IB Tuition in Singapore
IB tuition in Singapore is specialist coaching for Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme students across HL and SL subjects, plus the IB core — Internal Assessments, the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge. Tutors align answering to the official IB rubrics and coach toward the Diploma scored out of 45, where six subjects contribute up to 42 points and the TOK and Extended Essay core adds up to 3 more.
Last updated May 2026
The Diploma, decoded
Inside IB tuition: HL, SL and the core
IB tuition in Singapore supports Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme students across HL and SL subjects, with focused help on Internal Assessments, the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and the demanding IB grading rubrics used by international schools. Tutors coach toward the Diploma scored out of 45 — 42 points from six subjects plus up to 3 bonus points from the TOK and Extended Essay core.
- 01MYP and DP HL/SL subjects
- 02Internal Assessment (IA) coaching against the rubric
- 03Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge support
- 04Rubric-aligned answering and paper technique
- 05Bilingual tutors for Language B and ab initio courses
- 06Home or online islandwide
Programme coverage
Six subject groups plus the IB core, MYP to DP2
Every Diploma Programme group and the IB core, MYP to DP2
DP Sciences & Mathematics
HL/SL quantitative subjects on the current guides
Math AA and AI at HL/SL; Physics, Chemistry, Biology HL/SL (2025 syllabus); the scientific-investigation IA; the Mathematical Exploration; Paper 1, 2 and (HL) Paper 3 technique
DP Languages & Humanities
Language and individuals & societies
English A Language & Literature; Language B and ab initio; Economics; History; Geography; Business Management; IA essays and source evaluation
Core: EE, TOK & IA
The IB core components that carry the bonus points
Extended Essay supervision (up to 4,000 words); TOK essay and exhibition; IA structuring against official assessment criteria; CAS planning around school deadlines
The MYP-to-university pathway
Where IB tuition fits in the Singapore pathway
Mapped to the IB programme structure and local university entry
- 1
MYP
Middle Years Programme subject foundations and the early research and writing skills the Diploma builds on.
- 2
DP Year 1
HL/SL subject grounding, IA planning and Extended Essay topic scoping; TOK underway across both years.
- 3
DP Year 2
Deepening HL/SL content, completing the IAs and the EE, and preparing for the final external exams.
- 4
IB Diploma assessment
Final HL/SL exams plus the TOK and EE bonus points toward the score out of 45, with a 24-point pass and its conditions.
- 5
University admission
Diploma results mapped to local (NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT, SUSS) and overseas university entry.
Before the first lesson
Four things that decide an IB Diploma
The IB core carries real points
Up to 3 of the 45 Diploma points come from a matrix combining Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay grades (A–E each). Strong IA and EE work is often where achievable points are won or lost.
Coach to the rubric, not just the content
IB grades follow detailed assessment criteria. The highest-return IB tuition trains students to structure answers and IAs explicitly against the official rubric, not only to know the material.
IAs and the EE are deadline-driven across two years
Internal Assessments and the Extended Essay run on fixed school deadlines through DP1 and DP2. Leaving them late compresses research and drafting — early scoping is the single biggest stress-reducer, and tutors guide rather than write the assessed work.
AA and AI are different Mathematics courses
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA) and Applications and Interpretation (AI) differ in content and assessment — AA Paper 1 is non-calculator and proof-leaning, while AI is technology-driven. Choosing the right one early matters; tuition is matched to the specific course.
HL, SL and the core
How IB tuition maps HL, SL and the core to the 45-point scale
Understanding where Diploma Programme points come from
| Component | Depth / role | Typical demand | Counts toward 45 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HL subject | Greater depth and breadth (240 hrs) | Highest workload | Up to 7 each (three HL) |
| SL subject | Core coverage, less depth (150 hrs) | Moderate workload | Up to 7 each (three SL) |
| TOK + Extended Essay | Compulsory core, cross-cutting | Research and reflective writing | Up to 3 bonus (matrix) |
| CAS | Creativity, Activity, Service | Experiential, reflective log | Required, not graded |
Who we coach
From MYP to a university-bound DP2 — who we coach
We match an IB specialist to the programme stage, subject and the family's goals
Parents of MYP students
Wanting subject foundations and the research and academic-writing skills the Diploma later demands, before the DP workload arrives.
