Expert IB Tutoring for Students at All Levels
Many IB Diploma candidates really struggle to meet the demands of the Programme. The truth is, without an IB tutor, it’s quite a challenge keeping up with coursework and complex content, from Keats to the Krebs cycle. Unless someone is a genuine generalist and interested in all the subjects they choose, they may struggle to achieve top marks without the support of an experienced IB tutor. Furthermore, as many teachers at international schools did not complete the IB themselves, receiving tutoring from an experienced and professional IB tutor who has first hand experience of the qualification can really help struggling students excel.
The IB seeks to foster reflective and critical thinkers but, often in English Language and Literature or Theory of Knowledge, teenagers can fail to engage due to disinterest, poor teacher-student relationship, or weaknesses in their underlying foundation. Dedicated IB tutoring is essential in helping candidates advance.
Standardized IB preparation courses, with tutors both online and in-person, often fail to improve results, or, for that matter, confidence. This is because many IB tutors and tutoring programmes do not provide individualisation, academic rigour, and one-to-one support with a distinguished mentoring approach.
BartyED’s IB tutors, teaching online and at in-person, break this mould with individualized IB tutoring for students at all levels. Our expert IB tutors help candidates improve by engaging them individually, working together cooperatively until mastery is achieved. It’s not rocket science. Success in the IB depends on three things:
Awareness of the syllabus (what you need to get a 7)
Time management (organising and staying on top of your tasks)
Willingness to improve (addressed in the mentoring process)
All of these factors are maximised with BartyED’s IB tutors.
We pride ourselves on a holistic teaching approach that has proven extremely successful. Our expert IB tutors help candidates in Hong Kong and overseas get perfect scores in the IB every year. Get in touch today to learn about how a BartyED IB tutor can support your IB Diploma journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IBDP and its curriculum?
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP, or just generally referred to as IB) is a challenging, two-year school leaving certificate aimed at those with a broad international outlook and wide academic interests. Many seek out a tutor for assistance in this challenging programme. The IBDP curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the diploma programme core, which includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) and the Extended Essay (EE). The Programme is open to those aged 16 to 19, and is generally accepted for admission into universities worldwide.
BartyED IB tutors support submission of the EE and TOK essays, alongside revising exam technique for all courses.
How does IB grading work?
The final DP grade is out of 45, which is made up of a score out of 7 for each subject (42) as well as three additional core points from the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge. All of our IB tutors went through the IB themselves so understand how to deliver an effective IB tutoring program for high grades. Students must gain at least 12 points overall in their Higher Level choices and at least 9 at Standard Level to receive an IB Diploma, although our IB tutors also support candidates taking the less-demanding IB Certificate. Graduates must also score more than 24 points overall and receive passing grades in each class.
Here, BartyED’s IB tutors might coach organizational skills as well as content and exam technique, all of which are crucial for success.
Can I apply to US universities with the IB?
Yes, all US universities accept the IB for admission, and many see it as prestigious due to its difficulty. Some colleges tend to admit IB graduates at a higher rate than their non-IB counterparts, chances which are augmented by effective tutoring programmes from qualified tutors. Many colleges will even offer course credit for IB HL courses. With the exception of the academic years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, applicants to US universities and colleges are also expected to complete the SAT or ACT.
Do UK universities prefer IB or A-Levels?
No, there is no disadvantage to any applicant to a UK university applying with the IB Diploma instead of A-Levels. Indeed, many of BartyED’s IB tutors were educated at the UK’s top universities (e.g. Durham, UCL and Oxford). When it comes to UK university applications, the A-Level is still the benchmark against which most universities set their entry requirements for courses. However, the IB is accepted by all universities and they publish the minimum score required for entry. A-Levels are simply more common in the UK, as it is a high school qualification studied in England, Wales and Northern Ireland pre-university.
BartyED’s IB tutors can advise on application strategy for UK universities and advise an appropriate extension tutoring program for those targeting the most competitive universities (e.g. Oxford or Cambridge).
Is the IB easy?
No, the IB is not an easy qualification, but students can maximize their chance of success by carefully choosing their combination of studies. BartyED’s IB tutors assist in this based on strengths and interests. Those who struggle with compulsory courses in Math, Science, or Language can take the SL course, which involves less content and fewer teaching hours than their HL counterparts. The IB is known to be demanding and challenging, which is why seeking extra support from qualified IB tutors can help maximise scores.
Is IB harder than A-Levels?
The IB can be viewed as more difficult than A-Levels simply by considering the number of subjects required. Our tutors certainly view it this way. A-Levels only demands three, while the IB demands six, including two languages, Math, Science, and Humanities/Social Science. On top of this, there are the compulsory TOK, EE, and CAS elements that students must pass to receive their diploma. This may make the A-Levels seem more specialised, while the IB seems more rounded. Some may struggle to do as well in the IB because of the range of work and attention that a greater number of classes demands.
BartyED IB tutors employ a structured approach to tackling academic work. They coach efficient time management as well as academic skills. This ensures that those who wish to succeed can study independently and effectively to improve their IB score.
How much does IB tutoring cost?
The best individualised IB tuition costs HK$1,380 per hour for the following reasons.
IB students should be able to study independently to achieve excellent results. In theory, extra IB tuition or support should be unnecessary. Many of BartyED’s expert IB tutors completed the IB Diploma themselves without extra tutoring, achieving very high scores.
Where BartyED’s professional IB tutors can be most effective is in supporting those who already have a strong foundation but who need exam-focussed coaching to help them move from a 5 to a 7, for example. Such intensive programmes in exam technique are best delivered in the final year of the IB.
However, some IB candidates (in Hong Kong and overseas) struggle to study independently and lack the academic skills required to consolidate some of the more complex elements of their subject choices. Here, BartyED’s individualised expert IB tuition, coupled with holistic support, ensures access to key material and a demonstrable improvement in grades.
What sets BartyED apart is that our tutors have extensive experience coaching IB students in ways that best demonstrate their strengths, regardless of their underlying ability.