Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Structured, unit-specific support for the modular Pearson Edexcel International A Level pathway.
Pearson IAL · Make mechanisms and calculations manageable
Chemistry
Pearson Edexcel IAL Chemistry in clear, connected steps. Students understand why reactions happen, then apply this to calculations, mechanisms and practical problems.
Choose the right method, present calculations clearly and explain chemical behaviour confidently.
Assessment: IAS: Units 1–3 · IA2: Units 4–6
What the course covers
- Unit 1 · WCH11
Structure, bonding and introduction to organic chemistry
How atoms are built and how electrons are arranged, the different types of bonding and the shapes of molecules, mole calculations, and an introduction to organic chemistry through alkanes, alkenes and polymers.
- Unit 2 · WCH12
Energetics, group chemistry, halogenoalkanes and alcohols
Enthalpy changes and Hess’s law, intermolecular forces, redox, the chemistry of Groups 1, 2 and 7, first ideas in kinetics and equilibrium, the reactions of halogenoalkanes and alcohols, and identifying compounds with mass spectrometry and infrared.
- Unit 3 · WCH13
Practical skills in chemistry I
A written paper on the AS core practicals, covering methods, recording results, calculations from experimental data and identifying sources of error.
- Unit 4 · WCH14
Rates, equilibria and further organic chemistry
Rate equations and reaction mechanisms, entropy, equilibrium constants, acids, bases and buffers, the chemistry of carbonyl compounds and carboxylic acids, optical isomerism, and structure determination using NMR and chromatography.
- Unit 5 · WCH15
Transition metals and organic nitrogen chemistry
Electrode potentials and redox titrations, transition metal chemistry and complex ions, aromatic compounds, amines, amides and amino acids, and planning multi-step organic syntheses.
- Unit 6 · WCH16
Practical skills in chemistry II
Advanced practical techniques and analysis, including planning procedures, evaluating data and drawing conclusions from the A2 core practicals.
Skills you'll develop
Multi-step problem solving
Breaking long calculations and syntheses into logical stages and keeping track of each step.
Precision and attention to detail
Handling units, significant figures and exact chemical conventions where small slips cost marks.
Spatial reasoning
Visualising molecular shapes, isomers and reaction mechanisms in three dimensions.
Experimental thinking
Planning safe procedures, judging uncertainty and evaluating whether results support a conclusion.
Numeracy
Becoming fluent with ratios, logarithms and rearranging equations in a scientific context.
University & career relevance
Chemistry is commonly required for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and veterinary science, and underpins chemical engineering, materials science and biochemistry. It sits at the centre of the sciences, so strong chemistry makes both biology and physics easier at university.
University modules it prepares you for
- Physical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Materials Science
Where it can lead
- Medicine & pharmacy
- Chemical engineering
- Pharmacology
- Materials science
- Biochemistry
- Forensic science
- Environmental science
- Food science
How Chemistry is taught
- 2-hour lesson every week
- Max 8 students per class
- 01
Content sessions + structured notes
Concepts are explained from first principles with worked examples, alongside structured notes that summarise each unit, set out reaction maps and show calculation methods step by step.
- 02
Topical practice
Unit-specific past-paper questions sorted by topic, progressing from standard calculations to unfamiliar, multi-step problems.
- 03
Review
Working is checked line by line against Pearson mark schemes, with feedback on method, units, significant figures and explanation quality.
- 04
Mock quiz
Timed quizzes in the style of each unit paper to build speed and confirm exam readiness before the real sitting.
Dedicated sessions: Organic mechanisms & practicals
We set aside sessions for the topics students find hardest: organic mechanisms, multi-step reaction pathways and the core practicals examined in Units 3 and 6.
Pearson IAL · Turn principles into problem-solving
Physics
Pearson Edexcel IAL Physics built on strong concepts. Students learn to model situations with the right equations and reach clear, reasoned answers.
Turn physical situations into clear diagrams, equations and reasoned answers, including unfamiliar problems.
Assessment: IAS: Units 1–3 · IA2: Units 4–6
What the course covers
- Unit 1 · WPH11
Mechanics and materials
How objects move and why, covering motion graphs, projectiles, forces and Newton’s laws, moments, momentum and energy, plus how fluids and solid materials behave under stress and strain.
- Unit 2 · WPH12
Waves and electricity
Wave behaviour including superposition, stationary waves, diffraction and polarisation, the particle nature of light and the photoelectric effect, and electric circuits, from resistance and resistivity to potential dividers and internal resistance.
