Online IB Tuition in Singapore: One-to-One and Small-Group Tutors for the MYP and Diploma
The IB Diploma asks students to keep six subjects going for two years, three or four of them at higher level, alongside internal assessments, the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge. onlinetuition.sg matches MYP and Diploma students with IB tutors for live online lessons, one-to-one or in small groups.
What Is the IB?
- The International Baccalaureate runs the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11 to 16, and the Diploma Programme (DP), a two-year course for students aged 16 to 19.
- Diploma students take six subjects, usually three at higher level (HL) and the rest at standard level (SL), plus the core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
- Each subject is graded from 1 to 7, and TOK and the EE together add up to 3 points, for a maximum of 45. The diploma needs at least 24 points and the other conditions the IB sets.
- Most subjects combine IB exams with internal assessment: work marked by your child's teachers and moderated by the IB.
- In Singapore, the IB Diploma is offered through the Integrated Programme at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Methodist Girls' School and St. Joseph's Institution, and by international schools.
Common Challenges IB Students Face
Six Subjects for Two Years
All six subjects run for the full Diploma, so falling behind in one eats into the time left for the rest.
The Depth of Higher Level
HL courses go beyond SL, with 240 recommended teaching hours against 150 for an SL course.
Internal Assessment Deadlines
Most subjects have their own internal assessment, and school deadlines for several of them can land close together.
The Extended Essay
Choosing a focused research question, then sustaining an independent argument over 4,000 words.
Theory of Knowledge
Thinking about how we know what we claim to know, for an exhibition and a 1,600-word essay on a set title.
Command Terms
IB questions turn on words such as 'evaluate' and 'discuss', and marks go to answers that do exactly what is asked.
How Our Online IB Tutors Help
A Tutor for Each Subject
Subject specialists for the courses your child needs, at SL or HL.
IA, EE and TOK Guidance
Tutors explain the assessment criteria and the subject ideas behind each task, while the work stays your child's own.
Maths AA or AI
Lessons for Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation, at the level your child takes it.
Exam Practice With Mark Schemes
Questions in the style of the final papers, marked against the IB's mark schemes and markbands.
Strong MYP Foundations
Maths, sciences and English in MYP years 4 and 5, before Diploma subject choices are made.
Revision for the Final Exams
Topic reviews and timed papers in the months before the May or November session.
IB Subjects and Topics Covered
Diploma subjects are taken at SL or HL, from the IB subject groups, and every Diploma student completes the same core.
Maths
- Courses
- Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation, each at SL or HL
- Choice
- Diploma students take one of the four Maths courses
Sciences
- Courses
- Biology, Chemistry and Physics, each at SL or HL
- Assessment
- Written papers, and a scientific investigation assessed in school
English
- Courses
- Studies in language and literature, such as English A: Literature, or English A: Language and Literature, at SL or HL
Economics and Humanities
- Courses
- Individuals and societies subjects, such as Economics, Business Management, History and Geography, at SL or HL
The Diploma Core
- Theory of Knowledge
- An exhibition assessed in school, and a 1,600-word essay on one of the titles the IB sets for each session
- Extended Essay
- Independent research, written up as a 4,000-word essay
- CAS
- Creativity, activity and service experiences, including a CAS project
- Points
- TOK and the EE together give up to 3 of the 45 points
Middle Years Programme
- Ages
- 11 to 16, usually over five years
- Subjects
- Eight subject groups, with at least one interdisciplinary unit each year
- Projects
- A community project in year 3 or 4, and a personal project in year 5
- eAssessment
- Schools choose whether to use the IB's on-screen exams; every year 5 student takes part in the personal project eAssessment
Key IB Dates
Updated
IB exams run in two sessions a year, and your child's school decides which one its students sit.
- Exam sessions
- May and November
- May session results
- Early July; the May 2026 results came out on 6 July
- November session results
- Mid-December, since the November 2024 session
When Should My Child Start IB Tuition?
