IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) Tutor

Employment Type: Part-Time / Freelance
Teaching Mode: In-Person / Online
Location: Singapore
Language Requirement: Bilingual – English & Mandarin Chinese

Job Description

We are seeking qualified and experienced IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) Tutors to support international school students in their academic studies and IB examination preparation.

Candidates must be bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese and be able to teach primarily in English while using Mandarin to explain difficult concepts, terminology, and examination requirements when necessary.

Tutors should have strong subject knowledge and be familiar with the IBDP curriculum, assessment requirements, examination format, and marking criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach IBDP subjects at Standard Level (SL) and/or Higher Level (HL).
• Deliver structured lessons according to the IB curriculum and students' individual learning needs.
• Explain complex academic concepts clearly in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Assess students' strengths and weaknesses and develop appropriate learning plans.
• Prepare students for school assessments, mock examinations, and final IB examinations.
• Guide students through IB past papers, examination-style questions, command terms, and mark schemes.
• Teach effective examination techniques, answer structures, time management, and problem-solving strategies.
• Provide appropriate homework, revision materials, and practice exercises.
• Monitor students' progress and provide regular lesson feedback.
• Provide appropriate guidance for Internal Assessments (IA) and other subject-specific coursework while maintaining IB academic integrity standards.

Mandatory Criteria

Candidates must:

• Be bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Be able to communicate confidently and explain academic concepts in both languages.
• Hold or be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Possess strong subject knowledge relevant to the IBDP subject being taught.
• Be capable of teaching IBDP SL and/or HL.
• Have a good understanding of the IB curriculum, assessment objectives, examination structure, and marking requirements.
• Be comfortable conducting in-person lessons in Singapore when required.
• Demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Be patient, responsible, punctual, and committed to students' academic progress.
• Be able to adapt teaching approaches to suit students with different academic abilities and English proficiency levels.

Preferred Experience

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Have previous experience teaching or tutoring IBDP students.
• Are current or former IB teachers, experienced private tutors, or high-achieving former IB students.
• Have experience teaching IBDP Higher Level (HL) subjects.
• Are familiar with current IB subject guides, past examination papers, command terms, assessment criteria, and mark schemes.
• Have experience preparing students for IB final examinations.
• Have experience guiding students with Internal Assessments (IA), Extended Essays (EE), research, academic writing, or subject-specific coursework.

Subjects Required

Tutors may specialise in one or more of the following:

• Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches (AA) – SL / HL
• Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation (AI) – SL / HL
• Physics – SL / HL
• Chemistry – SL / HL
• Biology – SL / HL
• Economics – SL / HL
• Business Management – SL / HL
• Computer Science – SL / HL
• History – SL / HL
• Geography – SL / HL
• Psychology – SL / HL
• English / other IBDP subjects where applicable

Important: Applicants should clearly indicate the IBDP subject(s) and level(s) (SL/HL) they are qualified and confident to teach.