IB Economics tutoring, SL and HL
IB Economics rewards students who can draw the diagram, apply it to a real example and evaluate, all under time pressure. Our tutors teach that structure for every paper and coach the commentary portfolio.
One-to-one from $12 a class ยท billed in USD
Online - IB Economics
What every programme includes
- โ Microeconomics, macroeconomics and the global economy
- โ Paper 1 essay structure and evaluation
- โ Paper 2 data response and calculations
- โ HL Paper 3 policy questions
- โ The IA portfolio of three commentaries
- โ Diagrams drawn and explained correctly
Lesson times in your time zone
Weekdays 3pm-9pm after school ยท Weekends 8am-8pm, your local time. Pick the slot when you book.
How it is assessed
At SL, Paper 1 (an extended response, 1 hour 15 minutes) is 30%, Paper 2 (data response, 1 hour 45 minutes) is 40% and the internal assessment 30%. At HL, Paper 1 is 20%, Paper 2 30%, Paper 3 (a 1 hour 45 minute policy paper) 30% and the IA 20%.
The IA is a portfolio of three commentaries of up to 800 words each, each on a different part of the syllabus and a different key concept, based on news articles published within the last year.
Where marks are lost
Marked work shows the same patterns year after year:
- โ Diagrams without labels or not linked to the text
- โ Real-world examples missing or generic
- โ Evaluation tacked on in the last sentence
- โ Calculation errors in Paper 2 and Paper 3
- โ Commentaries that summarise the article rather than analyse it
IB Economics assessment
| Component | SL | HL |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: extended response (1h 15m) | 30% | 20% |
| Paper 2: data response (1h 45m) | 40% | 30% |
| Paper 3: policy paper (1h 45m) | - | 30% |
| IA: three commentaries, up to 800 words each | 30% | 20% |
A DP year for Economics
- 1
DP1, first term
Secure the foundations from MYP or IGCSE and learn the command terms the markbands reward.
- 2
DP1, second half
Plan the internal assessment: a focused question and a realistic method.
- 3
DP2, autumn
Final IA draft against the criteria, then past-paper practice by topic.
- 4
DP2, spring
Mocks, then timed papers and review of every lost mark before May.
Tutors for this programme
Stephen Mc Cormack
PGCE Primary(3-11), Cardiff Metropolitan University
15 yrs experience
AP ยท IB ยท SAT
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Muhammad Mahmood Aslam Bhutta
PhD-qualified Mechanical Engineer, Graz University of technology, Graz , Austria
25 yrs experience
US school
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Abdi Musa
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Washington Bothell
4 yrs experience
GCSE / A-Level (UK)
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What IB tutoring costs in Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong
IB, IGCSE and A-Level specialists in Dubai
AED 200-450+ an hour
Source: Bestimate: tutoring costs in Dubai, 2026IB and JC tuition in Singapore: full-time tutors
S$60-90 an hour
Source: SmartWealth: average tuition rates in Singapore, 2026Senior IB tutors in Hong Kong
HK$600-800 an hour
Source: GETUTOR (Hong Kong Tutors Association): IB tutoring pricesEagleTeach, one-to-one online
From $12 a class
Billed in USD, converted at an approximate rate. Two free demo classes first.
Common questions
How long are IB Economics commentaries?๏ผ
Up to 800 words each; the portfolio has three.
What is IB Economics Paper 3?๏ผ
An HL-only policy paper of 1 hour 45 minutes worth 30%, with calculations and a policy recommendation.
How do I get a 7 in IB Economics?๏ผ
Accurate diagrams, specific real examples and genuine evaluation in every essay, plus a strong IA.
Can a tutor help with commentaries?๏ผ
Yes, with article choice, structure and the criteria. The commentaries must be the student's own work.
SL or HL Economics?๏ผ
HL adds Paper 3 and extra content; it suits students considering economics or related degrees.
Do you teach IB Business Management too?๏ผ
Yes, on a separate programme.
Sources
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