Academic Tutoring · International Baccalaureate · International
IB support,
in your time zone.
For families outside Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan whose child is on an International Baccalaureate programme. Subject specialists teach Diploma subjects at SL and HL and support the internal assessments, Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge, one to one and online, at times that suit your child's school week.
- PYP
- MYP
- Diploma
- Internal assessment
- Extended Essay
- TOK
01 / IB programmes
Which programme your child is in.
| Primary Years Programme (PYP) | Middle Years Programme (MYP) | Diploma Programme (DP) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical ages | 3–12 | 11–16 | 16–19 |
| Support in lessons | Reading, writing and maths skills that sit alongside the programme | English, maths and the sciences, and readiness for Diploma subjects | Subjects at SL and HL; IA, Extended Essay and TOK |
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
- Typical ages
- 3–12
- Support in lessons
- Reading, writing and maths skills that sit alongside the programme
Middle Years Programme (MYP)
- Typical ages
- 11–16
- Support in lessons
- English, maths and the sciences, and readiness for Diploma subjects
Diploma Programme (DP)
- Typical ages
- 16–19
- Support in lessons
- Subjects at SL and HL; IA, Extended Essay and TOK
Ages follow the IBO (opens in a new tab) descriptions. Course choices are set by each school.
02 / Beyond the subjects
Assessments and the core.
As well as six subjects at SL and HL, Diploma students complete internal assessments and the core, including the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge.
- Internal assessmentsDesigning the task, method and comments on drafts, in line with the IB's rules on outside help.
- Extended EssayNarrowing the research question, organising the essay and using sources well.
- Theory of KnowledgeDeveloping the essay and exhibition from your child's own subjects.
03 / Timing
Across the two Diploma years.
IB schools in the northern and southern hemispheres follow different calendars and exam sessions （to be confirmed）. Within those, each school sets its own deadlines, so your coordinator plans lessons around your child's school calendar, internal deadlines and mocks. Subject choices and the first internal deadlines are natural points to begin.
- Subject choices
- Internal assessments
- Extended Essay and TOK
- Mock exams
- Final exams
04 / Questions
IB lessons: common questions.
Which IB subjects are available?
English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with more as tutors join （to be confirmed）.
Will the tutor write or edit the IA or Extended Essay?
No. Tutors teach and give feedback within the IB's academic integrity rules, and the work stays your child's own.
Can lessons fit around a school in a very different time zone from ours?
Yes. Lessons are booked in your child's time zone, and reports reach you wherever you are.
Can you promise a particular score?
No. Lessons are planned towards your child's targets and progress is reported honestly.
Map out the coming term.
Tell us your child's subjects and levels, the school's internal deadlines and your time zone.