Chemistry A Level Easter Revision Classes in London

Course Information

Course Description

Our four-day Chemistry A Level Easter crash courses are designed to prepare Year 13 students for their final exams. These London-based classes are taught by experienced teachers with an in-depth knowledge of the syllabus and what it takes to succeed at A Level.

During the course, students will revisit the key sections of A Level Chemistry, crystalizing their knowledge and helping them to identify and clarify anything they don’t yet fully understand. As well as guiding students on a thorough recap of the course content, our teachers will help them to develop their exam technique – ensuring they’ve got the skills and know-how to maximise their marks on exam day.

In addition to in-person classes, students will receive a selection of high-quality revision materials. Professionally printed and bound, these tailor-made resources provide additional support at home, during and after the course.

Our Easter crash courses are a great way to kick-start revision. Students will leave the course feeling confident and fully prepared for their summer exams.

Suitable for:

  • Year 13 students
  • Students wanting to revise content
  • Students looking to improve exam technique
  • Year 12 students
  • Students who are predicted D or below

If you need help deciding if you will benefit from this course you can contact us. Alternatively, you may prefer to book 1-2-1 tuition instead.

Structure of the Day

Time 10:00am - 5:00pm

Classes are from 10am to 5pm. Registration starts from 9.45am.

There will be a 1 hour lunch break and a couple of 10 minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.

Day 1 - Physical Chemistry

Session 1
3.1.1 Atomic Structure, 3.1.2 Amount of Substance, 3.1.3 Bonding
Session 2
3.1.4 Energetics, 3.1.5 Kinetics, 3.1.6 Chemical Equilibria, Le Chatelier’s Principle and Kc, 3.1.7 Oxidation, Reduction and Redox Equations
12.30-13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
3.1.7 Oxidation, Reduction and Redox Equations, 3.1.8 Thermodynamics (A-level only)
Session 4
3.1.9 Rate Equations (A-level only), 3.1.10 Equilibrium Constant Kp for Homogeneous Systems (A-level only)
Session 5
3.1.11 Electrode Potentials and Electrochemical Cells (A-level only), 3.1.12 Acids and Bases (A-level only)

Day 2 - Inorganic Chemistry

Session 1
3.2.1 Periodicity, 3.2.2 Group 2, the Alkaline Earth Metals, 3.2.3 Group 7(17), the Halogens
Session 2
3.2.4 Properties of Period 3 Elements and their Oxides (A-level only)
12.30-13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
3.2.5 Transition Metals (A-level only), 3.2.6 Reactions of Ions in Aqueous Solution (A-level only)
Session 4
Multiple Choice Questions on Paper 1 and Paper 2
Session 5
Practical Skills Paper 1 and Paper 2

Day 3 - Organic Chemistry

Session 1
3.3.1 Introduction to Organic Chemistry, 3.3.2 Alkanes
Session 2
3.3.3 Halogenoalkanes, 3.3.4 Alkenes
12.30-13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
3.3.5 Alcohols, 3.3.6 Organic Analysis
Session 4
3.3.7 Optical Isomerism (A-level only), 3.3.8 Aldehydes and Ketones (A-level only)
Session 5
3.3.9 Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives (A-level only)

Day 4 - Organic Chemistry and Practical Skills

Session 1
3.3.10 Aromatic Chemistry (A-level only), 3.3.11 Amines (A-level only)
Session 2
3.3.12 Polymers (A-level only), 3.3.13 Amino Acids, Proteins and DNA (A-level only)
12.30-13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
3.3.14 Organic Synthesis (A-level only)
Session 4
3.3.15 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (A-level only), 3.3.16 Chromatography (A-level only)
Session 5
Synoptic Questions & Practical Skills

Day 1 - Assessed on All Papers

Session 1
Module 1 – Development of Practical Skills in Chemistry
Session 2
2.1 Atoms and Reactions (Atomic Structure, Isotopes, Mole Calculations, Acid-Base Theory, Redox)
12.30-13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
2.2 Electrons, Bonding and Structure (Electronic Structure, Bonding, Shapes of Ions and Molecules, Electronegativity, Intermolecular Forces)
Session 4
3.1 The Periodic Table (Periodicity, Group 2, Group 7, Qualitative Analysis)
Session 5
3.2 Physical Chemistry (Enthalpy Changes, Reaction Rates, Chemical Equilibria)

Day 2 - Periodic Table, Elements and Physical Chemistry

Session 1
5.1 Rates, Equilibrium and pH
Session 2
5.2 Enthalpy and Entropy and Redox and Electrode Potentials
12.30-13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
5.3 Transition Elements
Session 4
Paper 1 Practice Questions – Modules 1,2,3 & 5
Session 5
4.1 Introductory Organic Chemistry (Naming Compounds, Formulae)

Day 3 - Paper 2 Synthesis and Analytical Techniques

Session 1
4.1 Introductory Organic Chemistry (Functional Groups, Isomerism)
Session 2
4.2 Alcohols, Halogenoalkanes, 4.2 Analysis (including Infra-Red Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry)
12.30-13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
6.1 Aromatic Compounds
Session 4
6.1 Carbonyls and Acids
Session 5
6.2 Nitrogen Compounds and Polymers

Day 4 - Paper 2&3 Practice Unified Chemistry

Session 1
6.2 Synthesis
Session 2
6.3.1 Chromatography and Qualitative Analysis
12.30-13.30
LUNCH
Session 3
6.3.2 Spectroscopy (Carbon and Hydrogen NMR)
Session 4
Paper 2 Practice Questions Modules 1,2,4 & 6
Session 5
Synoptic Questions Unified Chemistry Modules 1-6

Our Tutors

At PMT Courses we’re proud to work with an excellent team of passionate and professional tutors and teachers, many of whom have worked at some of the country’s most esteemed academic institutions. While each teacher brings something unique to the table, they all aim to leave you feeling inspired, knowledgeable and confident.

Georgina A.

Georgina A.

Georgina has nine years of experience working as a teacher, six of which were spent teaching A Level Chemistry at sixth-form colleges across the south. She has a strong background in chemistry, including postdoctoral work at Oxford University, doctoral studies at Sussex University, and several months as a visiting researcher at both Sussex and Nottingham universities.

Today Georgina tutors GCSE, A Level and IB Chemistry to a wide range of students, while also working as a reviewer for Pearson and as an examiner for one of the main A Level Chemistry examination boards. This experience, along with her rich knowledge, creativity and resources, enables her to help students polish their study skills and exam technique. When Georgina isn’t teaching, she’s indulging her passion for science communication, peer reviewing scientific literature, and putting together science news features for her radio show.

Hannah S.

Hannah S.

Hannah has been a chemistry teacher for the past five years, and is currently the Head of Chemistry at a leading school in Surrey. During that time, she has worked as an OCR examiner, developing deep understanding of where students typically make errors in exams and the subjects and question types they find most difficult.

Hannah’s favourite areas of chemistry A-level are the topics that require lots of problem-solving skills – such as acids and bases or equilibrium. She enjoys guiding students through longer answer questions, and helping them find logical and methodical ways to structure their work. When Hannah isn’t teaching chemistry, she is hanging out with her little boy or watching a crime drama (preferably set in the North East) on the TV.