What is IB tutoring?
Quick answer
IB tutoring is tailored academic support for students working within an International Baccalaureate programme. It can focus on current subject learning, assignments, revision, study planning, and programme components such as Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the Extended Essay, depending on the student’s programme and needs.
Link Education describes IB tutoring support from primary-school PYP through pre-university DP and refers to tailored course arrangements for students at different stages of the IB pathway. The most useful starting point is to identify the student’s program, subjects, current priorities, upcoming assessments, and preferred lesson format.
Our approach: We do not promise a particular IB grade, predicted score, diploma outcome, university offer, or admissions result. We provide individual academic support and learning strategies to help students work towards their highest academic standing.
An introduction to the IB pathway
Link Education’s IB tutoring page refers to PYP, MYP, DP and CP in describing the stages of the IB pathway it supports. A student’s program affects the nature of the work they are completing, so tutoring should be matched to the program and course requirements supplied by the student’s school.
| Programme stage | How tutoring can be tailored |
|---|---|
| PYP | Support with current subject learning, English or subject foundations, organisation, and building confidence with classroom tasks. |
| MYP | Support with current subject learning, study habits, task planning, and assessment preparation based on the student’s courses. |
| DP | Support with individual IB Diploma subjects, revision planning, school assessment-process guidance, and core components such as TOK or the Extended Essay where appropriate. |
| CP | Support with the student’s current academic subjects and study plan, guided by the requirements and materials provided by the school. |
IB Diploma Programme tutoring
The official International Baccalaureate overview states that the Diploma Programme curriculum consists of six subject groups and the DP core. The DP core includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS), and the Extended Essay
This combination means that many DP students are balancing subject learning with independent planning, research, writing, reflection, and assessment deadlines. An IB Diploma tutor can help a student create a structured plan, clarify the expectations of their current work, build useful study routines, and use teacher feedback more effectively.
For official programme requirements, subject choices, assessment rules, and diploma completion decisions, students should always refer to their own IB school and the relevant official IB guidance.
IB subject tutoring and core support
Link Education lists guidance for Mathematics AA, Physics, Economics, Business Management, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, History, TOK, and the Extended Essay on its IB tutoring page. 1 Subject availability, level, and tutor matching should be confirmed before lessons are arranged.
Support for the DP core
The official IB DP overview identifies TOK, CAS, and the Extended Essay as DP core components. Tutoring support can focus on understanding a task, planning research or writing, reflecting on feedback, and maintaining an organised process. Students remain responsible for their own work, decisions, research, and submissions.
Academic-integrity commitment: Link Education can explain concepts, ask guiding questions, review plans, discuss feedback, and help students improve their own work. We do not complete assessed work, research, essays, Internal Assessments, or Extended Essays for students.
Online or in-person IB tutoring
Students and families may choose online or in-person tutoring according to their learning preferences, schedule, and the available service arrangement.
Online IB tutoring may suit students who want to:
- Join live tutoring without travelling to a lesson venue.
- Schedule focused subject or study-planning support around school commitments.
- Review current course materials, drafts, task instructions, or feedback in a live session.
In-person IB tutoring may suit students who want to:
- Work face to face in a dedicated lesson setting.
- Build a regular study routine with direct discussion and guided practice.
- Bring current notes, school materials, and assessment tasks to a lesson for structured review.
How an IB tutor can help build a workable study plan
Students often benefit when tutoring is organised around the actual work in front of them rather than a generic list of topics. A tailored IB tutoring plan may include:
A starting discussion about the student’s IB programme, subjects, current workload, and priorities.
A review of school materials, current strengths, learning gaps, and upcoming deadlines.
Focused explanations and guided practice for a particular subject or topic.
A realistic routine for revision, independent study, research, or drafting.
Guidance on interpreting teacher feedback and planning the next revision step.
Preparation strategies for an upcoming assessment without promising a particular result.
Frequently asked questions about IB tutoring
What does IB tutoring cover?
Can an IB tutor help with the IB Diploma Programme?
Can an IB tutor help with TOK or the Extended Essay?
Is online IB tutoring available?
Can IB tutoring guarantee a 7, predicted grade, diploma, or university offer?
How do we start with IB tutoring?
Start with an IB tutoring plan built around the student
Whether your child needs subject support, more organised study habits, DP tutoring, or guidance around TOK and the Extended Essay process, begin by reviewing Link Education’s IB tutoring service and discussing the student’s current needs.
Learn more about IB tutoring from Link Education.