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What is taught in the lessons?

Lessons follow the units your school is teaching. Your teacher checks what you already know, explains new ideas until they make sense and works with you on the four assessment criteria, including the skills of planning an investigation, handling data and evaluating a method.

Can you help with practical investigations and lab reports?

Yes. In MYP sciences, Criteria B and C assess how a student plans an investigation and then processes and evaluates the results. Your teacher can help you turn a question into a testable hypothesis, plan a fair method, present and interpret data and evaluate what went well. The work must be your own, so we guide the process and never write it for you.

Do you offer online and in-person tutoring options?

No, we only offer online support. We ensure high-quality learning through proven teaching strategies from our team, personalized lessons and an interactive platform, Lessonspace.

What can I expect after confirming the first lesson?

You’ll receive an email with onboarding steps, including your teacher match and lesson schedule, and a diagnostic learning skills survey.

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How do online lessons work?

You’ll receive a link to join in your browser (no app needed), where your child works with their teacher on current topics and assessment tasks using a collaborative whiteboard.

Which platform do you use?

We use Lessonspace for our lessons.

Do you go through homework?

We are not “homework help”. We guide students through concepts so that they understand them, gain confidence and can complete their work independently.

What does my child need to “bring” to the lesson?

A computer with a strong internet connection, class notes and the task sheet for any investigation or assessment they are working on. A writing tablet for the online whiteboard helps but is optional.

How long is a typical session?

Sessions are typically 1 hour long.

How often do you schedule sessions?

Most students meet once a week. Some students prefer to meet twice a week. At this time, we do not offer biweekly lessons.

Is it always with the same tutor?

Yes, we match your child with a consistent teacher, and we’re happy to adjust if the fit doesn’t feel right.

How do I access my lesson?

Log in to our platform, or wait for a reminder email with the link to join.

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Tutors and curriculum

Which science courses do you support?

MYP sciences in Years 1 to 5. In Years 1 to 3 that is usually one integrated science course. In Years 4 and 5 schools offer biology, chemistry and physics, integrated sciences, or a mix, and we support all four.

Who are your tutors?

Our teachers have several years of experience teaching science in an IB classroom, have been through exam sessions and have delivered and marked IB assessments. We do not use college students.

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How are MYP sciences assessed?

Your school assesses each student against four criteria, each marked from 0 to 8: A, Knowing and understanding; B, Inquiring and designing; C, Processing and evaluating; and D, Reflecting on the impacts of science. The four marks combine into a final grade from 1 to 7. Criteria B, C and D are the ones that most often feel unfamiliar, and they are where one-to-one lessons help most.

Does my child sit an exam?

Not in Years 1 to 3: those years are assessed in school. In Year 5, schools choose whether to enter students for the IB’s on-screen eAssessment, which has one 2-hour exam for each science entered. If your school enters your child, your teacher plans lessons around that.

What is the difference between integrated sciences and biology, chemistry and physics?

Integrated sciences brings biology, chemistry and physics together in one course. In Years 4 and 5 your school decides what it offers: separate sciences, integrated sciences, or both. In the IB’s on-screen exams, integrated sciences carries the same value as a separate science.

Do you only teach science?

Yes. We teach IB MYP sciences, Years 1 to 5. For MYP math, our sister site MYP Math Tutor offers the same weekly one-to-one lessons. Both are part of Worldly Tutors.

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Do you offer other curricula?

At this time, we specialize in IB MYP science. If your child is transitioning from or studying a different curriculum, we cannot guarantee support for that curriculum.

What age groups do you work with?

We work with MYP students, usually aged 11 to 16, in MYP 1 to 5 (Grades 6 to 10).

Scheduling and billing

How much is a session?

MYP science lessons are €80 per hour until December 31, 2026, and €85 per hour from January 1, 2027. Every lesson is a personalized one-to-one session with your teacher.

How do I pay?

We send a monthly invoice, which can be paid securely by credit card or iDEAL through Stripe.

Do I pay monthly, per lesson or per package?

You are invoiced monthly based on the lessons attended.

Cancellations and changes

What is your cancellation policy?

We require 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule a lesson; otherwise the lesson is charged in full.

How do you cancel or reschedule?

You can cancel or reschedule through our platform, or email your teacher directly with at least 24 hours’ notice.

What if my child is going on vacation?

That’s no problem. Just cancel sessions in advance with at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid charges.

What if my child has an event and needs to reschedule a lesson?

You can reschedule or cancel as needed, as long as you give at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid charges.

What if my child is sick?

Our standard cancellation policy still applies. Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance to avoid charges. Late cancellations are charged in full, as teachers prepare lessons and reserve that time.

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