Expert IB tutors in the UAE & online

Qualified IB teachers and specialists with examiner experience for students in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. One-to-one online lessons on Gulf time, in every Diploma subject, IA, EE and TOK.

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Our qualified IB tutors & teachers

We have a team of 700+ expert IB tutors, ranging from 45/45 IB graduates to qualified IB teachers with examiner experience. We cover 200+ subjects at prices starting at £58 (~285 AED) per hour.

Noelia

Noelia

IB specialist

IB Spanish A Lang & Lit TutorSenior examiner experienceIB workshop leaderFormer DP coordinator

Beyond teaching, I work with the International Baccalaureate as a Senior Examiner, Workshop Leader, Online Facilitator, Consultant, and Evaluation Visit Team Member, supporting schools across all four IB programmes. My tutoring style combines academic rigor with empathy and flexibility.

  • Spanish A Lang & Lit
  • Spanish B
  • Spanish A Lit
  • Spanish ab initio
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Agata

Agata

IB specialist

IB Polish A Literature TutorIB workshop leader20+ years' IB teaching

My name is Agata. I am a Polish A literature teacher and TOK & EE coordinator and examiner. I have been preparing for the IB Matura exam for over 20 years. My job is also to run workshops for Polish language teachers in the IB system. I received a PhD in humanities and have published numerous articles on Polish language teaching methodology and literary theory. However, my greatest passion is working with young people. In my teaching I focus on an individual approach to each student, I also strive to introduce concepts that are crucial for understanding literature, human being, and the contemporary world. I believe that asking questions and critical thinking are the most important skills that can be learned in school. Personally, I love exploring new places, hiking and the other outdoor activities, meeting new people. I am fascinated by the poetry of Wisława Szymborska, but I also enjoy intelligent humor and satire.

  • Polish A Lit
  • TOK
  • Extended Essay
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Anna

Anna

IB graduate

IB Global Politics Tutor45/45 IB graduateUCL6 years' tutoring

I’m Anna! I completed the IB in 2022 with 45 points and I am now an International Relations and Spanish student at UCL. I am currently spending my year abroad studying in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During the IB, I took HL Global Politics, Spanish and Maths AI alongside SL English, Geography and Biology, and I completed my EE in Global Politics. I have been tutoring for 6 years across a range of subjects, from IB level Global Politics and Spanish, to secondary school maths and sciences. My focus often involves applying academic studies to real life examples. Grounding academic theories in practical contexts helps students to synthesise and revise class content, while learning how to apply it within exams. Outside of studying, I enjoy travel, sports (primarily rugby and running) and reading.

  • Global Politics
  • Spanish B
  • Extended Essay
  • Spanish ab initio
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Francisco

Francisco

IB teacher

IB TOK Tutor25+ years' teaching

He currently serves as Theory of Knowledge Teacher/Examiner, Extended Essay Coordinator, and Research and Resources Coordinator at Rivers International School Arnhem in the Netherlands, where he has worked since 2019. With over 25 years of experience, he has taught languages, humanities, and IB Diploma subjects at institutions in Finland, Cambodia, Honduras, and Portugal, including roles as an IB Examiner since 2013.

  • TOK
  • English Lang & Lit
  • Portuguese A Lang & Lit
  • Extended Essay
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Joel

Joel

IB specialist

IB TOK TutorIB workshop leader15+ years' teaching

I’m Joel, an experienced IB educator and curriculum leader with over fifteen years of teaching and tutoring experience in international schools across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and China. I have supported learners in MYP and DP programmes and served as a TOK Co-Coordinator and IB Workshop Leader and Examiner. I hold a Master’s in Education in Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, and I have designed and delivered teaching and learning experiences in IB schools. As a tutor I specialise in guiding students in IB core subjects (TOK) and Theatre, and helping them build conceptual understanding, exam-ready skills and confidence in global contexts. My tutoring style is inquiry-driven and student-centred: I help students connect their learning to real-world issues, develop clear strategies for assessments and express their thinking clearly. I draw on my experience coaching teachers and mentoring students to build a collaborative, reflective tutoring relationship where students lead their own growth. Outside tutoring I’m passionate about theatre, multilingualism and storytelling. I speak English and Swahili, enjoy cultural travel and filmmaking, and love helping learners express their ideas with confidence and creativity.