- Subject foundations
- Transition to DP rigour
- Early research and writing skills
DP students by subject
Diploma students needing HL/SL subject depth and exam technique aligned to the IB assessment criteria for their papers.
- HL depth and pace
- Rubric-aligned answering
- Paper 1, 2 and Paper 3 technique
IA and Extended Essay candidates
Students working on Internal Assessments and the Extended Essay against fixed school deadlines, who need structure and a viable research question.
- Scoping a viable research question
- IA structure against criteria
- Meeting deadlines with integrity
University-bound DP2 students
Final-year students optimising their Diploma total for local and overseas university admission.
- Maximising marginal points
- Securing the TOK and EE bonus points
- Mapping IB results to admissions
How the Diploma is built
How the IB Diploma is actually assessed
The papers, the IA split and the rubric behind every IB grade.
How a typical IB Diploma is assembled
A full Diploma is six subjects across the IB's groups — three Higher Level (240 hours) and three Standard Level (150 hours) — plus the compulsory core. Each subject is graded 1–7; most pair an externally examined component with an internally assessed one.
| Component | What it covers | Marks / weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Higher Level subjects | Greater depth and breadth; HL Sciences and Math add a third paper. Some candidates take four HL. | Up to 7 each | 240 hrs each |
| Three Standard Level subjects | The same skills with less content depth, keeping the Diploma's breadth manageable. | Up to 7 each | 150 hrs each |
| Theory of Knowledge + Extended Essay | Graded A–E each; a published matrix converts the pair into the bonus points. | Up to 3 bonus | Across two years |
| Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) | A required experiential and reflective component that is completed, not scored. | Required | 18 months |
The six IB subject groups our tuition spans
Diploma candidates choose one subject from most groups; tuition matches a specialist to the exact course and level a school offers.
Studies in Language & Literature
English A: Language & Literature, and Literature; mother-tongue Language A where offered
Language Acquisition
Language B (e.g. Chinese, Spanish, French) and ab initio courses for new languages
Individuals & Societies
Economics, History, Geography, Business Management, Psychology, Global Politics
Sciences
Physics, Chemistry, Biology (2025 guides), Computer Science, Environmental Systems & Societies, Sports Science
Mathematics
Analysis & Approaches (AA) and Applications & Interpretation (AI), each at HL and SL
The Arts (or a second choice)
Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, Film — or a second subject from another group
Where the points live
How IB grades and the 45-point total are won
From the 1–7 scale to the passing conditions tuition plans around.
How the IB 1–7 grades map to the Diploma total
Every subject reports a grade from 7 down to 1. The six subject grades add to a maximum of 42, the TOK and EE matrix adds up to 3, and the Diploma is awarded at 24 points with the passing conditions met.
- 7
Excellent
The top grade; Singapore's selective IB schools and universities look for clusters of 6s and 7s.
- 6
Very good
A strong, university-competitive grade across HL and SL.
- 5
Good
A solid grade; targeted coaching here often lifts a borderline subject to a 6.
- 4
Satisfactory
A typical pass grade; the band where small, focused gains move the Diploma total most.
- 3
Mediocre
No more than three grade 3s (or below) are allowed for the Diploma — a key constraint to watch.
- 2
Poor
At most two grade 2s are permitted, so a subject sitting here is a priority for rebuilding.
- 1
Very poor
A single grade 1 in any subject fails the Diploma — the highest-priority rescue case.
What IB examiners reward as work moves up the band
Across most IB written and IA components, marks track the same kind of progression. This rubric shows what tuition trains a response to do as it climbs.
| Criterion | Lower band (1–3) | Middle band (4–5) | Top band (6–7) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge & understanding | Recalls facts with gaps and errors | Accurate understanding of core content | Precise, well-integrated command of the syllabus |
| Application & analysis | Describes rather than analyses | Applies concepts to familiar contexts | Analyses unfamiliar contexts and links ideas |
| Use of evidence / data | Evidence thin or unprocessed | Relevant evidence used adequately | Evidence selected, processed and evaluated |
| Communication & structure | Disorganised, unclear terminology | Clear, mostly coherent structure | Tightly structured with precise IB terminology |
Where IB candidates usually lose marks
Most lost IB points are predictable habits the rubric punishes — and they are fixable with coaching.
