Economics tutoring with a Cambridge Economics graduate and former economist, now a full-time A Level Economics specialist tutor. Improve your exam technique and content knowledge through online sessions, detailed feedback and support beyond the sessions.
Hi! My name is Tom. I studied Economics at Cambridge at undergraduate and Master’s level, worked as an economist and now I tutor economics.
I focus on the areas that most often limit students’ grades: exam technique, gaps in content knowledge, essay structure and evaluation.
I specialise in the Edexcel A and AQA A Level Economics exam boards. However, I also tutor other exam boards, IB, undergraduate economics and support students with economics university applications.
Price: £89 per session hour. See what’s included.
As of August 2026, weekday slots are available!
3000+ hours of tutoring experience | AQA and Edexcel specialist | 37 reviews | Economics resources used by thousands of students and several schools.
2026 student results include: C → A | A → A* | E → A | D → B.
2026 students saw an average grade improvement of 1.9 grades, with all students improving by at least 1 grade.
How my tutoring can help you improve your economics
1) Master exam technique with an exam technique specialist.
- Learn how to structure 25 markers, evaluate and use real world examples.
- Undertake exam technique practice drills to sharpen your exam skills.
- I share exam technique tips and tricks from my online resources for A-Level Economics. These are used by several schools.
- Exam technique alone can result in grade improvements in some cases.
See examples of my model answer resources here:
Edexcel past paper answers | AQA Sugar tax 25 marker explained.
2) Understand the course content in an effective, personalised way.
- Sessions can be dedicated to difficult topics. Alternatively, we can review the course content from scratch.
- I can distil the insights from my A-Level Economics notes and resources used by thousands of students.
- I have honed my explanations of course content over thousands of tutoring hours.
- I also personalise explanations depending on the student’s skills and interests.
- Highly adaptable sessions for your level. Pushing gifted students further or focusing on fundamentals.
See my content note resources for yourself:
3) Extra support beyond the sessions to improve your grade.
- Weekly homework tasks are set. This can include practice questions or further exam technique drills.
- In the lead up to exams or mock tests, I can set and mark full practice papers.
- Outside sessions, I prepare individualised sessions, provide detailed comments on homework and am available to answer additional questions.
- If requested, I can advise on personal statements and undergraduate economics applications.
See my resources for yourself:
How to get an A* in A-Level Economics | Resources for economics university applications
As a result, I believe my tuition goes beyond what a typical A-Level Economics tutor would offer.
Hear more about my A-Level Economics tutoring
Case studies of grade improvement from past tuition students
Exam board: Edexcel A.
Start grade: C.
Initial challenges:
- Not knowing how to evaluate.
- Difficulties with advanced topics.
- Time management.
Key focus of sessions:
- Detailed review of homework questions.
- Walkthroughs of past + practice papers.
- Revision sessions on course content.
Final exam grade: A.
Exam board: Edexcel A.
Start grade: B.
Initial challenges:
- Essay structure.
- Time management.
- Needing a top grade for university entry.
Sessions covered:
- Lots of questions marked before sessions.
- Deep analysis of responses within sessions.
- Includes practice paper marking.
Final exam grade: A*.
Exam board: AQA.
Start grade: B.
Initial challenges:
- Difficulties with 25 mark questions.
- Gaps in content knowledge for difficult topics.
- Broader exam technique issues.
Sessions covered:
- Reviews of course content.
- 25 marker practice essays planned in sessions.
- Detailed comments on homework tasks.
Final exam grade: A*.
Exam board: Edexcel A.
Start grade: C.
Initial challenges:
- Issues with teaching at school.
- Not understanding much of the course content.
- Needing to work on exam technique.
Sessions covered:
- Course content from scratch.
- Specification point by point.
- Detailed comments on schoolwork.
Final exam grade: A.
Read more about how my tuition sessions can improve your grade.
Availability and pricing
Availability: As of August 2026, I have slots available on weekdays (afternoons and evenings). Please get in touch for more specific availability.
Nearly all of my students take weekly sessions on a long-term basis (6 months to 2 years). This is to maximise the impact of the tutoring sessions. However, I am happy to consider other arrangements.
