IB internal assessment coaching
Internal assessments count for 20 to 30% of most IB subjects, and they arrive in clusters in DP2. Our coaches help students plan each one against its criteria and use teacher feedback well. The work itself is always the student's own.
One-to-one from $12 a class ยท billed in USD
Online - IB internal assessments
What every programme includes
- โ Maths AA and AI explorations
- โ Biology, Chemistry and Physics scientific investigations
- โ Economics commentaries and the Business research project
- โ History investigation and Geography fieldwork
- โ Planning against each subject's criteria
- โ Deadline planning across all subjects
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
Most IB subjects include an internal assessment marked by the teacher and moderated by the IB. Weightings differ: 20% for the maths exploration and the science investigations, 30% for the SL Economics portfolio, 25% for the SL History investigation, and 30% at SL for Business Management's research project.
Each IA has its own criteria and limits: Economics commentaries up to 800 words each, the History investigation 2,200 words and the Business research project 1,800 words.
Where marks are lost
Marked work shows the same patterns year after year:
- โ Research questions too broad to answer well
- โ Criteria read only after drafting
- โ Data collected without a plan for analysis
- โ Evaluation and limitations treated as an afterthought
- โ Several IAs due in the same few weeks
Internal assessment weightings (selected subjects)
| Subject | Internal assessment | Weight (SL / HL) |
|---|---|---|
| Maths AA and AI | Mathematical exploration | 20% / 20% |
| Biology, Chemistry, Physics | Scientific investigation | 20% / 20% |
| Economics | Three commentaries (up to 800 words each) | 30% / 20% |
| History | Historical investigation (2,200 words) | 25% / 20% |
| Business Management | Business research project (1,800 words) | 30% / 20% |
Planning IAs across DP2
- 1
Start of DP2
List every IA deadline and order them.
- 2
Each IA, week 1
Read the criteria and settle a focused question.
- 3
Each IA, weeks 2-4
Data or research, then a draft.
- 4
After feedback
Revise against the criteria before submission.
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
Is IA coaching allowed?๏ผ
Yes, if the student does all the work. Coaches teach skills and the criteria; they never write or edit the IA.
How much are IB IAs worth?๏ผ
Usually 20 to 30% of the subject grade, depending on the subject and level.
Can you help with several IAs at once?๏ผ
Yes, and planning the deadlines together is often the most useful first step.
Which subjects do you cover?๏ผ
Maths, the sciences, Economics, Business Management, History, Geography and more.
When should we start?๏ผ
As soon as IA topics are being chosen, usually late DP1.
Do you review drafts?๏ผ
Coaches give general guidance on criteria and skills; detailed feedback on the draft itself comes from the teacher, as IB rules require.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-02.
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