Treating the IA or Extended Essay as a content essay instead of writing to the assessment criteria.
Map each section of the draft to a specific rubric strand before writing, so every paragraph earns a marked descriptor.
Starting the Internal Assessment or EE late and compressing research and drafting near the deadline.
Scope the research question and method in DP1 so DP2 is refinement, with the tutor guiding and the student doing the assessed work.
Choosing the wrong Mathematics route — AA where AI suits, or the reverse — then struggling with the paper style.
Match the course to the student's strengths and university plans early, since AA Paper 1 is non-calculator while AI is technology-driven.
Neglecting TOK and the EE, leaving the 3 bonus points on the table.
Treat the core as graded work: sharpen the TOK essay against a prescribed title and the exhibition's three objects, and finish the EE early.
Inside the core
How IB tuition coaches the IA, EE and TOK core
The components that decide the bonus points and protect a Diploma pass.
The Eduprime method for an Internal Assessment
Every IB subject's IA — the Mathematical Exploration, the Sciences' scientific investigation, the History or Economics commentary — is assessed against published criteria. We coach the process the criteria reward while the student produces the assessed work.
- 1
Scope a viable research question
We pressure-test the question for focus, data access and rubric fit before any drafting, the stage where most IA marks are quietly decided.
- 2
Map the criteria to the structure
Each rubric strand — research design, analysis, evaluation — is given its own planned section so nothing assessed is left implicit.
- 3
Draft, then mark to the descriptors
The student drafts; the tutor gives criterion-referenced feedback against the band descriptors, the way the school's internal marker will.
- 4
Refine against deadlines with integrity
We pace revisions around the school's submission dates, keeping the student as the author so the work meets IB academic-integrity rules.
How the IB sits in Singapore's education landscape
Singapore has one of Asia's densest clusters of IB World Schools, which shapes how IB tuition here works.
40+ IB World Schools
International and some local schools (such as ACS International, SJI International and UWCSEA) run the Diploma, so tutors are matched to a school's specific subject offer and calendar.
IB and the A-Level coexist
Many SG families weigh the IB against the local A-Level; the IB is broader through its EE, TOK and CAS core, while the A-Level specialises by H1/H2.
Recognised by all six local universities
NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT and SUSS all admit on the IB Diploma, alongside overseas universities, so the 45-point total carries real weight here.
Bilingual demand for Language B
Chinese, Malay and Tamil heritage students often take a Language B or Language A course, which we support with bilingual IB tutors.
The IB study toolkit we build with students
Beyond content, IB success rests on managing two years of overlapping deadlines and rubric-driven work.
Two-year deadline planner
IAs, the EE and CAS run on fixed dates across DP1 and DP2; a single shared planner stops the term-end pile-up.
Criterion checklists
Per-subject rubric checklists turn vague 'do better' feedback into concrete, markable next steps.
Command-term glossary
IB questions hinge on command terms (analyse, evaluate, justify); a shared glossary trains the response each one demands.
Past-paper bank by course
Course-specific papers (AA vs AI, 2025 Sciences) build the exact paper technique each subject is examined on.
Why Eduprime
What makes our IB coaching rubric-first
What separates a real IB specialist from generic tuition
Course-specific IB specialists
Tutors matched to the exact course your school offers — Math AA or AI, HL or SL, the 2025 Sciences guides — not generalists improvising across syllabuses.
Rubric-first coaching
We train answers and IAs explicitly against the official IB assessment criteria, because that is what examiners and school markers actually reward.
Core points protected
We treat TOK, the Extended Essay and the IAs as graded work so the up-to-3 bonus points and the passing conditions are not left to chance.
Progress you can see
Criterion-referenced progress notes, IA and EE milestone tracking and mock-paper results keep parents and students informed between lessons.
Fair pay keeps good tutors
Tutors are paid fairly and on time, so experienced IB coaches stay with a student through the two-year programme instead of churning.
