Summer A-Level Biology Revision — Resit Preparation, Year 12–13 Transition & Getting Ahead
The summer break is the longest uninterrupted study window of the year. Whether you need resit preparation after disappointing results, want to consolidate Year 12 before entering Year 13, or simply want to get ahead, I offer structured online sessions tailored to your exam board from a former WJEC/Eduqas & Edexcel examiner.
Who Benefits from Summer Biology Revision?
The summer holiday is six to eight weeks of uninterrupted time with no lessons, no homework deadlines, and no timetable clashes. It’s the biggest revision window of the year, and the students who use it wisely consistently outperform those who wait until September.
Resit Preparation
Your results weren’t what you needed. Whether you missed your offer by one grade or need a more significant improvement, I’ll analyse exactly where the marks were lost and build a focused resit plan. Starting in August gives us the full autumn term to work with.
Year 12 → 13 Transition
You’ve finished Year 12 and want to enter Year 13 in the strongest possible position. Summer sessions consolidate your Year 12 understanding and give you a head start on A2 topics — so you’re ahead of your class from day one.
Getting Ahead
You’re performing well but want to push for the top grades. Summer is the perfect time to tackle the hardest Year 13 topics early, practise advanced exam technique, and build the depth of understanding that separates A from A*.
Register Your Interest for Summer Revision
Summer revision spaces fill quickly, especially around results day. Register your interest now and I will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your needs and arrange sessions.
What Summer Revision Sessions Include
Summer sessions are tailored entirely to your situation. A resit student needs a very different approach from someone consolidating Year 12. Here’s what you can expect.
Detailed Performance Analysis
For resit students, I’ll analyse your original exam papers to identify exactly where the marks were lost. For Year 12 students, we’ll review your end-of-year results and teacher feedback to find the gaps. Every plan starts with data.
Personalised Summer Revision Plan
I’ll build a structured plan that covers your specific weak topics across the summer. This isn’t about revising everything — it’s about focusing on the areas where improvement will have the biggest impact on your grade.
Exam-Board-Specific Content & Technique
Every session is tailored to your exact specification. Different boards test differently — as a former examiner, I know the specific question styles, mark scheme conventions, and examiner expectations for each board.
Past Paper Practice with Examiner Feedback
We work through real exam questions from your board together. I give you the feedback an examiner would — not just right or wrong, but whether your answer would actually earn full marks and exactly how to improve it.
Recorded Sessions & Portal Access
Every session is recorded so you can rewatch explanations throughout the summer and into the autumn term. You also get full access to the student portal with detailed notes, video tutorials, and exam questions.
A-Level Biology Resit Preparation
Resitting isn’t about doing the same thing again and hoping for a different result. It requires a fundamentally different approach — one that targets the specific reasons you didn’t get the grade, not just the content.
Many students who resit actually knew enough Biology to pass. They lost marks through poor exam technique, misinterpreting command words, running out of time, or writing answers that didn’t match what the mark scheme required. As a former examiner, I can diagnose these issues quickly and fix them.
My Resit Approach
Analyse Your Original Papers
Where exactly were the marks lost? Was it content gaps, exam technique, time management, or a combination? The answer determines everything that follows.
Target the Highest-Value Gaps
We focus on the topics and question types where you lost the most marks — not the topics you find hardest, but the ones where the most marks are available to be recovered.
Rebuild Exam Technique
I teach you how examiners actually read and mark answers, what the command words really mean, and how to write responses that match the mark scheme precisely.
Structured Practice Programme
Regular past paper practice with detailed feedback, building confidence and consistency through the autumn term towards the resit exams.
Specialist Summer Revision for WJEC & Eduqas Biology
If you need summer revision or resit preparation for WJEC or Eduqas A-Level Biology, your options are extremely limited. The major revision providers focus on AQA and OCR, and most individual tutors don’t have WJEC or Eduqas expertise.
