Online A Levels
Lift College teaches 11 online A Levels for adults and home educated learners, ten on AQA specifications and Film Studies on WJEC Eduqas, from £449.99 a year or £49.99 a month per subject when you pay today, with a named UK tutor and marked practice. You study from home and sit the same exams as school candidates, booked for you at a Tutors & Exams centre on the +Exams plan.
A Level Biology
A Level Business Studies
A Level Chemistry
A Level English Language
- 7 days free, nothing charged until day 8
- A named UK tutor from day one
- Cancel in two clicks, 14-day refund
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What are A Levels?
Each A Level focuses on a subject, such as Biology, Mathematics or Psychology. Learners often combine subjects to match their goals. Online courses let you work through the specification around other commitments. Written exams, and any practical or non-exam assessment, are sat or submitted in person; on Lift College's +Exams plan the awarding-body entry and your seat at a Tutors & Exams centre are arranged for you.
11 courses · every one starts with 7 days free
Choose your A Level subjects
Each is a full A Level with a named UK tutor and marked practice. Choose a subject to see the course, the plans and the free trial.
A Level Biology
A Level Business Studies
A Level Chemistry
A Level English Language
A Level English Literature
A Level Film Studies
A Level History
A Level Mathematics
A Level Physics
A Level Psychology
A Level Sociology
Guide
Can you study A Levels online? Yes. You can study A Levels online with Lift College as an adult or a home educated learner aged 14 or over: choose from 11 A Level courses online, learn from home with a named UK tutor and marked practice, and sit the same May/June exams as school candidates at a Tutors & Exams centre.
- A Levels for adults online, with no entry requirements; under 18s enrol with a parent or guardian's permission and support
- Ten A Levels on AQA specifications and Film Studies on WJEC Eduqas, each a full A Level course
- On +Exams, Lift College enters you and books your seat at one of ten Tutors & Exams centres in England
- A named UK tutor and marked practice back in 5 to 7 working days
- Exams booked for you on +Exams, at a Tutors & Exams centre
- CPAC practicals for Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- 7-day free trial: £0 today, cancel any time, 14-day money back
There are no entry requirements and you can start any time: pay today and save up to 17% for life, and on the yearly plan you pay for 9 months and get 3 free; or try it free for 7 days with nothing charged until day 8. Our A Level courses for adults fit around work, and if you need the grade for next summer, see fast track A Levels online.
A LEVEL GUIDE
Browse every A Level we offer, fully online, with UCAS-recognised grading.
Lift College2:27Video guide · 2 min 27 sCan you do A Levels online as an adult in the UK?Watch on YouTubeopens in a new tabWhat are A Levels?
Each A Level focuses on a subject, such as Biology, Mathematics or Psychology. Learners often combine subjects to match their goals. Online courses let you work through the specification around other commitments. Written exams, and any practical or non-exam assessment, are sat or submitted in person; on Lift College's +Exams plan the awarding-body entry and your seat at a Tutors & Exams centre are arranged for you.
University entry depends on the subjects and grades you achieve and the requirements of the specific degree course, not simply whether you studied online or in a sixth form. Some courses use UCAS Tariff points while others specify grades, subjects or additional assessments. Check each university’s current requirements before choosing your A Levels.
Most popular subjects include our A Level Biology course, A Level Maths course and A Level Psychology course.
How it works
From your first lesson to exam day
Choose your subjects
Pick one A Level or several. Start with a 7-day free trial: £0 today, nothing charged until day 8.
Study with your tutor
Work through the full specification online, at your own pace, with a named UK tutor and marked practice.
We book your exams
On +Exams we make your awarding-body entry and book your seat at a Tutors & Exams centre near you.
Sit the same papers
You sit the same A Level papers as school candidates, in the May and June series, and get the same certificate.
Prices
One price per subject, every month
Choose a plan for each subject in your basket. Change or cancel from your account at any time.
Study
Full course, named tutor and marked practice.
- The full specification, online
- A named UK tutor
- Marked practice back in 5 to 7 working days
+Exams
Everything in Study plus exam entry and centre fees, booked for you at a Tutors & Exams centre.
- Everything in Study
- Awarding-body entry made for you
- Your seat booked at a Tutors & Exams centre
Monthly comes with a 9-month expected term because exam fees are built in. Pay annually and no term applies.
+Exams & CPAC
For Biology, Chemistry and Physics: everything in +Exams plus the CPAC practical endorsement at a Tutors & Exams laboratory venue.
- Everything in +Exams
- The CPAC practical endorsement
- Practicals at a Tutors & Exams laboratory venue
14-day money back
Awarding bodies and exam centres
Ten Tutors & Exams centres across England
On +Exams your seat is booked for you, and you sit your papers as a private candidate.
