Best Free A Level Resources: The Complete List
The best free A Level resources are syllabus-matched notes and quizzes, condensed summaries, questions by topic, and past papers with mark schemes and examiner reports. For Cambridge International and Edexcel International students, that usually means the Tutopiya Learning Portal, ZNotes, Physics & Maths Tutor, the exam boards’ own websites and a past-paper archive. This list explains what each is best for.
This guide is written by Tutopiya. We list our own resources where they fit, and we describe the other sites fairly.
Key takeaways
- Match every resource to your board and syllabus code.
- Use one notes source, one question source and past papers, rather than many overlapping notes.
- Examiner reports are one of the most valuable and least used free resources.
Notes and topic quizzes
| Resource | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tutopiya Learning Portal | Notes and a quiz for every topic, by syllabus code | Free to start |
| ZNotes | Condensed summaries, mainly Cambridge | Free |
| Physics & Maths Tutor | Notes and topic questions, mainly UK boards | Free |
| Save My Exams | Notes and question banks | Paid, with some free content |
Topic-by-topic guides: free A Level notes for every subject, including Maths 9709, Chemistry 9701, Biology 9700, Physics 9702, Economics 9708, Business 9609 and Psychology 9990.
Past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports
- Pearson qualifications website: recent Edexcel papers, mark schemes and examiner reports.
- Cambridge International website: syllabuses and specimen papers. Schools have fuller access through Cambridge’s support site.
- Archive sites such as PapaCambridge: large free archives. See PapaCambridge alternatives for A Level.
- Physics & Maths Tutor: past-paper questions grouped by topic.
Problem-solving and stretch
- Isaac Physics: free Physics and Maths problems from the University of Cambridge.
- Khan Academy: free videos and practice for Maths and science foundations.
Planning and study tools
- Your syllabus or specification: turn it into a checklist and tick off topics.
- Exam timetable: plan revision backwards from your exam dates. See our exam timetable guide.
- Mock feedback: use it to choose your next topics. See turning A Level mock feedback into a revision plan.
A simple free revision stack
- Learn each topic from one notes source matched to your syllabus code.
- Check it with a topic quiz the same day.
- Practise exam questions on that topic.
- Sit full timed past papers in the final months.
- Mark strictly and read the examiner report.
Comparisons
- Websites like Save My Exams for A Level
- ZNotes alternatives for A Level
- Physics & Maths Tutor alternatives for A Level
- Best free IGCSE resources
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best free A Level revision resources? +
A strong free set-up combines syllabus-matched notes and quizzes (such as the Tutopiya Learning Portal), condensed summaries (such as ZNotes), questions by topic (such as Physics & Maths Tutor), and past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports from the exam board.
Can I get an A* using only free resources? +
Yes, many students do. What matters is matching resources to your syllabus code and using them actively: recall, topic questions and timed past papers marked against the mark scheme.
Which free resources are best for Cambridge International A Levels? +
Use resources organised by Cambridge syllabus code, such as 9709 or 9701. The Tutopiya portal, ZNotes and Cambridge's own syllabus and specimen papers all follow Cambridge codes.
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