In the UK the IB Diploma is the alternative to A Levels, and the students who choose it are signing up for breadth: six subjects instead of three, plus the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge. UK universities understand the Diploma well, but their offers are precise. A typical conditional offer names a total points score and specific grades in Higher Level subjects, so a single HL grade can decide whether an offer is met.
IBScholarz provides one-to-one online IB tutoring for students in London and across the UK. Our tutors teach the IB syllabus and assessment criteria specifically, and every session is recorded so your child can revisit it before a test.
IB tutoring for UK IB schools
We work with IB MYP and Diploma students at independent, international and state schools across the UK, including students at schools such as:
- Sevenoaks School
- King’s College School, Wimbledon
- Southbank International School, London
- ACS International Schools (Cobham, Egham and Hillingdon)
- Marymount International School London
- The International School of London
- St Clare’s, Oxford
IBScholarz is an independent tutoring provider and is not affiliated with any of these schools. Each student’s plan is built around their own school’s calendar of tests, IA deadlines and mock exams.
Meeting a UCAS offer made in IB points
UK offers for IB students are usually written as a total score plus Higher Level grades, for example 38 points with 6, 6, 6 at HL. Competitive courses, including medicine, law and Oxford and Cambridge, typically ask for more. We work backwards from the offer your child is aiming for and focus tutoring on the subjects where an extra grade makes the difference.
For students applying to medicine or law we also prepare for the UCAT and LNAT, and our university admissions counselling supports personal statements and interviews.
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, English A Literature and English B
- The Core: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay guidance and Internal Assessment support in every subject
IB or A Levels?
Families moving between UK schools sometimes switch between the two systems. Because we also tutor GCSE, IGCSE and A Levels, a student can stay with the same team through the change.
Lessons scheduled on UK time
Sessions are booked in UK time, after school and at weekends. Every lesson is live and one-to-one on a shared whiteboard, so there is no travel across London for a single hour of tutoring. Ahead of the May examination session we add extra past-paper revision slots.
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 UK families choose IBScholarz
- Certified tutors who specialise in IB assessment, not general tutoring
- 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 London?
Yes. All our lessons are online and one-to-one, so we work with students in London and anywhere else in the UK in exactly the same way. Every session is recorded.
How do UK universities make offers to IB students?
Offers usually specify a total IB points score and grades in Higher Level subjects, for example 38 points with 6, 6, 6 at HL. Competitive courses ask for more, so we plan tutoring around the specific offer your child is targeting.
Do you prepare students for the UCAT and LNAT?
Yes. We prepare students for the UCAT for medicine and the LNAT for law alongside their IB subjects.
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 the UK 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 how we work.
IBScholarz also tutors IB students in Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Manila, Dubai & Abu Dhabi, Australia, Switzerland and Paris.