The best online International A Level course for you is one that follows the Pearson Edexcel specification you will sit, gives you a tutor who marks your work, and helps you get an exam seat. Lift College teaches International A Level Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics online with a named UK tutor, from £449.99 a year or £49.99 a month when you pay today, or £59.99 a month after a 7-day free trial. Other online courses we checked cost £495 to £730 for the course, with exam fees paid separately.
What to look for in an online International A Level course
- The right specification. Lift College teaches Pearson Edexcel International A Levels: Biology YBI11, Chemistry YCH11, Mathematics YMA01 and Physics YPH11. Some providers also offer Cambridge International A Levels, which is a different specification.
- Written papers only in the sciences. Lift's International A Level sciences are six units of written papers. No laboratory practical work or practical endorsement is required.
- Exam seats. You sit International A Levels at an exam centre. Check whether a course books your seat or leaves it to you.
- Exam series. Units can be sat in January, June and October series, in any order, at a Tutors & Exams centre near you on Lift's +Exams plan.
- Tutor support. Look for a named tutor who marks your work and a clear support period.
2026 comparison table
Here is what each provider shows on its own page, checked 26 October 2026, with prices exactly as shown.
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| Provider | Course | Price | Exams | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift College | International A Level Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics (Pearson Edexcel) | Study: £449.99 a year or £49.99 a month when you pay today, or £59.99 a month or £611.99 a year after a 7-day free trial. +Exams: £1,169.99 a year or £129.99 a month when you pay today, or £139.99 a month after the trial | On +Exams we book your seat at a Tutors & Exams centre | Named UK tutor; typical duration 18 to 24 months |
| NEC (National Extension College) | International A level Biology (Edexcel YBI11), Chemistry (Edexcel YCH11) or Maths (Edexcel YMA01) | £730 single payment, or pay monthly from £54.75 | "Any fees in relation to exam entries or assessments are not covered by your course fee" | 24 months tutor guidance |
| International Home Study | International A Level Chemistry (Cambridge and Edexcel available) | £595.00 | Students arrange and pay for their exams at an approved centre | Up to 24 months support |
| Learn Now | A Level Chemistry, with a Pearson Edexcel International option (YCH11) | £495 | Exam fees are paid separately | Access and support for two years |
| Wolsey Hall Oxford | International A Level Biology (Edexcel International) | Check provider (fees in a downloadable document) | Check provider | Check provider |
"Check provider" means the provider's page did not show that detail when we checked.
Who should choose which
- You want one monthly price with your exam seat booked: Lift College +Exams.
- You want to study first and book exams yourself: Lift College Study, or the course-only options at NEC, International Home Study or Learn Now.
- You want a single payment for the course: NEC, International Home Study or Learn Now show one course fee.
What you get with Lift College
- Pearson Edexcel International A Level Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, online with a named UK tutor.
- Six units of written papers, sat in any order across January, June and October series.
- On +Exams we book your seat at a Tutors & Exams centre.
- Open to anyone aged 14 or over; under 18s enrol with a parent or guardian's permission and support.
- 7-day free trial, no credit check, cancel any time, and 14-day money back on every payment.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I study International A Levels online in the UK?
Yes. You study online and sit the written papers at an exam centre. Lift College teaches Pearson Edexcel International A Level Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics online with a named UK tutor, and on +Exams books your seat at a Tutors & Exams centre.
How much does an online International A Level cost?
Lift College is £449.99 a year or £49.99 a month per subject when you pay today, or £59.99 a month after a 7-day free trial. Other online courses we checked on 26 October 2026 cost £495 to £730 for the course, with exam fees paid separately.
Do International A Level sciences need practical work?
Not on Lift College's International A Levels. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are six units of written papers, and no laboratory practical work or practical endorsement is required.
When can I sit International A Level exams?
Lift College's International A Level units can be sat in January, June and October series, in any order, at a Tutors & Exams centre.
Do UK universities accept International A Levels?
Lift College's course pages describe the Pearson Edexcel International A Level as accepted by UK universities. Check the entry requirements of each course you apply to.
What is the difference between an International A Level and an A Level?
Our guide to International A Levels vs A Levels explains the differences in specification, units and exam series.
Sources checked
- https://liftcollege.co.uk/qualifications/international-a-levels/international-a-level-mathematics (checked 26 October 2026)
- https://liftcollege.co.uk/qualifications/international-a-levels/international-a-level-biology (checked 26 October 2026)
- https://liftcollege.co.uk/qualifications/international-a-levels/international-a-level-chemistry (checked 26 October 2026)
- https://liftcollege.co.uk/qualifications/international-a-levels/international-a-level-physics (checked 26 October 2026)
- https://www.nec.ac.uk/courses/maths-international-a-level (checked 26 October 2026)
- https://www.nec.ac.uk/courses/biology-international-a-level (checked 26 October 2026)
- https://www.nec.ac.uk/courses/chemistry-international-a-level/ (checked 26 October 2026)
- https://www.internationalhomestudy.com/international-a-level-courses/international-a-level-chemistry (checked 26 October 2026)
- https://www.learnnow.org.uk/course/a-levels/a-level-chemistry (checked 26 October 2026)
- https://wolseyhalloxford.org.uk/our-courses/a-level/a-level-courses/biology-international (checked 26 October 2026)