Best IB tutors in London & online

Lanterna matches London IB students with an IB teacher, a specialist with examiner experience or a 40+ point graduate for one-to-one lessons online, so a student in Hillingdon, Hammersmith or South Croydon gets the right tutor without a journey across the city. Lessons run after school, in the evenings and at weekends on UK time, from £58 an hour, in every subject from IB Economics to IB Chemistry.

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IB tutors available to families in London

Tutoring is common in the capital: in the Sutton Trust's 2026 survey, 45% of London state-school pupils aged 11 to 16 had had private tuition at some point, against 27% in the rest of England. For an IB student, tell us the subject, the level and the university in view, and we suggest a tutor for each; our guide to tutoring versus revision courses helps if you're unsure which kind of help fits.

Anoushka

Anoushka

IB graduate

IB Chemistry Tutor42/45 IB graduateUniversity of Oxford

I’m Anoushka, a second-year Biochemistry student at the University of Oxford. I achieved high 7s well above the grade boundaries in Chemistry HL, Biology HL, and Mathematics AA SL in the IB, including the highest Chemistry score in my school. I have over two years of tutoring experience and work closely with students to build strong understanding, confidence, and consistency in their learning. I provide well-organised resources such as clear notes and flashcards, which help students revise effectively between lessons and make steady progress. My lessons focus on developing strong fundamentals alongside practical exam skills, so students feel well-prepared and less overwhelmed as assessments approach. I place particular emphasis on helping students learn how to study efficiently, manage their workload, and approach exams with confidence that can support them throughout the IBDP and beyond. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, calligraphy, and cricket.

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Maths AA
  • English Lang & Lit
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Diya

Diya

IB graduate

IB Biology Tutor41/45 IB graduate3+ years' IB tutoring

I’m Diya, an IB graduate with 41 points, now a 5th-year medical student at the University of Manchester. I achieved 7s in HL Biology and HL Chemistry and HL Mathematics, and have been tutoring IB and medical students for over three years through Lanterna. I also support university students preparing for clinical medical exams and UKMLA-style assessments. My tutoring style is practical and exam-focused. I break topics into clear, logical steps and use active recall, past paper integration, and real clinical examples to build strong understanding rather than memorisation. I challenge students to think, not just revise, and I’m big on teaching exam technique and confidence. I see tutoring as mentoring, helping students improve their performance, mindset, and study habits. Outside of academics, I’m a Bharatanatyam dancer and teach Bollywood dance classes. I also enjoy cooking, travelling, and reading crime fiction.

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Dance
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Adriana

Adriana

IB specialist

IB Spanish B Tutor

I’m Adriana, a passionate Spanish teacher with several years of experience teaching IBDP Spanish B and secondary Spanish, both in international and British school settings. I am also an accredited IB examiner, which gives me a strong insight into how students can succeed in assessments. I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) from the University of Nottingham and have been teaching Spanish across different age groups and levels, from middle school to the IB Diploma Programme. My background includes designing engaging curricula, implementing digital learning tools, and supporting students to develop confidence and fluency in Spanish. As a tutor, I focus on creating an encouraging and structured learning environment where students can strengthen not only their language skills but also their critical thinking and cultural awareness. I combine exam preparation strategies with practical communication, so students feel ready for both assessments and real-life use of the language. Outside the classroom, I enjoy hiking, traveling, yoga, and exploring different cultures. These interests help me bring authentic perspectives and cultural richness into my lessons. I look forward to guiding you through your IB Spanish journey with enthusiasm, clarity, and personalized support.

  • Spanish B
  • Spanish ab initio
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Zina

Zina

IB graduate

IB English A Lang & Lit Tutor5 years' tutoring42/45 IB graduateUniversity of Oxford

My name is Zina. I completed my IB in 2021 with 42 points and went on to study History at the University of Oxford. During my IB, I achieved 7s in HL English A Lang. & Lit., HL German B, and HL History. I have been tutoring MYP and IB subjects for 5 years. I am also currently a doctoral student at the University of St. Andrews. When tutoring, my priority is ensuring that the student understands the thought process behind the implemented changes and corrections, so that they can apply their skills across multiple disciplines. I understand that every student needs a personal approach which reflects their specific goals and abilities. Outside of tutoring, I am an avid tennis player. I also love cooking for my friends and watching movies.

