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What our Computer Science tutors help with

  • Building confidence with tricky Computer Science topics and knowledge gaps
  • Improving exam technique, past-paper strategy, and mark-scheme confidence
  • Creating a clear revision plan around your child's timetable and goals

Tailored to AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and more.

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Portrait of Jelan Aruno Jesuthasan

Jelan Aruno Jesuthasan

Qualified Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher

Maesteg, United Kingdom

£50.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesQualified teacher
Computer ScienceComputing and ICTMathematics
  • Jelan is a dedicated educator with an enthusiasm for teaching Mathematics and Computer Science across various awarding bodies.
  • Holds a Postgraduate Diploma of Science in Computer Science from the University of Peradeniya.
  • Also holds an Masters of Science in Health and Social Care Management from the University of Bradford.
  • Currently pursuing Further Studies leading to a PhD.
  • With experience as both an examiner and moderator, Jelan is well-equipped to offer guidance and support for examination preparation.
  • Currently teaching Computer Science, ICT, Digital Technology and Mathematics for Key Stage 3 to GCSE, and A-Level cohorts.

QTS-qualified gcse maths tutor and computer science tutor teaching Key Stage 3 to A Level. Experienced examiner and moderator who provides exam-prep support, session reports, and optional free homework.

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Zayan Ajward

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Specialist

Leicester, United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries
Computer ScienceMathematicsPhysics
  • Currently studying for his Masters of Engineering in Computer Science/Software Engineering at the University of Birmingham.
  • Holds A, A for Mathematics and Physics at A-Level.
  • Holds A*s (8s) for Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Physics among other subjects at GCSE level.
  • Possesses tutoring experience assisting students in KS3, GCSE and A-level cohorts.

GCSE maths tutor and physics tutor for KS3–A Level Maths and GCSE/AS Physics, plus computer science tutor support at GCSE/AS. MEng Computer Science/Software Engineering student at the University of Birmingham; £30/hr with lesson reports and optional homework.

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Faith Muanza

Mathematics and Computer Science Specialist

Stanmore, United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries
Computer ScienceFurther MathsMathematics
  • Currently studying for her Masters of Science in Computer Science at the University of Warwick.
  • Holds over 2 years of tutoring experience, working with KS2/3, to GCSE, AS-Level, and A-Level cohorts.
  • Holds A*, A, A for Computer Science, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics at A-Level.
  • Holds A**, A** for Mathematics and Computer Science at GCSE level.

Faith Muanza is a GCSE maths tutor and computer science tutor, with 2+ years’ experience from KS2/3 to A Level; MSc Computer Science student at the University of Warwick, offering tailored lessons with session reports and optional homework.

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Match Me With an AS Level Computer Science Tutor
Find and compare online AS Level Computer Science tutors for programming, algorithms, computer systems, data representation, exam technique and revision confidence. The page is written for parents who want to understand tutor fit before enquiring, with honest guidance on prices, online lessons, tutor credentials, AQA/OCR assessment differences and realistic outcomes.

Why parents choose Latimer for AS Level Computer Science

AS Level Computer Science is a precise subject: students may need help with programming, algorithms, data representation, computer systems, networking, Boolean logic and written explanations. Latimer keeps the decision practical by letting families compare individual tutor profiles, prices, availability and experience before making contact.

The right tutor match should start with the student’s board, classroom programming language, current confidence and exam timeline. Some students can code informally but lose marks under time pressure; others know the theory but struggle to explain CPU architecture, networks or algorithms in exam language.

  • Compare tutor profiles rather than committing to one fixed programme.
  • Look for board-aware support for AQA, OCR or the student’s exact specification.
  • Discuss whether the student needs coding fluency, theory clarity, written-answer technique or revision accountability.
  • Use Latimer’s online model to compare suitable tutors nationally instead of relying only on local availability.

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Compare AS Level Computer Science tutors

How to compare and contact tutors

A good enquiry does more than ask whether a tutor teaches Computer Science. It helps the tutor judge whether they can support the exact student, board and goal. Latimer’s process is designed around direct tutor contact: find a tutor, send a message, chat after an email introduction, then begin lessons or arrange a free introductory meeting.

