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Whether you're balancing equations, preparing for Paper 1 and Paper 2, or developing your Chemistry IA, our tutors provide structured support tailored to your level and goals.

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What You Get with IB Chemistry Tutoring

Comprehensive support designed to help you achieve your target grade

Exam Mastery

  • Paper 1, 2 & 3 technique for MCQs, data analysis, and extended response
  • Command term mastery for 'explain', 'deduce', and 'evaluate' questions
  • Past paper practice with detailed markscheme analysis
  • Time management strategies for calculation-heavy papers

IA & Coursework

  • Research question development and variable selection
  • Data analysis, error calculations, and graph interpretation
  • Structure and evaluation guidance for maximum marks
  • Draft feedback while maintaining academic integrity

Concept Building

  • Targeted support for organic mechanisms and equilibria
  • HL extension: acids/bases, redox, and transition metals
  • Visual explanations using molecular models and diagrams
  • Regular progress tracking and personalised study plans
Real student results

Students Improving Their Chemistry Grades

4 → 7
"Organic chemistry finally clicked after my tutor explained mechanisms visually. The past paper practice was invaluable."
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Emma R.

Chemistry HL, May 2024

5 → 7
"My IA went from average to excellent with structured feedback on my data analysis. Really happy with my final grade!"
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David M.

Chemistry HL, May 2024

3 → 6
"Stoichiometry used to confuse me completely. Now I can solve complex problems confidently."
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Aisha K.

Chemistry SL, Nov 2023

How It Works

Simple steps to get started with IB Chemistry tutoring

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Choose 3 to 100 hours based on your needs. Split across subjects if needed.

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Tell us your level (HL/SL), weak areas, goals, and scheduling preferences.

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Chemistry HL vs SL: What's the Difference?

Understanding the requirements at each level

SL
HL
Teaching Hours
150 hours
240 hours
Core Topics
Topics 1-11
Topics 1-21
Additional Content
Core syllabus only
Biochemistry, spectroscopy, medicinal chemistry options
Mathematical Depth
Standard calculations
Complex equilibrium and kinetics problems
Paper 3
Data-based questions
Data-based + option topic

IB Chemistry Topics We Cover

Our tutors are experts in every area of the IB Chemistry curriculum. Whether you're struggling with stoichiometry or organic synthesis, we provide targeted help exactly where you need it.

Stoichiometry

  • Mole calculations
  • Limiting reagents
  • Percentage yield
  • Empirical formulas
  • +1 more

Atomic Structure

  • Electron configuration
  • Periodic trends
  • Ionisation energy
  • Atomic spectra
  • +1 more

Bonding

  • Ionic bonding
  • Covalent bonding
  • VSEPR theory
  • Intermolecular forces
  • +1 more

Organic Chemistry

  • Functional groups
  • Reaction mechanisms
  • Isomerism
  • Spectroscopy (HL)
  • +1 more

Energetics

  • Enthalpy changes
  • Hess's law
  • Bond enthalpies
  • Entropy (HL)
  • +1 more

Kinetics & Equilibrium

  • Rate of reaction
  • Rate expressions (HL)
  • Equilibrium constants
  • Le Chatelier's principle
  • +1 more
Assessment breakdown

IB Chemistry Assessment Structure

Understand exactly how you'll be assessed and prepare strategically for each component

Paper 1

External Exam
SL: 20%
HL: 20%

Multiple choice questions testing knowledge and understanding across all topics

SL: 45 min | HL: 1 hour
30 MCQs (SL) | 40 MCQs (HL)
Core topics (SL) | Core + additional topics (HL)

Paper 2

External Exam
SL: 40%
HL: 36%

Short-answer and extended-response questions requiring application and analysis

SL: 1 hour 15 min | HL: 2 hours 15 min
Section A: Data-based questions | Section B: Extended response
All core topics with emphasis on problem-solving

Paper 3

External Exam
SL: 20%
HL: 24%

Data-based, practical, and option-based questions

SL: 1 hour | HL: 1 hour 15 min
Section A: Data-based | Section B: Short-answer and extended response from option
Data analysis + one option topic (Biochemistry, Energy, etc.)

Internal Assessment

Internal Assessment
SL: 20%
HL: 20%

Individual investigation on a topic of your choice (10 hours of class time)

Scientific investigation report (6-12 pages)
Self-selected topic demonstrating scientific inquiry skills

Grade Boundaries (May 2024)

Grade
SL
HL
7
76%+
72%+
6
64%+
59%+
5
52%+
47%+
4
39%+
35%+

Grade boundaries vary each exam session. These are indicative based on recent sessions.

Key Assessment Notes

  • All external papers are sat in May or November exam session
  • IA must be completed before the exam session
  • Grade boundaries vary each session based on overall performance

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