Islandwide, home or online
In-person across Singapore or live online with shared documents and a whiteboard — matched to a DP student's packed schedule.
Lesson formats
IB coaching at home, online or in pairs
Choose the format that fits the subject, the core component and the schedule
1-to-1 home tuition
A course-specific IB tutor comes to you for fully personalised subject and core coaching.
- Fully personalised pace
- Deep HL subject support
- IA and EE supervision in person
- Parent visibility at home
1-to-1 online
Live one-to-one over shared documents and a whiteboard, ideal for IA drafting and rubric feedback.
- Flexible timing for DP workloads
- Live IA and EE drafting
- No travel time
- Same course-specific tutors
Small group (2–4)
A small, course-matched group sharing cost, suited to common subjects like Math, Economics and the Sciences.
- Lower cost per student
- Peer discussion of TOK and concepts
- Course- and level-matched grouping
- Structured paper-technique drills
Fees
Planning your IB tuition budget
Transparent, market-rate packages — confirmed after a free assessment
Trial
Try a course-specific IB specialist before committing
S$280–520
4 sessions · ~S$70–130 / session
- Free needs assessment
- Subject and core diagnostic
- Rubric-gap report
- First progress note
Regular
Weekly subject coaching across DP1 and DP2
S$70–130 / hr
Monthly sessions · billed monthly
- Weekly 1-to-1 or small group
- Criterion-referenced progress notes
- Paced to school assessment dates
- Ongoing IA and EE guidance
Core & Exam Intensive
IA, EE and final-exam push
S$90–160 / hr
Flexible sessions · by tutor seniority
- Intensive IA and EE supervision
- TOK essay and exhibition coaching
- Mock papers to the IB standard
- Marginal-point targeting before exams
Free tutor re-match if the fit isn't right after the first lesson.
Figures are typical Singapore market rates for IB tuition and are indicative only; IB rates run higher than mainstream-stream tuition because of the subject specialisation and core supervision. Your exact rate depends on subject, level, tutor seniority, format and location, and is confirmed after a free assessment. GST applies where relevant.
Accountability
IA milestones and rubric gains, visible each term
We keep parents and students informed between lessons — accountability, not guesswork
Criterion-referenced notes
What was covered, which rubric strands improved, and the next focus — in plain language for parents and students.
IA & EE milestone tracking
Where each Internal Assessment and the Extended Essay sits against the school's deadlines and the assessment criteria.
Mock-paper log
Subject mock scores over time, marked to the IB standard for each HL/SL course.
Core-points checklist
TOK and EE progress and the predicted bonus points, so nothing in the core is left to chance.
Our tutors
Meet the IB specialists matched to your subjects
Specialists matched to your course, level and learning style
- Current-guide expertise in the specific HL/SL course
- IB-school teaching or examining experience (where available)
- Strong track record supervising IAs and Extended Essays
- Trained in IB assessment-criteria marking
- Cleared Eduprime screening and a subject assessment
Mr Daniel T.
10+ years
M.Sc (NUS); IB Math AA & AI, HL/SL
Math AA/AI, the Mathematical Exploration, Paper 3 technique
“Most IB Math students don't have a content problem — they have a course-fit and exam-technique problem. Match AA or AI to the student and the marks follow.”
Ms Priya R.
9 years
B.Sc (Hons); ex-IB-school Sciences teacher
Physics, Chemistry and Biology HL/SL, the scientific-investigation IA
“The IA is where calm, early work pays off. We scope the investigation in DP1 so DP2 is refinement, not panic.”
Mr Wong J.
8 years
M.A.; IB English A and Extended Essay supervisor
English A, Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay supervision
“TOK and the EE are graded work, not afterthoughts. Write to the rubric early and those bonus points become reliable.”
Ms Lim H.
7 years
B.Soc.Sci (Economics); IB HL Economics & History
Economics, History, individuals & societies IAs
“Command terms decide humanities grades. We drill what 'evaluate' and 'to what extent' actually demand on the page.”
