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AQA A-Level Economics · London
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Expert 1-on-1 A-Level Economics tutoring for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and CIE. Master diagrams, evaluation, and essay writing — and reach Grade A or A*.
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Built around your exact paper, not generic tutoring.
We cover every major specification. Your tutor matches your board, tier, and mark-scheme language so every lesson points toward exam performance.
AQA7136+
Three papers: microeconomics, macroeconomics, and a synoptic paper covering both. Essay questions require evaluation and sustained argument. Very popular in sixth forms.
Edexcel A (Pearson)9EC0+
Three papers with a mix of short data questions and extended essays. Includes a separate business and economics paper. Strong focus on real-world application.
OCRH460+
Three papers covering micro, macro, and themes in economics. Includes a pre-release extract for the synoptic paper. Distinct question formatting from AQA.
CIE A-Level9708+
The international A-Level Economics specification. AS and A2 components. Taken at international schools worldwide with a global perspective on economic theory.
AQA
7136Three papers: microeconomics, macroeconomics, and a synoptic paper covering both. Essay questions require evaluation and sustained argument. Very popular in sixth forms.
Edexcel A (Pearson)
9EC0Three papers with a mix of short data questions and extended essays. Includes a separate business and economics paper. Strong focus on real-world application.
OCR
H460Three papers covering micro, macro, and themes in economics. Includes a pre-release extract for the synoptic paper. Distinct question formatting from AQA.
CIE A-Level
9708The international A-Level Economics specification. AS and A2 components. Taken at international schools worldwide with a global perspective on economic theory.
Lesson flow
From confusion to calm, one lesson at a time.
Our tutors develop both the diagram precision and the evaluation depth that separate A and A* candidates from the rest of the cohort.
Step 1
Pinpoint the gaps
We start with recent marks, confidence blockers, and the exact exam board so sessions feel personal from lesson one.
Step 2
Teach the mark scheme
Tutors connect concepts to examiner language, worked examples, and the habits that turn knowledge into marks.
Step 3
Track the lift
Parents see what changed after each session: topics covered, next steps, and the grade trajectory we are building toward.
What we cover
A syllabus map students can actually follow.
1Microeconomics — Markets+
Supply and demand analysis, price elasticities (PED, YED, PES, XED), consumer and producer surplus, and the welfare effects of market changes.
2Microeconomics — Market Failure & Intervention+
Externalities (positive and negative), public goods, information failure, merit and demerit goods, and government policies (taxes, subsidies, regulation, price controls).
3Microeconomics — Firm Theory+
Production, costs (short-run and long-run), revenue, profit maximisation, and market structures (perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, monopsony).
4Macroeconomics — Indicators & Models+
GDP, inflation (CPI, RPI), unemployment, balance of payments, the AD-AS model, and the multiplier — the analytical backbone of macroeconomics.
5Macroeconomics — Policy+
Fiscal policy (government spending, taxation, budget deficit), monetary policy (interest rates, quantitative easing), and supply-side policy (deregulation, labour market reform).
6International Economics+
Comparative advantage, terms of trade, protectionism (tariffs, quotas, subsidies), exchange rate determination and policy, and the impact of globalisation.
7Economic Development+
Development indicators (HDI, GNI), causes of poverty and inequality, growth strategies, aid, FDI, and the role of international institutions (IMF, World Bank).
Microeconomics — Markets
Supply and demand analysis, price elasticities (PED, YED, PES, XED), consumer and producer surplus, and the welfare effects of market changes.
Microeconomics — Market Failure & Intervention
Externalities (positive and negative), public goods, information failure, merit and demerit goods, and government policies (taxes, subsidies, regulation, price controls).
Microeconomics — Firm Theory
Production, costs (short-run and long-run), revenue, profit maximisation, and market structures (perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, monopsony).
Macroeconomics — Indicators & Models
GDP, inflation (CPI, RPI), unemployment, balance of payments, the AD-AS model, and the multiplier — the analytical backbone of macroeconomics.
Macroeconomics — Policy
Fiscal policy (government spending, taxation, budget deficit), monetary policy (interest rates, quantitative easing), and supply-side policy (deregulation, labour market reform).
International Economics
Comparative advantage, terms of trade, protectionism (tariffs, quotas, subsidies), exchange rate determination and policy, and the impact of globalisation.