  • TOK
  • Theatre
  • Drama
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Linda

Linda

IB specialist

IB Biology TutorIA moderator30 years' IB teaching

Hi I'm Linda an experienced International IB teacher, IB Examiner and an IB Evaluation leader for schools. I have been tutoring students for almost 3 years. I started my teaching career in the UK but for 30 years, I taught IB Biology in International Schools in Switzerland, Syria, Oman, Indonesia, Germany and Sudan. I have a genuine passion for Biology and the IB (my three children all successfully completed the IB Diploma). I am able to explain concepts in simple and varied ways in order to further understanding. I use lots of digital resources and can produce concise notes. I focus on asking questions which deepen conceptual understanding. As an experienced HL examiner and IA moderator I understand the requirements of IB. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy going into schools on evaluation visits, travelling, cooking and walking my dogs.

  • Biology
  • Internal Assessment
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Raef

Raef

IB specialist

IB Arabic B Tutor20+ years' teaching

I currently teach DP HL, SL, and Ab Initio, and have successfully guided students to achieve top marks in their IB assessments. As an IB Examiner for Paper 1 and the Individual Oral, I understand exactly what examiners are looking for and help students reach their full potential.

  • Arabic B
  • Arabic ab initio
  • Arabic A Lang & Lit
  • Arabic A Lit
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Atanas

Atanas

IB specialist

IB History Tutor13+ years' teaching

I am also a seasoned IB History examiner for the last 5 years and a Pearson Edexcel examiner for the last 3 years. I hold a Bachelor of Education degree in teaching History and a master of arts degree on the same subject.

  • History
  • Global Politics
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Daria

Daria

IB teacher

IB Russian A Lang & Lit TutorQualified IB teacher

I’m Daria, an IB Language and Literature teacher and Russian B specialist with experience teaching across MYP and DP. I hold a Master’s degree in Education (Russian as a Foreign Language) and have been teaching since 2017 in international schools and language centres. I currently teach Russian Language Acquisition and Russian Language and Literature in the IB and support students preparing for Internal Assessments, Individual Orals, and final exams through personalised one-to-one tutoring. My approach combines clear exam preparation with deeper understanding. I help students not only improve their results, but also develop the ability to think, interpret, and express ideas with confidence. I break IB criteria into practical steps and make expectations transparent and manageable. I design my lessons around ideas that genuinely inspire me — because I believe curiosity is contagious. I am not afraid to explore complex concepts or approach literature through challenge, using a variety of stimuli such as texts, visuals, films, and discussions. My goal is not only short-term results, but to plant ideas that stay with students long after the course. Outside of teaching, I love literature, museums, and watercolor painting. My daughter studies in an IB school, so I also see the system from a parent’s perspective. I am currently based in Tashkent, but I often bring a bit of my hometown, St. Petersburg, into my lessons.

  • Russian A Lang & Lit
  • Russian B
  • Internal Assessment
  • Russian ab initio
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Anoushka

Anoushka

IB graduate

IB Chemistry Tutor42/45 IB graduateUniversity of Oxford

I’m Anoushka, a second-year Biochemistry student at the University of Oxford. I achieved high 7s well above the grade boundaries in Chemistry HL, Biology HL, and Mathematics AA SL in the IB, including the highest Chemistry score in my school. I have over two years of tutoring experience and work closely with students to build strong understanding, confidence, and consistency in their learning. I provide well-organised resources such as clear notes and flashcards, which help students revise effectively between lessons and make steady progress. My lessons focus on developing strong fundamentals alongside practical exam skills, so students feel well-prepared and less overwhelmed as assessments approach. I place particular emphasis on helping students learn how to study efficiently, manage their workload, and approach exams with confidence that can support them throughout the IBDP and beyond. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, calligraphy, and cricket.

