Pearson Edexcel International A Level Maths tuition
Specialist one-to-one support for P1, P2, P3, P4, and the applied units, taught by a fully qualified Maths teacher, current Pearson Edexcel International A Level Maths examiner, and former Head of Mathematics at Harrow School Online
Harry offers online tuition for Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics, supporting students with the full qualification, individual units, resits, and the final push from A to A*.
Harry’s students’ Pearson Edexcel IAL Mathematics results at Harrow School Online
2024 IAL Mathematics: 35% A*, 60% A*–A, 80% A*–B
2023 IAL Mathematics: 100% A*
In 2024, Harry’s top IAL Mathematics student achieved 600/600, the best result in the world.
How tutorials work
Lessons are live, one-to-one, and past-paper driven.
Whilst many International A Level Maths students will have worked through textbook questions and feel that they have understood the material, many students find translating their knowledge into excellent examination results to be a challenge.
Why is this? Many maths teachers use textbook materials as the foundation of their teaching; whilst these can help a student to develop foundational knowledge, the demands of the Pearson Edexcel IAL examinations can be far harder, as the examinations combine topics in unexpected ways.
Students and parents often only realise that there is a problem when students receive poor mock exam results. Many students lose marks unnecessarily because they understand the underlying mathematics but are less confident applying it to unfamiliar examination questions.
Tuition with Harry can help students to bridge the gap between familiarity with the subject content and being truly exam-ready: students tackle tricky exam questions head-on, receive detailed feedback in real-time and efficiently identify where their gaps are, and how to address these.
Tuition with Harry includes:
Personalised feedback to help students to move up between grade boundaries, including those students who need to move from A to A*.
Diagnostics against real paper questions to work out their strengths and weaknesses in each module, identifying 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.
Homework set after every tutorial, tailored to the student's needs and personally marked by Harry, with feedback to help identify mistakes, consolidate understanding, and guide future lessons.
Parent progress updates at regular intervals.
Sessions are 55 minutes, scheduled online from the UK with availability for families in Europe, the Middle East and South-East Asia.
Testimonials and Google Reviews
“I wanted to improve the way I approached ESAT problems. Harry gave incredibly clear explanations and really helpful advice for dealing with the challenging time pressure of the test. Working with him changed the way I approach difficult problems and helped me spot the most time-efficient way of solving them. Harry’s help is 100% worth it. Even after my first session, I could already see ESAT questions differently and felt much more confident.”
“I wanted to develop deep mathematical knowledge and ensure the achievement of the highest grades. I found his explanations, guidance, and way of teaching things very useful; I have never grasped mathematical concepts so fast. Harry deepened my love with maths and took me from just a beginner to getting full UMS in P1 before the mid term break! I would particularly recommend his tuition to students who want the best grades and need to improve their understanding of Mathematics quickly.”
Tutorials with Harry: Specialist teaching with examiner insight
Harry Williams is a current Pearson Edexcel examiner for International A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics and a former Head of Mathematics at Harrow School Online. He has marked over 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 Maths:
Understanding the mathematics properly
Recognising what a question is testing
Selecting efficient methods that simplify the work and save a student time in their exams
Presenting mathematical arguments clearly and concisely, making it easy for the examiner to award the marks the student deserves.
Strategies to avoid errors that cost otherwise strong students marks
Using examination time effectively
Harry has taught Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics extensively, including as Head of Mathematics at Harrow School Online. He also has substantial experience teaching International A Level Further Mathematics.
IAL Maths, unit by unit
Harry teaches the full Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics qualification.
The full International A Level Mathematics qualification consists of six units in total.
All students must take
Pure Mathematics 1, P1: WMA11
Pure Mathematics 2, P2: WMA12
Pure Mathematics 3, P3: WMA13
Pure Mathematics 4, P4: WMA14
Students then take two additional applied units from the permitted combinations beneath
Decision Mathematics 1 (D1) WDM11
Mechanics 1 (M1) WME01
Mechanics 2 (M2) WME02
Statistics 1 (S1) WST01
Statistics 2 (S2) WST02
The permitted combinations are;
M1 and S1
M1 and D1
M1 and M2
S1 and D1
S1 and S2
Many students take M1 and S1, but the best route depends on the student’s school, strengths, intended degree, and examination timetable.
