International Baccalaureate tutoring supports students studying the IB Diploma Programme, an academically rigorous two-year qualification taken at over 170 schools across the UK. Tutors cover Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL) subjects across the six IB subject groups, alongside extended essay support and Theory of Knowledge.
The IB Diploma is significantly more demanding than A-Levels in terms of breadth, students study six subjects simultaneously alongside the extended essay, CAS portfolio and ToK, and many students need subject-specific support to manage the workload across multiple disciplines.
Online tutoring is now the most popular format for private tuition in the UK. Sessions take place via video call with a shared digital whiteboard, tools like Bramble, BitPaper and Google Meet with screen sharing replicate the in-person experience closely. The primary advantage is access: instead of being limited to tutors within driving distance, families can choose from every qualified specialist in the country. For subjects where availability is limited locally, UCAT preparation, Further Maths, Mandarin, Film Studies, online tutoring is often the only practical option. Research published by the Education Endowment Foundation confirms that online tutoring produces equivalent learning gains to face-to-face sessions when the tutor is experienced and the technology is reliable.