Exam Preparation
Union Tuition London provides experienced tutors with strong academic records. They are carefully matched up with clients based on your goals and desired learning outcomes. Harry and Michael personally interview and hand-select their tutors. They look for individuals who have not only proved themselves in their own degrees and other qualifications, but also possess the necessary interpersonal skills and empathy to achieve results in private tuition. It is our standard practice for a student to be assessed in whichever area they are looking to improve, prior to lessons beginning. The tutor is then presented with a document outlining the areas a student finds difficult, so they are able to immediately make progress from the first session. We offer tutoring in all major academic subjects, as well as arts-based subjects such as photography, music and drama. Our company is based in London and this is where most of the tutoring takes place. However, our tutors also work out of London on request and outside of the U.K for longer residential placements. We have also created many of our own teaching resources, particularly for the 7+ and 11+ assessments. If you would like to use our papers and practice booklets, these can be purchased on request.
Early years exams
4+
What are we teaching?
Maths/ Numeracy
Personal, social and emotional skills
Gross and fine motor control
7+
8+
10+
What are we teaching?
Maths/ Numeracy
Personal, social and emotional skills
Gross and fine motor control
11+
13+ and beyond
ISEB Common Entrance English exam
Common Entrance English is divided into two primary areas: reading and writing. The reading element requires candidates to consider both literary prose and poetry. The writing involves answering two questions, one of which is argumentative and the second is a creative, imaginary piece.
ISEB Common Entrance History Exam
ISEB Common Entrance Geography Exam
13+ Common Entrance Maths is divided into 3 levels, with each level divided into number, algebra, ratio, proportion and rates of change, geometry and measures, probability and statistics. The levels get progressively harder, with 1 being the easiest and 3 being the hardest. Most candidates will be entered for the level 2 paper.
ISEB Common Entrance Science exam
ISEB Common Entrance Theology, Philosophy and Religion Exam
ISEB common entrance Classics exam
ISEB Common Entrance German Exam
ISEB Common Entrance French Exam
ISEB Common Entrance Spanish Exam
AQA GCSE English Exam
GCSE English is divided into two papers. The first paper is ‘Shakespeare and the 19th century novel.’ It is a written exam of one hour and forty-five minutes, accounting for 40% of the GCSE, The second paper is ‘Modern texts and poetry.’ It is a written exam of two hours and fifteen minutes, accounting for 60% of the GCSE.
AQA GCSE MathS Exam
GCSE Mathematics exam is divided into 3 papers. Paper 1 is a non-calculator paper with Paper 2 and 3 being calculator. Students can choose between doing the Foundation papers (grades 1-5) or the higher tier (grades 4 – 9). All questions papers must be taken from the same tier. Each paper will test the student on the topics within Number, Algebra, Ratio, proportion and rates of change, Geometry and measures, Probability and Statistics.
AQA GCSE HISTORY EXAM
GCSE History is divided into two papers. The first paper is ‘Understanding the modern world.’ It is a written exam of two hours, accounting for 50% of the GCSE, The second paper is ‘Shaping the Nation.’ It is a written exam of two hours, accounting for the other 50% of the GCSE
AQA GCSE GEOGRAPHY EXAM
GCSE geography is divided into three papers. The first paper is ‘Living with the physical environment.’ It is a written exam of one hour and thirty minutes, accounting for 35% of the GCSE, The second paper is ‘Challenges in the human environment.’ It is a written exam of one hour and thirty minutes, accounting for 35% of the GCSE, The third paper is ‘Geographical applications.’ It is a written exam of one hour and fifteen minutes, accounting for 30% of the GCSE.
AQA GCSE BIOLOGY EXAM
GCSE Biology is divided into two papers. The first paper assesses the following: cell biology, organisation, infection and response and Bioenergetics. It is a written exam of one hour and forty-five minutes, accounting for 50% of the GCSE, The second paper assesses the following: homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation and evolution and ecology. It is a written exam of one hour and forty-five minutes, accounting for 50% of the GCSE.
AQA GCSE CHEMISTRY EXAM
GCSE Chemistry is divided into two papers. The first paper assesses the following: atomic structure and the periodic table, Bonding, structure, the properties of matter, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes and energy changes. It is a written exam of one hour and forty-five minutes, accounting for 50% of the GCSE, The second paper assesses the following: the rate and extent of chemical change, organic chemistry, chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere and using resources. It is a written exam of one hour and forty-five minutes, accounting for 50% of the GCSE.
AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES EXAM
GCSE religious studies is divided into two papers. The first paper is ‘The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices.’ It is a written exam of one hour and forty-five minutes, accounting for 50% of the GCSE, The second paper is ‘Thematic studies.’ It is a written exam of one hour and forty-five minutes, accounting for the other 50% of the GCSE.
AQA GCSE PHYSICS EXAM
GCSE Physics is divided into two papers. The first paper assesses the following: energy, electricity, particle model of matter and atomic structure. It is a written exam of one hour and forty-five minutes, accounting for 50% of the GCSE, The second paper assesses the following: forces, waves, magnetism and electromagnetism and Space physics. Questions in the second paper may also draw on an understanding of energy changes and transfers due to heating, mechanical and electrical work and the concept of energy conservation from energy and electricity. It is a written exam of one hour and forty-five minutes, accounting for 50% of the GCSE.
AQA GCSE GERMAN EXAM
GCSE German is divided into four papers. German also has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series.
AQA GCSE FRENCH EXAM
GCSE French is divided into four papers. French also has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series.
AQA GCSE SPANISH EXAM
GCSE Spanish is divided into four papers. Spanish also has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series.
AS-LEVEL ENGLISH
AS-LEVEL Maths
AS Level Maths complete content and assessment objectives
AS-LEVEL HISTORY
AS-LEVEL GEOGRAPHY
AS-LEVEL BIOLOGY
AS-LEVEL CHEMISTRY
AS-LEVEL RELIGIOUS STUDIES
AS-LEVEL PHYSICS
AS-LEVEL GERMAN
AS-LEVEL FRENCH
AS-LEVEL SPANISH
A-LEVEL ENGLISH
A-LEVEL maths
A-Level Maths complete content and assessment objectives.
A-LEVEL HISTORY
A-LEVEL GEOGRAPHY
A-LEVEL BIOLOGY
A-LEVEL CHEMISTRY
A-LEVEL RELIGIOUS STUDIES
A-LEVEL PHYSICS
A-LEVEL GERMAN
A-LEVEL FRENCH
A-LEVEL SPANISH
The above information on GCSE, AS-Level and A-Level is based upon AQA ( Assessment and Qualifications Alliance ) examination board curriculums,
other examination boards do exist in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland:
CCEA (Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment)
Pearson Edexcel
OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Exams)
WJEC (Welsh Joint Examinations Committee)