  • English Lang & Lit
  • History
  • German B
  • German A Lang & Lit
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Wojciech

Wojciech

IB graduate

IB Maths AA Tutor5 years' tutoring43/45 IB graduate

My name is Wojtek, I am from Poland but currently doing my Master's in Physics in Paris. I finished my IB in 2021, receiving 43 points overall, including 7 in Mathematics AA HL. Then I received my Bachelor's degree at École Polytechnique in 2025 in Physics and Mathematics. As a tutor I firstly make sure that a student understands well everything we are doing and I love explaining new concepts in as-simple-as-possible terms. Then, during the classes I try to encourage my students to tell me how they would solve the problems, trying to interfere as little as possible and never solving the problems myself. Sometimes we also work on past papers where I give all my advice for final exams, including the good timing practices and tips. Besides tutoring I enjoy running, fashion and, of course, Mathematics and Physics :))

  • Maths AA
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Vatsal

Vatsal

IB graduate

IB Physics Tutor42/45 IB graduateUniversity of Cambridge

I’m Vatsal, an IB graduate with 42 points who now studies Natural Sciences at Cambridge. I did 4 HLs in IBDP - Maths AA, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and achieved a 7 in all of them. I have tutored for around 2 years, both online and for friends in person. My style is to understand a student's experiences and interests and relate concepts being taught to those. I like working on fundamentals and first principles as well as an emphasis on problem-solving. I see myself as a mentor as much as a tutor. Outside of academics, I love sports (especially tennis, NBA, F1), eating, and photography.

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Maths AA
  • Biology
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Valentina

Valentina

IB teacher

IB Italian A Lang & Lit Tutor10 years' tutoringPhD in Italian Studies

I’m Valentina, an experienced IB teacher and elite tutor specialising in Italian A and academic writing, with a PhD in Italian Studies and many years of experience in international education. I hold a PhD in Italian Studies from the University of Reading (UK) and currently teach IB DP Italian A, as well as MYP Italian Language and Literature, in an international school. Alongside my full-time teaching role, I work as an online IB Italian tutor (Italian A, B, and ab initio) and Extended Essay supervisor for international students. I also have a strong background as a SEN specialist, supporting students through personalised strategies, IEPs, and inclusive learning approaches. My tutoring style combines academic rigour with empathy and structure. I help students develop clear analytical thinking, strong writing skills, and confidence with IB assessment criteria. I am particularly skilled at guiding students through the Extended Essay process and supporting learners who need tailored or flexible approaches. I see tutoring as both academic guidance and mentorship. Outside teaching, I am a published poet and visual artist. I believe creativity deeply enriches learning and helps students find their own voice.

  • Italian A Lang & Lit
  • Italian A Lit
  • Italian B
  • Extended Essay
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Tridib

Tridib

IB graduate

IB Economics Tutor5+ years' IB tutoring45/45 IB graduateJohns Hopkins University

I'm Tridib, an IB graduate with 45 points who studied development economics at SOAS University of London at development finance at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies. I achieved 7s in HL Economics, English and History, and I've been tutoring IB students for over 5 years. I focus on breaking down complex concepts into simple steps and helping students develop exam strategies that really work. I see myself as a mentor as much as a tutor. Outside of tutoring, I love cooking, traveling and watching cinema from across the world.

  • Economics
  • English Lang & Lit
  • History
  • English B
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Samuel

Samuel

IB specialist

IB Music TutorIB workshop leaderIB textbook author20+ years' teaching

I scaffold every approach, case study and task so that students and their teachers know exactly what is required of them. My aim is to extend their thinking and knowledge of new works and artists. I live by the motto of 'teacher does the project first' and this has resulted in workshops being created that support all performers, creators and musicians.

