Online IB English Tutor | Lang & Lit and Literature

IBPapa tutors cover both IB English A courses: Language and Literature, and Literature, at SL and HL. Both courses share the same assessment structure.

Paper 1 is a guided analysis of unseen texts: 1 hour 15 minutes for one text at SL, and 2 hours 15 minutes for two texts at HL. Paper 2 is a comparative essay on two works you have studied, 1 hour 45 minutes at both levels. HL students also write an essay of 1,200 to 1,500 words. The individual oral is a 15-minute oral exam.

At SL, Paper 1 and Paper 2 are worth 35% each and the individual oral 30%. At HL, Paper 1 is 35%, Paper 2 25%, the HL essay 20% and the individual oral 20%. Every IBPapa session is 1-to-1, online and recorded.

Want to know more about our tutors? See why students choose IBPapa or see every IB subject we tutor.

"A [name initialised for tutor's privacy] is a great tutor! After multiple tutors for IB chemistry I was on the verge of giving up my search for a tutor. I found A as a tutor because a friend of mine had him as his math and biology tutor. He is fun to talk to and is really relatable. In A’s classes, I not only learnt to like chemistry, but I actively noticed how I got better, more motivated and more confident in chemistry. He is perfectly familiar with the IB and helped me to get my IB SL chemistry grade from a 3 to a 6 in my finals!!"

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.

Flexible scheduling
Risk free
Single personalized session
Recorded session

Try-Pack

3 hours

£200

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

Flexible scheduling
Minimum commitment
3 personalized sessions
Feedback and progress for parents
Recorded session

5-Pack

5 hours

£325 £305

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

Flexible scheduling
Minimum commitment
5 personalized sessions
Feedback and progress for parents
Recorded session

Valedictorian's Pack

20 hours

£1200

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

Flexible scheduling
20 personalized sessions
Perfect for IA, EE, TOK mentorship
Long-term progress tracking
Recorded session

FAQ

IB English tutoring FAQs

Do you tutor both IB English A courses?

Yes. IBPapa tutors cover English A: Language and Literature and English A: Literature, at SL and HL.

How is IB English A assessed?

SL: Paper 1 (35%), Paper 2 (35%) and the individual oral (30%). HL: Paper 1 (35%), Paper 2 (25%), the HL essay (20%) and the individual oral (20%). The structure is the same for both courses.

What is the IB English individual oral?

A 15-minute oral exam in which you discuss how a global issue is presented in two of the texts or works you have studied.

What is the HL essay?

An HL-only essay of 1,200 to 1,500 words on one of the texts or works studied, worth 20% of the HL grade. Your tutor can give feedback on your approach, but the essay must be your own work.

Who are the IB English tutors?

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

How much does IB English 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 English A tutoring: Language and Literature, and Literature

Your tutor took IB English and achieved a top grade.

What our students say

Paper 1

Paper 2

Oral and HL essay