- Unit 3 · WPH13
Practical skills in physics I
A written paper testing experimental skills, covering planning, measurement, handling uncertainties, plotting graphs and drawing conclusions from AS-level practical work.
- Unit 4 · WPH14
Further mechanics, fields and particles
Momentum in two dimensions and circular motion, electric fields and capacitors, magnetic fields and electromagnetic induction, and the structure of matter, from particle accelerators to quarks and leptons.
- Unit 5 · WPH15
Thermodynamics, radiation, oscillations and cosmology
Thermal energy and the behaviour of gases, nuclear decay, simple harmonic motion and resonance, gravitational fields, and how physics explains the life cycle of stars and the expansion of the universe.
- Unit 6 · WPH16
Practical skills in physics II
Advanced experimental skills, including planning investigations, logarithmic graphs, combining uncertainties and evaluating methods and conclusions.
Skills you'll develop
Modelling the real world
Simplifying messy real situations into models that can be analysed and solved.
Quantitative reasoning
Moving fluently between words, diagrams, graphs and equations.
Estimation and sense-checking
Judging whether an answer is physically reasonable before committing to it.
Handling uncertainty
Understanding the limits of measurements and how confident a conclusion can really be.
Persistence
Staying with a hard problem, trying different approaches and learning from mistakes.
University & career relevance
Physics is the foundation for engineering, physics and many computer science degrees, and is highly regarded for architecture, mathematics and quantitative finance. The modelling and problem-solving habits it builds are sought after in technology, research and data-driven careers.
University modules it prepares you for
- Classical Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Waves & Optics
- Thermodynamics
- Introductory Quantum Physics
- Circuit Analysis
- Engineering Dynamics
Where it can lead
- Engineering
- Physics & astronomy
- Computer science
- Aerospace
- Architecture
- Data science
- Quantitative finance
- Medical physics
How Physics is taught
- 2-hour lesson every week
- Max 8 students per class
- 01
Content sessions + structured notes
Each principle is explained with diagrams and real-world context before the maths, supported by structured notes linking concepts, key equations and common problem types.
- 02
Topical practice
Topic-sorted past-paper questions for each unit, building from standard calculations to multi-concept and explain-why questions.
- 03
Review
Solutions are reviewed for physical reasoning as well as the final answer, with feedback on diagrams, units, working and written explanations.
- 04
Mock quiz
Timed quizzes in the style of each unit paper to build exam speed and show which topics need further work.
Dedicated sessions: Practical skills (Units 3 & 6)
We set aside sessions for the practical skills students find hardest: uncertainties, graph work, and planning and evaluating experiments.
Pearson IAL · Build fluency across pure and applied mathematics
Mathematics
Pearson Edexcel IAL Mathematics taught for fluency and understanding across Pure, Mechanics, Statistics and Decision units. Students learn to recognise questions and choose efficient methods.
Recognise question types, choose efficient methods and present clear, complete working.
Assessment: Pure 1–4 plus Mechanics, Statistics & Decision
What the course covers
- Pure 1 · WMA11
Algebraic and graphical foundations
Algebraic manipulation, quadratics, inequalities, straight lines and curve sketching, graph transformations, basic trigonometry and a first introduction to differentiation and integration.
- Pure 2 · WMA12
Proof, sequences and further calculus
Mathematical proof, the factor theorem, circles, exponentials and logarithms, binomial expansion, sequences and series, trigonometric identities and equations, and wider uses of calculus.
- Pure 3 · WMA13
Functions, trigonometry and advanced calculus
Functions and their inverses, the full set of trigonometric functions and identities, exponential models, the chain, product and quotient rules, numerical methods and further integration.
- Pure 4 · WMA14
Parametrics, differential equations and vectors
Proof by contradiction, partial fractions, the general binomial expansion, parametric and implicit differentiation, integration by substitution and by parts, differential equations and vectors in three dimensions.
- Applied units
Mechanics, Statistics and Decision
All three applied strands are part of the course. Mechanics models motion and forces, Statistics covers data, probability and distributions, and Decision applies algorithms to networks, scheduling and optimisation.
Skills you'll develop
Logical rigour
Building arguments where every step follows clearly from the last.
Abstract thinking
Recognising the underlying structure of a problem, whatever its context.
Efficient problem solving
Choosing the quickest reliable method instead of the first one that comes to mind.
