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History Tutoring & Prep CoursePre-IB, Mid-IB and IB Revision Programs

Targeted IB Diploma History preparation with one-to-one tutoring, full past-paper support and personalized study plans tailored to your target grade.

Comprehensive IB Diploma prep program with History taught one-to-one or in small groups by expert tutors, with full past-paper support. Take your History mastery to the next level.

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IB Diploma Tutoring & Prep Course

History

Target Grade7
Lesson FormatLive Online
Success Rate93+%
Per Lessonfrom $80

100+

Expert Tutors

15+

Years Experience

94%

Satisfaction

Why us?

Why choose IB History tutoring?

IB History demands the evaluation of historical evidence, analysis of multiple perspectives and engagement with historiographical debate.

Source evaluation

Evaluating sources using OPVL (Origin, Purpose, Value, Limitation).

Essay structure

Building thesis-driven historical arguments backed by evidence.

Historiographical awareness

Comparing and evaluating different historians' interpretations.

Historical Investigation

Independent historical research and source evaluation for the IA.

Curriculum

IB History curriculum

IB History focuses on 20th-century world history alongside regional options and in-depth case studies.

SLStandard Level topics

Authoritarian States
Causes and Effects of Wars
The Cold War
Exam

IB History exam format

Paper 1

SL: 30% / HL: 20%

Source-based questions

60 min

Paper 2

SL: 45% / HL: 25%

Essay (world history topics)

SL: 90 min / HL: 90 min

Paper 3

HL: 35%

Essay (regional history, HL only)

150 min
IA support

IB History Historical Investigation support

The History IA (Historical Investigation) is an independent piece of historical research of up to 2200 words.

Where we support you through the IA

  • 1Formulating a focused historical research question
  • 2Detailed evaluation of at least two sources (OPVL)
  • 3Building an evidence-supported argument
  • 4Comparing different historical perspectives
  • 5Concluding the investigation and reflecting on it

IB History helps students understand the past in order to make sense of the present and the future, and develops critical thinking and academic writing. It is an excellent foundation for students aiming at law, international relations, journalism or political science.

Our lessons analyse historical events through evidence and competing perspectives, strengthening essay writing, source evaluation and argumentation.

Hızlı cevap

What is IB History tutoring?

IB History tutoring at TestPrep Europe covers Prescribed Subjects (Paper 1), World History Topics (Paper 2) and HL Regional Options (Paper 3). Paper 1 source-skills, Paper 2 comparative essays and HL Paper 3 in-depth essays are drilled separately, with the Internal Assessment (a historical investigation) scaffolded under academic-integrity guidance.

  • Prescribed Subjects mapped to school's chosen Paper 1 topic
  • World History Topics chosen to match the school's syllabus
  • HL Regional Option (Europe / Americas / Asia & Oceania / Africa & Middle East) prepared in depth
  • Historical Investigation scaffolded with academic-integrity safeguards

Common IB History mistakes

HataPaper 1 source questions answered out of order.

DüzeltmePaper 1 has a fixed question structure (origin/purpose/value/limitation, comparison, integrated response). Skipping the structure forfeits easy marks.

HataPaper 2 essays that describe rather than argue.

DüzeltmePaper 2 expects sustained argument with comparative evidence across regions or events. Description alone caps the response.

HataHL Paper 3 essays without depth.

DüzeltmePaper 3 specifically rewards in-depth knowledge. Surface-level Paper-2-style answers under-score.

HataHistorical Investigation without method reflection.

DüzeltmeSection 3 (reflection on method) is a distinct rubric component. Skipping it is a predictable, costly loss.

HataHistoriography ignored at HL.

DüzeltmeHigher bands reward engagement with historians' interpretations. Single-narrative answers cap.

