Best IB Economics tutors in the UAE & online

One-to-one IB Economics tutoring for SL and HL students in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE. Specialists with examiner experience and experienced Economics teachers coach diagrams, data response, the HL policy paper and the three-commentary internal assessment, online after school on Gulf time, from £58 (~285 AED) an hour.

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Avg. Economics grade lift with Lanterna
+1.6
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IB Economics tutors for UAE students

Each tutor here teaches IB Economics to the current guide, and several mark for the IB. We match you on level, on the paper you find hardest and on lesson times that suit a Gulf school week.

Justyna

Justyna

IB teacher

IB Economics TutorIB workshop leader20 years' tutoringPhD in Economics

I am Justyna, IB workshop leader who currently works in international school in Spain and online university in the UK. I have PhD in Economics and Master degree in Management with specialization in International Business. I teach with case study approach explaining difficult topic with easy to follow steps. I like to explain complex concepts with funny examples which students always remember. I see myself as a mentor as much as a tutor. Outside of tutoring I love travelling and dancing.

  • Economics
  • Business Management
  • Global Politics
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Mihika

Mihika

IB graduate

IB Economics Tutor3 years' IB tutoring43/45 IB graduateUniversity of Chicago

I’m Mihika, an IB graduate with 43 points who now studies Economics and Data Science at the University of Chicago. I achieved 7s in HL Economics, HL Mathematics: Analysis & Interpretation, and HL Global Politics, and I’ve been tutoring on Lanterna for 3 years. I also founded and ran a tutoring non-profit throughout high school, where I taught over 1,000 students across multiple subjects. I have experience supporting students with Dyslexia and ADHD, helping them stay organized and confident in their learning. I focus on creating personalized resources, structured lesson plans, and mock exams that students can continuously refer back to. My approach centers on building understanding through clarity, consistency, and real-world connections, so every student feels prepared and motivated for success. Outside of tutoring, I love adventure sports, music, and travelling

  • Economics
  • Global Politics
  • English Lang & Lit
  • French B
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Megha

Megha

IB teacher

IB Economics Tutor7+ years' teachingPhD candidate in Economics

I’m Megha, an experienced IB Economics teacher with over 7 years of classroom teaching experience. I’ve worked with both HL and SL students, helping them build a strong understanding of theory, improve essay-writing skills, and prepare confidently for final exams. I hold a postgraduate degree in Economics and am currently pursuing a part-time PhD in the same field. I taught IB Economics in a leading international school in India and now tutor students online, supporting learners worldwide with Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, and Internal Assessments. I have guided several students to top scoring IAs and A grades in both Economics and World studies Extended Essays. My tutoring style is warm, clear, and structured. I break down complex concepts using real-world examples and always tailor lessons to suit each student’s pace and goals. I focus on developing strong evaluation skills, exam strategies, and deep understanding,so students feel confident and supported every step of the way.

  • Economics
  • Internal Assessment
  • Extended Essay
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Chris

Chris

IB specialist

IB Economics Tutor18 years' teaching

I'm Chris, an IB teacher of Business Management and Economics; and I am an IB examiner in Business Management. I have been teaching Business and Economics for 18 years and I have taught and tutored hundreds of students in this time. My teaching style is about meeting the needs of the student where they are at, and working with them to improve their skills and knowledge to take them to the next level. I like to break down a problem, circle back to look at the problem in different ways, and re-teach essential knowledge in order to solve new problems. I build positive relationships with my students, and help them to find their true ability, by helping them to remove mental blocks in the way of their success. It is important to build confidence in students, to make them believe in themselves and what they can achieve. Outside of teaching, I focus on physical and mental health by playing golf, cycling, lifting weights, practicing yoga, reading, and going to the ballet, as well as spending time with my family and dogs.

  • Business Management
  • Economics
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Penelope

Penelope

IB graduate

IB Economics Tutor4+ years' IB tutoring43/45 IB graduateImperial College London

I'm Penelope, an IB graduate with 43 points who now studies at Imperial College London. I achieved 7s in HL Chemistry and HL Economics, and I've been tutoring IB students for over 4 years. My tutoring style involves adapting the lessons to cater to a students exact needs, and focusing on exam paper practice. Outside of tutoring, I love playing volleyball, travelling and playing the flute.

