Distance Learning & Tuition
Online Computing Education as unique as you.
Enrolment is now open for September 2024
TeachAllAboutIt is an independent tuition company run by Holly Billinghurst, a qualified Computer Science teacher, examiner, and subject expert. The tuition and courses below show the different ways that you can access tuition with Holly.
Distance Learning Courses
All courses include a free to access taster lesson at the top of the lessons. Please select your course below for more information:
Tuition As Unique As You
✔ Self-study courses with tutor support
✔ Mapped to the national curriculum
✔ Programming, ICT, & E-Safety
✔ £40 per 5 week unit
✔ 1-2-1 tuition from £65 per hour
✔ iGCSE Computer Science, ICDL, Level 2 iMedia Games Design, or Animation
✔ Weekly live lessons in small groups, or self-paced for iGCSE
✔ Coursework marking included
✔ £15 per lesson or £6.99 self-study
✔ 1-2-1 tuition from £65 per hour
✔ OCR A Level Computer Science, or Advanced ICDL
✔ Masterclass live lessons in small groups
✔ Coursework marking included
✔ £30 per week or £40 month self study
✔ 1-2-1 tuition from £65 per hour
✔ Individual coursework authentication available
Please note that I am at capacity for 1-2-1 lessons in September 2024 and am current able to offer a space on my waiting list.
Each GCSE Computer Science revision course has been created to help you revise a particular topic. These include everything needed to virtually attend a recorded lesson with tutor support through the Q&A portal.
If you require live or individual lessons, please note that I am at capacity for 1-2-1 lessons in September 2024 and am current able to offer a space on my waiting list. Alternatively, please open the next tab to see the live classes.
iGCSE Computer Science Options
Studying Computer Science creates an understanding of the world around us through problem solving, programming skills, and mathematical principles that allow our computer systems to run. The courses below include a range of study options to suit your style of learning.
For more information or to enrol, click on a course below.
Study Costs
A non-refundable deposit of £50 is charged when you enrol to secure your place where fees are not paid in full at time of enrolment.
iGCSE Computer Science Two Year Courses:
- £120 per half term
- £68 per month (10 months)
iGCSE Computer Science – Condensed One Year Course:
- £240 per half term
- £100 per month (9 months)
A Level Computer Science Options
Individual Tuition
If you are studying A Level Computer Science as a private candidate with me, all authentication and marking of NEA work is included in your 1-2-1 tuition costs.
Please note that I am at capacity for 1-2-1 lessons in September 2024 and am current able to offer a space on my waiting list.
Study costs: £65 per hour
Self Study
From Summer 2024, I will be offering self-paced study options for OCR AS Computer Science and the full Cambridge International A Level Computer Science.
Please note that year 2 of the full OCR A Level Computer Science qualification requires attendance in live lessons for NEA authentication.
Study costs:
£295 for AS OCR
£550 for Cambridge A level
Year 2 Live Lessons & NEA Authentication
In September 2023, I introduced my OCR A Level Computer Science group as a method of authentication for the NEA. This enables me to support students in the second year of their A Level studies with both exam preparation and NEA development. This course lasts 30 weeks (term time) and includes online live lessons with a small group (max 10).
Study costs:
£750 for OCR Year 2 Lessons & NEA
Cambridge National iMedia Games Design or Animation
The Cambridge Nationals are recognised Level 1 & 2 GCSE Equivalent qualifications. Similar to BTEC qualifications, learners study two internally assessed coursework units followed by a final exam.
More information about Cambridge Nationals may be seen on the OCR website, or click on a course below to enrol.
Study Costs
A non-refundable deposit of £50 is charged when you enrol to secure your place where fees are not paid in full at time of enrolment.
iMedia Two Year Courses:
- £120 per half term (4 half terms)
- £56.25 per month (8 months)
Optional Summer Games Jam (including digital artwork for animators):
- £150 per 5 week course booked in Spring Term
From September 2024, all of my KS3/Pre-GCSE courses will be self-paced (recorded) only. Purchasing a course gives you 12 months access to resources and online tutor help.
