Up Learn
Up Learn is an AI-powered A Level and GCSE course platform with an A*/A guarantee. See 2026 pricing from £19.99/month and real alternatives.
About Up Learn
What is Up Learn (2026 update)
Up Learn is an education and translation platform offering AI-powered A Level and GCSE courses for UK students, built around interactive videos, on-demand tutor support, and adaptive learning that reorders content based on what a student already knows. It backs its courses with an A*/A grade guarantee or your money back, for students who complete the recommended work.
What is new in 2026
Up Learn’s 2026 updates focus on teacher-facing tools and content depth rather than a full platform overhaul. A new Performance view gives teachers a class-wide snapshot of student progress and scores over time in one place, aimed at schools using Up Learn alongside classroom teaching. On the subject side, Edexcel Maths received a significant usability and content update, including more than 2,000 new diagnostic questions added to the Section Quiz feature, with more forgiving routing rules so students who already know a topic can skip ahead and finish assignments faster. Biology and Psychology also received notable content improvements in 2026.
Key features
- Interactive video lessons combining AI and neuroscience-based learning techniques
- Adaptive Section Quiz that routes students past content they already know
- On-demand tutor support, with unlimited one-to-one tutoring on the higher tier
- A*/A grade guarantee or money back for students who complete the course
- Teacher-facing Performance view for tracking class progress and scores
- Coverage across A Level subjects plus GCSE Triple Science and Combined Science
Pricing in 2026
Up Learn prices A Level and GCSE courses separately, with a monthly rolling option and a one-time Access Until Exams option that covers a student through their final exam year. Up Master adds unlimited one-to-one tutoring and exam papers marked by official examiners on top of Up Core’s standard support.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| A Level Up Core (monthly) | £74.99/month | Full course access, standard online support, A*/A guarantee |
| A Level Up Master (monthly) | £99.99/month | Everything in Up Core plus unlimited 1-to-1 tutoring and 2 examiner-marked papers |
| A Level Up Core (Access Until Exams, 2027) | £319.99 one-time | Full access through 2027 exams, standard support |
| A Level Up Master (Access Until Exams, 2027) | £419.99 one-time | Full access through 2027 exams plus unlimited tutoring and marked papers |
| GCSE Triple Science (per subject, monthly) | £19.99/month | Single-subject GCSE course access |
| GCSE Combined Science (monthly) | £49.99/month | Combined Science course access |
Students who buy additional courses on an Access Until Exams plan typically get about £100 off each extra course, though this multi-course discount does not apply to monthly subscriptions. Access Until Exams pricing for the 2028 exam year runs higher than the 2027 rates shown above, so check the official pricing page for the exact figure tied to your exam year.
Who should use it
Up Learn fits UK students preparing for A Level or GCSE exams who want a structured, self-paced alternative or supplement to classroom teaching, backed by a grade guarantee. Up Master suits students who want direct examiner feedback on practice papers and unlimited tutor access, while Up Core suits students who mainly need the course content and standard support. Schools can also use the teacher-facing Performance view to track how a class is doing alongside individual student use.
Limitations and alternatives
Up Learn’s A Level pricing runs into the hundreds of pounds per subject on the Access Until Exams plan, which is a real cost consideration for a family paying per subject, and the A*/A guarantee comes with completion requirements that students need to check before assuming automatic eligibility. For broader UK exam-prep alternatives, students commonly compare Up Learn against Seneca Learning and MyTutor, both of which offer AI-assisted or tutor-led revision support at different price points. Check the official site for the guarantee’s exact terms and the current price for your exam year before purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Up Learn cost?
A Level courses run £74.99/month for Up Core or £99.99/month for Up Master on a rolling basis, or a one-time Access Until Exams payment starting around £319.99. GCSE Triple Science is £19.99/month per subject and Combined Science is £49.99/month.
What is the difference between Up Core and Up Master?
Up Master adds unlimited one-to-one tutor support and 2 exam papers marked by official examiners on top of Up Core's standard online support, for both A Level and GCSE courses.
Does Up Learn guarantee a grade?
Yes, Up Learn offers an A*/A grade guarantee or your money back for students who complete the recommended coursework, though eligibility depends on completion requirements you should confirm on the official site.
Is there a discount for multiple Up Learn subjects?
Yes, buying additional courses on an Access Until Exams plan typically gets about £100 off each extra subject, though this discount does not apply to monthly subscriptions.
Information last verified: September 2026.
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