A Levels · Cambridge 9695
A Levels English Literature Tutors: Online and Home Tuition
Looking for a A Levels English Literature tutor? This page explains what the A Level English Literature course covers, the syllabus codes for CAIE, Edexcel, AQA and OCR, where students tend to lose marks and how one-to-one lessons are arranged online or at home with Trinity Tutors.
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About A Level English Literature
English Literature is a subject about reading closely and writing a clear, supported argument. A Level is the pre-university stage for students of about 16 to 18. Cambridge AS & A Level and Pearson Edexcel International A Level are common in Pakistan and the Gulf, while AQA and OCR A Levels follow the UK specifications.
A Level Literature is examined by essay papers, with coursework or an independent task on some specifications.
Cambridge A Level and Pearson Edexcel International A Level report grades from A* to E. Cambridge AS Level reports a to e. Check how your board combines AS and A2 results.
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A Level English Literature Syllabus Codes and Exam Boards
Every syllabus has a code, and past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports are filed under it. Use the code on your school's course outline, and check it against the board's current syllabus, because boards withdraw and add syllabuses.
Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel International A Level are examined in the May/June and October/November series. AQA and OCR A Levels are examined in the summer series.
For the rules, syllabuses and dates themselves, use the official websites: Cambridge International Education, Pearson Edexcel, AQA and OCR. Boards change details from time to time, so check them before you plan.
| Board | Qualification | Code | Past papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAIE | Cambridge AS & A Level (Literature in English) | 9695 | Open papers |
| Edexcel | Pearson Edexcel International A Level | WET (unit codes begin WET) | Open papers |
| AQA | AQA A Level (English Literature A) | 7717 | Open papers |
| AQA | AQA A Level (English Literature B) | 7707 | Open papers |
| OCR | OCR A Level | H472 | Open papers |
What You Study in A Level English Literature
The exact content depends on the syllabus, but A Level English Literature usually covers these areas. Your tutor will follow your own syllabus and school.
Students normally prepare over two years, often split into AS and A2, and the course leads on: a Level results are used for university admission, in Pakistan and abroad, so universities' own entry requirements matter as much as the grade.
- Poetry, prose and drama across periods
- Close reading of unseen texts
- Comparison between texts
- Critical approaches and interpretations
- Context and reception
- Independent reading and coursework, where the specification includes it
Where Students Lose Marks in A Level English Literature
These are the patterns we see described most often by teachers and examiners in English Literature. A tutor can spot which of them applies to a particular student and work on it directly.
For A Levels English Literature the papers are filed under CAIE 9695, Edexcel WET (unit codes begin WET), AQA 7717, AQA 7707, OCR H472.
Mark schemes and examiner reports for these codes show how A Level answers are credited, and cambridge A Level and Pearson Edexcel International A Level report grades from A* to E. Cambridge AS Level reports a to e. Check how your board combines AS and A2 results.
Argument, not description
Top answers hold a line of argument across the essay. Plan three linked points before writing.
Critical vocabulary
Terms must be used for what they reveal, not to decorate. Practise naming a technique and then explaining its effect.
Comparison
Comparing means setting texts against each other point by point. A shared set of themes helps.
Habits that protect marks
Typical slips are retelling instead of analysing, quotations without comment, drifting from the question and careless spelling or punctuation.
Plan each long answer in a few minutes before writing, and divide the time by the marks so that no question is left unfinished.
How English Literature Lessons Work
Each tutor plans lessons in their own way, so ask what a lesson with them looks like. A A Level student usually has about two years, often split into AS and A2 to cover the course, so lessons are paced against the exam series the student is aiming for. These parts are common to good English Literature lessons:
- close reading of short extracts, annotated for method and effect
- essay plans built from a question, evidence and a line of argument
- model paragraphs compared with the student's own
- revision of set-text themes, characters and context
First lesson
A first lesson usually looks at the student's syllabus, recent marks and the topics they find hardest, so that the plan starts from the real gaps rather than from page one.
Homework and feedback
Work set between lessons is marked and discussed, and mistakes are sorted by cause. Record whether an answer lost marks for structure, lack of evidence, weak explanation, accuracy of language or time spent.