Clear written working
Presenting solutions that are easy to follow and to check.
Resilience
Treating mistakes as information and persisting until a method works.
University & career relevance
Mathematics is one of the most widely required A Levels. It is essential for engineering, computer science, physics and economics, and valuable for finance, accounting and data-driven careers. Universities see a strong mathematics grade as evidence of rigorous thinking.
University modules it prepares you for
- Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Probability & Statistics
- Engineering Mathematics
- Mathematical Methods
- Quantitative Methods for Economics
Where it can lead
- Engineering
- Computer science
- Economics & finance
- Actuarial science
- Data science
- Accounting
- Physics
- Architecture
How Mathematics is taught
- 2-hour lesson every week
- Max 8 students per class
- 01
Content sessions + structured notes
Each technique is taught through clear worked examples that show why it works, not just how, with structured notes summarising methods, formulae and common traps.
- 02
Topical practice
Progressive question sets for each unit, sorted by topic and difficulty, from routine skills to exam-style problem solving.
- 03
Review
Working is checked against Pearson mark schemes, with feedback on method choice, accuracy and presentation so marks are not lost unnecessarily.
- 04
Mock quiz
Timed quizzes and unit-style papers to build speed, test retention and target weaker topics.
Dedicated sessions: Problem solving & exam technique
We set aside sessions for what students find hardest: unfamiliar and multi-step questions, spotting question types, managing time and securing method marks.
Further reading for Mathematics
Pearson IAL · Explore advanced ideas with structure
Further Mathematics
Pearson Edexcel IAL Further Mathematics taught through structured explanations and challenging practice in complex numbers, matrices, proof, differential equations and more.
Build confidence for unfamiliar, multi-step problems and university-level mathematics.
Assessment: Further Pure 1–3 plus further applied units
What the course covers
- Further Pure 1 · WFM01
Complex numbers, matrices and proof
An introduction to complex numbers, roots of polynomials, numerical methods, parabolas and hyperbolas, matrix algebra and transformations, series and proof by induction.
- Further Pure 2 · WFM02
Series, polar coordinates and differential equations
Inequalities, summing series by the method of differences, further complex numbers including loci and de Moivre’s theorem, first and second order differential equations, Maclaurin and Taylor series, and polar coordinates.
- Further Pure 3 · WFM03
Hyperbolic functions, vectors and advanced calculus
Hyperbolic functions, ellipses and hyperbolas, advanced differentiation and integration techniques including arc length and surface area, vectors in three dimensions, and further matrix algebra such as eigenvalues.
- Applied units
Further Mechanics, Statistics and Decision
All the further applied strands are part of the course, extending the Mathematics applied units with more advanced mechanics, statistical distributions and hypothesis testing, and decision mathematics.
Skills you'll develop
Abstract reasoning
Working confidently with ideas that have no simple physical picture.
Proof and rigour
Constructing and checking complete mathematical arguments.
Tackling the unfamiliar
Approaching new problem types calmly by drawing on core principles.
Independent learning
Developing the self-direction needed for university-level study.
Mathematical communication
Expressing sophisticated ideas clearly and concisely.
University & career relevance
Further Mathematics is strongly preferred, and sometimes required, by competitive mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science and economics programmes. It covers much of the first-year university material, so students start their degree with a significant head start.
University modules it prepares you for
- Linear Algebra
- Complex Analysis
- Differential Equations
- Multivariable Calculus
- Real Analysis
- Numerical Methods
Where it can lead
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Computer science
- Physics
- Economics
- Quantitative finance
- Actuarial science
- Operational research
How Further Mathematics is taught
- 2-hour lesson every week
- Max 8 students per class
- 01
Content sessions + structured notes
New ideas are introduced carefully, with intuition first and rigour second, supported by structured notes that connect each concept to what students already know from Mathematics.
- 02
Topical practice
Challenging topic-sorted question sets that build from core techniques to the multi-step and proof-based problems Further Mathematics is known for.
- 03
Review
Solutions are reviewed for logical completeness and presentation, with feedback on proof writing, notation and choice of method.
- 04
Mock quiz
Timed quizzes in the style of each Further Pure and applied unit to build fluency under exam conditions.
Dedicated sessions: Proof & problem solving
We set aside sessions for what students find hardest in Further Mathematics: writing complete proofs and working through stretch problems that need several ideas at once.
Further reading for Further Mathematics
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