Understanding how marks are awarded
- How examiners award marks
- Assessment objectives
- Common mistakes
- Answer structures
Online · Small group · October 2026
The Year 13 Advantage
Fix the exam-technique mistakes that are costing you marks before mocks and revision pressure begin.
An exam-skills course for Pearson Edexcel A Level and International A Level Business students. Learn how to structure answers, use case-study evidence and build the analysis and judgement needed for higher marks.
19–21 October 2026 · Hong Kong time (HKT)
Approximately 10 hours of live teaching · Maximum 8 students
- Master the 4 exam skills
- Write better essays
- Achieve higher grades
- Dates
- 19–21 October 2026
- Live teaching
- Approximately 10 hours
- Small group
- Maximum 8 students
- Course
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Business &Pearson Edexcel International A Level Business
Is this course right for you?
You know the content. Now turn it into marks.
The Year 13 Advantage helps students understand what examiners reward and use their Business knowledge more effectively in 10, 12 and 20 mark answers.
You’re studying one of the two qualifications
You want to turn knowledge into marks
You want clearer answer structures
You want to improve application, analysis and evaluation
You would value specific feedback before mock exams begin
This is an exam-skills programme rather than a complete revision course covering every Year 12 and Year 13 topic.
What students will learn
How students will improve their exam answers
Across three live sessions, students learn how to turn their Business knowledge into answers examiners can reward.
AO1Knowledge
AO2Application
AO3Analysis
AO4Evaluation
- Recognise what examiners reward in AO1, AO2, AO3 and AO4.
- Write 4- and 8-mark answers, develop 10- and 12-mark responses, and plan a 20-mark answer.
- Use case-study evidence to build stronger analysis and make better-supported judgements.
- Use feedback on one exam response to identify three clear priorities for improvement.
Questions and examples will be adapted for Pearson Edexcel A Level and International A Level Business students.
Course format
Three focused sessions in one small group
Three live online sessions, with approximately 10 hours of teaching and guided exam practice. All times are Hong Kong time (HKT).
The skills behind A and A* answers
- Application
- Analysis
- Evaluation
- Step-by-step guidance
- Model answers
Personal feedback and next steps
- Reviewing progress
- Exam strategy
- Individual priorities
- Action planning
Personal feedback and three clear priorities
Each student will receive individual feedback on an exam response completed during the programme, together with a personal action plan identifying their main strengths and three priorities for improvement.
Apply for a place
14years teaching experience
About Katherine
Learn from someone who understands assessment.
Katherine is a former Head of Business with 14 years’ teaching experience, including extensive A Level Business teaching. She is a specialist A Level Business tutor with a first-class degree in Business and has also examined GCSE Business.
Student and parent experiences
Confidence and progress with Katherine.
“The sessions with Katherine have made such a difference to the way I structure and answer exam questions, allowing me to get top marks. The sessions helped to rebuild my confidence in Business.”
“Katherine’s lessons are always well planned. She keeps the student well informed of expectations and guides them in answering exam-style questions. Prompt feedback is given on homework submissions.”
Investment
Small-group teaching with personal feedback.
Places are limited to eight students so Katherine can give every learner meaningful, individual guidance.
The Year 13 Advantage
HKD 4,260 early-bird fee
Standard fee: HKD 4,800.
Apply for a placeTo qualify for the early-bird fee, payment must be received before 4:00am on Monday 28 September 2026 (Hong Kong time).
No payment is taken when you apply. Submitting the form does not secure the early-bird fee or confirm a place.Apply for a place
Apply for a place on the October programme.
Complete the short form and Katherine will contact you to check suitability, confirm availability and explain the next steps. No payment is taken when you apply.
- 19–21 October 2026 · All times are Hong Kong time (HKT)
- Approximately 10 hours of live teaching
- Students must be available for all three sessions
- Early-bird fee HKD 4,260 when payment is received before 4:00am on Monday 28 September 2026 (Hong Kong time)
- Standard fee HKD 4,800
- Maximum 8 students
Submitting the form does not secure the early-bird fee or confirm a place.