Weekly rhythm
A good week pairs one timed response with a rewrite of a paragraph that stayed descriptive, followed by reading a model answer for structure.
A Level English Literature Study Plans: Full Course, Crash Course and Retakes
Students come to English Literature at different points: some are starting the syllabus, some are weeks from an exam and some are sitting the paper again. These are the plans we usually discuss. They are examples, not fixed packages: the tutor and the family agree the length and the number of lessons.
Full course (usually 5 to 6 months for one stage, or the full two-year course)
Suits a student who needs weekly support through AS, A2 or the whole programme. Lessons follow the specification topic by topic, with problem sets, essay or data practice and timed past papers.
Crash course (usually about 3 months before the exam)
Suits a student who has covered the syllabus and wants a revision plan before the series. A diagnostic first, then revision of the topics that carry the most marks, with timed papers marked against the mark scheme.
Composite exam preparation (depends on how many papers are sat together)
Suits a student sitting AS and A2 papers in the same series. A plan that splits the time between both stages, with each part revised and tested before they are combined.
Past-paper month (usually about 1 month)
Suits a student who knows the content and needs exam practice. Timed papers, marked against the mark scheme, with a short review lesson after each.
Online and Home English Literature Tutors
Lessons can be online or, in some cities, at the student's home. Our A Levels online tutors page explains how online lessons work, and the A Levels home tutors page explains home tuition.
Home tuition is arranged in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi. Online lessons are available in Pakistan, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Iraq.
For A Levels English Literature, ask the tutor which of CAIE, Edexcel, AQA and OCR they teach, because the syllabus and the paper names differ between boards.
A Level English Literature Past Papers and Revision Resources
Past papers are the most useful revision material once the content has been learnt. Use the levels or band descriptors as a checklist and decide honestly which band your answer matches; there is rarely a single correct answer to compare with.
Browse the A Levels English Literature past papers in our library, or use the board's subject list. We list only the files we have added, so check the board's website for the full set. Our guide on how to use past papers explains the method step by step.
More study help is on the A Levels resources page.
How to Choose a English Literature Tutor
Tutors on this site list the subjects and levels they teach, and our team approves a profile before it appears. What each tutor offers, where and at what fee differs, so read the profile and ask about a short trial lesson before you book.
Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel International A Level are examined in the May/June and October/November series. AQA and OCR A Levels are examined in the summer series. Choose a tutor whose schedule fits the series the student is entering, and compare tutors fairly with these questions:
- Which board and syllabus code do they teach, and have they taught A Levels English Literature before?
- How do they use past papers and mark schemes in lessons?
- What does a lesson look like, and how is progress shared with parents?
- Can they offer a short trial lesson, and what are the fee and the schedule?
- How do they handle a topic the student keeps getting wrong?
Frequently Asked Questions
How many texts do I need to know in depth?
That depends on the specification, which lists the required texts and combinations. Use the list from your own board.
How should I prepare for coursework?
Choose a question you can argue, plan the structure, and check the board's rules about help. A tutor may discuss ideas and structure, but the work must be your own.
How do I find a A Levels English Literature tutor?
Browse the profiles on this page, or send a request with the board, the syllabus code and the topics that cause trouble. We will tell you honestly if we do not have a suitable tutor yet.
Do you offer A Levels English Literature tuition online and at home?
Both are possible, depending on the tutor and the city. Online lessons are available in Pakistan, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Iraq; home tuition is arranged in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi.
How much does a A Levels English Literature tutor cost?
Fees are set by each tutor and differ with experience, the board and the format. Ask for the fee in your request, and agree it with the tutor before lessons start.
Can a tutor help with a retake?
Yes. A retake plan starts from the earlier result and the topics that lost marks, then follows a short, focused schedule. See the A Levels crash course page.
What is the best way to use past papers in English Literature?
Practise by skill or text (comprehension, writing tasks, set texts) so that you can see progress in the exact skill being assessed.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-13. Check your exam board's website for the current syllabus and dates.
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