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Support can focus on microeconomics, macroeconomics, the global economy, Paper 1 and Paper 2 essays, diagram technique, and the IA commentaries.
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Online IB Economics Tutors for HL and SL Students
IB Economics rewards more than accurate theory. Students need precise diagrams, real-world application and genuine evaluation to move past a 4 or 5. We match one-to-one tutors to Higher Level or Standard Level, Paper 1, Paper 2, HL Paper 3, and ethical IA guidance.
- Matched to IB Economics HL and IB Economics SL
- One-to-one lessons focused on clear understanding and exam practice
- Progress updates shaped around the student's priorities
Real Specialists
Meet Our IB Economics Tutors.
Tutors matched by HL or SL, diagram and evaluation strength, Paper 3 experience and IA guidance — not generic humanities tutors.
IB Economics ExaminerDr Marcus Whitfield
Oxford PhD Economics · IB Examiner
IB Economics HL and SL, A-Level Economics (all boards)
targeted grade support
Macro & Global Economy SpecialistMs Priya Anand
LSE MSc Economics · IB Teacher
IB Economics SL and HL — macroeconomics and the global economy
86% of students reach Grade 6+
HL Paper 3 & IA SpecialistMr Daniel Okoro
Warwick MSc Economics
IB Economics HL and SL, quantitative methods, internal assessment
Average IA score: 12/14
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Mark-loss diagnostic
What Is Limiting the Student's IB Economics Grade?
| Student problem | Likely issue | Tutor focus |
|---|---|---|
| Explains theory but never evaluates | Weak evaluation | Build a structured evaluation framework and practise it |
| Diagrams are inaccurate or unlabelled | Weak diagram technique | Drill axes, curves, shifts and labels until automatic |
| Struggles to apply theory to data or context | Weak application | Practise linking theory to real data and case extracts |
| Answers stay generic, not tied to the question | Poor question focus | Select the specific factors and evidence the question asks for |
| HL Paper 3 calculations go wrong | Weak quantitative technique | Drill each calculation type with a consistent method |
| Runs out of time on essays | Weak exam strategy | Timed planning and practice for extended essays |
| IA commentary doesn't map cleanly to a unit | Weak article or theory selection | Ethically guide article choice and theory mapping |
| Loses marks on command terms | Misreading the question | Practise responding precisely to command words |
Paper 1
Economic Arguments and Evaluation
Extended essay questions reward accurate, fully labelled diagrams and a disciplined define-analyse-evaluate-conclude structure — not a description of theory.
- Diagram accuracy and labelling
- Structured essay planning
- Weighing short-run against long-run effects
- Considering different stakeholders
- Justified conclusions
- Timed essay practice
Paper 2
Data Response and Application
Paper 2 rewards applying theory to the specific data or context given, not a generic, textbook-style answer.
- Interpreting data extracts and case studies
- Applying theory to the exact context
- Short-answer and extended response technique
- Using data to support an argument
- Command-term precision
HL Paper 3
Quantitative and Policy Reasoning
Paper 3 is entirely quantitative and policy-focused, and a single arithmetic slip can cascade through follow-on marks.
- Tax and subsidy incidence
- Welfare loss
- Elasticity calculations
- The multiplier
- International trade figures
- Timed calculation practice
Academic integrity
Ethical Support for the Economics IA
Tutors can help students understand:
- Article and research focus
- Applying the right theory and diagrams
- Evaluation and the key-concept link
- Referencing
- Interpreting teacher feedback
- Planning deadlines
Tutors do not write, rewrite or complete the IA commentaries for the student.
Higher Level
HL students also need Paper 3 quantitative and policy preparation, plus greater depth across all units.
Pricing & Packages
Clear Tutoring Rates.
One-to-one IB Economics tutoring starts from $15 per hour where current pricing applies. The confirmed rate depends on level, tutor and specialist requirements.
Tutor levelRateBest for
IB Economics SL tutoringFrom $15/hrPaper 1 and Paper 2 essays, diagrams and the IA commentaries
IB Economics HL tutoringFrom $15/hrThe above, plus HL Paper 3 quantitative and policy reasoning
Free trial30 minutesAssessing tutor fit before regular lessons
New students can begin with a free 30-minute trial.
