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title: Online IB ESS Tutor | Environmental Systems SL & HL | IBPapa
description: 1-to-1 online IB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) tutoring at SL and the new HL, first assessed in 2026. Papers 1 and 2 and the IA. Free demo.
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# Online IB ESS tutoring at SL and HL
## Your tutor took IB ESS and achieved a top grade.
Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) is an interdisciplinary course that sits in both Group 3 (individuals and societies) and Group 4 (sciences) of the IB Diploma. The current course was first assessed in May 2026, and it is now offered at Higher Level as well as Standard Level.
Both SL and HL students sit two papers. At SL, Paper 1 is worth 25%, Paper 2 (2 hours) is worth 50% and the internal assessment is worth 25%. At HL, Paper 2 lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and the internal assessment is worth 20%. The internal assessment is an individual investigation into an ESS research question.
Every IBPapa session is 1-to-1, online and recorded. Your tutor can help you with systems diagrams and case studies, extended-response answers in Paper 2, or how the investigation is marked.
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### **What our students say**
*"**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!!"*
### SL and now HL
HL was added with the course first assessed in May 2026. Both levels sit two papers.
### Paper 2
2 hours at SL and 2 hours 30 minutes at HL, worth 50% at SL.
### The investigation
An individual investigation into an ESS research question: 25% at SL and 20% at HL. It must be your own work.
### Pay-As-You-Go
1 hour
£70
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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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### 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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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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FAQ
## IB ESS tutoring FAQs
### Is there an HL for IB ESS now?
Yes. The course first assessed in May 2026 is offered at both SL and HL. Earlier versions were SL only.
### How is IB ESS assessed?
Both levels sit Paper 1 and Paper 2 plus an internal assessment. At SL, Paper 1 is 25%, Paper 2 (2 hours) is 50% and the internal assessment is 25%. At HL, Paper 2 lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and the internal assessment is 20%.
### Does IB ESS count as a science or an individuals and societies subject?
Both. ESS is interdisciplinary and sits in both Group 3 (individuals and societies) and Group 4 (sciences).
### Who are the IB ESS tutors?
Each IBPapa ESS tutor took IB ESS themselves and achieved a top grade in it. IBPapa tutors study at top universities around the world.
### How much does IB ESS 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.
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