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IB Economics Tutoring

Write sharper essays and draw better diagrams. Our tutors help you think like an economist and score higher.

Whether you're analysing market structures, preparing for Paper 1 and Paper 2, or developing your Economics IA portfolio, our tutors provide structured support tailored to your level and goals.

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What You Get with IB Economics Tutoring

Comprehensive support designed to help you achieve your target grade

Exam Mastery

  • Paper 1 extended response and Paper 2 data response technique
  • Diagram drawing for full marks every time
  • Evaluation techniques and balanced arguments
  • Time management for essay-based papers

IA Portfolio

  • Article selection and economic concept identification
  • Diagram integration and real-world application
  • Evaluation and personal engagement
  • Draft feedback while maintaining academic integrity

Concept Building

  • Targeted support for micro and macroeconomics
  • HL extension: theory of the firm, international economics
  • Current events and real-world economic analysis
  • Regular progress tracking and personalised study plans
Real student results

Students Improving Their Economics Grades

4 → 7
"My tutor taught me how to draw diagrams perfectly and structure evaluations. Made a huge difference to my essays."
L

Lucas M.

Economics HL, May 2024

5 → 7
"The IA support was fantastic. I learned how to link theory to real-world articles effectively."
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Zara P.

Economics HL, May 2024

3 → 6
"Macro concepts finally clicked. Understanding the AD-AS model properly transformed my understanding."
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Ben K.

Economics SL, Nov 2023

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Economics HL vs SL: What's the Difference?

Understanding the requirements at each level

SL
HL
Teaching Hours
150 hours
240 hours
Core Content
Units 1-4 fundamentals
Units 1-4 with extensions
Theory of Firm
Basic concepts
Detailed analysis of market structures
Paper 3
Not applicable
Policy paper with calculations
IA Requirement
3 commentaries
3 commentaries with HL content

IB Economics Topics We Cover

Our tutors are experts in every area of the IB Economics curriculum. Whether you're struggling with elasticity or monetary policy, we provide targeted help exactly where you need it.

Microeconomics

  • Demand and supply
  • Elasticity
  • Market failure
  • Government intervention
  • +1 more

Macroeconomics

  • Measuring economic activity
  • AD-AS model
  • Fiscal policy
  • Monetary policy
  • +1 more

International Economics

  • Free trade
  • Protectionism
  • Exchange rates
  • Balance of payments
  • +1 more

Development Economics

  • Sustainable development
  • Measuring development
  • Domestic factors
  • International factors
  • +1 more

Market Structures (HL)

  • Perfect competition
  • Monopoly
  • Oligopoly
  • Monopolistic competition
  • +1 more

Contemporary Issues

  • Inequality
  • Environmental economics
  • Globalisation
  • Economic policy debates
  • +1 more
Assessment breakdown

IB Economics Assessment Structure

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

Paper 1

External Exam
SL: 30%
HL: 20%

Extended response essay questions on microeconomics and macroeconomics

SL: 1 hour 15 min | HL: 1 hour 15 min
Section A: Answer 1 of 2 questions | Section B: Answer 1 of 2 questions

Paper 2

External Exam
SL: 40%
HL: 30%

Data response paper using real-world economic data and articles

SL: 1 hour 45 min | HL: 1 hour 45 min
Two sections with structured data analysis and evaluation questions

Paper 3 (HL only)

External Exam
HL only: 30%

Policy paper with quantitative questions and calculations

HL only: 1 hour 45 min
Two compulsory questions based on real-world policy scenarios

Internal Assessment

Internal Assessment
SL: 30%
HL: 20%

Portfolio of three commentaries on different economic concepts (800 words each)

3 commentaries based on news articles covering micro, macro, and global/development

Grade Boundaries (May 2024)

Grade
SL
HL
7
73%+
70%+
6
60%+
58%+
5
49%+
47%+
4
37%+
36%+

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

Key Assessment Notes

  • Diagrams are essential for full marks in Papers 1 and 2
  • IA commentaries must cover different sections of the syllabus
  • Paper 3 includes calculations on elasticity, multiplier, and other quantitative concepts

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