Non-Examined Assessment Guide · A-Level History
A-Level History — NEA Guide
Not currently taught: The Astute College's teaching and exam-entry provision is currently built around Mathematics, English, Science and Computer Science, and History does not yet form part of that offer. NEA-only supervision may be possible depending on capacity and board requirements, but we cannot promise availability — please contact us to check.
What the History NEA Generally Involves
Choosing a line of enquiry, working with primary sources and historians' interpretations, and producing an extended piece of evidence-based writing over several weeks.
Assessment typeCoursework, not a timed paper
Typical weightingAround a fifth of the overall A-Level mark (varies by board)
OutputExtended, evidence-based written study
Supervision requirementMust be centre-authenticated
