A-Level Classical Civilisation – Expert, Thoughtful, Online

We offer one-to-one online tuition in Classical Civilisation at A-Level, following the OCR specification in full. Whether your child needs guidance through ancient literature, visual sources, historical context, or essay writing, we offer thoughtful, structured teaching tailored to individual needs.

What We Teach

We cover all options from the OCR A-Level syllabus, including:

The World of the Hero

  • Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey
  • Virgil’s Aeneid
    We teach both close reading and how to discuss character, theme, and structure with clarity and insight.

Culture and the Arts

  • Greek Theatre (drama, staging, and social context)
  • Greek Art (sculpture, vase painting, and cultural meaning)
    We help students make meaningful links between form, function, and historical setting.

Beliefs and Ideas

  • Love and Relationships
  • Politics of the Late Republic
  • Greek Religion
    We guide students through philosophical and political texts, with clear focus on how to build strong arguments in essays.

Why Choose Us?

  • Classical Specialists – Our tutors are Classics graduates with wide subject knowledge and experience teaching A-Level Classical Civilisation.
  • Full Syllabus Support – We adapt our teaching to the exact combination of modules your child is taking.
  • ✍️ Strong Essay Teaching – We show students how to write focused, well-structured answers that hit the assessment objectives.
  • Clear Thinking, Deep Understanding – We teach students to enjoy the subject while keeping exams in view.
  • Past Papers and Marked Work – We provide regular feedback and use both OCR materials and our own model answers and mocks.

Who We Teach

  • A-Level students taking Classical Civilisation at school
  • Private candidates preparing for exams independently
  • Students aiming for top grades for Classics, History, or PPE at university
  • Those needing help with essay structure, revision strategy, or exam confidence

Flexible, Rigorous, and Personal

  • Weekly one-to-one online lessons
  • Marked essay plans and sample answers
  • Flexible scheduling around school workload and assessments
  • First lesson free, no obligation

We teach with academic seriousness but without jargon, aiming to develop both knowledge and clarity of expression.

Safeguarding and Professionalism

All tutors hold Enhanced DBS certificates, registered for live updates. We are trained in safeguarding and advise parents to check documentation at the first meeting.

Get in Touch

To discuss tuition or book a trial session, email us here. We’re always pleased to support students who want to think seriously about the ancient world.