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Chemistry Support from KS3 to University Admissions

Build strong scientific foundations, understand chemical processes and develop the calculation, practical and problem-solving skills needed for school assessments, GCSEs, IGCSEs, A Levels, Chemistry Olympiads and university admissions tests.

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Dominis provides structured Chemistry support across:

  • Year 7–13
  • KS3–KS5
  • GCSE
  • IGCSE
  • Combined Science
  • Triple Science
  • AS Level
  • A Level
  • Chemistry Olympiads
  • ESAT Chemistry
  • AP Chemistry
  • GAMSAT
  • MCAT
  • 1-to-1 & Small-Group Learning
  • Online & In-Centre
Every stage

Chemistry Learning at Every Stage

From understanding particles, elements and chemical reactions at KS3 to studying organic chemistry, equilibria and advanced calculations at A Level, our Chemistry programmes support students throughout secondary and post-16 education.

  1. 1

    Foundations

    Years 7–9

    Develop clear understanding of particles, atoms, elements, compounds, reactions and fundamental chemical principles.

  2. 2

    GCSE

    Years 10–11

    Prepare systematically for GCSE Chemistry or the Chemistry component of Combined Science.

  3. 3

    IGCSE

    Years 10–11

    Build specification-focused knowledge and exam skills for International GCSE Chemistry.

  4. 4

    Advanced

    Years 12–13

    Develop deeper understanding of physical, inorganic and organic Chemistry for AS and A Level.

  5. 5

    Competitions

    Chemistry Olympiads & Challenges

    Apply Chemistry knowledge to unfamiliar, challenging and multi-step problems beyond the standard curriculum.

  6. 6

    University Admissions

    ESAT Chemistry | GAMSAT | MCAT

    Develop scientific reasoning, chemical knowledge and rapid problem-solving skills for relevant admissions assessments.

Year by year

Explore Chemistry by Year Group

Foundations
GCSE / IGCSE
Advanced

Foundations

Year 7 Chemistry

Build strong foundations in chemical science.

Key Areas

  • Particles
  • Atoms
  • Elements
  • Compounds
  • Mixtures
  • Separating Techniques
  • Acids & Alkalis
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Metals
  • Scientific Investigation
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Key stages

Chemistry by Key Stage

  • 1

    KS3 Chemistry

    Years 7–9

    • Particles
    • Atoms
    • Elements
    • Compounds
    • Reactions
    • Acids
    • Periodic Table
    • Materials
    • Scientific Skills
  • 2

    KS4 Chemistry

    Years 10–11

    • GCSE
    • IGCSE
    • Combined Science
    • Triple Science
    • Practicals
    • Calculations
    • Exam Preparation
  • 3

    KS5 Chemistry

    Years 12–13

    • AS Level
    • A Level
    • Physical Chemistry
    • Inorganic Chemistry
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Practical & Analytical Skills

Exam pathways

Chemistry for Every Exam Pathway

Choose the qualification, skill area or assessment your child is working towards.

01

KS3 Chemistry

Our KS3 Chemistry support helps students develop the foundations needed for confident progression into GCSE Chemistry.

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Students Develop

  • Chemical Vocabulary
  • Particle Understanding
  • Equation Writing
  • Scientific Reasoning
  • Practical Understanding
  • Data Interpretation
  • Calculation Skills
  • Problem Solving

Core Topics

  • Particles & States of Matter
  • Atoms, Elements & Compounds
  • Periodic Table
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Acids & Alkalis
  • Metals & Reactivity
  • Separating Techniques
  • Materials
  • Earth & Atmosphere
02

GCSE Chemistry

Structured Chemistry preparation for Years 10 and 11.

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Core Areas

  • Atomic Structure & Periodic Table
  • Bonding
  • Quantitative Chemistry
  • Chemical Changes
  • Energy Changes
  • Rates & Equilibrium
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemistry of the Atmosphere
  • Using Resources

Preparation Includes

  • Concept-Based Teaching
  • Chemical Equations
  • Calculation Practice
  • Required Practicals
  • Data & Graph Interpretation
  • Exam-Style Questions
  • Past-Paper Practice
  • Mock Preparation
  • Exam Technique
  • Time Management
  • Weak-Area Improvement

Exam Boards

  • AQA
  • Pearson Edexcel
  • OCR
  • Eduqas
  • WJEC

Topic coverage varies according to examination board and qualification.

03

GCSE Combined Science – Chemistry

Chemistry support is also available for students studying Combined Science.

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Key Areas

  • Atomic Structure
  • Bonding
  • Quantitative Chemistry
  • Chemical Changes
  • Energy Changes
  • Rates
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Atmosphere
  • Resources

Preparation is matched to the student's relevant

  • Exam Board
  • Tier
  • Specification
  • Paper Structure

Support Includes

  • Concept Revision
  • Calculations
  • Practical Questions
  • Exam-Style Practice
  • Past Papers
  • Mock Preparation
04

GCSE Triple Science – Chemistry

For students taking Chemistry as a separate GCSE within Triple Science.