  • Music
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Tania

Tania

IB teacher

IB Italian A Literature Tutor4+ years' IB teaching

I'm Tania, I am an Italian A Literature teacher and I have a joint Master degree in Comparative Literature from Università di Bologna and Université Paris Nanterre and a Master degree in Teaching Italian as a foreign Language from Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3). I've been teaching Italian A Literature in the IB program for over 4 years and I have also tutored numerous students individually, helping them prepare for exams (such as DELF and the IB Diploma), improve their oral skills, complete written assignments, and develop effective study habits. My teaching style is student-centred, adapting my approach based on the individual needs and learning styles of each student. I focus on building confidence by breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps and encouraging active participation. Outside of tutoring, I love art and photography, sport (such as mountaineering, climbing as well as swimming and yoga) and, obviously, books.

  • Italian A Lit
  • Italian A Lang & Lit
  • Italian ab initio
  • Italian B
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Four London universities

How UCL, King's, LSE and Imperial read an IB score

UCL, King's College London, LSE and Imperial each publish their own IB rule, and the four differ on how the core counts, how Higher Level grades are added up and which maths course they accept.

UCL doesn't use UCAS tariff points: it converts A-level grades into IB totals that include a minimum from three HL subjects, with at least a 5 in each, and counts up to three bonus points from TOK and the Extended Essay. King's likewise sets a total plus marks in three Higher Levels, says plainly that its point score includes TOK and the Extended Essay, and accepts an HL aggregate in place of the total: its A*A*A equivalent is 39 points overall or 20 from three Higher Levels.

LSE asks for between 37 points with 666 at HL and 39 points with 766, and warns that grades meeting the standard offer don't guarantee one; for BSc Economics the TMUA is compulsory. Imperial quotes 38 to 42 points with 6s and 7s in the relevant Higher Level subjects, set course by course. Our parents' guide to university applications covers the application side.

IB rules on each university's own page, for 2027 entry (King's pages undated)
UniversityTotal and HLTOK and EE
UCLA*A*A = 40 with 20 from three HLs; no HL below 5Up to 3 bonus points count
King'sA*A*A = 39, or 20 from three HLsIncluded in the point score
LSE37 with 666 to 39 with 766Part of the total out of 45
Imperial38–42, 6–7 in relevant HLsNo separate rule stated

Two questions answered elsewhere

For most courses at all four, the UCAS application is due by 13 January 2027; our guide to the IB in the UK explains the UCAS dates and tariff.

Whether a student pays home or international fees depends on residence and immigration status, not on the school; our Surrey page sets out the rules for families who have moved to the UK.

Across the capital

London IB schools we support students from

London's IB schools fall into three groups: international schools such as Southbank in Fitzrovia, Dwight in Friern Barnet and ACS Hillingdon; independent day schools that teach the IB beside A levels, among them Godolphin and Latymer, North London Collegiate and King's College School in Wimbledon; and the French and German schools described below.

State-school IB is now rare in the capital. Westminster Academy in Westbourne Park and Ashcroft Technology Academy in Putney, both state academies, still describe the Diploma in their sixth forms, while Bexley Grammar in Welling no longer offers the Diploma to students starting sixth form from September 2026. Our Kent page explains the 2026 change to state funding for the IB.

Some of the London schools whose students our tutors have taught

  • Southbank International School (Westminster campus) Fitzrovia
  • Dwight School London Friern Barnet
  • The Godolphin and Latymer School Hammersmith
  • ACS Hillingdon International School Hillingdon
  • International School of London (ISL London) Gunnersbury, Ealing
  • Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill Wembley
  • North London Collegiate School (NLCS) Canons Park, Edgware
  • Whitgift School South Croydon
  • Marymount International School London Kingston upon Thames
  • King's College School (KCS) Wimbledon Wimbledon
Two national systems, one Diploma

French and German schools that teach the IB in London

Three London schools built around a national curriculum also offer the IB Diploma. École Jeannine Manuel in Bloomsbury and the Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill in Wembley have both taught it since 2019, next to the French Baccalauréat; at the Deutsche Schule London in Petersham, students take the German International Abitur and can add IB courses or the full Diploma.