Families often start at the beginning of DP1, when six subjects and the first internal assessments begin together, or in MYP year 5 to strengthen Maths and the sciences before choosing HL subjects.
In DP2, lessons tend to turn to revision and timed papers, so starting by the end of DP1 gives the most room.
One-to-One or Small-Group IB Lessons
Choose one-to-one lessons, a small group of up to 4 IB students taking the same subject at the same level, SL or HL, or any class size.
Why Choose onlinetuition.sg for IB Tuition?
Tutors Who Know the IB
We look for tutors who understand the IB courses and how each one is assessed.
SL and HL, Matched
Your child is taught at the level they take in each subject.
Lessons Around a Busy Diploma
Weekday or weekend lessons at the same time each week, around school and CAS.
The Same Tutor Every Week
Continuity across both Diploma years.
Start With a Trial Lesson
See how your child works with the IB tutor before you decide.
No Agency Fees
And requesting an IB tutor is free.
Frequently Asked Questions About IB Tuition
Thinking of IB Tuition?
Is HL Much Harder Than SL?
HL covers more content, with 240 recommended teaching hours against 150 at SL, so it needs steady work across both years. Both levels are graded on the same 1 to 7 scale.
Can a Tutor Help With the Extended Essay?
Yes, with research skills, structure and the subject knowledge behind the essay. The essay itself must be your child's own work, guided by the school supervisor.
Does My Child Need Help in Every IB Subject?
No. You can request a tutor for one subject, such as HL Maths or Chemistry, and add others later.
When Should My Child Start IB Tuition?
Many start at the beginning of DP1, or in MYP year 5 to prepare for HL courses. An early start leaves time before internal assessment deadlines build up.
How Is the IB Different From the A-Level?
The IB spreads the work across six subjects and the core, and internal assessment counts towards most subject grades. The A-Level is built around three H2 subjects and an H1 subject, with General Paper and Project Work.
Getting a Tutor
How Do I Request an IB Tutor?
Fill in the free request form with your child's IB year, subjects and whether each is SL or HL. We'll contact you on WhatsApp.
Do You Have Tutors for MYP Students?
Yes. Tell us the MYP year and subjects, and we'll match a tutor who teaches them.
Who Are Your IB Tutors?
Part-time and full-time tutors, current and former school teachers, and undergraduates, screened for their qualifications, results and teaching experience.
How Soon Will We Hear Back?
We aim to reply within one working day, and your child starts with a trial lesson.
Lessons
How Are IB Lessons Taught Online?
Live on Zoom with cameras on. The tutor writes and annotates on a shared screen or digital whiteboard, and your child can ask questions any time.
How Long Is Each Lesson?
Usually 1.5 or 2 hours, at the same time each week.
Can Lessons Follow My Child's School Course?
Yes. Share the topic list or unit plan, and the tutor teaches to the same course and level.
Can My Child Join a Small Group?
Yes. Groups have up to 4 students taking the same subject at the same level.
What If My Child Misses a Lesson?
Tell the tutor early. For a group lesson, the tutor can usually share the class recording.
Others
How Much Does IB Tuition Cost?
Fees depend on the level and class size. We'll confirm the fee on WhatsApp before the first lesson.
Are There Any Agency Fees?
No.
How Do I Pay?
By PayNow.
Can We Stop After the Final Exams?
Yes. Please give one month's notice, out of courtesy to the tutor's planning.
Helpful IB Resources
Official syllabuses and exam information:
- IB: Diploma Programme
- IB: DP curriculum, subject groups and SL and HL teaching hours
- IB: The DP core
- IB: Theory of knowledge
- IB: DP passing criteria
- IB: Maths in the DP
- IB: How IB students are assessed, in May and November
- IB: May 2026 DP and CP results
- IB: New release date for November session results
- IB: MYP curriculum
- IB: MYP passing criteria
- MOE: The Integrated Programme, including the IB Diploma
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