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Expert 1-on-1 IB Chemistry tutoring for HL and SL. Master organic mechanisms, equilibrium, and the internal assessment — and reach Grade 6 or 7.
- Matched to IB Chemistry HL and IB Chemistry SL
- One-to-one lessons focused on clear understanding and exam practice
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Carefully Selected Tutors, Matched With Purpose
Strong subject knowledge
Tutors are chosen for academic background, subject expertise and clear explanations.
Exam-focused teaching
Lessons use specifications, mark schemes and past-paper practice where relevant.
Structured tutor approval
Tutors complete interviews, teaching checks and our internal review process.
Course-specific matching
Students are matched by subject, qualification and exam board.
Lesson Flow
From Confusion To Calm, One Lesson At A Time.
Our tutors cover the new IB Chemistry syllabus (first assessed 2025) with particular focus on the calculations and mechanistic reasoning that separate Grade 6–7 students.
Step 1
Pinpoint the gaps
We start with recent marks, confidence blockers, and the exact exam board so sessions feel personal from lesson one.
Step 2
Teach the mark scheme
Tutors connect concepts to examiner language, worked examples, and the habits that turn knowledge into marks.
Step 3
Track the lift
Parents see what changed after each session: topics covered, next steps, and the grade trajectory we are building toward.
What we cover
A Syllabus Map Students Can Actually Follow.
Break the specification into manageable topics, then build confidence from the first concept to exam-ready application.
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Structure — Atomic & Molecular
Start hereAtomic theory, electron configuration, trends in the periodic table, ionic and covalent bonding, VSEPR, hybridisation, and intermolecular forces. The foundation for all subsequent chemistry.
02
Structure — Inorganic
Transition metals, coordination chemistry, colour and magnetism, oxidation states, and qualitative analysis. HL extends to crystal field theory and ligand substitution.
03
Reactivity — Energy
Enthalpy changes, Hess's law, bond enthalpies, entropy, Gibbs free energy, and spontaneity. Essential for predicting whether reactions proceed and in which direction.
04
Reactivity — Kinetics & Equilibrium
Rate expressions, reaction mechanisms, activation energy, the equilibrium constant (Kc, Kp), Le Chatelier's principle, and acid-base equilibria (pH, Ka, buffer solutions).
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Reactivity — Organic
Functional groups, nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic addition, condensation and hydrolysis, benzene chemistry (HL), and multi-step synthesis. Mechanisms must be drawn accurately for full marks.
06
Reactivity — Electrochemistry & Redox
Redox reactions, galvanic and electrolytic cells, standard electrode potentials, Faraday's laws, and fuel cells. Electrochemistry questions appear in both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
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Internal Assessment
An individual investigation worth 20% of the final grade. We support the full process: designing a rigorous research question, writing the methodology, analysing results with appropriate statistics, and evaluating sources of error.
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Common Blockers
Where Students Struggle And How We Fix It.
1Drawing organic mechanisms accurately+
Mechanisms in IB Chemistry require curly arrows, correct lone pairs, charges, and named intermediates. We build each mechanism from the electron pair movement rather than from memorisation — nucleophiles attack electrophiles, leaving groups depart, pi bonds open. Students who understand the logic can draw any mechanism from first principles.
2Equilibrium and Gibbs free energy calculations+
Multi-step thermodynamics and equilibrium calculations involve careful unit tracking and step-by-step logic. We practise a consistent method for each calculation type using real IB past-paper questions, addressing the most common errors: wrong sign conventions and unit conversion mistakes.
3Paper 3 — Data-based and HL extension questions+
Paper 3 contains a data-based section (for all students) and HL extension questions. The data section requires interpreting unfamiliar experimental results with scientific reasoning. We practise reading experimental graphs, identifying trends, and writing evaluative responses using past Paper 3 questions.
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Why Parents Chose Combo.
A clear tutor match, a plan built around the real paper, and progress parents can follow from week to week.
✓Support that stays focused on progress
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Handpicked tutors
We shortlist tutors who know the curriculum, teach clearly, and can coach the exact exam habits that lift marks.
Top-university academics and exam-savvy specialists.
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Clear weekly updates
Parents see what was covered, what improved, and what needs attention next, so progress never feels vague.
Structured feedback after every lesson block.
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A plan built around your child's paper
Sessions are matched to the student's board, tier, topic gaps, and exam timeline instead of generic subject tutoring.
Board-specific support with a measurable target grade path.
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Focused, one-to-one support that helps students understand difficult topics and prepare with confidence.
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Quick questions
FAQs About IB Chemistry
Helpful answers about exam boards, syllabus topics, tutor matching and lesson support.
How does the new IB Chemistry syllabus (2023) differ from the old one?
The new syllabus (first assessed May 2025) is restructured around two themes: Structure (atomic and molecular) and Reactivity (thermodynamics, kinetics, organic, electrochemistry). The content is broadly similar but the framing is more conceptually unified. All our tutors are trained on the new syllabus.
How important is the Internal Assessment?
The IA is worth 20% of the final grade. A strong, independently designed investigation with careful data collection and analysis can anchor a Grade 7 even if exam performance is slightly below. We treat the IA as a major component and invest dedicated session time in it.
Do you cover Paper 3 data-based questions?
Yes — the data-based section is one of the most learnable parts of IB Chemistry. We practise interpreting unfamiliar experimental results, writing precise evaluations, and responding to HL extension questions. Students who practise Paper 3 specifically tend to outperform their predictions.
Is IB Chemistry HL hard?
IB Chemistry HL is one of the most demanding IB subjects. The HL extension covers additional organic chemistry, advanced kinetics, and transition metals. However, with systematic preparation — especially in mechanisms and calculations — Grade 6 and 7 are achievable for motivated students.
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