  • Chemistry
  • Economics
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Domino

Domino

IB graduate

IB Economics Tutor40/45 IB graduateSciences Po

My name is Domino, and I graduated from the IB with a bilingual diploma in English and Spanish and 40 points at United World College Costa Rica in 2022. Since graduating, I have tutored over 15 students helping them with IAs, exam preparation, and content comprehension. At the same time, I attended Sciences Po Paris, which is ranked as the third best university in the world for politics, and I spent a year abroad studying Arabic at the University of Jordan. I graduated with a degree in Political Humanities and achieved the award of Summa Cum Laude. Now, I am currently based in the United Kingdom studying a Masters in Law. I enjoy tutoring and making knowledge more accessible for students. I focus on merging the practical knowledge in the syllabus with realistic examples and case studies to increase comprehension and memory of topics as well as using past papers as a method to become more comfortable with the final exams. In addition to tutoring, I love learning myself every day as well as travelling and social justice.

  • Economics
  • Global Politics
  • ESS
  • Internal Assessment
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Our tutors have coached Economics students through commentaries, essays and policy papers since the current guide began. Revision help is free too: our exam guide for all three papers is a good place to start.

How students do

IB Economics grades worldwide, and where our students land

In May 2025, 42.5% of Economics candidates scored a 6 or a 7 and the world average was 5.1, so a 5 leaves you below most of the field. Moving up a grade is usually about evaluation and exam timing rather than more content. Students who start with us average 4.0 and finish on 5.6.

IB Economics grade distribution, May 2025
IB Economics grade distribution, May 2025. Global average grade 5.1.
IB gradeShare of candidates
10.3%
22.9%
39.5%
418.1%
526.7%
628%
714.5%
Share of graded candidates, SL and HL combined (30,886 students). Source: IB final statistical bulletin, May 2025.
Average grade lift after Lanterna tutoring
+1.6points

From a 4.0 average before tutoring to a 5.6 after tutoring with Lanterna.

The course

The IB Economics syllabus: four units and an IA portfolio

The current guide has been examined since May 2022. The three IA commentaries, each capped at 800 words, must draw on micro, macro and the global economy, one article each. Our guide to planning an Economics IA walks through article choice and the criteria.

Key concepts, from scarcity to intervention
9
HL world average, May 2025 (SL 5.0)
5.2
Average Economics grade for Lanterna students
5.6
  1. Introduction to economics

    What economics studies and how economists build and test models.

    10h SL · 10h HL
  2. Microeconomics

    Demand, supply, elasticity, government intervention and market failure, with firm theory and market power at HL.

    35h SL · 70h HL
  3. Macroeconomics

    National income, aggregate demand and supply, inflation, unemployment, inequality, and fiscal, monetary and supply-side policy.

    40h SL · 75h HL
  4. The global economy

    Trade and protection, integration, exchange rates, the balance of payments, and development.

    45h SL · 65h HL
  5. Internal assessment

    A portfolio of three commentaries on news articles, each from a different unit and through a different key concept.

    20h SL · 20h HL
SL or HL

IB Economics SL and HL compared

Both levels share the same four units and the same portfolio, so the real split is depth and Paper 3. HL adds extra theory in every unit, more quantitative work and a policy paper that ends with a recommendation you must defend.

Standard Level

Economics SL

Teaching hours
150 hours
Exams
Paper 1 (essay, 1 h 15) · Paper 2 (data response, 1 h 45)
Weighting
P1 30% · P2 40% · IA 30%
May 2025
10,797 candidates · average 5.0
Suits
Students who want a social science alongside heavier HL sciences
Higher Level

Economics HL

Teaching hours
240 hours
Exams
Paper 1 · Paper 2 · Paper 3 (policy paper, 1 h 45)
Weighting
P1 20% · P2 30% · P3 30% · IA 20%
May 2025
20,089 candidates · average 5.2
Suits
Economics, PPE, finance and management degrees

Paper 1 rewards a clear structure for its 10-mark and 15-mark parts; see our breakdown of how to approach each Paper 1 question.

