Best IB tutors in Abu Dhabi & online

Lanterna's IB tutors in Abu Dhabi are qualified IB teachers and specialists with examiner experience who teach students from Khalifa City, Saadiyat Island, Mohammed Bin Zayed City and Al Ain one-to-one online, on weekday evenings and weekends in Gulf time, from £58 (~285 AED) an hour. We cover every Diploma subject, from IB Physics for Khalifa University engineering hopefuls to IB Biology HL for future medics, plus the internal assessments that build a predicted grade.

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IB tutors working with Abu Dhabi students

Abu Dhabi families are matched with a tutor by subject, level and the grades a university is asking for, whether that is a 5 in HL Maths for UAEU or a 7 for a UK offer.

Turgay

Turgay

IB specialist

IB Computer Science Tutor26+ years' teaching

I’m Turgay, a highly experienced IB Computer Science teacher and examiner with over 26 years of international teaching experience. I hold a degree in Computer Science and currently teach the IB Diploma Programme as well as IGCSE Computer Science in an international school. As an IB examiner, I have in-depth knowledge of how assessments are marked and what students need to do to succeed. Over the years, I have helped many students raise their grades significantly, often moving from struggling with coding to achieving top marks, including 7s at HL. My tutoring approach is structured and supportive. I focus on building strong foundations, simplifying complex topics, and guiding students step-by-step so they gain both confidence and independence. I also place emphasis on exam technique, ensuring that students not only understand the material but also know how to present it effectively to earn maximum marks. Parents often tell me that their children feel more motivated and less anxious after working with me. Outside of teaching, I enjoy gardening, running technology projects for young people, and spending time with my family. I am also passionate about helping every student reach their potential.

  • Computer Science
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Deborah

Deborah

IB teacher

IB French B TutorFormer Head of Languages17+ years' teaching

I am a French native from Paris and a highly experienced French teacher with over 17 years of teaching experience in American and British international schools. I specialise in IB French B (HL, SL, Ab Initio), and I take pride in helping my students consistently exceed their target grades through structured lessons, clear strategies, and a strong focus on confidence building and exam performance. I hold a BA in English from La Sorbonne Paris III, an MA in French from Nanterre Paris X, an MA in Educational Leadership from the University of Buckingham, and a PGDE from the University of Glasgow. I am also a fully qualified teacher with UK QTS. My career has taken me across France, the USA, Scotland, England, and now Egypt, where I teach students around the world through engaging online lessons. As former Head of Languages at a leading international school in London, I have extensive experience in curriculum design and adapting to diverse learning needs. My tutoring style is structured yet flexible. I aim to make learning purposeful, enjoyable, and personalised — guiding each student to master complex grammar, expand vocabulary, and express ideas with clarity and confidence. Outside teaching, I love exploring cultures through travel, literature, and food, and I’m passionate about inspiring a lifelong love of the French language and culture in my students.

  • French B
  • French ab initio
  • French A Lang & Lit
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Joy

Joy

IB specialist

IB German A Lang & Lit TutorHead of German6 years' tutoring

I’m Joy, an experienced IB German educator and examiner with a strong background in international education. I studied German Education at Kenyatta University and furthered my professional training at the Goethe-Institut. I am a certified IB German A Examiner as well as a Goethe Examiner, and I have taught across the IB continuum, supporting students at MYP, DP, and CP levels. My experience includes leading a German department and working closely with students on exam preparation, coursework, and language development. My tutoring approach is student-centred, structured, and exam-focused. I specialise in helping learners develop clear analytical skills, confident written expression, and effective exam strategies. I break down complex texts and assessment criteria into manageable steps and see myself not only as a tutor but also as a mentor who guides students towards academic independence and confidence. Outside the classroom, I am passionate about languages, nature, intercultural education, and continuous professional learning. I enjoy travelling, engaging with different cultures, and staying connected to global education communities.

  • German A Lang & Lit
  • German B
  • German ab initio
  • TOK
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Renuka

Renuka

IB specialist

IB Biology & ESS TutorDP coordinator15 years' tutoring

I hold a strong academic foundation in the sciences and have extensive experience teaching IB DP courses, leading curriculum planning, and mentoring students through Internal Assessments (IAs), Extended Essays (EEs), and Collaborative Science Projects (CSP).

  • Biology
  • ESS
  • Internal Assessment
  • Extended Essay
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Jose

Jose

IB specialist

IB Spanish B Tutor5+ years' teaching

I am Chema, an experienced IB Teacher and Examiner of both Spanish B and Spanish ab initio with over five years of teaching experience in international education. I currently work at an international school and also teach online, supporting students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I hold two Bachelor’s degrees and two Master’s degrees in languages and teaching, which have given me a strong academic foundation and a deep understanding of how to make language learning engaging, effective, and relevant to real-life contexts. My tutoring approach focuses on clear explanations, structured feedback, and practical exam strategies. I help students gain confidence in both written and oral communication, while fostering genuine appreciation for the Spanish language and culture. I tailor lessons to each student’s needs, ensuring progress at their own pace and helping them reach their IB goals efficiently. Outside the classroom, I’m passionate about travel, literature, and learning new languages myself. Besides English, I am also fluent in Russian and currently I study Japanese and Estonian. This constant learning keeps me empathetic toward my students’ challenges and motivates me to make language learning enjoyable and rewarding.

