Joanna
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Parent of A-Level Student
The A level tutoring made such a difference to my son, who had left studying until the final hour, managing to turn E and U grades into 3 C grades. Amazing.
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Canterbury A-Level Tutors Built for the Russell Group Conditional Push
By the time most Canterbury parents reach us, the Year 13 mock has come back and the predicted grade is sitting a band below the offer. Our Canterbury A-Level tutors find what's missing on the page (content, evaluation, exam-day pacing), then close the gap before predictions are submitted.
From £37/hr · rates agreed directly with your tutor
INSIDE A CANTERBURY YEAR 13 RECOVERY
What a Canterbury A-Level Tutor Reads in the First Mock
A-Level results across Kent split into two stories. Some sixth forms run cohorts where strong results are the norm; others work harder against the predicted-grade clock. For a student arriving at their first session with a Year 13 mock that came back lower than hoped, the tutor reads the paper, marks it the way the exam board marks, and identifies whether the gap is content depth, AO3 evaluation chains, or running out of time on a 2h 30 paper.
"The A level tutoring made such a difference to my son, who had left studying until the final hour, managing to turn E and U grades into 3 C grades. Amazing."
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What A-Level Subjects Do We Cover?
A-Level Maths Tutoring
Pure, mechanics and statistics — three subjects in one. Tutors target the topics your child is losing most marks on first.
A-Level Biology Tutoring
The volume of content catches most students out. We help your child structure revision and master the long-answer questions.
A-Level Chemistry Tutoring
Mechanisms, calculations and required practicals — broken down with the worked-example clarity school often skips.
A-Level Physics Tutoring
Most marks are won on multi-step problem solving. Our tutors teach the exam-board technique alongside the physics.
A-Level Economics Tutoring
Evaluation answers are where the A and A* grades are won. We focus on the analysis chain examiners actually reward.
A-Level Psychology Tutoring
Studies, theories and AO3 evaluation. Our tutors know exactly which detail wins marks and which is wasted effort.
A-Level History Tutoring
Source analysis, interpretation essays and the 25-markers — we help your child argue clearly under timed conditions.
A-Level English Literature Tutoring
For students who understand the text but freeze on the timed essay. We build structure and exam technique.
A-Level Computer Science Tutoring
Programming projects, theory exams and the NEA — we cover the whole specification, not just the parts school taught.
MEET THE TUTORS
Canterbury A-Level tutors who know the Langton and King's standard
Most of our Canterbury A-Level tutors are recent Russell Group graduates who've been through the same specifications taught at Simon Langton, Barton Court and King's School Canterbury. Matched by exam board, not just subject. Browse profiles, or let us match your child.
Ariana Lopez Clift
Bethany Gilchrist
Ella Meehan
Hira Aslam
Jessica B
Alexandra
Emir Akcay
Anastasia Picton-Vraka
Joshua Ramsdale
Jacob Berry
Faizaan Butt
Randa Jneid
Peter Gillibrand
Avery Goldie
Rebecca Hanna
Modupe Sanusi
Oliver Saxby
Arianna Seraj
Daniel Partington
Sarah Round
Cadell Langlands
Callum Ormsby
Mobashira Amatul
Dianne Shannon
REAL RESULTS, REAL FAMILIES
100+ 5-Star Reviews From Parents and Students
Daljit
★★★★★
Parent of A-Level Student
My son gained almost two grades higher than his year 13 mock paper. His tutor was excellent.
Alexander
★★★★★
Parent
The Degree Gap helped my child go from Cs to As. They have a great selection of tutors who not only assist with the curriculum but also helped with university choices and applications.
Lisa
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Parent
The Degree Gap has exceeded all my expectations. They have gone above and beyond to pair both my sons with the appropriate tutors, all of whom have been exceptional. Both my sons exceeded their expected grades in their GCSEs and A Levels and got into their first choice universities. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Nick
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Parent of A-Level Student
Our son has been receiving tuition for Psychology A Level. The tutor has provided a solid base of support outside of school lessons and helped him to improve his latest grades.
Alison
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Parent of A-Level Student
My son has been receiving tutor lessons in A Level History and A Level Sociology since the beginning of this year. The tutor has been such a tremendous support, teaching him content as well as exam technique.
