Understanding how marks are awarded
- How examiners award marks
- Assessment objectives
- Common mistakes
- Answer structures
Online · Small group · December 2026
The Year 13 Advantage
Build the exam-writing skills that can help you turn knowledge into marks ahead of your January exams.
A Unit 3 exam-writing course for Pearson Edexcel International A Level Business students in the UAE. Learn how to structure answers, use case-study evidence and build the analysis and judgement needed for higher marks.
2–4 December 2026 · UAE time
Three live online sessions · Maximum 4 students
- Master the 4 exam skills
- Write better essays
- Achieve higher grades
- Dates
- 2–4 December 2026
- Format
- Three live online sessions
- Small group
- Maximum 4 students
- Course
- 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 Pearson Edexcel International A Level Business
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 ahead of the January exams
This is a focused exam-writing programme rather than a complete Unit 3 content revision course.
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 focus on Pearson Edexcel International A Level Business Unit 3.
Course format
Three focused sessions in one small group
Three live online sessions with guided exam-writing practice. All times are UAE time.
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 a course pack, individual feedback on an exam response completed during the programme, a personal action plan identifying their main strengths and priorities for improvement, and post-course resources.
Register your interest
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 four students so Katherine can give every learner meaningful, individual guidance.
The Year 13 Advantage
AED 2,250
Register your interestNo payment is taken when you register your interest. Katherine will contact you with more information and the next steps for booking.Register your interest
Register your interest in the December programme.
Complete the short form and Katherine will contact you with more information and the next steps for booking. No payment is taken when you register your interest.
- 2–4 December 2026 · All times are UAE time
- Three live online sessions
- Students must be available for all three sessions
- Course fee AED 2,250 per student
- Maximum 4 students
Registering interest does not reserve or confirm a place.