Pricing: For A-Level Economics tuition I charge £89 per hour session for one-to-one tutoring. Click to see what is included.
A-Level Economics tuition reviews
Here are reviews from past students and parents for my A-Level Economics tuition.
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“… an improvement of 2 grades from the grades she was achieving at the start of her sessions.”
Tom tutored my daughter Olivia in Economics for the 5 months leading up to her A-levels. At the start of this period, she was regularly achieving a C grade in her formal and informal tests. Being new to economics, she was finding it difficult to know how to revise and how to approach homework and exam questions.
Tom’ lessons really helped her around specific topics and he helped her find a framework for answering questions. He always came with a fully prepared lesson plan and followed up on previously set questions.
I think it is important to note that for a 1 hour paid tutoring session, you really do get much more; fully pre-prepared sessions, marked homework’s with suggests, marked practice papers, review of questions completed in college.
Ultimately, Olivia achieved a grade A in her Economics A’level, an improvement of 2 grades from the grades she was achieving at the start of her sessions. I really do think Tom was instrumental in this improvement and we would definitely recommend him to future students. Andrea, parent of an AQA Economics A-Level student.
“After 3 months of guiding me, I managed to get an A* in the actual A Level!”
“I first came across Mr Furber’s notes and found them very helpful in consolidating all the content. I approached him for lessons after struggling in my mocks; prior to this, I would get 12/25 in my 25 markers! Mr Furber has been so useful in teaching me exam technique, on how to craft perfect conclusions, and helping me understand difficult topics like the financial market. After 3 months of guiding me, I managed to get an A* in the actual A Level! I’m so grateful, thank you so much!” Kay’ien, AQA Economics A-Level student.
“Tom puts real emphasis on exam practise and real-world examples which were key to improvement.”
Parent’s perspective: “Tom tutored my son Aidan for his A-Level Economics studies for around 6 months leading up to his exams in May/June 2026. Aidan was finding Economics the hardest of his three A-Levels and achieving B/C graded work at college. Tom was recommended to me by a friend whose daughter had also been struggling with her Economics. The tutoring Tom provided was excellent – he had weekly sessions with Aidan across that period providing homework tasks he always marked and provided very clear feedback on areas for improvement ahead of next week’s session. As a parent it was very helpful to be copied into the emails so I could see the tasks Aidan was being asked to complete and the feedback from Tom so I could add my own thoughts and encouragement. Aidan was galvanised by the tutoring not only in terms of steady progression in his marks but in terms of his level of interest in Economics. Aidan seemed to genuinely look forward to the sessions and he ended up deciding to pursue Economics at University. Throughout the process the marks Aidan got for his homework steadily improved – not dramatically but you could see progress was being made. When it got close to the exams Tom marked various practice papers Aidan attempted and gave super helpful feedback – again the marks kept improving which was encouraging for Aidan. Aidan ended up just missing an A* in the real exam but he was delighted with such a solid A grade and it was his highest mark across all his subjects. He is now off to Nottingham University to study Economics. Thanks Tom – you have been a fantastic tutor for Aidan and have helped inspire his passion for the subject.” Phil, Aidan’s father.
Student’s perspective: “Tom is an excellent tutor with outstanding knowledge that improved my economics knowledge and passion massively over my second year of A-Levels. His effort outside of sessions such as in-depth marking of exam questions and practise papers as well as preparing for the next session gave me the best possible chance of success. Tom puts real emphasis on exam practise and real-world examples which were key to improvement. Additionally, Tom was incredibly helpful in guiding my university application by giving me ways to stand out and structure my application. I would strongly recommend Tom!” Aidan, Edexcel A Economics A-Level student.
“…within a few weeks I saw an improvement in my ability.”
“I did Edexcel A Level Economics A and Tom knew the intricacies and important tips about how to gain marks for Edexcel. I struggled particularly with data response long mark questions and specifically the 25 mark essay. Tom helped me gain much more confidence with writing these answers and within a few weeks I saw an improvement in my ability. I was able to complete past papers for homework and Tom would mark all of my work, giving well written and specific feedback on each question, and giving general exam advice. He also helped to go clarify some of the content, particularly advanced Micro, improving my understanding. For anyone struggling with A Level Economics, Tom will make a significant difference.” Zoe, Edexcel A Economics A-Level student.