Where there is a choice, Harry can discuss the mathematical demands of each route, the utility of each possible pairing to a student’s future university plans and the impact upon the likelihood of a student achieving a top grade. 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 Mathematics, a student must both:
Achieve an A overall, with at least 480 of the available 600 uniform marks
Achieve at least 180 of the available 200 uniform marks across the IA2 units P3 and P4
Harry has also created a complete Pearson Edexcel International A Level Decision Mathematics 1 mock examination and full model solutions for Save My Exams. This original examination-writing work complements his D1 teaching and his experience as a Pearson Edexcel examiner. View Harry's Save My Exams author profile.
IAL Maths vs. IAL Further Maths
IAL Maths and IAL Further Maths are separate qualifications.
Students taking both qualifications need twelve distinct unit results, because the same unit cannot count towards both IAL Maths and IAL Further Maths.
For students taking the separate Further Mathematics qualification, Harry offers dedicated Pearson Edexcel IAL Further Maths tuition, including FP1, FP2, FP3, and the applied units he teaches.
University Admissions Tests
Preparing for the next step
For students planning to study Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or other mathematically demanding subjects at university, Harry also offers specialist preparation for TMUA, ESAT Mathematics 1 and 2, and STEP 2 and 3, where required for their chosen course.
Admissions-test preparation is offered separately from qualification tuition, focusing on the mathematical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and examination techniques needed for these assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Harry is a fully qualified Maths teacher with a PGCE in Mathematics and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
He is also a current Pearson Edexcel examiner for International A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics and a former Head of Mathematics at Harrow School Online and Highgrove Education.
Harry therefore combines formal teacher training, more than ten years of classroom and online teaching experience, departmental leadership, and current examining experience with the Pearson Edexcel IAL qualifications he teaches.
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Yes. Harry supports students completing the full Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics (YMA01) qualification.
The full IAL consists of six units: the compulsory Pure Mathematics units P1, P2, P3, and P4, together with two permitted applied units.
Tuition can cover the full qualification or be tailored to individual units, examination series, resits, or particular areas where a student needs additional support.
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Yes. Harry teaches all four compulsory Pearson Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics units:
P1 – Pure Mathematics 1 (WMA11)
P2 – Pure Mathematics 2 (WMA12)
P3 – Pure Mathematics 3 (WMA13)
P4 – Pure Mathematics 4 (WMA14)
Students can work with Harry across the full sequence or focus on an individual Pure Mathematics unit.
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Harry teaches the applied units used within Pearson Edexcel IAL Mathematics, including:
M1 – Mechanics 1 (WME01)
M2 – Mechanics 2 (WME02)
S1 – Statistics 1 (WST01)
S2 – Statistics 2 (WST02)
D1 – Decision Mathematics 1 (WDM11)
For the full IAL Mathematics qualification, Pearson permits the combinations M1 + S1, M1 + D1, M1 + M2, S1 + D1, or S1 + S2 alongside P1–P4.
Harry can help families understand which combination is appropriate for the student's existing results and examination plans.
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Yes. Harry supports students studying Pearson Edexcel International AS Mathematics (XMA01) as well as the full International A Level.
International AS Mathematics consists of P1 and P2, together with one of M1, S1, or D1.
Students can receive tuition for the complete IAS programme or for an individual unit.
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Yes. Students do not need to be taking tuition for the whole qualification.
Harry can work with a student on an individual Pure or applied unit, whether they are preparing for it for the first time or resitting the paper.
Past-paper work can be used to identify the particular knowledge, method, accuracy, or examination-technique issues that are costing marks, allowing tuition to focus on the areas where it can have the greatest impact.
If you're considering tuition with Harry, you can use FIRSTCLASS to save 20% on your first individual Maths tutorial. This provides an opportunity to experience Harry's teaching approach before deciding whether to book further lessons.
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Individual Pearson Edexcel International A Level Maths tutorials with Harry cost £100 for a 55-minute one-to-one session.
