's included?
Weekly small group support
Focused 90-minute sessions, designed to build understanding, and improve exam technique.
Regular assignments
Exam-question practice between sessions to reinforce learning and build independent study habits.
Recorded sessions
Revisit explanations and methods at any time to support revision and consolidate understanding.
Structured support
A clear learning pathway that keeps students accountable and prevents gaps from building up.
Exam technique forward
Every session ends with exam paper questions, so students get hands-on practice developing technique.
Small group setting
A maximum of 6 students per group, allowing every student to contribute and receive individual attention.
Premium-only benefits
all the above plus:
1:1 support
Personalised 1:1 sessions every fortnight to address individual weaknesses, answer specific questions and keep progress on track.
Resource library
Full access to summary notes, question packs and mark schemes to support independent revision between sessions.
Extensive feedback
Targeted feedback on assignments, exam questions and individual errors so students know exactly what to improve next.
Client testimonials
Ope has been an absolute treasure. She quickly identified my daughter's strengths and areas for improvement, tailoring every session to her specific needs. Her ability to break down complex topics and explain them in a clear, simple way has been invaluable.
Harpreet Khangura
Ope is an incredible chemistry tutor! She prepared my son for his A-Levels, and the transformation in his confidence was amazing. Ope broke down difficult topics in a way that made him feel capable and supported. Thanks to her guidance, he walked into his exams feeling confident and well-prepared.
Lukasz Sztygiel
Ope is always very patient and very good at explaining topics I find confusing. My sessions with her have helped me improve my exam technique so much and the chemistry papers now don't seem as daunting. Overall, I would recommend Ope to any fellow A-Level students as I'm now going into the exam season with much more confidence!
Julie Z.
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Hi, I'm Ope
I help A-Level Chemistry students turn complex content into clear, repeatable methods that build confidence and improve exam performance. I'd love to know more about how I could support your child this year.
15+ years tutoring experience | Exam technique specialist | 1st Class Bsc (Hons) Chemistry with Biochemistry | MSc Green Chemistry
People often ask
Have a question about the Chemistry programme? Check out our frequently asked questions below for answers to common enquiries.
In summary, students receive:
A 90-minute small group session each week: each session consists of a teaching segment, and an exam paper deep dive segment (fully hands-on with immediate feedback)
Regular assignments, usually exam question practice, to reinforce learning outside of sessions
Premium tier also includes two 60-minute one-to-one session every month to focus on individual weaknesses, ask questions and monitor progress, and access to a comprehensive library of OCR-style resources.
The programme is designed specifically for OCR A-Level Chemistry and combines structured small group teaching with regular individual support.
This is not a large, drop-in revision class or a low-cost homework club. By combining group sessions with 1:1 help, students get the best of both worlds.
Every element of the programme has exam technique at its core. Every session incorporates weekly teaching, regular assignments and OCR-focused exam question deep-dives. Fortnightly individual support means that your child can get their specific needs addressed privately and gaps are spotted quickly. The application process also helps ensure students are placed into a carefully selected small-group environment, so the support remains focused and high quality.
The programme is designed for high-achieving students that want to get an A or A* grade. Parents also receive regular feedback. Sessions are recorded for catch-up, playback and to consolidate revision between sessions.
The application process helps ensure the programme is suitable for your child before they join.
Rather than simply filling up groups as fast as possible, by having an application process, I can group together students that have similar needs and targets and are likely to work at a similar capacity and pace.
The application form, diagnostic test and trial class help me understand your child’s current confidence, topic knowledge and exam technique, so I can support them in the best way.
It also helps protect the quality of the group experience for every student.
The programme is capped at just 6 students and is designed to give students the structure and momentum of regular group sessions while still keeping individual support built in. The application process ensures that only students working at a similar pace and towards a similar goal are grouped together.
The biweekly one-to-one sessions allow us to address your child’s specific gaps, review progress and work on areas where they need more individual guidance.
If the current cohort time does not work for your child, you can still register interest and select the option to be notified if another cohort opens. The first September cohorts will run at the scheduled times, but additional cohorts may be released if there is enough demand.
If your child misses a group session, they will still be able to access the session recording where available, along with any resources or follow-up work shared with the group.
Because the group sessions are fixed cohort sessions, missed group sessions are not rescheduled individually. The fortnightly 1:1 support can be used to clarify specific questions or review areas where your child needs extra help.
Yes, if there is a suitable place available and your child is ready to join the current cohort. If your child joins part-way through a month, the first month’s fee will be adjusted to reflect the remaining sessions for that month. From the following month, the usual monthly programme fee will apply.
The Chemistry programme costs £325 per month. If your child joins mid-month, the cost is pro-rated.
Billed monthly.
Yes. There is a minimum 1-month commitment when joining the programme.
During the application process, suitable students may be invited to attend a trial class before joining. This is the point at which you can decide whether the programme feels like the right fit before committing.
Once your child joins the programme, the 1-month minimum commitment applies. This gives students enough time to settle into the rhythm of the sessions and allows us to begin identifying strengths, weaknesses and next steps properly.
I run a Parent Open Evening so parents can meet me, understand how the programme works, my approach to exam technique, and ask any questions before deciding whether it is the right fit for their child. If you are unsure, then the best next step is to come along to the Parent Open Evening with your questions.
Where suitable, I may also arrange a short consultation before enrolment to make sure the programme is appropriate for your child.
Apply to Start in September
Applications are now open for the September 2026 Year 12 and Year 13 cohorts. Places are limited to 6 students per group so that each student can receive focused support and contribute confidently.
Not quite ready to apply? Register for the Parent Open Evening to learn more about the programme, understand how the support works, and ask any questions before making a decision.
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