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IB Psychology Tutoring Pre-IB, Mid-IB & IB Revision Courses

Work one-on-one on biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches aligned with the IB Psychology HL and SL curriculum. Includes research methods, IA guidance and essay writing techniques.

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All lessons are fully online, live, and interactive.

Group courses are held in classes of maximum 6 students.

One-to-one packages start at $100 per lesson.

One of the IB teachers is Burak Kara.

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  • SL
  • Group 3

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  • One-on-One Lessons
  • Past Paper Support
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IB Psychology Target

One-on-One / Online

Lesson Format

Since 2008

Experience

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What Makes Our IB Psychology Tutoring Different

Reach your goals in IB Psychology with our expert tutors.

Why Choose Us?

  • Expert Tutors

    Experienced IB Psychology tutors.

  • Goal-Oriented Program

    A study plan and regular progress tracking aimed at the 7 target.

  • Comprehensive Materials

    Past paper archive, topic summaries, practice questions and mark scheme analyses.

What You Will Learn in IB Psychology

A comprehensive, exam-focused program fully aligned with the IB Psychology syllabus. A lesson plan is built around each student's individual needs.

Program Content

  • In-depth topic analysis and conceptual explanations
  • Past paper solutions and mark scheme criteria analysis
  • Exam techniques, time management and score optimization strategies
  • Fast and effective problem-solving methods and shortcut techniques
  • Private Tutoring

    One-on-one tutoring for your IB subject

    • IA guidance
    • EE support
    • Subject-specific mastery sessions
  • Pre-IB Prep Camp

    Build strong foundations before IB1

    • Core academic skills
    • IB assessment style introduction
    • TOK and EE orientation

IB Revision: Private Group of 3–6 Students

Form your own group with friends: lessons run live online as a private group of 3–6 students.

  • Private 1-on-1 lessons: If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, you receive a full refund. We do not offer free trial lessons. Payment is required before your first lesson.
  • Group classes: If you are not satisfied with the first week of classes, you receive a full refund.
  • Private groups of 3–6 students: If you are not satisfied after the lessons held in your group's first week, we refund your payment in full.

Prep Camps for IB Psychology

  • Pre-IB IB Psychology

    PRE-IB CAMP

    Build strong foundations for IB Psychology before starting IB1.

    • IB Psychology core concepts and terminology
    • Introduction to IB assessment criteria
    • Academic writing and note-taking skills
    • Study habits and planning techniques
  • IB Psychology Mid-IB

    MID-IB CAMP

    Consolidate your IB Psychology knowledge at the end of IB1 and start IA preparation.

    • IB Psychology IA preparation and planning
    • Systematic review of Year 1 topics
    • Identifying and strengthening weak areas
    • Adapting to exam format and timing strategies

One-on-One IB Psychology Private Tutoring

Looking for focused support, IA guidance or EE help in IB Psychology? Our experienced IB tutors plan each lesson around your needs.

  • Internal Assessment (IA) guidance and assessment criteria
  • Extended Essay (EE) planning and detailed feedback
  • Subject-specific mastery sessions and conceptual deepening
  • Flexible scheduling aligned with your school program and lesson recordings

Expert IB Tutors · Each with at least 8 years of experience

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Get comprehensive feedback on your Extended Essay against the IB criteria for your exam session (30 marks from May 2027, 34 marks up to November 2026; estimated A–E grade).

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  • Analysis and line of argument
  • Discussion and evaluation
  • Reflection
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About IB Psychology

Detailed Information

About IB Psychology

IB Psychology is a Group 3 course that systematically examines human behavior and mental processes. The biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches form the three core topics. HL students additionally study abnormal psychology in depth and choose a fourth approach (developmental, health psychology, psychology of human relationships). Research methodology knowledge and ethical evaluation skills are assessed throughout the course.

The TestPrep Difference in IB Psychology

In IB Psychology exams, Paper 1 covers the three core approaches, Paper 2 covers option topics and Paper 3 (HL) tests research methodology. Success requires knowledge of key studies, evaluation skills and the ability to write analytical essays supported by research evidence. TestPrep Psychology tutors teach each approach systematically with key studies and critical evaluation skills. For IA (simple experimental study), support is provided from hypothesis formulation to data collection, statistical analysis and report writing.

Quick Answers

  • What topics does IB Psychology cover?

    Core topics include Biological approach, Cognitive approach and Sociocultural approach; HL covers the SL core plus extra depth and an additional paper.

  • How should I study for IB Psychology?

    We combine concise topic notes, conceptual questions and past-paper practice, with a weekly error-log review.

  • How many tuition hours are typically needed for IB Psychology?

    It depends on the target grade and starting level; typically 1-2 hours of tutoring per week plus 3-5 hours of independent work.

  • Does the IB exam format change from session to session?

    No. The IB publishes one subject guide for every school worldwide, so paper structure and weightings are fixed; only the grade boundaries move each session. HL and SL sit different papers.

IB Psychology Assessment Structure

  • Paper 1

    Set by the IB subject guide · HL and SL differ

    Source-based or stimulus-based questions on the core material

  • Paper 2

    Set by the IB subject guide · HL and SL differ

    Structured and extended-response questions across the syllabus

  • Paper 3 (HL only)

    Set by the IB subject guide · HL only

    The higher-level extension; SL candidates do not sit this paper

  • Internal assessment

    — · Set by the IB subject guide

    Teacher-marked, IB-moderated coursework completed during the two years

IB subjects are graded 1-7. The IB is the only awarding body for the Diploma Programme, so this structure is the same in every school; HL and SL sit different papers and the per-component weightings are set by the current subject guide.

