IGCSE Business Studies tutoring
IGCSE Business Studies tests whether students can apply business ideas to a real case and make a reasoned decision. Our tutors practise both papers with marked answers.
One-to-one from $12 a class ยท billed in USD
Online - Cambridge IGCSE 0450
What every programme includes
- โ Business activity and people in organisations
- โ Marketing and operations
- โ Financial information and calculations
- โ External influences on business
- โ Case-study technique
- โ Evaluation and recommendations
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
Under the 2026 syllabus, Paper 1, Short Answer and Data Response (1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks), and Paper 2, Case Study (1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks), are worth 50% each. Both are externally assessed.
Check with your child's school which syllabus applies to their exam year.
Where marks are lost
Marked papers show the same patterns year after year:
- โ Answers that define terms without applying them to the case
- โ Calculations without workings
- โ Recommendations without justification
- โ Advantages listed without disadvantages
- โ Running out of time on the last question
Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies 0450 (2026)
| Paper | Length | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Short Answer and Data Response | 1h 30m | 80 | 50% |
| Paper 2: Case Study | 1h 30m | 80 | 50% |
A 10-week plan before the exams
- 1
Weeks 1-2
A full past paper from your series, marked against the mark scheme.
- 2
Weeks 3-6
The weakest topics retaught with questions in the board's style.
- 3
Weeks 7-8
Exam technique: command words, timing and answer structure.
- 4
Weeks 9-10
Timed full papers and review of every lost mark.
Tutors for this programme
Abdi Musa
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Washington Bothell
4 yrs experience
GCSE / A-Level (UK)
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Muhammad Faisal
BS Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
5 yrs experience
GCSE Science ยท A-Level Physics ยท NAPLAN
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IYAMAH SUNDAY EMMANUEL
Bachelors of Science in Physics, Obafemi Awolowo University
15 yrs experience
GCSE ยท A-Level ยท 11+
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What IGCSE tutoring costs in Dubai
In-home IGCSE tutors in Dubai
AED 100-250 an hour
Source: EdFlik: IGCSE tuition in Dubai, 2026 parent guideIB, IGCSE and A-Level specialists in Dubai
AED 200-450+ an hour
Source: Bestimate: tutoring costs in Dubai, 2026EagleTeach, one-to-one online
From $12 a class
Billed in USD, converted at an approximate rate. Two free demo classes first.
Common questions
How many papers are in IGCSE Business Studies?๏ผ
Two, each 1 hour 30 minutes and worth 50%.
How do I answer case-study questions?๏ผ
Use evidence from the case in every answer and finish longer questions with a justified recommendation.
Is there maths in Business Studies?๏ผ
Yes, calculations such as profit, break-even and ratios.
Do you teach Edexcel International GCSE Business?๏ผ
Yes. Tell us the syllabus code.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-03.
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