Pearson Edexcel International A Level Further Maths tuition
Premium one-to-one online tuition with Harry, a current Pearson Edexcel examiner for International A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
Harry is a former Head of Mathematics at Harrow School Online and Highgrove Education, with an exceptional record of helping students achieve top grades.
Harr’s student’s IAL Further Maths Results at Harrow School online
2024: 43% A*, 86% A*–A, 100% A*–B
2023: 80% A*, 100% A*–A
In 2004, Harry’s top student scored 1198/1200
The free consultation is available if you would prefer to discuss suitability, unit choices, or examination timing first. You may also book a lesson directly.
@getmethatgrade This is question 5 from the Pearson Edexcel IAL Further Pure Mathematics F2 paper in January 2025 on the topic of polar calculus: differentiation to find tangents parallel to an initial tangent and integration to find an area swept out by a polar curve. So many students overcomplicated this in their exams in January 2025. #math #maths #calculus #integration #alevels ♬ original sound - Harry @ getmethatgrade.com
How tutorials work
Lessons are live, one-to-one, and past-paper driven.
Many Further Maths students are strong mathematicians already, the work focuses on the margins that separate between A and A* grades: A diagnostic against real papers to map each strand, and to identify the errors, knowledge or exam technique gaps that cost strong students marks they should never lose.
A unit-by-unit programme sequenced around your chosen exam sittings, with built-in review points where the plan is honestly reassessed.
Past-paper work between lessons, with impactful feedback in the tutorials based on Harry’s extensive teaching experience and experience as an examiner for Pearson Edexcel IAL Maths.
Parent progress updates at regular intervals.
Sessions are 55 minutes, scheduled from the UK with availability for families in Europe, the Middle East and South-East Asia.
Tutorials with Harry: Specialist teaching with examiner insight
Harry is a current Pearson Edexcel examiner for International A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
He has marked approximately 2,000 questions in his role as a Pearson Edexcel examiner, alongside thousands of examination and mock questions throughout his teaching career.
His lessons focus on the areas that matter most in Further Maths:
Developing secure understanding of advanced concepts
Recognising the structure of unfamiliar problems
Selecting an efficient method
Presenting mathematical arguments clearly
Avoiding errors that cost otherwise strong students marks
Using examination time effectively
Harry has taught International A Level Further Maths extensively, including as Head of Mathematics at Harrow School Online.
IAL Further Maths, unit by unit
Harry teaches the full Pearson Edexcel IAL Further Mathematics (YFM01) qualification.
This consists of 6 units additional to those that are already part of the students’ IAL Mathematics qualification.
Some units are compulsory, others are optional.
All students must take Further Pure Mathematics 1 (FP1) - WFM01
And at least one of
Further Pure Mathematics 2 (FP2) WFM02
Further Pure Mathematics 3 (FP3) WFM03
And a selection of the following modules to reach at least 6 modules in total
Decision Mathematics 1 (D1) WDM11
Mechanics 1 (M1) WME01
Mechanics 2 (M2) WME02
Mechanics 3 (M3) WME03 *not currently offered by Harry
Statistics 1 (S1) WST01
Statistics 2 (S2) WST02
Statistics 3 (S3) WST03 *not currently offered by Harry
Please note that a unit cannot contribute to both International A Level Maths and International A Level Further Maths. A student completing both qualifications therefore needs twelve distinct unit results.
The student’s examination centre is responsible for confirming the student’s entries.
How the A* grade is awarded
To achieve an A* in Pearson Edexcel International A Level Further Mathematics, a student must both:
Achieve an A overall, with at least 480 of the available 600 uniform marks
Achieve at least 270 of the available 300 uniform marks across their best three IA2 units
The IA2 units are FP2, FP3, M2, M3, S2, and S3
Further Maths and University Admissions
Preparation that supports the next step
Further Maths is essential for many courses with substantial mathematical content, including Maths, Engineering, Physics, Economics, and Computer Science.