A package of 10 IAL Maths tutorials costs £800, equivalent to £80 per tutorial.
New Maths clients can use discount code FIRSTCLASS for 20% off their first individual IAL Maths tutorial, reducing the first eligible tutorial from £100 to £80. The code can be used once per client and does not apply to tutorial packages or Biology tuition.
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Yes. Harry regularly supports strong students who already understand much of the course but need to close the remaining gaps between an A and an A*.
For Pearson Edexcel IAL Mathematics, an A* requires at least 480 UMS out of 600 overall and at least 180 UMS out of 200 across P3 and P4 combined.
For students working towards the highest grades, tuition can therefore focus particularly on P3 and P4 performance, unfamiliar multi-stage questions, efficient methods, accuracy, mathematical presentation, and examination timing.
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Yes. Past-paper work is an important part of Harry's tuition.
As a current Pearson Edexcel IAL Maths examiner, Harry has extensive experience marking examination questions. Tutorials can focus on recognising what a question is testing, selecting efficient methods, presenting mathematical arguments clearly, avoiding preventable errors, and using examination time effectively.
Past papers can also help identify whether lost marks result from gaps in mathematical understanding, weaker examination technique, or a combination of both.
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Yes. Pearson Edexcel IAL Maths is modular, so the order and timing of units can form an important part of a student's overall plan.
Harry can help families understand the permitted unit combinations, consider the student's current results and mathematical strengths, and plan tuition around upcoming examination series.
The student's school or examination centre remains responsible for confirming entries, availability, deadlines, and qualification cash-in.
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Yes. Harry supports students studying independently as well as those attending schools and online schools.
Tuition can provide a structured programme covering the student's chosen units, regular past-paper work, feedback, and preparation for examinations.
Private candidates will need an appropriate examination centre to make their official Pearson Edexcel examination entries.
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Yes. Harry also offers specialist tuition for Pearson Edexcel International A Level Further Mathematics, including FP1, FP2, and FP3, alongside the relevant applied units.
Students taking both IAL Mathematics and Further Mathematics can work with Harry across the two qualifications, including guidance around unit combinations and examination planning.
Further Mathematics has its own qualification structure, so students taking both qualifications should make sure that units are allocated correctly.
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Yes. Harry's tuition is delivered live and one-to-one online from the UK, and he works with Pearson Edexcel IAL Maths students internationally.
Get Me That Grade supports families across different time zones, including students in Europe, the Middle East, and South-East Asia.
Lessons can be planned around the student's school programme, examination series, current units, and individual goals.
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Yes. Harry also teaches Pearson Edexcel A Level Mathematics (9MA0), including Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Mechanics.
The UK A Level is a separate, linear qualification from Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics, which has a modular structure using P1, P2, P3, P4, and applied units.
Students following the UK qualification should visit our dedicated Pearson Edexcel A Level Maths tuition page.
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Harry's available appointment times are displayed in our online booking calendar. Tutorials are generally offered seven days a week, between 9 am and 10 pm UK time, although availability varies.
You can book a single 55-minute tutorial or schedule lessons from a package. Simply choose your tuition type and select from the dates and times currently available.
Specialist support for a demanding qualification
A well-planned route can help a student:
Build confidence across P1 and P2 before the more demanding IA2 units
Prepare properly for P3 and P4, which are critical for the A*
Avoid leaving too many demanding papers for the same series
Decide whether a unit resit is worthwhile
Coordinate Maths and Further Maths sensibly, where both are being taken
A poorly planned route can create unnecessary pressure, especially for students taking multiple units in January, June, or October.
Harry helps families understand the academic implications of these choices. Examination entries must still be confirmed directly with the school or examination centre.
Pearson Edexcel International A Level Mathematics is modular. This gives students flexibility, but it also means that unit choices, examination timing, and resit decisions matter.
Ready to begin?
Book a 55-minute one-to-one International A Level Maths lesson or purchase one of our 10 lesson packages through the online scheduling system.
Alternatively, contact Harry to discuss the student’s current position, unit choices, examination plans, and goals first.