  • Spanish B
  • Spanish ab initio
  • Spanish A Lit
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Zi

Zi

IB teacher

IB Mandarin B Tutor9 years' teaching

Her students regularly earn 6s and 7s in IBDP Mandarin and high marks in IGCSE, with a strong track record in oral assessments, essay writing, and literary analysis. Her teaching style is supportive, culturally rich, and exam-focused, guiding students to develop confidence in both spoken and written Mandarin while mastering exam techniques. Drawing on her experience as an IB examiner, she offers unique insight into assessment criteria and effective preparation strategies.

  • Chinese B
  • Chinese A Lang & Lit
  • Mandarin ab initio
  • Chinese S Language & Literature
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Mamoon

Mamoon

IB specialist

IB Global Politics TutorHead of Humanities

I currently teach IBDP Global Politics, MYP Individuals and Societies, and A Level Politics. I also serve as an Extended Essay Coordinator, IB Humanities Lead, and Global Politics Examiner. Over the years, I’ve guided many students through their Internal Assessments, Extended Essays, and exam preparation, helping them achieve top scores by connecting academic concepts to real-world issues.

  • Global Politics
  • Internal Assessment
  • Extended Essay
  • Political Theory
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Vidya

Vidya

IB specialist

IB Hindi B Tutor10+ years' teachingPublished author

I have served as an IB Language Acquisition Examiner and Assessment Specialist, and I currently work as the Lead Author and Curriculum Developer at Vishwa Setu Publication, where I’ve written the Pragyan Hindi textbook series (Grades 6–10), aligned with international curricula. Over the years, I’ve taught Hindi for both IB and IGCSE levels, trained teachers in assessment and curriculum design, and supported students in developing a deeper understanding of language and culture.

  • Hindi B
  • Hindi A Lit
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Celina

Celina

IB graduate

IB Physics Tutor44/45 IB graduateTU Delft

My name is Celina, I graduated the IB with 44 points in 2021, and I am now working on my master's degree in aerospace engineering at TU Delft. I received 7s in HL Physics, Math AA, and Music, and I have tutored students with Lanterna for around 2 years now. I am also a teaching assistant for several courses at my university. I guide students in the same way I learn difficult subjects myself: ensuring a solid foundation with basic concepts, and slowly building upon it to avoid attempting to understanding too many ideas at once. I am a firm believer that everything can be explained in terms that are easy to understand if simplified correctly. I developed this simplification skill to be able to understand complex topics during the 3 years it took to obtain my bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy Track & Field, beach volleyball, martial arts, hiking, skiing, and sailing. I am also classically trained in singing, piano, and violin – hence why I enjoy teaching IB Music – and I try to practice my instruments whenever I get the chance.

  • Physics
  • Maths AA
  • Music
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Mansha

Mansha

IB graduate

IB Biology Tutor5 years' tutoring43/45 IB graduateUniversity of Oxford

I’m Mansha. I graduated with my IB Diploma from an international school in India in 2019. I scored a 43/45 with 4 HL subjects. I’m now pursuing a PhD at the University of Oxford, after completing a BSc in Physics, Mathematics, and Molecular and Cellular Biology (honors) at Johns Hopkins University. I’ve been a university mentor and teaching assistant, and a tutor for the IB, AP, A-Levels, and SAT for the past 5 years. I’ve worked with students all over the world, and that’s one of the things I love about my work! I believe every student deserves to enjoy their subjects, and that understanding your needs and individual learning styles is important to helping you grow and become a confident, independent learner. I love the subjects I teach, and my core goal is to make them just as enjoyable for my students! Outside my work, I enjoy pottery, learning new languages, reading, and cooking and baking. You can find me self-learning the piano, doing art, or going for long walks. I love animals, and I have an adopted parrot and small dog who make appearances in my meetings sometimes!

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • English ab initio
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IB across the emirate

Abu Dhabi IB schools we support students from

Our tutors have worked with students from IB schools across the Abu Dhabi emirate: 16 schools teach the Diploma in all, 14 in and around the capital and 2 in Al Ain. They sit in a few clusters. Khalifa City and Shakhbout City hold Raha International School's campuses, GEMS American Academy and the Australian School; Mohammed Bin Zayed City has Al Najah and the Abu Dhabi International School DP campus; and the American Community School moved to Saadiyat Island in 2024.

All of them answer to ADEK, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, rather than Dubai's KHDA. ADEK signs off each school's calendar, which is why term dates vary slightly between schools. Several are American-curriculum schools that add the Diploma in Grades 11 and 12, so choosing between HL and SL is often a family's first IB decision.

