Specialist 1-on-1 tutoring for every IB DP subject at SL and HL — including IAs, the Extended Essay, and exam technique. Free diagnostic trial included.
Monthly intake is limited to protect teaching quality and ensure consistent teacher continuity throughout the IB programme.
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The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) is one of the most demanding pre-university qualifications in the world. Students take six subjects — three at HL and three at SL — alongside the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS, across two years. Assessment combines external exams with Internal Assessments submitted to the IB for moderation. Every component is assessed differently, and every component matters. A tutor who knows the content of IB Economics but not how the Paper 2 data response is marked against the IB criteria, or how the IA commentary is assessed, is not fully preparing the student.
IB tutoring requires genuine familiarity with the IB assessment framework — criteria-based marking, HL versus SL paper differences, IA requirements per subject, and how the TOK essay is graded. These are not transferable from A-Level or IGCSE knowledge. Our IB tutors know the IB assessment inside out. They do not adapt from another qualification. They know the IB.
We cover all major IB Diploma subjects including Maths AA and AI (SL and HL), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business Management, Computer Science, English Language and Literature, and Psychology. IA support, Extended Essay guidance, and TOK coaching are also available.
We serve IB Diploma students across all major IB school markets — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Malaysia, Singapore, Egypt, the UK. All sessions are online and scheduled around your school timetable and time zone.
Every IB Diploma subject is taught 1-on-1 by a specialist who knows the IB assessment criteria, IA requirements, and exam structure for SL and HL. Click any subject to see the full programme details.
IB exams are marked against specific assessment criteria — not mark schemes in the Cambridge or Edexcel sense. Our tutors know how each criterion is applied and train students to write in the way the IB rewards at each grade boundary.
Internal Assessments and the Extended Essay carry real weight in the final score and are submitted for external moderation. We support students through research question development, structure, criterion alignment, and drafting across all subjects.
IB schools in Dubai, Singapore, Doha, London, Kuala Lumpur, Cairo and beyond. Sessions scheduled around your timetable and IA submission deadlines — DP1 and DP2 throughout the full two-year programme.
HL and SL are genuinely different in content depth, paper structure, and assessment expectation. Our tutors work at the correct level — not a one-size approach that under-prepares HL students or overwhelms those at SL.
We work with students at international schools across the GCC, Southeast Asia, Egypt, and the UK. If your child is in the IB Diploma Programme, we can help — regardless of where they are.
The Internal Assessment, Extended Essay, and TOK essay collectively contribute significantly to the IB score — and they are the components students most often underestimate. The IA is submitted for external moderation; a weak research question or poor criterion alignment costs marks no exam performance can recover. We support students through every stage of IA development — research question to final draft — across Economics, Business Management, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Maths.
The Extended Essay is a 4,000-word independent research paper assessed against its own criteria. Many students treat it as an afterthought until it becomes urgent. We help students approach the EE systematically — choosing a research question that plays to their strengths, structuring the argument, and aligning the writing to the assessment criteria from the first draft.
TOK essay coaching is also available. The prescribed titles require a specific kind of philosophical argument unlike anything else in the curriculum. We help students understand what the assessment is looking for before they write a single word.
Every IB Diploma student takes three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). The distinction is not just about content depth — it affects paper structure, assessment weighting, and the level of analytical response required. A student sitting IB Economics HL is sitting a fundamentally different exam from a student sitting IB Economics SL, even though the subject name is the same.
At Velocity, every tutor works to the correct level from the first session. We do not apply a one-size preparation to both SL and HL. The questions we practise, the depth of explanation we expect, and the criteria weighting we train to are matched precisely to the level your child is sitting.
University conditional offers from Russell Group, Ivy League, and competitive programmes frequently specify minimum HL grades — often 6 or 7 in relevant subjects. A student preparing for HL Chemistry or HL Maths needs tuition calibrated to that level. We make that calibration explicit from the first session.
Both are internationally recognised pre-university qualifications. Both are accepted by universities worldwide. The differences are in structure, breadth, assessment style, and what they demand from students — and those differences shape how tutoring should work.
IB Diploma requires six subjects across multiple subject groups — sciences, humanities, languages, and maths. A-Levels allow students to specialise deeply in three or four subjects. IB produces broader graduates; A-Level produces deeper specialists in chosen areas.
IB uses criteria-based marking across all components. Cambridge and Edexcel A-Levels use mark schemes — either levels-based or point-based depending on the subject and board. The writing style, response structure, and exam technique required are genuinely different between the two systems.
IB includes Internal Assessments in every subject, submitted for external moderation. A-Levels vary — some subjects include coursework, most do not. IB students carry a higher non-exam workload throughout the two years, including the Extended Essay and TOK.
Both are equally recognised by universities worldwide. The IB's total points system (max 45) is familiar to admissions teams globally. A-Level grades are more granular for subject-specific entry requirements. Neither has an inherent advantage — the right choice depends on your child's strengths and goals. IB Diploma students applying to US universities often add the Digital SAT to their application.
Whether your child is in the IB Diploma or on Cambridge or Edexcel A-Levels, Velocity has specialist tutors for both pathways.
In-depth guides written for parents and students. Every answer is fact-verified against published board syllabuses and IB regulations.
Tell us your child's subject, level (SL or HL), and exam session. We respond within a few hours.
A free session to assess your child's current level, map the gaps, and understand the exam timeline. No commitment required before enrollment begins.
Weekly sessions scheduled around your school timetable, IA deadlines, and time zone. Progress reports keep parents fully informed at every stage.
By exam season, your child is working through past papers and timed revision — not still learning the syllabus. That is the difference structured early preparation makes.
Tell us your child's subject, SL or HL, and exam session. We will advise honestly on what the preparation should cover and whether we can help.
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If the time available before the exam is too short for meaningful preparation, we will tell you before enrollment begins. Honest assessment is part of what we offer.
