About Past Papers Academy

More Than Just Past Papers

Welcome to Past Papers Academy - a comprehensive Cambridge learning platform designed to help you master topics, not just download papers. We combine free access to essential resources with powerful learning tools that help you identify weak areas, track progress, and achieve your target grades.

Unlike traditional past paper sites, we provide guided learning through topic-organized questions, AI-powered analytics, and expert tutoring - all in one place. Whether you're preparing for IGCSE, A-Level, O-Level, or Edexcel, we have everything you need to succeed.

Our Learning Approach

We believe every student can excel when given the right tools, insights, and support. Our platform is built on three core principles:

1. Guided Practice, Not Random Papers

Stop wasting time searching for relevant questions. Our topic-organized question bank lets you practice exactly what you need, when you need it. Each question comes with detailed mark schemes so you understand not just the answer, but why it's correct.

2. Data-Driven Improvement

Premium members get AI-powered analytics that identify weak topics automatically. No more guessing what to study - see exactly where you need more practice and track your improvement over time.

3. Learn By Doing

Our test builder lets you create custom practice tests mixing any topics. Combined with video walkthroughs (QR codes in PDFs), you learn through active practice, not passive reading.

What Makes Us Different

🆓 Free Tier - Start Learning Today

Everyone gets access to:

• All past papers - Direct downloads, no waiting, no ads
• Complete mark schemes - Understand what examiners want
• 3 practice questions per topic - Try before you commit
• Topic organization - Find exactly what you need
• Test builder preview - See how custom tests work

🎓 Student Tier - Productive Studying ($5/month)

Unlock more practice and save your progress:

• 10 practice questions per topic - 3x more practice
• Save test builder tests - Resume anytime
• Progress tracking - See questions completed and marks earned
• Topic revision PDFs - Download organized notes
• Full video library - Concept explainers for every topic

🏆 Achiever Tier - Master Your Weak Topics ($10/month)

Everything in Student, plus:

• Unlimited practice questions - Practice until you're confident
• AI weak topic detection - Know exactly what to focus on
• Performance analytics dashboard - Track improvement over time
• Video walkthroughs with QR codes - Scan PDFs for step-by-step solutions
• Unlimited custom test builder - Mix any topics, any difficulty
• Priority email support - Get unstuck faster

👨‍🏫 Scholar Tier - Expert Guidance ($20/month)

Everything in Achiever, plus:

• Monthly 1-on-1 tutor session (30 min) - Personal guidance from Mr Mazuba
• Weekly group study sessions - Learn with other motivated students
• Personalized study plan - Based on your exam date and target grade
• Examiner insights & tips - What really gets marks
• Completion certificates - Showcase your progress

Meet the Founder: Mr Mazuba

Behind Past Papers Academy is Mr Mazuba, a passionate educator with over 3 years of online tutoring experience and a proven track record of helping students achieve A*/A grades.

Qualifications & Experience

• 30+ students taught from over 20 countries
• 95% A*/A achievement rate among students who completed full preparation
• 1,500+ hours of one-on-one tutoring delivered
• Cambridge & Edexcel specialist - IGCSE, A-Level, O-Level syllabuses
• Subject expertise: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology

Why Mr Mazuba Built This Platform

"After tutoring dozens of students, I noticed the same pattern: they'd spend hours searching for relevant practice questions, then had no way to identify their weak areas systematically. I built Past Papers Academy to solve that problem - give students the tools to learn independently, and offer expert tutoring when they need that extra push."

Subjects We Cover

Lower Secondary (Checkpoint)

• Science: Introduction to Physics, Chemistry, and Biology concepts
• Mathematics: Number, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics foundations

IGCSE / O-Level

• Physics (0625/0972): Complete syllabus coverage with practical skills
• Mathematics (0580/0607): Core and Extended Mathematics
• Chemistry (0620): Theory and practical components
• Biology (0610): Full syllabus with exam technique focus

A-Level (CIE & Edexcel)

• Physics (9702): AS and A2 level, including practical endorsement
• Mathematics (9709): Pure Math, Mechanics, and Statistics
• Chemistry (9701): Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry

Student Success Stories

From Struggling to Excellence

"I was failing Physics with D grades. After 3 months with Mr Mazuba, I achieved an A* in my IGCSE finals! His teaching style made everything click, and I actually enjoyed learning Physics for the first time."