Economic Development
Development indicators (HDI, GNI), causes of poverty and inequality, growth strategies, aid, FDI, and the role of international institutions (IMF, World Bank).
+1.9
average grade improvement
Common blockers
Where students struggle, and how we fix it.
1Writing evaluative, high-level essays+
Many students describe arguments without evaluating them. We teach a disciplined essay structure: define, analyse (with diagram), evaluate (consider conditions, limitations, counterarguments), and conclude with a justified judgement. This structure directly maps to the highest mark bands.
2Drawing complex diagrams accurately+
A-Level Economics diagrams (particularly for market structures, AD-AS, and the balance of payments) must be precise. We practise every diagram with labels, axes, curves, and shift arrows until students can draw any diagram quickly and accurately in an exam.
3Applying economic theory to real contexts+
Data response and case study questions require applying theory to specific economic scenarios. We practise interpreting economic statistics, news extracts, and policy examples — identifying the relevant theory, applying it correctly, and avoiding the trap of generic answers.
Real specialists
Meet tutors with examiner instincts.
Specialist tutors with board knowledge, strong academic backgrounds, and proven grade-improvement records.
AQA Senior ExaminerMr Thomas Hargreaves
LSE BSc Economics · AQA Examiner
A-Level Economics (all boards), IGCSE Economics, IB Economics
Avg +2.0 grade improvement
Essay Technique SpecialistMs Zara Ahmed
Oxford PPE · 10 Years Teaching
A-Level Economics AQA and Edexcel, essay and evaluation specialist
90% of students reach Grade A+
CIE ExaminerMr Gabriel Santos
Cambridge MPhil Economics
CIE A-Level Economics 9708, international development economics
International and development economics specialist
Proof that feels close to home.
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Ben F., student
June 2026
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AMy diagrams for market structures were wrong for weeks. The tutor rebuilt each one with me and explained why the shapes matter. I now score full diagram marks e...
Edexcel A-Level Economics · Bristol
MP
Mr Patrick Lim, parent
June 2026
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ACIE Economics has a distinct style. We needed a tutor who knew the CIE question approach. He achieved an A in his international school exams — a huge relief.
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Questions families ask before starting.
What is the difference between Microeconomics and Macroeconomics?+
Microeconomics studies the behaviour of individual consumers, firms, and markets. Macroeconomics studies the whole economy — GDP, inflation, unemployment, and government policy. Both are tested across all A-Level Economics specifications and require different analytical frameworks.
How important are diagrams in A-Level Economics?+
Diagrams are essential — they demonstrate economic reasoning visually and earn dedicated marks in extended answer questions. Almost every 25-mark essay benefits from at least one accurate diagram. We practise all major diagrams until students can draw them correctly under time pressure.
What does good evaluation look like in Economics essays?+
Good evaluation considers: conditions under which an argument holds (or doesn't), time lags, distributional effects, counterarguments, and a justified conclusion. Examiners reward judgements that weigh evidence — not just lists of pros and cons. We teach and practise this structure in every session.
Is A-Level Economics maths-heavy?+
A-Level Economics requires mathematical skills — index numbers, percentage changes, elasticity calculations, and multiplier calculations — but does not require the depth of pure mathematics from A-Level Maths. The analytical reasoning is more qualitative than quantitative.
What is the difference between Microeconomics and Macroeconomics?
Microeconomics studies the behaviour of individual consumers, firms, and markets. Macroeconomics studies the whole economy — GDP, inflation, unemployment, and government policy. Both are tested across all A-Level Economics specifications and require different analytical frameworks.
How important are diagrams in A-Level Economics?
Diagrams are essential — they demonstrate economic reasoning visually and earn dedicated marks in extended answer questions. Almost every 25-mark essay benefits from at least one accurate diagram. We practise all major diagrams until students can draw them correctly under time pressure.
What does good evaluation look like in Economics essays?
Good evaluation considers: conditions under which an argument holds (or doesn't), time lags, distributional effects, counterarguments, and a justified conclusion. Examiners reward judgements that weigh evidence — not just lists of pros and cons. We teach and practise this structure in every session.
Is A-Level Economics maths-heavy?
A-Level Economics requires mathematical skills — index numbers, percentage changes, elasticity calculations, and multiplier calculations — but does not require the depth of pure mathematics from A-Level Maths. The analytical reasoning is more qualitative than quantitative.
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