A selection of schools in the emirate whose students have worked with our tutors

  • Raha International School, Gardens campus Khalifa City (Al Raha Gardens)
  • American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) Saadiyat Island
  • American International School in Abu Dhabi (AISA) Airport Road (Al Aman, Al Sa'adah)
  • The British International School Abu Dhabi (BIS Abu Dhabi) Zayed City (behind Abu Dhabi University)
  • Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) Al Bahia
  • GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi Khalifa City
  • Bateen World Academy Al Manhal
  • Future International Academy Al Ain · Al Sarooj
Staying in Abu Dhabi for university

What Abu Dhabi universities ask of IB students

Abu Dhabi's universities set very different bars for IB applicants: Khalifa University and Zayed University publish a 24-point minimum, NYU Abu Dhabi has no cut-off, and UAE University judges HL subject grades rather than a total. So the subject grades a student secures in DP2 matter as much as the overall score.

For engineering at Khalifa University, Maths and Physics must each reach at least a 4, the physics should include magnetism, and HL grades of 5 to 7 can earn first-year calculus and physics credit, a strong case for steady work in IB Maths AA HL. UAE University in Al Ain asks engineering and science applicants for Maths HL at 4 plus HL Physics and Chemistry or Biology at 4; its medicine programme, open to Emirati applicants, needs Maths and two sciences at HL 5, so a future medic should lock in IB Chemistry or Biology from DP1.

NYU Abu Dhabi works like an American liberal-arts college: the Common App, predicted grades and no test requirement until at least the 2027–28 cycle, so strong predictions and essays that show range carry the application (see how US universities treat the IB). Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi sets entry by programme, often taught in French: its BA in History (International Relations) asks for a 5 in every IB subject, three at HL, and French at B2.

For Emirati and Arab families

Equivalency, Arabic and Islamic Studies

To use the IB Diploma for a UAE university, a student normally needs Ministry of Education equivalency: Muslim students must pass Islamic Studies, and Arab students Arabic, in each of Grades 10, 11 and 12. IB Arabic can stand in for the school Arabic course.

The full Diploma meets the IB side of the requirement (the Ministry of Higher Education's minimum for Diploma holders is 24 points). Without it, a student needs six IB subjects at grade 3 or more, totalling at least 21 points and including English, Maths and a science; Islamic Education never counts towards them.

EmSAT was dropped for Grade 12 admissions in November 2024, so each university's own criteria now decide entry. With Arabic and Islamic Studies alongside six Diploma subjects and the Extended Essay, the pressure point is time, and a plan made in DP1 makes DP2 far calmer. Our guide to predicted grades shows how schools arrive at the numbers universities see first.

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FAQs

Questions Abu Dhabi parents ask

How do I find an IB tutor in Abu Dhabi?

Start with Lanterna's free consultation, a call in which we map your child's subjects, predicted grades and university plans, then pair them with an IB teacher, a specialist with examiner experience or a top-scoring graduate who teaches online on Gulf time. Our Abu Dhabi students come from the Khalifa City and Shakhbout City school cluster, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Saadiyat Island and Al Ain, and none of them needs a tutor who lives nearby.

Can tutoring help my child meet Khalifa University's or UAEU's IB requirements?

Yes, and the work is more targeted than general revision, because Abu Dhabi's universities judge specific grades. Khalifa University wants a 24-point Diploma with at least a 4 in Maths and in Physics, and UAE University reads HL grades rather than a total, so a tutor in IB Physics or Maths AA builds a plan around the grade the course asks for. We cannot promise an outcome, but we can show in the consultation what the gap looks like and how long similar students have needed to close it.

Do your tutors work around an Abu Dhabi school's own calendar?

They do, which matters here because ADEK signs off each private school's calendar separately and dates can differ by a few days from the national ones around the October break and the end of term. Tell us which school your child attends and the tutor plans lessons around its mock weeks, IA deadlines and holidays, with sessions in the late afternoon, evening or at weekends in Gulf time.

We live in Al Ain. Can my child still work with a specialist with IB examiner experience?

Yes. Lessons are online and one-to-one, so a student at Future International Academy or the Emirates National School campus in Al Ain has the same choice of tutors as one on Saadiyat Island, without the drive to the capital. Lessons run in the late afternoon and evening on Gulf time.

My child is Emirati and also takes Arabic and Islamic Studies. Does IB tutoring still fit?

It fits well, because the extra Ministry of Education subjects needed for equivalency leave less time for the six Diploma subjects and the core, and tutoring makes that time count. Our tutors cover the Diploma subjects, IAs, Extended Essay and TOK, and the consultation is where we work out a weekly rhythm that leaves room for the school's Arabic and Islamic Studies load, especially in DP2.

What does IB tutoring cost for an Abu Dhabi family?

Lessons start at £58 (~285 AED) an hour. The rate rises from IB graduates to IB teachers to specialists with examiner experience, and falls as the package gets larger; every option is on the price list, and the free consultation is the place to work out which one suits your child.

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