Our Standard
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
What Happens In A One-to-One IB Economics Lesson?
We match the tutor to HL or SL and focus on the assessment component actually limiting the student's grade — diagrams, application and evaluation are built inside real Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 practice, not taught as separate topics.
Step 1
Review a recent essay or data response
We start with a recent essay, data-response answer, or mock and confirm HL or SL and the current unit.
Step 2
Identify where marks were lost
The tutor distinguishes weak diagram technique, weak application to the data or context, or weak evaluation.
Step 3
Rebuild the missing skill
The lesson rebuilds the specific skill — diagram precision, applying theory to the exact context, or a structured evaluation.
Step 4
Apply it to a current question
The student applies the skill to a current Paper 1, Paper 2, or (HL) Paper 3 question.
Step 5
Change the context
A different scenario or dataset checks whether the skill transfers, not just one rehearsed answer.
Step 6
Reattempt independently
The student reattempts a similar question independently to confirm the fix has transferred.
Step 7
Set the next priority
The lesson ends with a clear next step for the following session.
What we cover
IB Economics Topics We Support Students Can Actually Apply.
A compact map of the core units — diagrams, application and evaluation are built into Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 practice, not taught as separate topics.
01
Introduction to Economics
Start hereScarcity, opportunity cost, the PPC model, and the key concepts that thread through every unit.
02
Microeconomics
Demand and supply, elasticities, market failure, externalities, and government intervention — the most diagram-heavy unit.
03
Macroeconomics
GDP, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and the fiscal, monetary and supply-side policies used to manage them.
04
The Global Economy
International trade, exchange rates, the balance of payments, and economic development.
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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
01
HL and SL taught as genuinely different courses
Paper 3 depth and pacing are matched to the student's actual level, not a one-size course.
Tutors matched by HL or SL experience.
02
Evaluation built into every session
Diagrams and application are taught as tools for a structured evaluative judgement, not standalone skills.
The exact gap between a 5 and a 7.
03
Ethical, criteria-focused IA support
Guidance on article selection, theory and diagrams, within the IB's academic-honesty rules.
Tutors do not write or rewrite the commentaries.
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What IGCSE Families Say About Combo Tutors
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Quick questions
FAQs About IB Economics
Helpful answers about exam boards, syllabus topics, tutor matching and lesson support.
How much does an IB Economics tutor cost?
One-to-one IB Economics tutoring starts from $15 per hour where current pricing applies. The confirmed rate depends on level (HL or SL), tutor and specialist requirements, and is shared before regular lessons begin.
Do you provide both HL and SL Economics tutors?
Yes. Both levels cover introduction, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and the global economy through Papers 1 and 2. HL adds Paper 3, a quantitative and policy-focused paper, and expects deeper application throughout. We match a tutor experienced in your exact level.
Can a tutor help with Paper 1 essays and diagrams?
Yes. We work on drawing accurate, fully labelled diagrams and building the define-analyse-evaluate-conclude structure that separates a 4 or 5 from a 6 or 7.
Can tutoring help with Paper 2 data response?
Yes. We practise interpreting data extracts and case studies, applying the right theory to the specific context given, and avoiding generic, textbook-style answers.
Do you provide support for HL Paper 3?
Yes. Paper 3 is entirely quantitative and policy-focused — tax and subsidy incidence, welfare loss, elasticity, the multiplier, and international trade figures. We drill each calculation type with a consistent method and heavy timed practice.
Can a tutor help with the Internal Assessment commentaries?
Yes, within the IB's academic-honesty rules. Tutors can help with article selection, matching the right theory and diagrams, and structuring each commentary to satisfy the rubric. Tutors do not write, rewrite or complete the commentaries for the student.
How do I move from a 5 to a 7 in IB Economics?
The ceiling for most students is evaluation, not knowledge. Grade 7 answers weigh short-run against long-run effects, consider different stakeholders, and reach a justified conclusion. We teach structured evaluation frameworks and practise them against real mark schemes.
Can I get short-term help before mocks or final exams?
Yes. Short-term, focused blocks before mocks or final exams are common — concentrating on diagram accuracy, Paper 2 application, or Paper 3 calculations, whichever is the current priority.
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