Online IB Economics Tutor | SL & HL, Papers 1-3

IB Economics covers four units: introduction to economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics and the global economy. The current course was first assessed in 2022.

At SL you sit Paper 1, an extended-response paper (1 hour 15 minutes, 30%), and Paper 2, a data-response paper (1 hour 45 minutes, 40%). At HL the same two papers are worth 20% and 30%, and you also sit Paper 3, the policy paper (1 hour 45 minutes, 30%). Calculators are not allowed in Paper 1. The internal assessment is a portfolio of three commentaries on news articles, worth 30% at SL and 20% at HL.

Every IBPapa session is 1-to-1, online and recorded. Your tutor can work on diagrams and evaluation for Paper 1, data questions for Paper 2, HL calculations for Paper 3, or how the commentaries are marked.

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Pay-As-You-Go

1 hour

£70

Maximum flexibility for one-off, last-minute, or trial sessions. Try our tutoring before committing or get instant, personalized help.

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Single personalized session
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Try-Pack

3 hours

£200

Targeted help in a low-commitment bundle. Perfect for test prep or sampling our approach. Includes feedback & progress reports.

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3 personalized sessions
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5-Pack

5 hours

£325 £305

Five sessions tailored for subject mastery, exam strategy, or ongoing support. Try our approach with progress tracking.

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5 personalized sessions
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Valedictorian's Pack

20 hours

£1200

Full-service package for IA, EE, TOK, or major exam prep with dedicated expert guidance and ongoing feedback.

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20 personalized sessions
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FAQ

IB Economics tutoring FAQs

How is IB Economics assessed?

SL: Paper 1 (1 hour 15 minutes, 30%), Paper 2 (1 hour 45 minutes, 40%) and the internal assessment (30%). HL: Paper 1 (20%), Paper 2 (30%), Paper 3 (1 hour 45 minutes, 30%) and the internal assessment (20%).

What is the IB Economics internal assessment?

A portfolio of three commentaries, each based on a published news article. It is worth 30% at SL and 20% at HL. Your tutor can explain how it is marked, but the commentaries must be your own work.

What is HL Paper 3?

The policy paper, taken only at HL. It lasts 1 hour 45 minutes, is worth 30% of the HL grade and combines calculations with policy recommendations.

Who are the IB Economics tutors?

Each IBPapa Economics tutor took IB Economics themselves and achieved a top grade in it. IBPapa tutors study at top universities around the world.

How much does IB Economics tutoring cost?

A single one-hour session costs £70. Packs cost £200 for 3 hours, £305 for 5 hours and £1,200 for 20 hours. The 3-hour and 5-hour packs include feedback and progress updates for parents, and your first demo session is free.

Is the tutoring online?

Yes. All IBPapa sessions are 1-to-1 and online, and every session is recorded so you can rewatch it.

Online IB Economics tutoring at SL and HL

Your tutor took IB Economics and achieved a top grade.

What our students say

Paper 1 and Paper 2

HL Paper 3

The commentaries