- Sarah K., UK (IGCSE Physics: D → A*)

A-Level Breakthrough

"Mr Mazuba helped me through A-Level Chemistry when I was completely lost. His explanations were clear, his patience was unlimited, and his practice questions were exactly what I needed. Got my A grade and secured my university place!"

- David M., Nigeria (A-Level Chemistry: C → A)

Mathematics Mastery

"I thought I was just 'bad at math.' Mr Mazuba showed me I wasn't - I just needed the right teacher. He broke down complex topics into simple steps and now Math is my favorite subject!"

- Amara T., Zambia (IGCSE Mathematics: E → A)

Last-Minute Success

"With only 6 weeks before exams, I was panicking about Biology. Mr Mazuba created an intensive revision plan and we covered everything I needed. Walked out of that exam confident - and got my A!"

- James O., Kenya (IGCSE Biology: Last-minute revision → A)

Why Past Papers Academy?

✅ Start Free, Upgrade When You See Value

Unlike other platforms that gate everything behind paywalls, we let you discover our quality first. All past papers are free with instant downloads (no ads!). Try 3 practice questions per topic before deciding to upgrade.

✅ Topic Organization Saves Time

Stop wasting hours searching for questions on "Electromagnetism" or "Organic Chemistry." Our questions are already organized by topic, so you can practice exactly what you need.

✅ Know Your Weak Topics (Don't Guess)

Achiever members get AI-powered analytics that automatically identify which topics need more work. Study smarter, not harder.

✅ Learn by Watching + Doing

Video walkthroughs with QR codes in PDFs mean you can scan and watch step-by-step solutions on your phone. Practice the question, watch the solution, understand the method.

✅ Expert Tutoring When You Need It

Scholar tier members get monthly 1-on-1 sessions with Mr Mazuba (95% A*/A track record). Not mandatory, but available when you need that extra guidance.

✅ No Dark Patterns, No Tricks

We don't force ads before downloads. We don't hide prices. We don't make it hard to cancel. You upgrade because you see value, not because we annoyed you into it.

Our Mission

We believe exam preparation should be guided, not guesswork. That's why we built Past Papers Academy to provide:

• Free Discovery: Past papers, mark schemes, and topic organization accessible to everyone - no ads, no waiting
• Advantage Through Tools: Test builder, analytics, and progress tracking for students who want to study smarter
• Expert Guidance When Needed: 1-on-1 tutoring and group sessions for students who need that extra push
• Outcomes Over Access: We charge for learning advantages (weak topic detection, unlimited practice), not for basic resources

Our goal isn't just helping you pass exams - it's helping you master topics systematically so you walk into the exam hall confident, not anxious.

Ready to Start?

Choose your path based on where you are in your learning journey:

📚 Just Exploring? Start Free

1. Browse subjects - See what we cover
2. Download past papers - All free, no login required
3. Try 3 practice questions per topic - Experience our question quality
4. Upgrade when you see value - Student tier at $5/month gets you 10 questions/topic + progress tracking

🎯 Serious About A*/A Grades? Go Achiever

1. Create a free account - Track your progress from day one
2. Try Student tier ($5/mo) - Get more practice questions
3. Upgrade to Achiever ($10/mo) - Unlock weak topic detection + unlimited practice
4. Master systematically - See exactly what needs work, practice until confident

👨‍🏫 Need Expert Guidance? Book Mr Mazuba

1. Join Scholar tier ($20/mo) - Get monthly 1-on-1 sessions + weekly group study
2. Or book directly - Pay-per-session tutoring available via Apprentus
3. First consultation free - Discuss goals, assess level, create plan
4. 95% A*/A track record - Proven results from 30+ students