“…the twins started on a low B and an A respectively and both achieved comfortable A*s.”
“My twins started with Tom in August and we could not have asked for a more professional and effective tutor if we had tried. In the 9/10 months of lessons we had, he has boosted both their grades and confidence massively by working on both their exam technique and subject knowledge through a variety of methods; the twins started on a low B and an A respectively and both achieved comfortable A*s. His passion for Economics and deep knowledge of the subject area has enabled his tutoring to be fruitful in many areas and his hard work outside the lessons marking homework and writing mock exams goes far above the levels of normal tutors. I would 100% recommend him to any student or parent looking for an A Level Economics tutor.” From a parent of two AQA Economics A-Level students.
“…he achieved an A* is his A Levels and Tom definitely helped him achieve this brilliant result.”
“Tom is an excellent tutor. He is extremely organised suggesting lesson plans and providing feedback. Today I took my son to University where he will be studying Economics .. he achieved an A* is his A Levels and Tom definitely helped him achieve this brilliant result. Tom is extremely knowledgable, calm, encouraging and really instilled confidence. He was fantastic at giving exam technique advice too. I would highly recommend Tom as an Economics tutor. Thank you Tom” From a parent of an Economics A-Level student.
“With Tom’s help she is now in top set in her class having unbelievable results in her tests all near 100% !”
“Tom is such an amazing tutor! My daughter absolutely loves the lessons he designed. She started Economics A levels September 2020 and after few lessons in school her school teacher was worried that she will not do so well .With Tom’s help she is now in top set in her class having unbelievable results in her tests all near 100% !!!!
Thank you very much Tom!!!!” From a parent of an Economics A-Level student.
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A Level Economics: AQA
I have tutored several students through AQA Economics and have taken the AQA Economics exams myself some time ago.
With my tuition, we can cover a lot of the exam technique challenges students face. These include:
- 25 mark questions. One of the most common issues is students not knowing how to write 25 markers for AQA Economics. I will give you a structure and detailed feedback on your attempts to improve your scores.
- How to evaluate. A lot of students do not know how to evaluate for AQA or how to write a conclusion. Let me help and explain, including the use of acronyms where helpful to remember.
- Other exam skills, such as using real world examples for Section B and the 9 and 15 mark questions in Section A for Papers 1 and 2.
- We can use my AQA-specific sets of practice papers to give you more practice than other students, giving my tuition students a competitive advantage going into the exams. I have a large number of practice papers available for Papers 1, 2 and 3.
When it comes to the AQA Economics course content, I can also help here:
- Are you struggling with difficult concepts in the AQA course? Through much practice I have honed the explanations of difficult concepts, such as cost-revenue curves, tariffs, exchange rates, tradeoffs between macroeconomic objectives, financial markets and more.
- We can also cover the fundamentals and teach the concepts from scratch. We can go through the course in full or have revision sessions focussing on microeconomics or macroeconomics.
- For highly able students wanting to push themselves further, we can discuss challenging concepts and the more technical evaluation and analysis points from the course material.
A Level Economics: Edexcel A
I have tutored several Edexcel Economics A students, the exam board for which I tend to have most requests.
Here’s how I can help with exam technique for Edexcel A:
- 25 mark questions: Learn how to structure, evaluate, analyse and conclude for these questions.
- Section B data response: Discuss how much is needed for each question (5, 8, 10, 12 and 15 markers) and how to improve your KAA and evaluation scores.
- I have written a ton of practice papers specifically for Edexcel A. Get access to these and use them for extra practice and feedback. This can give a competitive advantage over other students.
- Time management is often a problem for the Edexcel A exams. Let’s work out where you are spending too much time, give you extra timed practice questions or tests to improve this.
In addition I can help students with the Edexcel A course content:
- My Edexcel A specific notes are used by many students. My knowledge of the syllabus enables me to explain concepts in different ways for different students.
- For students who are struggling with more challenging concepts on the course, we can focus on those concepts. Exchange rates, protectionism, cost and revenue, market structures, government intervention and more – happy to explain them in detail and in a way you can understand.
- Where there are more gaps in understanding, we can also cover course concepts from scratch.