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Maths AA
  • English Lang & Lit
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What we support

Every part of the Diploma, covered by experts.

Whether you need urgent IA help or a two-year plan from DP1 onwards, we'll match you with a tutor who is an expert in the exact situation you're facing.

  • HL & SL subjects All six groups, from Maths AA and AI to Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Economics and Business.
  • Internal Assessments End-to-end IA coaching: research question, methodology, drafts, and final polish.
  • Extended Essay Structured EE support in every subject, from topic scoping to the new reflective statement.
  • Theory of Knowledge TOK essay and exhibition framed through IB's knowledge questions and criteria.
  • Mock exam preparation Focused mock-to-mock revision plans, past-paper walkthroughs, timing and technique.
  • Predicted grade lifts Targeted, specialist-led plans for the jump from 5→6 or 6→7 where it matters most.

Not sure where to start? Tell us about the student, and we'll suggest how we can best support their IB journey.

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The IB in the UAE

IB tutoring in the UAE for students at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah's 54 IB Diploma schools

One of the strongest IB markets in the Middle East, and one of the fastest growing.

More than 3,000 students sit the IB Diploma in the UAE each year: 3,278 in May 2026, who averaged 34.5 points against a world average of 30.88. Most study at schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with a smaller, close-knit group in Sharjah. Many of them are at British-curriculum schools that teach the Diploma in sixth form instead of A Levels, so DP1 is often a student's first year of IB-style assessment.

That cohort received grades without sitting exams, because the IB cancelled the May session in the UAE. The class of 2027 will sit full papers from late April 2027 and be the first to have the Extended Essay marked under the IB's revised criteria. Our tutors work on Gulf time with students preparing for both, from IB Chemistry HL past papers to an IA draft due before the winter break.

Competitive courses in the UK, Europe and North America typically ask for 35 to 40 points (see what counts as a good IB score). Khalifa University, AUS and Zayed University need at least 24, plus the right HL subjects for engineering and medicine.

  • 57 UAE schools teaching the IB Diploma (57 offer an IB programme)
  • 34.5 UAE average Diploma score in 2026 (world average 30.88)
  • 1.5+ Average IB subject grade increase with Lanterna

IB schools we tutor students from

A selection of UAE IB World Schools whose students have worked with our tutors

  • Emirates International School – Jumeirah Dubai
  • Raha International School, Gardens campus Abu Dhabi
  • Australian International School, Sharjah Sharjah
  • Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) Dubai
  • American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) Abu Dhabi
  • Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS) Sharjah
  • Nord Anglia International School Dubai Dubai
  • American International School in Abu Dhabi (AISA) Abu Dhabi
  • American Gulf School (AGS) Sharjah
  • Greenfield International School Dubai
Reviews

What IB students and parents say

“I really liked my biology tutor because she explained topics very clearly and in a lot of detail. She was very patient with me and always took the time to make sure I understood everything before moving on. She also adapted her explanations to what I struggled with, which made me feel much more confident in biology.”
Lilia A., student BBIS · Class of 2027 · Biology
Grade 6 to 7
“She was very thorough and had good practice questions for Unit 3. She also went at my pace which I really appreciated.”
Sofia C., student International School of Milan · Class of 2026 · Business Management
Grade 2 to 5
“What I liked the most about Mr. Manoj is how he was always able to keep me accountable and made sure that I would truly learn the subject. Additionally, towards the exams he would go out of his way to give me more lessons and be able to help me push that little but extra more, even if he had to teach very late into the night for himself.”
Orlando K., student Berlin Brandenburg International School · Class of 2025 · Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches

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University destinations

Our students now attend

  • University of Oxford University of Oxford
  • University of Cambridge University of Cambridge
  • Harvard University Harvard University
  • Stanford University Stanford University
  • MIT MIT
  • Imperial College London Imperial College London
  • UCL UCL
  • LSE LSE
  • ETH Zürich ETH Zürich
  • National University of Singapore National University of Singapore
University destinations

Where our UAE IB graduates go next, and how the right score opens the door

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Regional university targets

A growing share of UAE IB graduates stay close to home, at NYU Abu Dhabi, Khalifa University, the American University of Sharjah or Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. Khalifa, AUS and Zayed set 24 Diploma points as their minimum, with subject grades on top for engineering and science, while NYU Abu Dhabi reviews each application as a whole. Tutoring is often about the HL maths or science grade a course asks for, as much as the total.