  1. Start with the profile

    Check Computer Science, A Level experience, price, availability, qualified-teacher or examiner background, DBS information and lesson style.

  2. Send a specific message

    Mention AS Level Computer Science, the exam board if known, the programming language used in class, target topics, timing and budget.

  3. Use the intro conversation

    Discuss goals, confidence, lesson format, availability and whether the tutor can support AQA, OCR or the relevant board.

  4. Begin with a diagnosis

    A first paid lesson can audit topic gaps, coding confidence, pseudocode, written answers and revision habits before agreeing a plan.

  5. Adjust if fit is wrong

    Latimer’s FAQs say families are not locked into a long-term contract and can return to the directory or contact Latimer if they need help with options.

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Pricing, tutor types and fit

For AS Level Computer Science, fit often matters as much as hourly rate. A lower-cost student or graduate tutor may be ideal for relatable coding practice and confidence; a qualified teacher or examiner may be better for specification interpretation, written-paper technique or a student with complex needs. Latimer’s general guidance says tutors set their own prices, with common bands often around £20–£30 per hour for student, graduate, teaching-assistant and full-time tutors, and £25–£50 per hour for teachers, examiners and lecturers. Use live tutor profiles for the exact price before enquiring.

  • Compare price alongside board experience, programming language, availability and teaching style.
  • Do not assume the most expensive tutor is automatically the best fit for a student’s current problem.
  • Short, targeted tuition can work for a specific topic; regular weekly tuition is often better for confidence, revision habits and exam technique.
  • Latimer describes lessons as pay-as-you-go, with no starting fees, packages or long-term tie-in in its general guidance.
Student or recent graduate tutor
Often a good fit for approachable coding help, confidence and relatable study routines.
Subject specialist tutor
Useful when the student needs a mix of programming, theory, algorithms and exam practice.
Qualified teacher
Can be valuable for structured explanation, classroom-style sequencing and curriculum confidence where shown on the profile.
Examiner or former examiner
May help with mark-scheme precision and written-answer discipline where that experience is shown on the profile.
SEN-aware tutor
Consider for students who need routines, pacing or communication adapted to how they learn; check individual experience before booking.

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Online Computer Science tuition and honest near-me handling

Many families search for a tutor near them, but online tuition can be a better way to compare AS Level Computer Science tutors because the pool is not limited by geography. This matters for a specialist subject where the exact board, programming language and teaching style can be more important than distance from home.

Online Computer Science lessons can work well when the tutor and student agree a clear setup: screen sharing for code, a shared editor or document, a whiteboard for logic diagrams, exam questions for written practice and a simple homework-review loop. Latimer’s FAQs describe its service as online-first, with Microsoft Teams as the default platform, while families and tutors can agree another suitable platform.

  • Use screen sharing for coding, debugging and worked examples.
  • Use whiteboards or shared documents for trace tables, Boolean logic, network diagrams and CPU-cycle explanations.
  • Use exam-board materials and past-paper questions for written-answer technique.
  • Ask whether the tutor will set and review independent practice between lessons.

  • Online one-to-one tuition

    Best for specialist choice, flexible scheduling and screen-based programming support.

  • In-person tutoring

    Useful for families who strongly prefer face-to-face support, but availability depends on location and individual tutors.

  • Group classes

    Can be lower-cost, but may not diagnose the student’s exact coding, theory or exam-answer issue.

  • Self-study

    Good for motivated students with clear gaps; less useful when the student cannot identify why they are losing marks.

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Trust, DBS checks and realistic outcomes

A credible tutor page should explain what families can check, not promise results that no tutor can control. Latimer’s tutor profiles and FAQs should be used for live details such as qualifications, DBS information, price and availability. Its FAQs state that tutors must hold an Enhanced DBS check with the Children’s Barred List as part of onboarding and vetting; parents should still review the profile, discuss online lesson arrangements and raise any safeguarding or communication concern with Latimer.

A tutor can help with understanding, confidence, revision habits, programming fluency and exam technique, but no tutor can promise a particular grade. The best support is active: diagnosis, modelling, guided practice, feedback, homework and a plan that changes as the student improves.

