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Top tips for a high score in your IB English Literature Oral (IO)

What is the Individual Oral? As the parent of an IB student, it is only a matter of time until you start to hear your child talk about the IO. (Yes, another acronym to throw into the mix!) IO stands for Individual Oral and is an integral part of... Read More

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5 reasons why it’s a mistake to do the IB

I am constantly frustrated by the number of students we work with who struggle with the IB Diploma when there are other options. Students find it tough for many different reasons, but for all of them there is an alternative, if only they would look for it. Yes, choosing a different programme can be frightening. It can mean changing school, moving in a... Read More

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6 tips to avoid losing your mind while homeschooling your kids

Updated 11th May 2020 In Switzerland, many children are now back at school either full time or part time and by June things may be back to the ‘new normal’. For those that are still homeschooling their kids, take a look back at our recent article on how to... Read More

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6 top tips for a successful parents’ evening

Whether the idea of parents’ evening fills you with dread, or doesn’t faze you at all, some degree of preparation can be beneficial to make the most of this opportunity. Here at TutorsPlus, our Client Manager and mum of 3, Olivia, knows a thing or 2 about these events.... Read More

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Coronavirus and school: 7 tips for parents

Updated 11th May 2020 A few weeks ago there was huge anxiety amongst our children regarding Coronavirus. Now that many are returning to school, new fears will surely surface. Remind yourself on some important factors when talking about Coronavirus with your children. Original article “Think through a contingency... Read More

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Meet Emma, our expert language tutor

Emma, our expert language tutor, talks to us about why tuition should be something to look forward to, and the satisfaction she feels when her students have their ‘aha’ moment. What is a day in the life of a TutorsPlus tutor? Well one thing is for sure – no... Read More

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Tips on how to find the best IB revision course

At first glance, it may seem that a revision course is about doing the impossible. After all, how do you condense a whole two years of the IB diploma into a two-day course, whilst helping students towards achieving the magic 7 points? When planned and taught by professionals,... Read More

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Meet Wendy, our expert IB Biology tutor

Our TutorsPlus IB Biology and IGCSE Science expert, Wendy, tells us about her fascinating life in Costa Rica and shares some valuable advice on time management and handling stress What is a day in the life of a TP tutor? As well as the online tutoring I offer, I... Read More

Heading into IB Diploma territory: A quick guide for parents

Have strange acronyms started making their way into your home? Has dinner table conversation started featuring talk of the TOK and IAs? If so, you are probably the parent of a student headed towards the International Baccalaureate Diploma years (IBDP). This is possibly uncharted territory. Many parents won’t have... Read More

New IB Maths curriculum, changes and impact

“These are not tweaks to the old syllabus but instead two completely new courses with far-reaching implications for IB Maths students” Approaching half of our tuition requests are Maths, so we know that it is one of the hardest subjects for IB students. This makes any changes to the... Read More