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We identify the exact IB subject and whether the student studies it at Higher Level or Standard Level. For Mathematics, we also confirm AA or AI.

IB Diploma Programme · HL · SL
$15/hour · Free 30-minute trial
Get personalised one-to-one IB tutoring from qualified specialists matched to the student's subject, level and current academic priorities. Support is available across Maths AA and AI, Sciences, Economics, Business Management, Computer Science, Languages and selected IB Core needs.
Tutor matching
Tutor recommendations begin with the student's subject, level, academic priorities, timetable and course requirements.
We identify the exact IB subject and whether the student studies it at Higher Level or Standard Level. For Mathematics, we also confirm AA or AI.
The requirement may be regular DP support, a difficult topic, school assessments, mocks, exam technique, IA concepts or May and November revision.
Tutor selection considers subject expertise, IB experience, HL or SL experience, teaching approach, communication and availability.
The 30-minute trial lets the student assess the tutor's explanation style, subject understanding and overall fit. We can rematch when needed.
Programme map
The Diploma Programme combines six subject groups with the DP Core: Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service.
HL
Advanced subject content, multi-step problems, evaluation, timed examinations and higher-level assessment demands.
SL
Secure core concepts, close syllabus gaps, apply knowledge accurately and build consistent exam performance.
DP1
Prevent early gaps from accumulating while subject depth, assessment demands and workload increase.
DP2
Prioritise mocks, revision, timed papers, assessment deadlines and final examination preparation.
Selected Language A courses with support for close reading, oral analysis and academic writing.
Selected Language B support across reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Economics, Business Management, History, Geography and other selected courses.
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science and selected interdisciplinary science needs.
Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation at Higher or Standard Level.
Availability is confirmed against the exact course, level and current academic need.
Find one-to-one tutors across Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, AQA, OCR and IB courses, with matching based on the student's subject, qualification and current stage.
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Why Combo Tutors
Clear matching, focused lessons and academy support make the service easier to understand and manage.
Tutor selection starts with the actual IB subject and HL or SL level.
Lesson time focuses on one student's current gaps and priorities.
Teaching moves from concept understanding into application and exam-style work.
Keep sessions, homework, resources, feedback and progress organised.
Students receive guidance without outsourcing assessed work.
Book lessons according to actual academic need, from $15 per hour.
Another tutor can be recommended if the first fit is unsuitable.
Parents have support beyond the individual tutor.
Explore by subject
Choose the exact IB subject pathway for focused HL, SL and exam preparation support.
Teaching method
IB assessment values understanding, application, analysis, argument and problem-solving. Lesson priorities should follow the student's real work.
Read how the IB assesses Diploma Programme workReview recent work, mock results, difficult topics or recurring mistakes.
Correct weak understanding through explanation, questioning and worked examples.
Ask the student to attempt relevant questions during the lesson.
Find incomplete working, weak application, missing terminology, limited evaluation or timing issues.
Move into practice suited to the student's actual subject and level.
The student improves the response independently after reviewing the relevant feedback.
Use evidence from the student's work to set the next lesson priority.
Academic integrity
Good support builds the student's thinking and research skills. It never replaces their assessed work.
Tutors can explain subject concepts, assessment expectations, data-analysis methods, research skills and how to interpret school feedback.
Tutors do not write, rewrite or complete assessed work for students.
Support can cover knowledge questions, arguments, different perspectives, critical thinking and assessment expectations. The final exhibition and essay remain the student's own.
Official IB TOK overviewAn online Extended Essay tutor can support research-question refinement, planning, source evaluation, argument skills, referencing principles, time management and supervisor feedback. The tutor does not write or rewrite the essay.
Online Extended Essay tutorsCombo Tutors is an independent tutoring provider and is not endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organization.
IB academic integrity guidanceProfessional CRM
IB students often manage several subjects, homework, assessments and deadlines at once. The CRM keeps the wider tutoring relationship visible to students, parents, tutors and the academy.
View upcoming lessons, subjects, tutors and timings.
Access notes, practice material and tutor-shared resources.
Keep assigned practice connected to current priorities.
Review strengths, weak topics, recurring mistakes and next steps.
Use topic tests and exam-style work to expose remaining gaps.
See how academic priorities and progress change over time.
Raise scheduling, account, tutor or rematching requests.
Keep the wider tutoring relationship visible in one place.
Timing and priorities
Students can begin at any point. The lesson plan changes with the stage of the programme and the evidence in the student's recent work.
Continuous weekly subject support through DP1 or DP2.
Focused help for one or more weak areas without restarting the whole course.
Targeted practice before school assessments and predicted-grade examinations.
Structured preparation for the student's May or November examination session.
Flexible hourly tuition
Standard online IB tutoring starts from $15 USD/hour. Any separate specialist rate is confirmed before regular lessons begin.
Verified IB feedback
Hear how focused, one-to-one support helps IB students build confidence and make progress.
Meet your recommended tutor in a private one-to-one trial. Share your child’s current priorities, see how the tutor teaches, and decide whether the fit feels right before booking regular lessons. No credit card. No commitment.
Quick questions
Helpful answers about HL, SL, subjects, tutor matching and lesson support.
An online IB tutor provides one-to-one support for a specific IB subject, level and academic need. Lessons may focus on difficult topics, regular DP support, school assessments, mock exams, revision or final-exam preparation.
Yes. Tutor matching considers whether the student studies the subject at Higher Level or Standard Level so lesson depth and assessment preparation are appropriate.
Yes. Maths tutoring is available for selected Mathematics Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation courses at HL and SL.
Yes. IB Chemistry tutors support selected HL and SL students with subject understanding, calculations, data-based questions and examination preparation.
Yes, within academic-integrity boundaries. Tutors can explain concepts, research or data-analysis methods and assessment expectations while the student completes the assessed work.
Yes. Tutors can support knowledge questions, argumentation, research-question development, source evaluation and academic-writing skills while the student's assessed work remains their own.
Yes. Where appropriate, tutors use relevant exam-style questions to identify why marks were lost and improve the student's next response.
Yes. DP1 support can address early gaps, while DP2 lessons may focus more heavily on mocks, difficult topics, assessment preparation and final revision.
Yes. Lesson plans can be organised around the student's relevant examination timetable. The IB operates May and November Diploma Programme examination sessions.
A tutor recommendation is normally provided within 24 hours once we have the complete subject, level and scheduling requirements.
Standard online IB tutoring starts from $15 USD/hour. Any separate specialist rate is confirmed before regular lessons begin.
Combo Tutors is an independent tutoring provider. International Baccalaureate and IB are registered trademarks of the International Baccalaureate Organization, which does not endorse this service.