What are lessons like?
Most of my courses can be completed live online with me, or as a self-paced recorded course.
The only thing you’ll need to access live lessons is a web browser, internet connection, and Zoom account (a microphone & webcam helps too!).
My students communicate in the way that makes them feel most comfortable. This may be with cameras on or off, verbally or through text.
All lessons are supported by online content including videos, activities, and quizzes to help you understand each concept.
Each lesson uses a set of specially developed notes to make sure that nothing is missed!
For an example of one of my lessons, watch the lesson recording below:
Meet Your Tutor
Holly is a qualified Computer Science teacher and home educator. She founded TeachAllAboutIt in 2017 and continues to support learners from KS3 to A Level in Computer Science and Games Design.
Alongside tuition, Holly is also an author, university lecturer, and subject specialist for Computer Science.
She holds both a standard PGCE and PGCoE which specialises in online teaching. Holly is currently continuing her post graduate studies in online education.
As places are limited on TeachAllAboutIt courses and tuition, I strongly advise that you enrol as early as possible. This is particularly important where your child has SEN so that I can ensure everything is in place to support you.
All taught courses enrol each year with a deposit to secure your place.
Are you a currently enrolled learner? Refer another student for a taught group class & receive a free week once their deposit is paid!*
Frequently Asked Questions
Before enrolling, please read my Tuition Terms & Conditions and the Student Welcome Pack.
Is an iGCSE different to a GCSE?
The i in iGCSE stands for International. iGCSE qualifications are equivalent in almost every way to GCSE qualifications, but are not overseen by the UK’s JQC board. This means that state schools are often unable to offer them as exams, but they are a popular option for independent schools.
Are iGCSEs easier than GCSEs?
Academically, no. You will require the same time (120 hours) and study depth for both qualifications. iGCSE qualifications are often easier to access for home educated learners and private candidates as they generally do not include coursework.
How Do I Book Exams?
As I am not an exam centre, I cannot book exams for you. Unfortunately, there is no national list of exam centres that offer private candidates spaces, but the Home Education Wiki keeps a list updated by users of centres that have helped home educators.
If you intend to book your exams through Tutors & Exams, please select the “partner rate” for fees and use the partner code provided in your course.
How Much Do Courses/Lessons Cost?
Courses
Fees for courses may be paid in full at time of enrolment, or through half termly / monthly fees.
A non-refundable deposit of £50 is charged to secure your place where fees are not paid in full at time of enrolment.
iGCSE Computer Science / Cambridge National iMedia / Level 2 – Two Year Courses:
- £120 per half term
- £68 per month (10 months)
iGCSE Computer Science – Condensed One Year Course:
- £240 per half term
- £100 per month (9 months)
A Level Computer Science / Cambridge Nationals Advanced / Level 3:
- £250 per half term
- £125 per month
Individual Tuition
From September 2024, hourly fees for 1-2-1 tuition with Holly are £75 per hour for new students.
When Are The Lessons?
The timetable below is a draft of the planned 2024/25 lessons.
Year 2 lessons will take place on the same day/time as your year 1 lessons unless you have moved to a new group.
*Please note – class times are currently in planning and some changes may occur. Year 2 classes will run as shown below.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iMedia Animation – Year 2 (10.15am) | iGCSE Computer Science – Intensive (9am) | iGCSE Computer Science – Intensive (8.45am) | |||
| iGCSE Computer Science – Year 1 (1.45pm) | iMedia – Year 1 (11am) | ||||
| iGCSE Computer Science – Year 2 (3pm) | iMedia Games Design – Year 2 (12.15pm) | ||||
| A Level Computer Science Masterclasses (3pm) |
*offer applies for a maximum of 2 referrals per student each year. Offer applies to taught group classes only