Students at these schools often work in two languages, and the language a subject is examined in decides who can help. A student taking literature in French or German and in English can aim for the IB's bilingual diploma, which our English A: Literature page explains.

Our tutors teach IB courses in English and in other languages, French A and German A among them, together with the IA, the Extended Essay and TOK. Where a subject belongs to the French Baccalauréat or the German Abitur instead, the school's own teachers are the better guide, and we'll say so at the consultation.

Reviews

Reviews from IB students and their parents

Grade 1 to 4
“She was really knowledgeable and explained everything very well. Her tutoring style was great because it’s was active recall and she always gave me practice questions which were very helpful. Sue was also very patient and provided me with a lot of informational sheets and helpful descriptions.”
Emily C., student International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH) · Class of 2025 · Chemistry
Grade 5 to 7
“He is really passionate about what he teaches. Konstantinos has an incredible knowledge about the Film IB Subject. His time management skills are great and, most importantly, he gives his students confidence in themselves.”
Ana G., student São Luís · Class of 2024 · Film
Grade 5 to 7
“I am a teacher myself. In my viewpoints, Ms. Prucha is definitely one of the best teachers I have ever seen: extremely knowledgeable and experienced, excellent ways of teaching, inspiring, and most importantly, making great efforts to adapt the content and teaching to the individual student (in this case, my son.)”
Dan Z., parent Colonel By Secondary School · Class of 2026 · English A Language & Literature

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FAQs

Questions London families ask

Do London IB tutors come to the house, or are lessons online?

Lanterna's lessons are online and one-to-one. London's IB schools stretch from Hillingdon and Ealing in the west to Edgware, Wembley and South Croydon, and an online lesson swaps a cross-London journey for a tutor chosen on subject and level. Each lesson is recorded, so a worked example can be watched again the night before a test.

Can a tutor help my child reach UCL's 20 points across three Higher Levels?

Yes, and it is a useful target to plan around. UCL treats 40 points with 20 from three HL subjects as its A*A*A equivalent, used by courses asking for A*A*A, with no HL below 5, so a student predicted 40 overall but 7, 6, 6 at HL is one HL point short however strong the rest of the Diploma is. In the free consultation we look at the predicted grades and suggest which Higher Level a tutor should work on first.

My child takes Maths AI. Can tutoring keep King’s and Imperial courses open?

It depends on the course more than on tutoring. King's asks for HL Analysis and Approaches on every programme in its Faculty of Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences but accepts either course for others, such as Economics and Psychology; Imperial accepts either at HL for several courses while preferring AA for some. Tutoring won't change which course a student is entered for; it can help raise the HL grade the offer names. Our IB Maths AI page lists where AI is accepted.

Do you tutor students at the Lycée, École Jeannine Manuel or Deutsche Schule London?

Yes, in their IB subjects, whether a course is examined in English, French or German, along with the IA and Extended Essay; we tell you at the consultation if a subject belongs to the French or German qualification rather than the IB. Lanterna has no link with any school, so lessons sit outside the school's own teaching.

My child is in the last IB year at Bexley Grammar. Can a tutor help them finish?

Yes. Bexley Grammar's current Year 13 sit the Diploma from late April to mid-May 2027, after which the school's sixth form teaches A levels only, so this year group has no IB students below it. A tutor can take on the subjects that need most work before the exams. If a grade falls short in July, the November 2027 session (22 October to 12 November) allows retakes; our guide to finding a centre for IB retakes covers where to sit them. The Kent page explains the 2026 change to state funding for the IB.

How much does an IB tutor in London cost with Lanterna?

Lessons start from £58 an hour. The rate depends on whether you choose an IB graduate, an IB teacher or a specialist with examiner experience, and on how many hours you book; the prices and packages section shows each option.

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