Online IB History Tutor | Papers 1-3 & IA, SL and HL

IB History is changing. Students sitting exams in May or November 2027 are on the current course. A revised course was first taught in August 2026, with first exams in May 2028, so tell us which one you are on when you book.

On the current course, Paper 1 is a 1-hour source-based paper on a prescribed subject (30% at SL, 20% at HL). Paper 2 is a 1 hour 30 minute essay paper on world history topics (45% at SL, 25% at HL). HL students also sit Paper 3, three essays on a regional option in 2 hours 30 minutes (35%). The historical investigation is worth 25% at SL and 20% at HL.

In the revised course, prescribed subjects become focused studies, world history topics become a thematic study, and HL Paper 3 becomes two essays in 2 hours. Every IBPapa session is 1-to-1, online and recorded.

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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.

Flexible scheduling
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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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Minimum commitment
3 personalized sessions
Feedback and progress for parents
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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
Perfect for IA, EE, TOK mentorship
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FAQ

IB History tutoring FAQs

Is IB History changing?

Yes. A revised course was first taught in August 2026 and is first examined in May 2028. Students with exams in 2027 are on the current course.

How is the current IB History course assessed?

SL: Paper 1 (1 hour, 30%), Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes, 45%) and the historical investigation (25%). HL: Paper 1 (20%), Paper 2 (25%), Paper 3 (2 hours 30 minutes, 35%) and the historical investigation (20%).

What changes in the revised course?

Prescribed subjects become focused studies, the world history topics become a thematic study, and HL Paper 3 becomes two essays in 2 hours, drawn from different regional studies.

Who are the IB History tutors?

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

How much does IB History 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 History tutoring at SL and HL

Your tutor took IB History and achieved a top grade.

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The historical investigation