Exam centre partner
Compare
The best online A Level provider in the UK: how Lift College compares
The best online A Level provider for most adults is the one that lets you pay as you study, books and pays for your exam, and gives you a named tutor who marks your work. Of the six providers we compared on 19 October 2026, Lift College is the only one that does all three with a free trial of the full course: 11 A Levels (AQA, and WJEC Eduqas for Film Studies) from £449.99 a year on Study when you pay today, or £0 today on the 7-day free trial and then £59.99 a month, before exam fees, with no contract and no credit check. Most other providers charge a fixed fee per subject on the subjects Lift College teaches, £440 to £730 at full price on 21 October 2026, with exam fees extra and tutor support for 24 months.
| Provider | How you pay | Exam entry | Tutor support | Free trial or refund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift College | £449.99 a year per subject on Study when you pay today, or £0 today on the 7-day free trial and then £59.99 a month; before exam fees | Not included on Study, paid separately as with every provider here | Named UK tutor, marked practice, marking in 5 to 7 working days | 7-day free trial, nothing charged until day 8; 14-day money-back guarantee on every payment |
| NEC (National Extension College) | £730 per A Level, or £73 deposit then £54.75 a month for 12 months at 0% APR | No: "Any fees in relation to exam entries or assessments are not covered by your course fee" | 24 months 1-2-1 tutor guidance | No free trial on the page; refund terms not on the course pages |
| Open Study College | £499 course only at full price; exam packages cost more | On the exam packages OSC books and pays for your exams | Unlimited tutor support; 24 months to complete | 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee; no free trial |
| ICS Learn | £440 to £550 total with a deposit and monthly payments; 9 A Levels, AQA for the seven we compared | No: exam fees paid directly to your exam centre, which you book | Support until summer 2028 results | Not on the page |
| CloudLearn | £499 at full price, or monthly instalments | No: "Additional exam fees apply"; CloudLearn books the centre | Unlimited 1:1 support for 24 months | Free trial lesson; 14-day money-back guarantee |
| Oxbridge Home Learning | £495 per A Level on its course pages | Not stated as included: exams bought at enrolment or booked later | Unlimited tutor support for 24 months | No free trial or refund terms on the pages |
Oxbridge Ltd, trading as Oxbridge Home Learning, entered administration on 1 October 2025 according to Companies House; its website continues to trade.
Each cell reflects the provider's own pages on 19 October 2026; the URLs read are listed under Sources checked in our comparison of online A Level providers, which has the detail. Each subject has its own table:
- Best online A Level Biology courses in the UK
- Best online A Level Business Studies courses in the UK
- Best online A Level Chemistry courses in the UK
- Best online A Level English Language courses in the UK
- Best online A Level English Literature courses in the UK
- Best online A Level Film Studies courses in the UK
- Best online A Level History courses in the UK
- Best online A Level Mathematics courses in the UK
- Best online A Level Physics courses in the UK
- Best online A Level Psychology courses in the UK
- Best online A Level Sociology courses in the UK
Also see can you do A Levels online?, A Level private exam centres and A Level funding and costs.
A Level Biology
A Level Business StudiesA Level Business Studies asks you to think like a manager.
A Level ChemistryA Level Chemistry is one of the most demanding, and one of the most valuable, A Levels adults can study.
A Level English LanguageA Level English Language is a Level 3 qualification that treats English as evidence.
A Level English Literature
A Level Film StudiesA Level Film Studies treats film as both a subject to analyse and a craft to practise.
A Level HistoryA Level History asks you to do two different kinds of historical thinking.
A Level Mathematics
A Level PhysicsA Level Physics is one of the most versatile science A Levels adults can study.
A Level Psychology
A Level SociologyOnline A Levels vs sixth form vs Access to HE Diploma
UCAS tariff points are set nationally and do not vary by study method. Not every university course uses Tariff points, and meeting a points total does not guarantee admission. UCAS tariff tables
| Factor | Online A Levels | Sixth form A Levels | Access to HE Diploma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical age | Any age, most learners 19+ | 16 to 18 | Any age, most learners 19+ |
| Structure | Self paced online study, one subject at a time or in parallel | Fixed timetable, 3 subjects studied together over 2 years | Single diploma covering multiple graded units in one subject area |
| University entry | Depends on the subjects, grades and entry requirements of the chosen university course | Depends on the subjects, grades and entry requirements of the chosen university course | Depends on the diploma subject, graded credits and entry requirements of the chosen university course |
| Typical cost | £449.99 a year per subject at Lift College on Study when you pay today (or £0 today on the 7-day free trial, then £59.99 a month); £440 to £730 per subject at full price elsewhere on the subjects Lift College teaches; all before exam fees (checked 21 October 2026) | Free at school, exam fees usually covered by the school | £89.99 a month at Lift College on a cancel-anytime subscription, typically £1,495 to £2,295 up front elsewhere |
| Typical timeframe | 12 to 18 months per subject, or faster with more study time each week | 2 years for 3 subjects | 9 to 24 months for the full diploma |
Where it leads
Where A Levels qualifications can take you
| Level | Typical roles | Salary range (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| A Level Biology → BSc Nursing / Medicine | Registered Nurse (NMC), Junior Doctor, Biomedical Scientist | £32,073 to £45,000 ↗ |
| A Level Maths → BSc Mathematics / Engineering | Data Analyst, Mechanical Engineer, Financial Analyst | £32,000 to £50,000 ↗ |
| A Level Psychology → BSc / BA Psychology | Psychologist, Counsellor, HR Manager, Mental Health Nurse | £28,000 to £45,000 ↗ |
| A Level Business → BA Business Management / Economics | Business Analyst, Marketing Manager, Operations Manager | £30,000 to £52,000 ↗ |
| A Level History → BA History / Law / Social Sciences | Solicitor, Policy Analyst, Civil Servant, Journalist | £28,000 to £48,000 ↗ |
| A Level English → BA English / Media / Communications | Content Strategist, PR Manager, Teacher (QTS route), Editor | £27,000 to £42,000 ↗ |
| A Level Chemistry → BSc Pharmacy / Chemistry | Pharmacist, Clinical Researcher, Chemical Engineer | £35,000 to £55,000 ↗ |
| A Level Sociology → BA Sociology / Social Work / Criminology | Social Worker, Probation Officer, Community Development Worker | £29,000 to £42,000 ↗ |
Where an A Level can lead: subject to career and UK salary range
Salary ranges reflect early to mid career UK averages for the linked degree route and are not guaranteed outcomes.