IB History study plan

  1. 1

    Phase 1 — Paper 1 PS

    Prescribed Subject sources

    • Source-skills toolkit (OPVL)
    • Past-paper Paper 1 sets
  2. 2

    Phase 2 — Paper 2 topics

    World History Topics

    • Comparative essay frames
    • Cross-topic case-study bank
  3. 3

    Phase 3 — HL regional + IA

    Regional Option + Historical Investigation

    • In-depth regional reading
    • IA research question scoping and drafting
  4. 4

    Phase 4 — Papers + mock

    Paper 1, 2, 3 timed

    • Past-paper essay sets
    • Source paper timed mocks
    • Mock exam with rubric scoring

How TestPrep Europe teaches IB History

Source skills as a separate subject

OPVL and source comparison are taught as a distinct skill set, not as a Paper-1-only afterthought.

Comparative essay habit

Paper 2 marks reward structured cross-region or cross-event comparison. We teach the comparative habit from week 1.

Historical Investigation with academic integrity

Section 1 (sources), Section 2 (investigation) and Section 3 (reflection) are scaffolded but the investigation remains the student's own work.

Sıkça sorulan sorular

How important is HL Paper 3?

Very. Paper 3 carries a large share of HL marks and rewards genuine depth in the chosen regional option. It cannot be drilled in the final term.

Is historiography expected at SL?

Less than at HL but still rewarded. Top SL bands engage with historians' interpretations even when not strictly required.

What's a strong IA question?

A focused, contestable question with accessible primary or secondary sources. We help scope IA questions during the diagnostic phase of tutoring.

How many tutoring hours are typical?

HL students typically book 60–90 hours across two years; SL less. We start with a free diagnostic.

Why Us?

What Sets Our History Tutoring Apart

Reach your History goals with our team of expert tutors.

Expert Tutors

Teachers with deep experience in IB Diploma History

Goal-Oriented

Personalized program built around your a 7 / 7 score target

Comprehensive Materials

Past-paper archive, topic notes and practice questions

Proven Results

High success rate and verified student references

Program Content

What You'll Learn in History

Exam-focused, end-to-end program fully aligned with the IB Diploma syllabus.

Topic-by-topic deep analysis and explanations

Past-paper walkthroughs with mark-scheme breakdowns

Exam techniques and time-management strategies

Fast and effective problem-solving methods

Regular mock exams with performance tracking

One-on-One Tutoring

Popular

IB subjectsnize özel destek

  • Tüm IB grupları
  • IA ve EE mentörlük
  • Okul ile koordinasyon

Exam Prep Course

Final sınav hazırlığı

  • Mock examlar
  • Past paper practice
  • Mark scheme analizi
History Camps

Structured Prep Camps for History

Three intensive programs that support your IB History journey at every stage.

PRE-IB CAMP

Pre-IB History

Build strong History foundations before starting IB1.

  • Core History concepts
  • Introduction to IB assessment criteria
  • Academic writing skills
  • Study and note-taking techniques
MID-IB CAMP

History Mid-Year

Consolidate your History knowledge at the end of IB1.

  • History IA preparation and planning
  • Year-1 topic review
  • Identifying knowledge gaps
  • Adapting to the exam format
FINAL CAMP

History Final Revision

Intensive History marathon ahead of the May exams.

  • History full-syllabus review
  • 10+ years of past papers
  • Mock exams with detailed feedback
  • Score-optimization strategies
Personalized Support

One-to-One History Tutoring & Prep Course

Looking for focused History support, IA guidance or EE help? Our experienced IB tutors run sessions tailored to exactly your goals and schedule.

  • Internal Assessment (IA) guidance and review
  • Extended Essay (EE) planning and feedback
  • Subject-specific masterclass sessions
  • Flexible scheduling that fits your school timetable

Expert IB Tutors

Each with 10+ years of IB experience

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Success Stories

History Student Achievements

Real outcomes from students who studied History with us

Reached Target Grade

I understood the topics much better. Learning exam technique made a huge difference.

E

Ece K.

IB Diploma student

Predicted Grade Up

My tutors are genuine subject experts. They walk through every question in detail.

A

Ali M.

IB Diploma student

Exam Success

The past-paper walkthroughs and mark-scheme analysis were incredibly useful.

D

Deniz Y.

IB Diploma student

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