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Debug faster, code smarter. Our tutors help you master computational thinking and build an IA project you're proud of.

Whether you're tackling algorithms and data structures at HL, preparing for Paper 1 and Paper 2, or scoping your Computer Science IA, our tutors provide structured support tailored to your level and goals.

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What You Get with IB Computer Science Tutoring

Comprehensive support designed to help you achieve your target grade

Exam Mastery

  • Paper 1 technique: system fundamentals, algorithms, and extended response
  • Paper 2 option mastery: OOP, web science, databases, or modelling
  • Paper 3 (HL) case study preparation and unseen scenario analysis
  • Past paper practice with detailed markscheme walkthroughs

IA & Coursework

  • Defining a clear problem and suitable client for your solution
  • Planning, designing, and implementing your computational product
  • Testing methodology and criterion-aligned documentation
  • Draft feedback while maintaining academic integrity

Concept Building

  • Computational thinking: abstraction, decomposition, pattern recognition
  • HL extension: abstract data structures, resource management, control systems
  • Programming practice in Java or Python with worked examples
  • Regular progress tracking and personalised study plans
Real student results

Students Improving Their Computer Science Grades

4 → 7
"My tutor helped me scope my IA properly and taught me how to structure pseudocode answers for Paper 1. Huge difference."
B

Ben F.

Computer Science HL, May 2024

5 → 7
"I finally understood recursion and abstract data structures after my tutor walked me through them step by step."
P

Priya S.

Computer Science HL, May 2024

3 → 6
"Went from failing to a 6. My tutor's approach to past papers and the case study was exactly what I needed."
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Oliver T.

Computer Science SL, Nov 2023

How It Works

Simple steps to get started with IB Computer Science tutoring

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

2

Complete Onboarding

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

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Computer Science HL vs SL: What's the Difference?

Understanding the requirements at each level

SL
HL
Teaching Hours
150 hours
240 hours
Core Topics
Topics 1–4 (SL/HL core)
Topics 1–7 (core + HL extension)
Additional Content
Core + one option
Core + HL extension + case study + one option
Paper 3
Not applicable
Pre-seen case study examination
IA Weighting
30% of final grade
20% of final grade

IB Computer Science Topics We Cover

Our tutors are experts in every area of the IB Computer Science curriculum. Whether you're struggling with recursion or system design, we provide targeted help exactly where you need it.

System Fundamentals

  • Systems in organisations
  • System design basics
  • Planning and system installation
  • User focus
  • +2 more

Computer Organisation

  • CPU architecture
  • Secondary memory
  • Operating systems
  • Binary representation
  • +1 more

Networks

  • Network fundamentals
  • Data transmission
  • Wireless networking
  • Protocols
  • +1 more

Computational Thinking & Programming

  • General principles of thinking procedurally
  • Searching and sorting algorithms
  • Programming fundamentals
  • Collections (arrays, lists)
  • +1 more

Abstract Data Structures (HL)

  • Stacks
  • Queues
  • Linked lists
  • Binary trees
  • +2 more

Resource Management (HL)

  • System resources
  • Role of the operating system
  • Scheduling policies
  • Memory management
Assessment breakdown

IB Computer Science Assessment Structure

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

Paper 1

External Exam
SL: 45%
HL: 40%

Short-answer and structured questions on the SL/HL core and HL extension

SL: 1 hour 30 min | HL: 2 hours 10 min
Section A: Compulsory short-answer | Section B: Structured response
System fundamentals, computer organisation, networks, computational thinking (+ HL extension)

Paper 2

External Exam
SL: 25%
HL: 20%

Questions based on the studied option

SL: 1 hour | HL: 1 hour 20 min
Compulsory structured questions on chosen option
One option: Databases, Modelling & simulation, Web science, or OOP

Paper 3 (HL only)

External Exam
HL only: 20%

Questions based on a pre-seen case study issued annually by the IB

1 hour
4 compulsory structured questions
Case study integrating core and HL extension concepts

Internal Assessment

Internal Assessment
SL: 30%
HL: 20%

Develop a computational solution for a real client (30 hours)

Product + documentation (max 2,000 words) + 2–7 min video
Self-selected problem requiring a computational product

Grade Boundaries (May 2024)

Grade
SL
HL
7
78%+
72%+
6
64%+
59%+
5
50%+
46%+
4
37%+
34%+

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

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