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Students Work On

  • Full Chemistry Specification
  • Extended Chemistry Content
  • Advanced Calculations
  • Detailed Chemical Processes
  • Required Practicals
  • Exam Questions
  • Past Papers
  • Exam Technique
05

IGCSE Chemistry

Board-specific preparation for International GCSE Chemistry.

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Exam Boards

  • Cambridge International IGCSE
  • Pearson Edexcel International GCSE
  • OxfordAQA International GCSE

Core Areas

  • Atomic Structure
  • Bonding
  • Stoichiometry
  • Electrolysis
  • Energetics
  • Reaction Rates
  • Equilibrium
  • Acids & Bases
  • Periodic Table
  • Metals
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Chemical Analysis

Support Includes

  • Concept Mastery
  • Chemical Calculations
  • Practical Skills
  • Equation Writing
  • Data Interpretation
  • Exam Questions
  • Past Papers
  • Timed Practice
  • Board-Specific Preparation
06

AS & A Level Chemistry

Advanced Chemistry support for students in Years 12 and 13.

Core Areas

  • Atomic Structure
  • Amount of Substance
  • Bonding
  • Energetics
  • Kinetics
  • Equilibria
  • Redox
  • Thermodynamics
  • Acids & Bases
  • Electrochemistry
  • Periodicity
  • Transition Metals
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Synthesis
  • Analytical Chemistry

Exact content depends on the relevant examination board.

07

A Level Chemistry – Calculation Skills

Chemistry requires confident application of mathematical ideas to chemical problems.

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Skills Developed

  • Moles
  • Relative Mass
  • Empirical Formulae
  • Molecular Formulae
  • Concentration
  • Gas Calculations
  • Titrations
  • Percentage Yield
  • Atom Economy
  • Equilibrium Calculations
  • pH

Our Approach

  1. Understand the Chemistry
  2. Identify the Data
  3. Select the Relationship
  4. Calculate
  5. Check Units
  6. Interpret the Result
08

A Level Organic Chemistry

Build systematic understanding of organic compounds and reaction pathways.

Areas Supported

  • Alkanes
  • Alkenes
  • Halogenoalkanes
  • Alcohols
  • Aldehydes
  • Ketones
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Esters
  • Aromatic Chemistry
  • Amines
  • Polymers

Students Develop

  • Functional-Group Recognition
  • Reaction Conditions
  • Reaction Mechanisms
  • Organic Synthesis
  • Chemical Tests
  • Structural Formulae
  • Reaction Pathways
09

A Level Physical Chemistry

Develop stronger mathematical and conceptual understanding of chemical systems.

Areas Supported

  • Energetics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Kinetics
  • Equilibria
  • Acids & Bases
  • Electrochemistry
  • Rate Equations

Students learn to connect chemical theory, mathematical relationships and experimental evidence.

10

A Level Inorganic Chemistry

Develop deeper understanding of patterns and reactions across the periodic table.

Areas Supported

  • Periodicity
  • Group Chemistry
  • Transition Metals
  • Redox
  • Complex Ions
  • Inorganic Reactions
  • Qualitative Analysis
11

Chemistry Practical Skills

Strong practical understanding is essential across GCSE, IGCSE and A Level Chemistry.

Students Develop

  • Apparatus Selection
  • Experimental Methods
  • Variables
  • Measurements
  • Safety
  • Observation
  • Data Collection
  • Graphs
  • Calculations
  • Uncertainty
  • Evaluation
  • Improvements

Students are prepared to understand why an experiment works and how practical knowledge may be assessed.

12

Chemistry Required Practicals

Where relevant to the qualification, support can include understanding required or prescribed practical investigations.

Preparation Can Include

  • Titrations
  • Reaction Rates
  • Temperature Changes
  • Electrolysis
  • Chromatography
  • Preparation of Salts
  • Chemical Tests
  • Organic Preparations
  • Analysis & Evaluation

Exact practical requirements depend on the student's qualification and exam board.

13

Chemical Equations & Calculations

Students often need to combine conceptual Chemistry with mathematical reasoning.

Skills Developed

  • Writing Formulae
  • Balancing Equations
  • Ionic Equations
  • Mole Calculations
  • Stoichiometry
  • Concentration
  • Mass Calculations
  • Gas Calculations
  • Percentage Yield
  • Atom Economy

Strong calculation skills help students approach Chemistry questions with greater accuracy and confidence.

14

Organic Chemistry

Our Chemistry programmes help students understand organic chemistry as a connected system rather than a list of separate reactions.

Students Learn

  • Hydrocarbons
  • Functional Groups
  • Homologous Series
  • Reaction Types
  • Reaction Conditions
  • Structural Formulae
  • Polymers
  • Organic Analysis
  • Synthesis Routes

Advanced students also develop understanding of reaction mechanisms and multi-step synthesis.

15

Chemical Analysis

Students develop the skills required to identify and analyse substances using chemical and instrumental methods.

Areas May Include

  • Gas Tests
  • Flame Tests
  • Ion Tests
  • Chromatography
  • Purity
  • Spectroscopy
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Infrared Spectroscopy

Coverage depends on the student's academic level and specification.

16

Chemistry Exam Skills

Chemistry examinations require students to combine knowledge, calculations and scientific application.

