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10 steps to success in the IB English oral commentary

10 Steps to success in the IB English oral commentary Your IB Oral Commentary is now even more important this year. In addition to the new curriculum in Language and Literature and in Literature, Language A students find themselves faced with the sudden news that they will no longer... Read More

IB Economics

Quick tips to get top marks in your IB Economics essay

Quick tips to get top marks in your IB Economics essay How can I maximise marks in my IB Economics essay? This is a question our IB economic tutors are often asked. So, to help give you ideas to get even better marks, we talked to Bogdan, who is our... Read More

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Your guide to the International School of Geneva – Part 1

International school choice in Geneva – Part 1 In this series we cut through the blurb and try to answer the most common questions from parents about International schools in Switzerland. The first in the series is the oldest international school in the world, the International School of Geneva, or Ecolint as it... Read More

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Middle school Maths – Tips for smart study

With Maths making up a large proportion of tutor requests we know it is a tough subject. Whether you are studying middle school Maths leading towards the IGCSE, the MYP or another programme, these tips can give you a helping hand. Don’t get put off when you get it wrong We... Read More

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5 tips on how to get a 7 in IB Physics

First and foremost, IB Physics is tough, particularly at Higher Level. We regularly teach students taking Physics who end up struggling significantly, particularly if they didn’t love Physics in the first place. Some say that because Physics get more 7s than any other subject students should not be put off from choosing the subject. However, these high scores tend to be because... Read More

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Do I need a Primary school tutor?

Do I need a Primary school tutor? As parents we always want to best for our child. When you see them struggle in school, whether it is with Maths, English or a foreign language, it can be heartbreaking. A tutor can often be a positive solution, even for young children.... Read More

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What is the IA, EE or TOK? Everything you need to know about the IBDP written assignments

Before heading into acronym diversity (EE, IA, ToK), it’s important for the future International Baccalaureate (IB) student to understand what these mean and what they entail in terms of written assignments . When students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (or IBDP), they are asked to complete various written... Read More

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Why handwriting is important

Tony Hyde is an IB Physics examiner and teacher with over 40 years classroom experience. He has taught at the Doon School, La Cote International School, Aiglon College and l’Hermitage in Paris. Here Tony talks about a big issue that is often overlooked when students are writing their exams;... Read More

IETLS preparation

Everything you need to know about the IELTS

IELTS Test Information and Top Tips. So, you’ve decided to take the IELTS test. Good choice! Read on for information on what to expect from our TutorsPlus expert IELTS teachers. The IELTS test is divided into 4 sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking; Listening: The listening test is comprised... Read More

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How to revise for your 11+ or 13+

Being an international student, it can be hard to know how to revise for the UK common entrance exams such as the 11+ or 13+. We talked to our highly experienced tutor Helen about how to prepare your children for the test. What area in the 11+ or 13+... Read More