Economics in the UAE

The UAE economy as IB Economics material, and where the subject leads

Few countries give an IB Economics student so many live examples. Non-oil activity made up about 75.5% of UAE GDP in 2024, and Dubai's D33 agenda aims to double the emirate's economy within a decade: ready material for a macro or development commentary.

The dirham has been pegged at 3.6725 to the US dollar since 1997, a fixed exchange rate for the global economy unit. The federal corporate tax of 9% on profits above AED 375,000, with qualifying free-zone income taxed at 0%, raises questions about fiscal policy, and Dubai's 18.72 million international overnight visitors in 2024 give data for demand and elasticity.

Most of our UAE Economics students apply to the UK, where many leading economics degrees set an HL maths requirement, so check each offer before choosing between Maths AA and AI. In the UAE, business routes at AUS and Zayed University ask for maths rather than Economics, so pairing it with the right maths course keeps both doors open.

Economics or Business Management?

Economics asks why markets and governments behave as they do; IB Business Management asks how a single organisation should decide. You can take both if your school timetable allows, using the place of an arts subject. If you are choosing one, Economics carries more weight for economics and PPE applications, and Business Management suits students who prefer case studies to models.

The May 2027 session runs from 23 April to 19 May, and Eid al-Adha is expected around 16 to 17 May, so leave room in your revision plan for a holiday near the end of the exams.

Free resources

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FAQs

IB Economics questions from UAE students

How do I find an IB Economics tutor in Dubai?

The quickest route is a free consultation with Lanterna, where we match you with an Economics tutor who teaches the current guide, examined since May 2022, and who suits your level and the paper you find hardest. Several of our Economics tutors also mark for the IB. Lessons are online, so a student in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah gets the same choice of tutor without anyone crossing the city after school.

Can an Economics tutor help with the three IA commentaries without breaking IB rules?

Yes, as long as the help is teaching rather than editing. A Lanterna tutor can explain how the 14-mark criteria are applied, talk through which recent news article gives you the most to analyse and show you how to evaluate within 800 words. Under the IB's academic integrity rules your teacher is the only person who comments on a draft, and only once, so the article choice, the diagrams and every sentence stay yours. Our IA support page sets out that line in more detail.

How much does IB Economics tutoring cost in the UAE?

Lanterna's IB Economics lessons start at £58 (~285 AED) an hour, one-to-one and online, with the lowest hourly rate on larger packages. Experienced IB specialists in Dubai and Abu Dhabi typically charge somewhere between AED 200 and 450 an hour, so you are paying for IB-specific Economics teaching rather than general tuition. Ask us in a consultation and we will suggest a package for the number of lessons you actually need.

How much does a student usually improve with a Lanterna Economics tutor?

Students who come to Lanterna for IB Economics average a 4.0 when they start and a 5.6 by their exams, a rise of 1.6 grades, against a world average of 5.1 in May 2025. No tutor can guarantee a grade, and a student's own starting point and lesson count matter most. What the figure shows is that most of the gain comes from evaluation and exam timing, which is exactly what one-to-one lessons are good at.

When should a DP2 student in Abu Dhabi start Economics tutoring for May 2027?

Ideally by the start of the second term, so there are weekly lessons in hand before the January mocks and before Ramadan, which is expected from about 8 February 2027. The May 2027 session runs from 23 April to 19 May, which leaves the weeks after spring break (5 to 11 April) for timed Paper 1 and Paper 3 practice. A student who starts later can still make progress, but the plan has to be tighter.

Does an Economics HL student need a different tutor from an SL student?

Not a different kind of tutor, but one who teaches HL Paper 3, the policy paper that is 30% of the HL grade and has no SL equivalent. We match HL students with tutors who set timed policy-paper practice and check that the recommendation follows from the calculations. SL students get the same tutor pool, with lessons weighted towards Paper 2 data response and the portfolio, which is 30% of the SL grade.

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