  • Check the tutor’s qualifications and subject background on their profile.
  • Ask whether they have taught or tutored AQA, OCR or the student’s specific board before.
  • Agree how parents will receive updates without removing the student’s independence.
  • Treat grade improvement as a goal, not a promise.

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What AS Level Computer Science tutors can cover

The strongest AS Level Computer Science tutoring is not just coding help. AQA and OCR both use the qualification wording Computer Science and include a mix of programming, algorithms, systems, data and written theory. A tutor can help the student turn that mix into a manageable plan: what to practise, what to memorise, what to explain in words and what to review with past-paper questions.

Programming and problem solving
Writing, adapting, extending and debugging code; understanding data structures; planning systematic solutions.
Algorithms and pseudocode
Tracing algorithms, writing clear pseudocode, comparing methods and explaining decisions in exam language.
Data representation
Binary, hexadecimal, number bases, units, images, sound, compression and how data is stored or transmitted.
Computer systems
CPU structure, registers, fetch-decode-execute, memory, storage, operating systems and translators.
Networks and web technologies
TCP/IP, DNS, client-server ideas, HTML/CSS/JavaScript context and network security concepts where relevant to the board.
Logic and mathematical skills
Boolean algebra, truth tables, logic gates, Karnaugh maps and number representation where required by the specification.
Ethical, legal and cultural issues
The consequences of computing, privacy, moral questions and the social impact of digital technology as specification content.

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AQA and OCR assessment differences to ask about

Parents do not need to become exam-board experts, but they should ask whether a tutor understands the student’s assessment format. For AQA AS Computer Science, Paper 1 is on-screen and includes programming; for OCR AS Computer Science H046, both papers are written and calculators are not allowed. Those differences change how lessons should be planned.

AQA AS Paper 1
On-screen exam, 1 hour 45 minutes, 50% of the AS. AQA describes tasks where students may “write/adapt/extend programs” in an Electronic Answer Document.
AQA AS Paper 2
Written exam, 1 hour 30 minutes, 50% of the AS, with short-answer and extended-answer questions on theory content.
AQA AS vs full A level
AQA’s full A level includes a non-exam assessment project worth 20%, but the AQA AS assessment shown in the specification overview is exam-only.
OCR AS H046 Component 01
Computing principles: written paper, 70 marks, 1 hour 15 minutes, 50% of the AS, with no calculator allowed.
OCR AS H046 Component 02
Algorithms and problem solving: written paper, 70 marks, 1 hour 15 minutes, 50% of the AS, with no calculator allowed.
OCR availability caveat
OCR states this AS qualification is available in England and points learners in Wales and Northern Ireland to current national qualification lists.

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Programming, pseudocode and written exam technique

Computer Science students often lose marks in different ways. One student may understand Python or Java in class but struggle to adapt code under timed conditions. Another may be able to describe a network verbally but lose marks because their written answer lacks precision. A third may panic when classroom programming turns into pseudocode or trace tables.

For AQA-style support, lessons might include preliminary-material style practice, adapting a partly written program, debugging and explaining an algorithm after coding it. For OCR-style support, lessons might include pseudocode, tracing logic without a calculator, CPU registers, fetch-decode-execute, Boolean simplification and longer written answers. OCR’s specification says, “Learners are not expected to memorise the syntax of this pseudocode,” which is a useful reassurance: students need to communicate logic clearly, not learn a secret syntax by heart.

  • Turn vague mistakes into named causes: syntax, logic, tracing, vocabulary, timing or question interpretation.
  • Practise short, timed code edits as well as longer revision tasks.
  • Use mark schemes to show what a precise explanation includes.
  • Keep exam integrity clear: tutors can teach, review and practise, not replace the student’s own work.

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Ready to compare AS Level Computer Science tutors?

Start with the filtered tutor list, then message tutors with the student’s board, programming language, target topics, availability and preferred lesson style. If you would rather have help narrowing the options, contact Latimer with the subject, level, exam board if known and the kind of support your child needs.

This page was last reviewed on 1 June 2026. Tutor prices, availability and profile details should always be checked on the live tutor profile before booking.