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Global university placements

Most UAE IB graduates still head abroad, and the UK is the strongest pull, followed by the US, Canada and the Netherlands. Competitive UK courses typically ask for 35 points or more, and the most selective around 38 to 40, so the gap between a predicted 34 and a 38 is often the difference between a conditional offer and a rejection. Our guide to a good IB score walks through what each tier expects.

Prices

IB tutoring prices in the UAE

All lessons are one-to-one and online. Prices depend on the tutor type, and packages bring the hourly price down, from 3 hours all the way to 180 hours.

Graduates

An IB graduate tutor

Scored 40+ in the IB and 7s in the subjects they teach

from £58 an hour (~285 AED)

Best for: skill-building, relatable mentorship, steady grade improvement

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Teachers

Most popular
An IB teacher tutor

Certified educators with 10+ years' IB experience

from £72 an hour (~355 AED)

Best for: curriculum clarity & confidence building.

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Specialists

An IB specialist tutor

Specialists with IB examiner and senior-marker experience

from £94 an hour (~465 AED)

Best for: exam preparation & top-band results.

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FAQs

Questions from UAE families

How do I find an IB tutor in the UAE?

The quickest route is a free consultation with Lanterna, after which we match your child with an IB teacher, a specialist with examiner experience or a 40+ point graduate in the exact subject and level. Lanterna has tutored IB students since 2004 and works with families across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah, so the choice of tutor is made on subject expertise rather than on who happens to live in your emirate.

Is online IB tutoring in the UAE as effective as a tutor who comes to the house?

For the IB Diploma, online tutoring gives you a far larger pool of specialist tutors than any one city can offer, and many families find that matters more than having someone in the room. Lessons are one-to-one on Lanterna's own platform, with every session recorded for revision, and our students' average improvement is 1.5+ grades per subject. A student in Sharjah or Al Ain gets the same choice of specialists with examiner experience as one in Dubai.

What hours are Lanterna's IB tutors available for UAE students?

Lessons are scheduled on Gulf time (GMT+4), mostly on weekday afternoons and evenings after school and at weekends. Timetables can shift through the year: many students move to later slots during Ramadan, expected from about 8 February 2027, and add sessions in the weeks before the late-April exams.

Which UAE IB schools do your tutors work with students from?

Our tutors have taught students from many of the 57 UAE schools that offer the IB Diploma, including full IB schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and British or American-curriculum schools that switch to the Diploma for Grades 11 and 12. We are an independent tutoring provider rather than a school partner, so the tutor is matched to the student's own syllabus choices, school calendar and target grades.

Can an IB tutor help my child get into a UAE university?

Yes, by concentrating on the subject grades those universities actually check. Khalifa University, the American University of Sharjah and Zayed University each list a 24-point minimum, with Maths and Physics grades on top for engineering, and since EmSAT was cancelled in November 2024 each university's own criteria decide entry. Students aiming abroad typically need 35 to 40 points for competitive UK courses, and the same tutor can plan for both.

How much does IB tutoring cost in the UAE?

From £58 (~285 AED) an hour. The price depends on the tutor type (IB graduates, teachers or specialists with examiner experience) and the size of the package. See the full price list, or book a free consultation and we'll recommend the right tutor and package.

How quickly can my child start IB tutoring?

Lessons can begin once the consultation has taken place and a tutor with the right subject, level and availability has been matched, which for most families is soon after the first call. Demand for HL Maths and science specialists rises before January mocks and again in the run-up to the May exams, so ask us about current availability if a deadline is close.

Who is Lanterna Education?

Lanterna has paired IB students with qualified IB teachers, tutors and specialists with examiner experience since 2004, online and one-to-one. This site is Lanterna's UAE home; you can read more about Lanterna on our main site.

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