What families say
IB families on the IA, EE and rubric work that paid off
Representative experiences from families and students we've worked with
My daughter was strong in class but kept losing marks because her IA wasn't written to the rubric. The tutor mapped each section to the criteria and her draft improved a lot by the deadline. We never felt the work was done for her.
Mrs Tan W.
Parent of a DP2 student · Bukit Timah · 1-to-1 home
We were unsure between Math AA and AI. The diagnostic was honest about which fitted her strengths and her university plans, and the AI coaching steadied her by the prelims.
Mr R. Kumar
Parent of a DP1 student · Pasir Ris · 1-to-1 online
I left my Extended Essay too late and was stressed. My tutor helped me sharpen the research question and build a realistic plan, and I finished early enough to focus on exams.
Rachel L.
DP2 student · Novena · 1-to-1 online
Honest about what was realistic for the 45-point total — no promises, just steady weekly Chemistry work and clear criterion feedback. That suited our family.
Mdm Sarah A.
Parent of a DP2 student · Tampines · 1-to-1 home
TOK felt impossible until the sessions broke the prescribed title into knowledge questions. The exhibition coaching around the three objects made it click.
Daniel O.
DP1 student · Serangoon · Small group
Switched to Eduprime after a tutor kept rescheduling elsewhere. The consistency and the milestone tracking for the IAs made a real difference through DP2.
Mrs Goh L.
Parent of a DP2 student · Clementi · Small group
Student journeys
From stuck IA to a confident Diploma submission
Representative paths from stuck to confident
Capable HL Biology student whose scientific-investigation IA was a content report, not a rubric-aligned one.
- Re-scoped the research question for a clear variable and data access
- Restructured the draft around research design, analysis and evaluation
- Marked each draft to the band descriptors before submission
The IA became criterion-aligned and the student went into final exams with a steadier subject grade.
DP2 student · ~1 term
DP1 student overwhelmed by overlapping IA, EE and CAS deadlines across both years.
- Built a single two-year deadline planner
- Scoped the EE research question early in DP1
- Turned vague feedback into per-subject criterion checklists
Deadlines stopped colliding and DP2 became refinement rather than catch-up, with the EE finished ahead of time.
DP1 student · Across DP1
Strong content knowledge but TOK and the Extended Essay neglected, risking the bonus points.
- Treated the core as graded work from the start
- Drilled the TOK essay against a prescribed title and the exhibition's three objects
- Finished the EE draft early to free up exam revision
The student secured a confident TOK and EE submission and protected the achievable core points.
DP2 student · ~2 terms
Getting started
From first call to IA and EE supervision
How starting IB tuition with Eduprime works
- 1
Free needs assessment
We discuss the programme stage, subjects, IB school, and where points or confidence are being lost.
~15 min - 2
Subject & core diagnostic
We identify whether the priority is subject content, exam technique, an Internal Assessment or the Extended Essay.
Before matching - 3
IB specialist matching
We match a tutor fluent in the specific HL/SL course (including Math AA or AI) and your schedule — home or online.
1–3 days - 4
Content & rubric work
Subject depth rebuilt and answering trained explicitly against the IB assessment criteria for each paper.
Ongoing - 5
IA / EE supervision
Research-question scoping, structure and drafting guided around the school's deadlines, with the student doing the assessed work.
Across the year - 6
Review & adjust
Progress reviewed against school assessments and re-prioritised toward the Diploma total each term.
Each term
Scope at a glance
What IB tuition with Eduprime covers
Honest scope — no guaranteed scores, just structured coverage
- MYP–DP2
- IB stages supported
- HL / SL
- Subject levels covered
- IA + EE + TOK
- IB core supported
- Islandwide
- home or online
Common questions
The IA, EE and 45-point questions IB families bring us
Straight answers on the 45-point scale, the IB core, IAs and Math AA vs AI
Match an IB specialist
Start IB Tuition in Singapore
Free assessment and an IB specialist matched to your HL/SL subjects.
- HL/SL coaching to the IB rubrics
- IA, Extended Essay and TOK core support
- Math AA/AI specialists, MYP to DP2
Eduprime — Singapore's IB specialists, aligned to the official Diploma Programme rubrics and the 45-point scale.
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