Best IB History tutors in the UK & online

I’m Ann, an IB History and ToK tutor. I have taught IB for over 35 years, which I know makes me sound old, but I promise you that I am young at heart. I was also an IB examiner last year. I have a flexible tutoring style and try to adapt this to the needs of the tutee. I focus on breaking down questions to help students see how command and key terms affect the type of response that scores well. I also practice the skill of choosing the right question in exams and planning and writing under pressure of time, as this can often be the difference between performing moderately or at a high level. I have a lot of experience taking students through the History IA and EE as well as theToK exhibition and essay. Outside of tutoring I love to travel as I have spent the last 30 years living and teaching in some really exciting countries such as Cambodia, Japan, Sri Lanka and Angola. I also love to paint and go hiking around Andalusia where I currently live. I hope that if you meet me you will find me to be positive, relaxed and knowledgable.

More recently I was Head of Department for Humanities at Bandung Independent School, again supervising DP History Extended Essays and running the Theory of Knowledge Department. I have taught DP Higher Level History for the past sixteen years, including managing the History Internal Assessments. I am also an International Baccalaureate Examiner and Examination Designer.

I'm Beth with IB teaching experience in international schools in Europe and the United States of over 15 years. I am also an examiner for the IB (since 2015) in History and Extended Essay.

I'm Kashvi I graduated from the IB with a 44/45, including 7s in History HL and English A: Language & Literature HL, and an A in my English A: LangLit EE. These are subjects I’m passionate about and now study at university. In History, I can guide students through both source analysis and essay-based questions, helping them develop clear, thematic arguments. In English A: LangLit, I’m strong at unpacking unseen texts, identifying stylistic features, and building comparative analysis — key for Paper 1 and 2. I can also share samples of my own marked work to show what top-band answers look like. Having completed the IB recently in 2025, I know what examiners expect and how to make revision structured, effective, and less overwhelming! I know the IB can feel overwhelming at times, so I try to create a calm and supportive space where students feel comfortable asking questions and working through difficulties without pressure. I like breaking big tasks into smaller, clear steps and making sure students really understand why something matters, not just what the mark scheme says, in order for the learning to really "stick". I try to keep my approach very collaborative — I enjoy listening to how a student thinks and then guiding them towards strategies that build their confidence and independence over time! Outside of tutoring I love working on films, photography, and reading.

I’m Makena, an IB graduate with 41 points currently studying Medicine at the University of Oxford. Before this, I completed a BSc in Medical Sciences at the University of Exeter and completed a year of research at the Francis Crick Institute in James Briscoe’s Developmental Dynamics Lab. I achieved 7s in HL Chemistry, Biology, and History, and I have been tutoring students for over 5 years. Throughout this time, I have worked with a wide range of students and understand how to adapt lessons to different learning styles, goals and levels of confidence. My tutoring approach focuses on making difficult concepts clear, manageable, and memorable. I aim to help students not only improve grades, but also genuinely understand the material and develop effective revision and exam strategies. I see tutoring as a collaborative process where students feel supported, challenged, and motivated. Outside of academics, I am a scuba diving instructor and love sailing, travelling, and spending time outdoors.

I am Anna, an IB graduate with 42 points, currently studying Liberal Arts (specialising in History and Sociology) at Durham University. I have achieved 7s in all my higher levels, including History, and have been tutoring for about two years. My focus is on helping students strengthen their essay-writing and analytical skills, as the best essays are defined not just by strong content but by clear, critical analysis. I am especially passionate about the Cold War and Imperial Russia, though I am happy to support students across a wide range of historical topics. Outside of tutoring, I love outdoor sports like running and hiking — I’m currently training for a half marathon!