A-level Geography Tutor Online
Exam Prep Practice and Develop Essay Writing Skills to Secure a Top Grade
Get the personalised support you need to excel in your physical and human geography exams. Together, we will master complex case studies, sharpen your data skills, and perfect your essay technique.
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Maximise NEA scores through expert tutoring advice in how to present and apply data to create accurate and meaningful conclusions.
What to Expect from My A-Level Geography Tuition
Core Similarities and Differences Across All Syllabuses
Core Similarities
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CIE (Cambridge International), AQA, and Edexcel A-Level geography syllabuses share the same basic core focus: balancing physical and human geography, understanding environmental-human relationships, and data analysis skills. However, they differ significantly in their specific topics, depth of content, field work and exam structure.
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Even split curriculum between Physical Geography and Human Geography.
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They all have overlapping Topics: physical concepts including tectonic alongside human concepts such as urbanisation.
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Geographical Skills: qualitative and quantitative skills, including statistical analysis, and mapping skills.
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University Recognition: All three exam boards are equally valued and accepted by top global universities.
Core differences
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Edexcel Exam Board:
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Coursework (NEA): 20% of final mark
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Number of Exams: 3 (all sat in Year 13)
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Synoptic Assessment: Dedicated Paper 3
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AQA Exam Board:
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Coursework (NEA): 20% of final mark
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Number of Exams: 2 (both sat in Year 13)
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Synoptic Assessment: Integrated directly into exams
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CIE Exam Board (Cambridge International):
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Coursework: 0% (100% exam-based)
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Number of Exams: 4 (split equally: 2 in Year 12 & 2 in Year 13)
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Synoptic Assessment: Integrated into essay exam questions
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My Specialist Tutoring Approach
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Create a positive learning environment: building trust, ensuring understanding and positive feedback.Â
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Interconnectedness: synoptically connecting different topics of Geography
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Concepts: building understanding of concepts through links through case studies
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Learning resources are adapted to meet the needs of individual students
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Simplify complex issues: breaking them down into smaller chunks for easier understanding
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Essay writing skills: command word decoding, structure, content and application of critical thinking
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Critical thinking skills: enable students to achieve the highest grades
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 Emphasis on developing students' critical thinking skills essential to achieving the highest grades
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 NEA independent fieldwork project support, providing informed advice on content, application and presentation of data, formulating project conclusions and reflections
Professional endorsement
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"Gary's subject knowledge not only in Geography, but also in associated specialisms like Geology, Geopolitics and History sets him apart from other teaching professionals.
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Gary regularly exposes students to synoptic exam questions... helping them deconstruct command words and plan essays.
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I would highly encourage anyone seeking a Geography tutor to acquire his services."
- Steven Knight, Head of Geography, NLCS Jeju
A-level Geography command word pro de-coding tip
'Discuss' - High order command word.
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When you see this command word in an essay question the immediate instinct is to describe (which is a low order command word) and explain (a medium order command word). And if you do both these things you will only receive a relatively low to medium mark.
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Instead, think of it like this - when you have a discussion it's not just one person stating an opinion - it's at least two. So, imagine listening to two people debating both sides of an argument, with evidence being stated to support either side. Then imagine writing this down in balanced report form - that's how to answer a 'discuss' question and get the really high scoring marks.
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The only thing left to do then is to state your conclusion based on which side of the discussion you agree with, based on the evidence.
Professional endorsement
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"Gary is completely committed to his students and believes every learner can improve with the right support, encouragement, and high expectations. His wealth of international experience benefits every learner.
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Gary is also a genuinely kind person with a great sense of humour who cares deeply about others. I would happily work with him again and recommend him to any student or family looking for an outstanding teacher and tutor."Â
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– John Simpson, IB Co-ordinator, Oporto British School
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A-level Tutor Qualifications
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 20+ years of UK and international teaching experience in elite schools and universities
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 PGCE Geography  2002 and QTS since 2003
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 My most recent A-level Geography teaching was at Australian International School Bangkok until June 2026
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 Specialist subject knowledge across the whole syllabus
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 Professional endorsements from elite international schools from around the World
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 Specialist degree qualifications Physical Geography and Environmental Geography elements of the Programme
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 Academic background enables me to speak with particular authority on Physical Geography and sustainability topics
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 Experienced provider of online A-level Geography tuition for students across the UK, Europe, and international schools
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 As a UK qualified teacher I am subject to oversight by the UK Government's Teacher Regulation Agency
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Pricing
Hourly sessions are priced at £65
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Discounts for block bookings are available:
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5%Â Â discount for block booking 5 sessions
10% discount for block booking 10 sessions
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This is the link to my dedicated inquiry services page, and please feel free to contact me by email on gary@privategeographytutor.com if you have any questions.