GCSE Chemistry Course and Exam | AQA

You can choose to sit for the Foundation Tier or Higher Tier

• For Foundation Tier grades 1 to 5 will be given.
• For Higher Tier grades 4 to 9 will be given.
• For more updated information on the grade boundaries, you can check out our blog, GCSE Chemistry Grade Boundaries 2019 to 2023.
• You can book your GCSE exam with us; we have GCSE exam centres across the UK. Explore the list of GCSE Exam Centres, and see nearest exam centre.
• In order to book your GCSE exams please email us at info@lead-academy.org.

If you book your GCSE exams after 31 January 2024 for Summer 2024 exams, you will require to pay late fee.

Additional late fee charges as follows:

• Late fee applicable from 01 February 2024 – £100
• Very late fee applicable from 01 April 2024 – £200

Get personalised guidance and assistance throughout your GCSE exam preparation. Clarify difficult concepts and receive valuable feedback on practice exams, assignments and mock exams.

• 1:1 or Group Live classes are available with your expert Chemistry tutor Sarah until the exam.
• Group Sessions Cost: £45+VAT per month (Class schedule once a week | 4 classes per month)
• 1:1 Live Class via Zoom available at the cost of £24+VAT per hour.
• You’ll have the flexibility to choose your own schedule for the classes.
• Various class schedule options are available in the cart for you to choose from while booking.
• The classes are designed to prepare you for the exam.
• You will also get unlimited tutor support via email.

• This GCSE Chemistry Course is available to all students of all academic backgrounds, and no experience or previous qualifications are required.
• You need a laptop or PC and stable internet connection

The AQA GCSE Chemistry Qualification consists of two paper-based assessments and a practical assessment.

Paper 1

• Topic: Atomic structure and the periodic table, bonding, structure, and the properties of matter, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes; and energy changes.
• Exam duration: 1 Hour 45 minutes written exam
• Marks: 100
• Weight: 50% of GCSE
• Question type: multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response

Paper 2

• Topic: The rate and extent of chemical change, organic chemistry; chemical analysis, the chemistry of the atmosphere; and using resources
• Exam duration: 1 Hour 45 minutes written exam
• Marks: 100
• Weight: 50% of GCSE
• Question type: multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response

Practical Assessment

The knowledge and comprehension that students have acquired from completing a variety of practical activities and demonstrations offered in this course will be tested in the written exam questions.

At least 15% of the qualification’s overall marks will come from these questions.

Most of these questions will additionally concentrate on students’ capacity for independent research and the successful application of their knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Important: You need to submit the practical logbook (the list of practicals covered by you according to the awarding body) signed off both by you and the tutor within 15th February 2024. Also, you must need to submit the practical statement for the individual for each science discipline. Just make a note on each submitted practical statement clarifying which science discipline the form relates to), and evidence (for each science discipline) that the required practicals have been completed sent to us along with the completed statement. You must need to submit your tutor’s CV, Degree Certificate, Teaching Certificate and the DBS along with the mentioned documents.

The following are all the topics you’ll be learning:

• Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
• Bonding, Structure and Properties of Matter
• Quantitative Chemistry
• Chemical Changes
• Energy Changes
• Rate of Chemical Change
• Organic Chemistry
• Chemical Analysis
• Chemistry of Earth’s Atmosphere
• Using Resources

• The GCSE Chemistry Course is an independent accreditation by AQA and regulated by Ofqual.
• AQA, is the most popular academic and general qualification authority, dedicated to improving students’ knowledge and skills.
• This awarding body conducts exams and awards credentials for employment, which employers and colleges around the world highly value.