  • Browse profiles for Computer Science and A Level support.
  • Use the checklist above to compare tutor fit.
  • Ask for help if you are unsure which background or price point makes sense.

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Support and clarity

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

How do I choose the right AS Level Computer Science tutor?

Start with the student’s exam board, programming language, confidence with theory, confidence under timed conditions, budget and availability. Ask how the tutor diagnoses coding, algorithms, pseudocode, written answers and revision habits. A strong first lesson should identify whether the main issue is understanding, execution, confidence or exam technique.

Can Latimer tutors help with AQA and OCR AS Computer Science?

The page gives AQA and OCR examples because their AS Computer Science assessments differ in important ways. AQA Paper 1 is on-screen and includes programming, while OCR H046 has two written papers and no calculators. Use tutor profiles and messages to check whether an individual tutor supports your exact board.

Is AS Level Computer Science the same as A Level Computer Science?

No. AS Level and the full A level are related but distinct. Many tutors support both AS and A Level Computer Science, and Latimer may use A Level as the practical tutor-directory filter, but the visible page and enquiry should stay clear that the student needs AS Level support.

Does AS Level Computer Science include coursework or NEA?

For the AQA and OCR AS evidence used on this page, AS Level Computer Science is exam-led: AQA AS has two papers and OCR AS H046 has two examined components. AQA’s full A level includes a practical project, so families should still mention the exact qualification and board before booking.

Can online Computer Science tuition work for programming?

Yes. Online lessons can use screen sharing, shared code, whiteboards, exam questions and homework review. For programming, ask the tutor how they will handle the student’s school language, debugging, timed coding practice and feedback between lessons.

How much does AS Level Computer Science tutoring cost through Latimer?

Use the live tutor profile for the exact price. Latimer’s general guidance says tutors set their own rates and gives broad examples of common hourly bands, with student and graduate tutors often priced differently from teachers, examiners and lecturers. Treat those as general guidance, not a fixed AS Level Computer Science quote.

How often should my child have AS Computer Science lessons?

Weekly lessons can suit steady support, confidence rebuilding and homework accountability. Fortnightly can work for independent students who need targeted review. Short intensive blocks may suit mocks or exams. There is no fixed number of lessons that can promise a grade, so the plan should follow the student’s gaps and timeline.

Can a tutor help with OCR pseudocode?

Yes. A tutor can help a student interpret pseudocode, trace algorithms and express logic clearly. OCR says learners are not expected to memorise the exact OCR pseudocode syntax, but they still need familiarity with the style used in assessment.

What happens in the first AS Computer Science tutoring lesson?

A useful first lesson can identify the exam board, programming language, confidence level and main pain point, then sample a short task such as algorithm tracing, binary or hexadecimal conversion, pseudocode interpretation, a theory explanation or a timed code edit. The tutor and family can then agree homework and next steps.

Can tutors support access arrangements or SEND?

Tutors can adapt explanations, pacing and practice routines to the way a student learns, and families should mention formal access arrangements early. Schools, exam centres and awarding bodies handle official access-arrangement applications; tutors cannot arrange them or change assessment demands.

Can a tutor help if my child is a private candidate or resitting?

A tutor can help with diagnosis, topic gaps, timing, written explanations and practice routines. OCR says private candidates may include distance and privately tutored learners, but entry arrangements must be made through an approved centre early. Check the exact board and exam-centre rules for your situation.

Is there an AS Level Computer Science tutor near me?

Many families search locally, but online tutoring lets you compare suitable Computer Science tutors nationally rather than being limited to local availability. Latimer should not be read as promising in-person tutors in every town; check profiles or contact Latimer if local face-to-face support is essential.

What if the tutor is not the right fit?

Latimer’s FAQs say families are not locked into a long-term contract. You can return to the directory, message another tutor or contact Latimer if you need help understanding options or have a communication or conduct concern.

Can AS Level Computer Science help with future study or careers?

It can build useful habits such as computational thinking, problem solving, logic, analysis, precision and communication. Keep course and career decisions specific: entry requirements for degrees, apprenticeships and other pathways change, so use current provider information for any particular pathway.

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