Syllabus & Topic Map

  • 1. Core topics

    • Biological approach
    • Cognitive approach
    • Sociocultural approach
  • 2. Advanced topics

    • Abnormal psychology (HL)
    • Health psychology (HL)
  • 3. Applied problems

    • Subject-specific problem types
    • Data/text interpretation
    • Structured written response
  • 4. Exam strategy and past papers

    • Past-paper analysis
    • Markscheme literacy
    • Time management

Coursework / IA support for IB Psychology

  • Topic selection

    We agree on a topic that fits the student's interest and the IB assessment criteria.

  • Structured feedback

    Per-draft criterion-based written feedback (e.g. analysis, justification, language).

  • Academic integrity

    Correct citation, source management and originality checks.

  • Revision cycles

    First draft → tutor feedback → editing → final submission.

4-Phase Study Plan

  1. Diagnostic

    Timeframe
    Week 1
    Focus
    Diagnostic test, goal setting, syllabus mapping
    Outcome
    Personalized study plan
  2. Core build

    Timeframe
    Weeks 2-12
    Focus
    Topic order, concept + practice, weekly quiz
    Outcome
    Half of syllabus covered
  3. Advanced topics

    Timeframe
    Weeks 13-22
    Focus
    Tougher topics, past-paper drills, written-response structure
    Outcome
    Syllabus completed
  4. Practice tests + revision

    Timeframe
    4-6 weeks before exam
    Focus
    Full practice test, error log, timing strategy
    Outcome
    Target-level practice test score

TestPrep Istanbul approach to IB Psychology

  • Past-paper focused

    Each topic is followed by questions from IB past papers at the student's level.

  • Markscheme literacy

    Every answer is compared against the official IB markscheme and assessment criteria.

  • Error log

    Errors are tagged conceptual/careless/timing and reviewed weekly.

  • Subject-specialist tutors

    Tutors who teach the IB subject guide for IB Psychology at both HL and SL and mark to the official criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions About IB Psychology Tutoring

Common questions and answers about IB Psychology Tutoring courses and exam preparation.

FAQ

Which syllabus do you teach for IB Psychology?

The current IB subject guide, at both HL and SL. The IB is the only awarding body for the Diploma Programme, so there is no board to choose between.

How is the IB Psychology course structured?

Diagnostic test → topic-order plan → weekly concept + question practice on topics like Biological approach → practice test.

Do you set homework for IB Psychology?

Yes. After every lesson we set a topic-specific problem set or written task and review it together next session.

Are IB Psychology lessons online?

Yes — every lesson is online, delivered worldwide over BigBlueButton with a digital whiteboard. There is no in-person option.

What is the minimum recommended plan length for IB Psychology?

It depends on the target — typically at least 8-12 weeks to close gaps, ideally a full academic year for the complete syllabus.

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IB Diploma Student Reviews

13 reviews

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  • Yash Menon

    5/5

    Over time, IB Psychology became one of the most organized parts of my IB Diploma preparation. The plan changed with my mock and homework results, so the work never felt random. I stopped listing facts in essays and started building an actual argument. My confidence improved along with the results. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could. I was really happy with the lessons.

  • Thomas Redmond

    5/5

    Keeping up with IB Diploma while school was busy was harder than I expected. After enough examples of the same question type, the repeated mistakes decreased. My confidence improved along with the results. I was really happy with the lessons.

  • Henrik Markovic

    5/5

    Breaking IB Psychology into smaller pieces worked much better for me. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class.

  • Leticia Ribeiro

    4/5

    At the beginning, we knew very little about the IB Diploma system as parents. Regular work on similar question types reduced repeated mistakes. Joining lessons willingly was one of the clearest signs for us. Online lessons made it possible to continue without losing time on travel. We thank the tutor and the TestPrep team.

  • Hailey Grady

    4/5

    As the exam got closer, I wasn't sure what I should actually review. I used the question bank regularly to return to weaker topics. I learned to make a short plan before starting a long response. Going back to the lesson recordings helped when I forgot a small step. Choosing questions by topic made my practice time much more useful. I was really happy with the lessons.

  • Blake Bennett

    5/5

    As the exam got closer, I wasn't sure what I should actually review. I finally understood what was going wrong in IB Psychology. One bad mock no longer made me want to drop the whole plan. Using the mark scheme to review my own answer was surprisingly helpful. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class. A big thank you to my tutor for all the support :)

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  • Signe Solberg

    5/5

    When I started preparing for IB Diploma, I wasn't sure what order to study things in. I used the question bank regularly to return to weaker topics. Using the mark scheme to review my own answer was surprisingly helpful. Going back to the lesson recordings helped when I forgot a small step. I was really happy with the lessons.

  • Jisoo Ma

    5/5

    We noticed that the resources kept changing during independent study. Preparation looked calmer and more organized closer to the exam.

  • Efe Keskin

    4/5

    Over time, IB Psychology became one of the most organized parts of my IB Diploma preparation. I learned to make a short plan before starting a long response. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class.

  • Petra Solberg

    5/5

    The IB Diploma format felt unnecessarily confusing at first. Lesson times could fit around school, university or work. Source questions became easier once I noticed how small details affected the mark. I never felt awkward asking the same thing again. We didn't spend extra time on things I already knew. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.

  • Karina Madsen

    5/5

    I was taking IB Psychology at school, but getting used to the exam questions took time. I was really happy with the lessons.

  • Minho Yang

    5/5

    What annoyed me most was losing easy points because I rushed. My tutor made it easy to ask questions from the first lesson. Focusing on past papers and mock review worked well near the exam. Connecting examples back to the main point made my writing more consistent. There was no overnight miracle, but the progress was easy to see. Thanks to everyone who supported me.

  • Sota Ito

    5/5

    We wanted our child to keep up with the school pace in IB Psychology. Thank you sincerely to everyone involved.

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