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IB World History Tutoring Pre-IB, Mid-IB & IB Revision Courses

Work one-on-one on 20th-century historical events, authoritarian states and the Cold War aligned with the IB History HL curriculum. Includes source analysis, essay structuring and IA guidance targeting a grade 7.

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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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IB World History HL lesson: the causes and consequences of the Cold War laid out on the board with a timeline
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7

IB World History Target

One-on-One / Online

Lesson Format

Since 2008

Experience

IB History SL lesson: the causes and consequences of the First World War laid out on the board with a timeline
SLIB World History SL — a frame from a live one-on-one lesson.

What Makes Our IB World History Tutoring Different

Reach your goals in IB World History with our expert tutors.

Why Choose Us?

  • Expert Tutors

    Experienced IB World History 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 World History

A comprehensive, exam-focused program fully aligned with the IB World History 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 World History

  • Pre-IB IB World History

    PRE-IB CAMP

    Build strong foundations for IB World History before starting IB1.

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

    MID-IB CAMP

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

    • IB World History 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 World History Private Tutoring

Looking for focused support, IA guidance or EE help in IB World History? 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

IB World History AI Grader

Get instant AI-powered feedback on your IB World History Extended Essay (EE). Our grader uses official IB rubrics.

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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).

  • Framework for the essay
  • Knowledge and understanding
  • Analysis and line of argument
  • Discussion and evaluation
  • Reflection
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About IB World History

Detailed Information

About IB World History

IB World History HL is an advanced history course that examines 20th-century world history from a global perspective. Paper 2 topics include authoritarian states (the rise of leaders like Hitler, Stalin and Mao), democratic states, causes and effects of wars, the Cold War and rights and protests (civil rights movements, apartheid, etc.). Paper 3 covers regional history topics in depth.

The TestPrep Difference in IB World History

In IB World History exams, constructing historical arguments, primary source analysis and comparative essay writing are fundamental skills. Paper 1 involves source evaluation and cross-referencing, Paper 2 requires structured historical essays and Paper 3 features in-depth regional questions. TestPrep World History tutors systematically develop skills in distinguishing historical perspectives (revisionist, orthodox, post-revisionist) and constructing evidence-based arguments. Guidance is provided for IA topic selection and methodology consultation.

Quick Answers

  • What topics does IB World History cover?

    Core topics include Causes of 20th-century wars, Authoritarian states and Cold War; HL covers the SL core plus extra depth and an additional paper.

  • How should I study for IB World History?

    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 World History?

    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 World History 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

    • Causes of 20th-century wars
    • Authoritarian states
    • Cold War
  • 2. Advanced topics

    • Decolonization
    • Regional depth study
  • 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 World History

  • 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 World History

  • 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 World History at both HL and SL and mark to the official criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions About IB World History Tutoring

Common questions and answers about IB World History Tutoring courses and exam preparation.

FAQ

Which syllabus do you teach for IB World History?

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 World History course structured?

Diagnostic test → topic-order plan → weekly concept + question practice on topics like Causes of 20th-century wars → practice test.

Do you set homework for IB World History?

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

Are IB World History 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 World History?

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

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  • Florencia Villalba

    5/5

    Our son's school schedule was already very busy. Mistakes became something to work on rather than something to feel bad about. Communication with the team was straightforward and our questions were answered. Full-length tests showed how time was being used across the exam. The plan was adjusted when school exams became busy. Thank you sincerely to everyone involved.

  • Krit Thongdee

    4/5

    I was close to my target, but my results changed a lot from one test to the next. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.

  • Rina Mori

    5/5

    When I started preparing for IB Diploma, I wasn't sure what order to study things in. I finally understood what was going wrong in IB World History. When I got something wrong, we looked at why I chose that answer instead of only checking the solution. Connecting examples back to the main point made my writing more consistent. Knowing what to study reduced a lot of the stress. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.

  • Bonnie Harcourt

    4/5

    The feedback I received on IB World History was clear and practical. Source questions became easier once I noticed how small details affected the mark. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could.

  • Oscar Kingston

    5/5

    Even in a group lesson, the tutor knew where each of us stood. Breaking IB World History into smaller pieces worked much better for me. My preparation became much more regular and easier to track. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.

  • Jack Palmer

    4/5

    As the exam got closer, I wasn't sure what I should actually review. Near the exam, it was clear what to keep doing and what to stop. I learned to make a short plan before starting a long response. I was really happy with the lessons.

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  • Huy Dang

    5/5

    Our daughter needed regular support with IB World History. It was good to see confidence returning over time.

  • Marcos Barros

    5/5

    Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. I started tracking the type of mistake, not just the number of questions I completed. The class felt relaxed enough to ask questions without overthinking it. I stopped listing facts in essays and started building an actual argument. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar. I was really happy with the lessons.

  • Kenta Maeda

    5/5

    I chose IB World History this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. Keeping school units and exam preparation in the same plan worked really well. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.

  • Wenjing Yang

    5/5

    Using the mark scheme to review my own answer was surprisingly helpful. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.

  • Nikola Nygard

    5/5

    Breaking IB World History into smaller pieces worked much better for me. I stopped listing facts in essays and started building an actual argument. I found a better balance between regular school and exam preparation.

  • Janna Visser

    5/5

    The feedback I received on IB World History was clear and practical. Going back to the lesson recordings helped when I forgot a small step. Using the mark scheme to review my own answer was surprisingly helpful. I wasn't trying to learn new topics at the very last minute. I started noticing the reason for a mistake much faster. A big thank you to my tutor for all the support :)

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