| Role | Qualification route | UK salary range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (NMC) or Junior Doctor | A Level Biology, then BSc Nursing or Medicine | £32,073 to £45,000 (DfE Graduate Labour Market Statistics, 2024) |
| Data Analyst or Mechanical Engineer | A Level Mathematics, then BSc Mathematics or Engineering | £32,000 to £50,000 (Prospects Luminate graduate salaries) |
| Psychologist or Mental Health Nurse | A Level Psychology, then BSc or BA Psychology | £28,000 to £45,000 (Prospects Luminate graduate salaries) |
| Pharmacist or Clinical Researcher | A Level Chemistry, then BSc Pharmacy or Chemistry | £35,000 to £55,000 (DfE Graduate Labour Market Statistics, 2024) |
Who it suits
Can you resit A Levels with Lift College?
Yes. You can resit A Levels at any age with Lift College. Choose the subject you want to improve, study the full course online, and sit the exam as a private candidate at an approved centre in the May/June series. There is no limit on how many times you can resit. On Study you book and pay the exam centre yourself; on +Exams Lift College enters you, books your seat and the exam fees are included. See our guide to A Level resit fees for 2027 prices.
Choose the subject to resit
Home education & A Levels
Home-educated learners can study A Levels online with a named UK tutor and, on +Exams, have their entry made and their seat booked at a Tutors & Exams centre. Explore home education at Lift College.
Explore home educationCost, funding and entry
Cost, funding and entry requirements for online A Levels
A Levels at Lift College cost £449.99 a year per subject on Study when you pay today, saving up to 17% on every payment for life, or £0 today on the 7-day free trial and then £59.99 a month, with no contract. Other online providers charged £440 to £730 per subject at full price on the subjects Lift College teaches on 21 October 2026, up front or in instalments. All of these prices are before exam fees, which are paid separately to the exam centre; Lift College can also book your exam on its +Exams plan.
Lift College runs a monthly subscription with no fixed contract, so you can pause study between subjects. Paying annually instead of monthly saves 15%, and starting without the free trial saves up to 17% on every payment, with your price fixed for life.
Funding
Online A Levels are self-funded, most learners pay for tuition via a monthly plan or in full up front. Some employers will part-fund A Level study where it aligns with a career pathway. If you are studying an Access to HE Diploma alongside A Level equivalents, student finance may cover higher education fees at university stage.
Entry requirements
Lift College's A Levels have no formal entry qualifications and are open to anyone aged 14 or over (under 18s enrol with a parent or guardian's permission and support). Each course page gives a recommended starting point, usually a GCSE grade 5 or 6 in the subject or a related one, for example grade 6 in GCSE Maths before A Level Maths; this is recommended, not required.
Reviews
From A Levels learners
I left school at 16 with only GCSEs and spent 20 years in retail management before deciding I wanted to become a nurse. I was terrified the Biology would be beyond me after so long, but the course materials broke everything down so clearly. I sat my exam last June and got a B.
I am 37 and made the decision to retrain as a civil engineer. The A level Maths course with Lift College was excellent, the tutor feedback was fast and genuinely useful, not just tick-box comments. Studying around a full-time job was tough but the flexibility of online learning made it possible.
I wanted to do a psychology degree but had not been in education since my early 20s. Studying online meant I could fit my coursework around the school run and evenings once the kids were in bed. My adviser at Lift College was helpful from day one, she explained every step and checked in on my progress.
FAQ
A Levels questions, answered
Straight answers to the 17 questions learners ask us most.
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Explore A Levels further
Everything about A Levels, page by page
Every question about A Levels has its own page: entry, costs, careers, awarding bodies, learner stories and more.
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Entry requirementsAge, prior learning and what you need before you enrol
Funding and costsMonthly and pay-in-full prices, funding routes and refunds
Awarding bodiesWho awards the qualification and how to check it
ComparisonHow this qualification compares with the alternatives
Career pathwaysRoles, progression and UK salary ranges
Learner storiesReal learners, the course they took and what happened next
FAQEvery question learners ask before they enrol
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