As a former WJEC/Eduqas examiner who taught WJEC Biology at Gower College Swansea for over 13 years, I provide summer revision that is genuinely tailored to these specifications — including the QER questions, the specific mark scheme conventions, and the examination style that makes WJEC and Eduqas distinct from other boards.
Topics to Focus on During Summer Revision
The right topics depend on your situation, but these are the areas where summer revision consistently makes the biggest difference.
For Year 12 → 13 Transition
For Resit Students & Grade Improvement
Your summer plan will be tailored to your specific needs. In your free consultation, I’ll assess your position and recommend exactly what to focus on.
Summer Revision Pricing
Flexible scheduling across the summer — book as many sessions as you need with no minimum commitment. A free 20-minute consultation is included to assess your position and build a revision plan.
One-to-One Sessions
Fully personalised to your exam board and needs
Flexible scheduling across the summer holiday
Small Group Sessions
Same exam board • Minimum 4 students
Great for school friends revising together
Summer Revision for Every Exam Board
Select your exam board for board-specific information, resources, and past paper links.
Your Tutor: Tyrone
Make This Summer Count
Whether you’re preparing for a resit or getting ahead for Year 13, the sooner you start the more we can achieve. Book a free consultation today.
Book Your Free ConsultationSummer Revision: Frequently Asked Questions
As soon as possible after results day. Starting in August gives you the full autumn term to rebuild your understanding before the resit exams. The earlier you begin, the more time we have to address the gaps properly rather than cramming at the last minute.
Contact me on results day and I can usually arrange a consultation within 48 hours.
Yes — the summer between Year 12 and Year 13 is one of the most valuable windows available. Students who use the summer to consolidate Year 12 content and get ahead on Year 13 topics consistently perform better in mocks and final exams.
Even 6–10 sessions spread across the summer can make a significant difference. See my students’ results.
We start with a detailed analysis of your original exam performance to identify exactly where the marks were lost. Then I build a targeted revision plan focusing on those specific gaps, combined with intensive exam technique coaching.
The approach is much more focused than first-time preparation because we already know exactly what went wrong. This means every session is targeted and efficient.
Yes. I am one of the only tutors in the UK offering specialist summer revision and resit preparation for WJEC and Eduqas A-Level Biology. As a former WJEC/Eduqas examiner, I provide board-specific support that simply is not available from other providers.
See my WJEC page or Eduqas page for more details.
One-to-one sessions are £80 per hour. Small group sessions (minimum 4 students on the same exam board) are £50 per student per hour. There is no minimum commitment — you can book as many or as few sessions as you need.
A free 20-minute consultation is available to plan your summer revision. See my charges page for full pricing details.
For Year 12 to 13 transition, focus on consolidating the topics you found hardest in Year 12 — typically respiration, photosynthesis, and genetics. Getting a head start on these Year 13 topics during the summer puts you ahead of your classmates from September.
For resit students, the priority is the specific topics and question types where you lost the most marks. In your free consultation, I’ll assess your position and recommend exactly what to focus on.
It is never too early. Students who begin structured revision in the summer consistently outperform those who wait until after Christmas. The summer is not about intensive cramming — it is about building strong foundations and addressing weaknesses while you have time and no competing school pressures.
Even a relaxed schedule of two sessions per week builds momentum and confidence that carries through the entire Year 13.
Other Revision Options
Looking for revision at a different time of year? I offer sessions across the school calendar.
Easter Revision Sessions
The most important revision window — 5–8 weeks before exams. Intensive, focused sessions to maximise your grade during the Easter holidays.
Half-Term Revision Sessions
Use your February, May, or October half-term to close gaps and build exam confidence with focused revision sessions.
Intensive Revision Sessions
Need urgent help? Intensive crash course sessions available year-round for students who need focused, targeted revision at short notice.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is intended for educational guidance only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Biology Education and its author accept no responsibility for individual exam outcomes. Students considering a resit should consult their school, college, and the relevant exam board for current resit policies and deadlines.