Edexcel A is one of the most common exam boards for economics in the UK. As a result, I have prepared very many resources (many of which are on this website) to help students. I am able to transfer this level of knowledge to my students to help them succeed.
Other economics tutoring
Other exam boards and IB: I am able to support students with other exam boards for A Level Economics. This includes OCR, CIE, Eduqas, Edexcel B and IAL. I can also help with IB Economics. Please get in touch if you are interested. Where needed, I will undertake research into the specification and exams outside the session time.
More information about my undergraduate economics tutoring.
More information and resources for UK economics university applications. Support is available for personal statements and interviews for economics and related subjects.
About me
Previously I studied Economics at Cambridge at undergraduate and Master’s level. Then I worked as a professional economist, while tutoring economics on the side. Owing to the demand for tutoring, I was fortunate to be able to quit my job to tutor economics students.
Nowadays, I tutor economics and make economics resources for A-Level students. These include model answers, practice papers and content notes, which have been used by thousands of students across the UK.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer in-person or online tutoring?
I only offer online tuition. This takes place over Zoom.
Can you also help with IB or undergraduate economics?
Yes! I have experience tutoring IB Economics students and would be happy to help.
I also have experience tutoring undergraduate economics at all sorts of levels, from first year microeconomics to third year macroeconomics to econometrics to optional modules. More information about my undergraduate economics tuition.
Do you offer a free trial? Do students have to commit to a minimum number of sessions?
No I do not offer a free trial. Each session is fully paid. This ensures all parties bring their best effort to the tuition.
However, you are welcome to cancel the tuition arrangement any time, if you do not find the sessions helpful.
Some parents do request an introductory 10-15 minute call for brief introductions, after a slot for weekly sessions have been agreed. I am naturally happy to offer this and do not charge for this.
Can you also help with my economics personal statement or university application?
I certainly can! I have a page on my site dedicated to economics university applications and have built up experience as a personal statement adviser.
I can also do this for joint honours courses (PPE, politics and economics, economics and history) or related courses (business, management, marketing).
Will you improve my A-Level Economics grade?
I will try my very best! Please do see the reviews for more information about students I have helped. I have had students go from a B to an A* and from a C to an A grade throughout the tutoring process, as mentioned in the case studies. I am determined to help students improve their economics grade.
I cannot guarantee a grade improvement for every single student. This is because other factors matter, including but not limited to student effort. That said, I will give it my all to help each of my tuition students improve.
I cannot afford individual tutoring but am still looking for help with A-Level Economics. Can you help?
Yes! It’s very important to me that all students can access help with their economics.
It is the very reason I started this website tfurber.com, which provides lots of free resources on A-Level Economics, particularly for the AQA and Edexcel A exam boards.
So, I would recommend four things:
- Please use the free resources available on this website. They are meant for everyone and I have put a lot of time into producing them.
- A small fraction of resources on this site are priced but at low prices. I am trying to bring down the price of resources over time. Please feel free to use these, or if you cannot afford them, I am happy to offer discounts for those who can prove free school meal status or equivalent.
- I have also just started a YouTube channel. I am still very new to producing videos, so I am grateful for any constructive feedback. You’re welcome to check out the videos there too. The goal is to provide free economics education to even more students than the website could reach.
- If you have a one-off question that isn’t answered anywhere, please feel free to email me at tomftutor@gmail.com. Subject to my time constraints, I’ll try to do my best to help.
Where / which schools do your students come from?
I mainly tutor students taking exams in the UK, such as A-Level Economics. On occasion I have tutored students based in other countries.
In terms of schools, I have tutored students from all sorts of schools. This includes students at:
- State schools (comprehensive schools and grammar schools) across the UK.
- Sixth form colleges from Brighton to Cambridge to Manchester.
- Private schools such as Westminster, St Paul’s and Rugby.
- UK universities such as Cambridge, LSE and Exeter.
- As well as home-schooled students.
The two factors that my students have in common are 1) a desire to improve and 2) a willingness to put in the effort. I am willing to help students who meet these two conditions, no matter their school or background.
Get in touch!
To get in touch, please feel free to email me at tomftutor@gmail.com or to use the form below.
I will get back to you within 48 hours.
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