Serena
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A-Level Student
My tutor is a very intuitive and superb teacher. She listened to my specific concerns and bolstered my confidence in answering questions. She taught me how to think critically and helped me through this highly demanding course. I will happily recommend without a second thought.
Sarom
★★★★★
Parent of A-Level Student
The Degree Gap has been very helpful in tutoring my son for his economics A Level. His tutor has lots of patience, keeps lessons interesting and is a good motivator. The subject matter expertise is excellent.
Mahir
★★★★★
A-Level Student
My tutor was an excellent teacher that helped me gain real grip of the complicated areas in my subjects like economics. I'd highly recommend for anyone looking to consistently perform at their best.
Dan
★★★★★
A-Level Student
The Degree Gap really helped me get through my A-levels and made a massive difference when helping me get into my first choice of university.
Aila
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University Applicant
My tutor was amazing. He helped me shape my personal statement into something I was truly proud of, and thanks to his support, I got into my dream university. Highly recommend to anyone applying to uni.
J.O.
★★★★★
A-Level Student
At first I was hesitant on getting a tutor, but this wasn't the case. My tutor helped me massively with my essays, topics I didn't understand, and overall confidence with the subject. I highly recommend.
Binh
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A-Level Student
My sessions were super simple compared to what I'd experienced with other teachers. I really enjoyed my time and would highly recommend it to people.
Alex
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University Student
Cannot recommend The Degree Gap highly enough. Quick and helpful responses. I was immediately matched with a very competent tutor who was a massive help in helping me exceed my target grade and achieve a first class degree at university.
Tommy
★★★★★
University Student
I wish I had found The Degree Gap when I was sitting my school exams. They helped with my dissertation work and without their help I am not sure I would have graduated so successfully and landed a successful job.
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WHAT COULD BE NEXT
The Step After Canterbury A-Levels
Three routes Canterbury A-Level families take once UCAS results land.
Universities
The Langton schools send a steady share of leavers to the Russell Group and Oxbridge, with King’s College London, UCL, Bristol and Warwick the most-applied-to alongside Cambridge and Oxford. The University of Kent in Canterbury itself and Canterbury Christ Church take local share, with Kent known for Law, Politics and the Sciences.
Degree Apprenticeships
Pfizer in Sandwich and the Discovery Park life-sciences hub run degree apprenticeships in pharmaceutical research and bioscience. Eurostar’s engineering routes through Ashford also draw Canterbury A-Level leavers, each with their own published minimum-grade requirements across Sciences and Maths.
Career Pathways
Some Canterbury A-Level leavers head straight into roles at Pfizer, the NHS Kent trusts or the Eurostar engineering pipeline. Pre-medical foundation years and gap years pointed at Medicine reapplications are also common, especially for students sitting BMAT or UCAT retakes.
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Find a A-Level Tutor in Canterbury
Get in touch and we'll connect you with the right A-Level tutor for your child. We'll ask a few questions about their subjects, year group, and exam board — and introduce you to a tutor who fits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our daughter has a Russell Group conditional offer she's not on track for. What does the tutor actually do?
Most predicted-grade gaps turn on one subject. The tutor reads recent essays or papers from the subject in question, identifies whether the gap is content, evaluation chains or exam-day pacing, and then drills that question type weekly. Past papers, marked the way the exam board marks. Most students see the predicted grade move within six to eight weeks of consistent sessions.
Can a Canterbury A-Level tutor help with Medicine and Oxbridge interview prep?
Yes. Tutors cover Oxbridge subject interviews, Medicine MMI-style prep, plus UCAT and BMAT coaching for the candidates who need them. Most start in late Year 12 once subject choices are settled, so there's time to run mock interviews before the UCAS submission window closes.
My son is considering dropping A-Level Chemistry. Is it worth trying a tutor first?
Often, yes, especially if the recoverable gap is content (an organic mechanism, equilibrium calculations) rather than effort or interest. A tutor traces what's actually broken in the first one or two sessions, and then you've got a real basis for the decision rather than a hunch. We've worked with plenty of students who came in considering a drop and stayed on the subject.
How much does A-Level tutoring in Canterbury cost?
From £37 an hour. The rate depends on the tutor's subject, level and seniority. A recent Russell Group graduate teaching their own A-Level subject sits at the entry rate; a senior academic or qualified examiner sits higher. We agree it with you before any session is booked, no contracts, no surprises.