Harry also offers separate preparation for University entrance exams, including:
ESAT Mathematics 1 and ESAT Mathematics 2
STEP
TMUA
Frequently Asked Questions
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Further Maths is generally most suitable for students who are already performing strongly in Maths, enjoy solving challenging problems, and are considering a course with substantial mathematical content.
If a student is still finding the main Maths qualification difficult, focusing first on achieving a secure Maths grade may be the better option.
Harry will give an honest view during the free consultation.
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Yes — it is possible for student to study Further Maths independently of a school with our support. We provide the teaching structure, the past-paper programme, and guidance on registering for units as a private candidate.
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We advise on this in consultation with the student, alongside the practicalities of which units are available in which exam series.
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Yes. The modular structure allows students to sit units at different points, subject to current examination availability and the arrangements made by their examination centre.
Careful planning can help students manage their workload and avoid preparing for too many demanding papers at once.
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With the right plan, yes — the modular IAL structure makes it more feasible than the linear UK route, because units can be spread across the January, June and October series. But it needs careful sequencing, which is exactly what our planning process is for. Most students opt to take IAL Maths and Further Maths over a 2 year period, however.
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No. Unit availability varies. Families should check Pearson’s current examination timetable and confirm entries with their school or examination centre before making final plans.
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Yes — this is one of the significant advantages of the IAL's modular structure. Maths and Further Maths units can be spread across different sittings, which allows students to bank Maths units first before tackling the more demanding Further Maths content, or to balance the workload across the January, June and October series. Planning this carefully from the outset makes a real difference to both performance and stress levels.
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Yes. Harry teaches both FP2 and FP3, including advanced calculus, complex numbers, polar coordinates, differential equations, hyperbolic functions, and other demanding topics within the specifications.
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Yes. Pearson Edexcel's IAL is recognised by UK universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, as equivalent to the domestic A Level. Admissions teams are familiar with the qualification. Where a university specifies A Level Further Maths in its entry requirements, the IAL Further Maths is accepted in its place.
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This is more common than most families realise, and the IAL's modular structure makes it more manageable than the equivalent situation with the linear UK A Level. Students can register as private candidates through a local exam centre approved by Pearson Edexcel. We can advise on finding a suitable centre, understanding the registration deadlines for each series, and planning a unit entry schedule that works around any other exams your child is sitting.
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The honest answer is that it depends on the student and the unit. Some Further Maths content — particularly in FP2 and FP3 — is genuinely more abstract than anything in the Maths A Level, but Maths has its own demanding topics, and a student who has worked hard at P3 and P4 will already have experienced real mathematical challenge. What most students find more demanding about Further Maths is not any single topic but the sheer volume of material and the pace at which it needs to be covered — particularly for students sitting both qualifications within the same exam series or academic year. Getting the planning right, and starting early enough, makes more difference here than raw mathematical ability.
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Yes. International A Level Further Mathematics is a separate qualification with its own grade.
Students completing both Maths and Further Maths use twelve distinct unit results because the same unit cannot be counted towards both qualifications.
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Yes. UK universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, recognise Pearson Edexcel International A Levels as comparable or equivalent to UK A Levels. Students must still meet the subject, grade, admissions-test, and other requirements for their chosen course.
Ready to begin?
Book a 55-minute one-to-one International A Level Further Maths lesson or purchase one of our 10 lesson packages through the online scheduling system.
Alternatively, book a free consultation to discuss the student’s current position, unit choices, examination plans, and goals.
You may also contact us if you would prefer to discuss your options with us first.
Specialist support for a demanding qualification
Harry supports:
Students taking Further Maths through their school
Students whose school does not offer Further Maths
Home-educated and independent students
Students studying individual Further Maths units
Students resitting particular papers
Students working to move from an A to an A*
Applicants preparing for mathematically demanding university courses
Each programme is planned around the student’s chosen units, current knowledge, examination dates, and target grade.
Further Maths requires more than general Maths tuition
International A Level Further Maths combines advanced mathematical content with a flexible but potentially complicated unit structure.
Students must understand which units are required, how their Maths and Further Maths units fit together, and how their chosen examination timetable affects the order in which content should be taught.