The UAE has one of the most varied school markets anywhere: British, American, Indian, IB and other curricula sit side by side, and families often switch between them when they move emirates or change schools. For students in the IB Diploma, or about to join it, that variety creates a particular challenge. The IB asks for independent research, extended writing and exam technique that many students have never been taught before.
IBScholarz provides one-to-one online IB tutoring for students in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE. Our tutors teach the IB syllabus and assessment criteria specifically, lessons run live on UAE time, and every session is recorded for revision.
IB tutoring for UAE international schools
We tutor IB MYP and Diploma students from schools across the Emirates, including:
- Dubai International Academy
- GEMS World Academy
- GEMS Wellington International School
- Nord Anglia International School Dubai
- Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS), Arabian Ranches
- Raffles World Academy
- American Community School of Abu Dhabi
IBScholarz is an independent tutoring provider and is not affiliated with any of these schools. We build every student’s plan around their own school’s calendar of tests, IA deadlines and mock exams.
Moving from CBSE, GCSE or an American curriculum to the IB
A large share of the families we work with in the UAE are switching into the IB Diploma from CBSE, IGCSE or an American programme. The content is often familiar; what is new is the way it is assessed. Command terms, criterion-based marking, the Internal Assessment and the Extended Essay all reward skills that other systems rarely test. We use the first weeks of tutoring to close those gaps before they cost marks.
Because we also teach IGCSE and A Levels, AP and the SAT, students can stay with one team whichever route they take.
Every IB subject, Higher and Standard Level
- Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches (AA) and Applications & Interpretation (AI), HL and SL
- Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Systems & Societies
- Individuals & Societies: Economics, Business Management, Psychology, Geography, History
- Languages: English A Language & Literature and English B
- The Core: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay guidance and Internal Assessment support in every subject
Lessons scheduled on UAE time
All sessions are booked in Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4). Weekday lessons run from 4pm to 10pm, there are slots on Friday afternoons after the shorter school day, and morning and afternoon slots on Saturdays and Sundays. Ahead of the May examination session we add extra past-paper revision slots.
Every lesson is live and one-to-one on a shared whiteboard, so no one has to drive across the city in rush-hour traffic for an hour of tutoring.
How it works
- Free trial lesson. Your child meets a tutor matched to their subject and level and works through material from their current unit.
- A plan built on their school calendar. We map upcoming tests, IA drafts and EE milestones and set a weekly rhythm around them.
- Regular progress updates. Parents hear what was covered, what is improving and what still needs work.
Why UAE families choose IBScholarz
- Certified tutors who specialise in IB assessment, not general tuition
- Founded by an IBDP Mathematics tutor with 15 years of experience preparing students for a 7
- 80% of our students score a 6 or 7, and students in regular classes improve by an average of two grades
- Every lesson recorded so your child can revisit it before tests and exams
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer IB tutoring in Abu Dhabi as well as Dubai?
Yes. Because all our lessons are online, we work with students in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the other emirates in exactly the same way.
What time are lessons in the UAE?
Lessons are scheduled in Gulf Standard Time (GMT+4). Weekday slots run from 4pm to 10pm, with Friday afternoon slots and morning and afternoon slots at weekends.
My child is moving from CBSE to the IB Diploma. Can you help?
Yes, this is one of the most common situations we support. We focus early on IB command terms, criterion-based marking and the Internal Assessment, which are the areas that feel most different coming from CBSE.
Can you help with the IA and Extended Essay?
Yes. We help students choose a workable research question, plan the investigation and understand the assessment criteria. The work itself always stays the student’s own, in line with IB academic integrity rules.
How much does IB tutoring in Dubai cost?
Pricing depends on the subject, level and how often you want sessions. Contact us for a quote and we will send you the options.
Is the first lesson free?
Yes. Every new student starts with a free trial lesson so you can judge the fit before committing.
Book a free trial lesson
Tell us your child’s school, subjects and levels and we will match them with a tutor and set up a free trial. Get in touch here. You can also read about our IB tutoring programme and our university admissions counselling.
IBScholarz also tutors IB students in Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Manila, Australia, the UK, Switzerland and Paris.