Students develop

  • Chemical Knowledge

    Understand key concepts rather than relying only on memorisation.

  • Equation Writing

    Write and balance chemical equations accurately.

  • Calculations

    Apply chemical relationships systematically.

  • Practical Application

    Interpret unfamiliar experimental scenarios.

  • Data Analysis

    Use graphs, tables and chemical information effectively.

  • Scientific Explanation

    Construct clear answers using accurate chemical terminology.

  • Question Interpretation

    Identify command words and required response depth.

  • Time Management

    Complete papers efficiently under examination conditions.

17

Chemistry Olympiads & Competitions

For students who want to take Chemistry beyond the standard school curriculum.

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Skills Developed

  • Advanced Chemical Reasoning
  • Multi-Step Calculations
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Data Interpretation
  • Unfamiliar Problem Solving

Students Learn To

  • Apply familiar Chemistry in unfamiliar situations
  • Connect multiple topics within one problem
  • Interpret complex chemical information
  • Use mathematical reasoning effectively
  • Develop logical, evidence-based solutions

Preparation can support relevant advanced Chemistry challenges, including the UK Chemistry Olympiad and other appropriate competitions.

18

ESAT Chemistry

Students applying for competitive Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Medicine and related STEM pathways may require stronger chemical reasoning and admissions-test preparation. Focused preparation for the Chemistry module within the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT).

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Preparation Focus

  • Chemistry Knowledge
  • Scientific Reasoning
  • Chemical Calculations
  • Data Interpretation
  • Rapid Problem Solving
  • Timed Questions

Students Develop

  • Fast Concept Recall
  • Accurate Calculations
  • Chemical Reasoning
  • Efficient Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Admissions-Test Strategy

Test requirements can change, so preparation should be matched to the student's current university, course and admissions cycle.

19

GAMSAT Chemistry

Chemistry support may form part of GAMSAT preparation for students following relevant graduate-entry pathways.

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Preparation May Include

  • General Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Chemical Reasoning
  • Quantitative Problems
  • Data Interpretation
  • Scientific Application
20

MCAT Chemistry

Support can also be provided for relevant Chemistry components within MCAT preparation.

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Preparation May Include

  • General Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Chemical Equilibria
  • Thermodynamics
  • Acids & Bases
  • Electrochemistry
  • Biochemical Applications

Preparation is matched to the student's required admissions pathway.

21

AP Chemistry

Support is available for students following the AP Chemistry curriculum.

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Areas May Include

  • Atomic Structure
  • Bonding
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Kinetics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Equilibrium
  • Acids & Bases
  • Electrochemistry

Support Includes

  • Concept Development
  • Calculations
  • Laboratory Reasoning
  • Data Analysis
  • Exam-Style Questions
  • Revision

Skills

Chemistry Skills We Develop

  • Skill 01

    Conceptual Understanding

    • Atoms
    • Bonding
    • Reactions
    • Energy
    • Equilibrium
    • Organic Chemistry

  • Skill 02

    Chemical Calculations

    • Moles
    • Concentration
    • Stoichiometry
    • Gas Calculations
    • Yield
    • pH

  • Skill 03

    Equation Skills

    • Formulae
    • Balanced Equations
    • Ionic Equations
    • Reaction Pathways

  • Skill 04

    Practical Skills

    • Methods
    • Variables
    • Observations
    • Data
    • Evaluation
    • Safety

  • Skill 05

    Scientific Reasoning

    • Patterns
    • Trends
    • Predictions
    • Explanations
    • Chemical Evidence

  • Skill 06

    Data Analysis

    • Tables
    • Graphs
    • Experimental Results
    • Spectra
    • Quantitative Data

  • Skill 07

    Exam Skills

    • Command Words
    • Calculations
    • Written Explanations
    • Past Papers
    • Timing
    • Exam Strategy

Why Dominis

Why Choose Dominis for Chemistry?

17reasons families
choose us
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  1. 01Year 7–13 Chemistry Support
  2. 02KS3 to A Level Preparation
  3. 03GCSE Combined & Triple Science Chemistry
  4. 04GCSE & IGCSE Chemistry
  5. 05AS & A Level Chemistry
  6. 06Exam-Board Aligned Teaching
  7. 07Strong Focus on Chemical Calculations
  8. 08Organic, Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Support
  9. 09Practical & Experimental Skills
  10. 10Past-Paper & Exam-Style Practice
  11. 11Chemistry Olympiad Preparation
  12. 12University Admissions Chemistry Support
  13. 131-to-1 & Small-Group Learning
  14. 14Personalised Weak-Area Support
  15. 15Regular Assessments
  16. 16Exam Technique & Time Management
  17. 17Online & In-Centre Learning

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Find the Right Chemistry Programme

Whether your child is:

  • Building KS3 Chemistry foundations
  • Starting GCSE Chemistry
  • Studying Combined Science
  • Taking Triple Science
  • Preparing for IGCSE
  • Studying A Level Chemistry
  • Preparing for the Chemistry Olympiad

or:

  • Preparing for a competitive STEM or medical admissions pathway

Dominis can provide Chemistry support matched to their current academic stage and goals.

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