Half of Basel's IB Diploma schools are state Gymnasien, where students take the IB as a route to the Matura and learn several subjects in English. Whether your child is at Gymnasium am Münsterplatz, Bäumlihof, the International School of Basel in Reinach or SIS in Erlenmatt, you can book an IB teacher, a specialist with examiner experience or a top-scoring graduate for one-to-one online lessons after school or at weekends, from £58 (~65 CHF) an hour, in subjects from IB Biology and IB History to TOK.
Each subject gets its own tutor: a Gymnasium student might pair a Biology specialist with a TOK tutor, while an ISBasel student needs a different mix.
IB English A Lang & Lit TutorDP coordinatorIB workshop leader
I currently serve as the Head and Coordinator of the IB Diploma and Career-related Programmes at Beaconhouse Newlands Islamabad and contribute to the IB community as an IBEN Workshop Leader, IBEN Evaluation Leader, and IB Examiner for English Language and Literature and Theory of Knowledge.
IB Italian B Tutor25+ years' IB teaching
I am Serena, an experienced and dedicated Italian teacher with over 25 years of expertise in teaching the IB Diploma Programme Italian A Literature, Language and Literature, Italian B, and Ab Initio. I am also a long-standing IB Ab Initio Examiner. I hold a First-Class Honours degree in English and Literary Studies from Middlesex University and completed the teaching modules for Italian at Università Ca’ Foscari in Venice. My approach is student-centered and I provide thorough professional online support to IB candidates, maintain clear communication with parents, and collaborate effectively with schools. I have extensive experience supporting students with learning difficulties, helping each learner build confidence and achieve their potential. Beyond teaching, I am passionate about languages, literature, travel and nature.
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.
IB Chemistry Tutor18 years' teaching
My name is Jasminka, and I am a passionate Chemistry teacher with 18 years of experience in International education. I have been teaching both IB and IGCSE levels of Chemistry at an International High School, and I also work as an IB Examiner for Chemistry. My lessons are dynamic and discussion-based, as I love to engage students in thinking critically and discovering concepts on their own through guided questions and real-life examples. I believe that connecting chemistry to everyday situations helps students understand the subject more deeply and appreciate its relevance in the world around them. My goal is always to inspire curiosity, independent thinking, and a genuine love for learning chemistry.
IB French B Tutor14 years' IB teaching
I am also an examiner for the Ab Initio oral and Reading Comprehension exams, for the last 9 years. I have a profound love for the language which I am trying to pass to my students.
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.
IB Maths AA Tutor5 years' tutoring43/45 IB graduate
My name is Wojtek, I am from Poland but currently doing my Master's in Physics in Paris. I finished my IB in 2021, receiving 43 points overall, including 7 in Mathematics AA HL. Then I received my Bachelor's degree at École Polytechnique in 2025 in Physics and Mathematics. As a tutor I firstly make sure that a student understands well everything we are doing and I love explaining new concepts in as-simple-as-possible terms. Then, during the classes I try to encourage my students to tell me how they would solve the problems, trying to interfere as little as possible and never solving the problems myself. Sometimes we also work on past papers where I give all my advice for final exams, including the good timing practices and tips. Besides tutoring I enjoy running, fashion and, of course, Mathematics and Physics :))
IB Biology Tutor40/45 IB graduate9 years' tutoring
I’m Greta, an IB graduate with 40 points, including 7s in Maths, Biology, and Chemistry — the subjects I now love to teach. Over the past 9 years, I’ve tutored students across a wide range of subjects, with the last three years spent working through Lanterna. During that time, I’ve supported numerous students in both Year 1 and Year 2 of the IB, helping them navigate challenging topics, assignments, and exam preparation with confidence. My tutoring approach is warm, friendly, and highly personalized. I focus on building genuine connections with my students and tailoring each lesson to their individual learning styles and interests. I aim to make sessions engaging and dynamic — combining clear explanations with interactive discussions and real-world examples. Whether through videos, charts, or current news, I always try to bring fresh perspectives to each topic and keep learning enjoyable. What drives me most is sharing my enthusiasm for the subjects I teach. I want my students to not only understand the material but also develop an appreciation for it.
IB History Tutor44/45 IB graduateTrinity College Dublin
I'm Na, an IB graduate with 44 points who now studies Film at Trinity College Dublin. I achieved 7s in HL History and Global Politics as well as SL Math AA, French B and Biology. I've been tutoring IB students for around two years. I also have experience with in-person tutoring and vocal coaching. I focus on helping students hone essay writing skills and provide tips on structuring and analysis. Outside of tutoring, I love singing, acting, running, skiing and playing basketball.
IB Biology Tutor15 years' IB tutoringPhD in Immunobiology
I'm Kostas, and I provide tutoring for IB Biology. My teaching approach is centered on clarity and deepening rational logic. I empower students to analyse complex biological concepts into simpler, understandable steps. Having worked as a doctoral and postdoctoral senior academic researcher in Experimental Immunobiology at universities like Imperial College, UCL, the University of Oxford and the Medical University of Vienna, I teach students the rigorous analytical approach used in scientific research. I am dedicated to helping students truly understand the curriculum while building strong critical thinking skills. Lessons are fully aligned with the latest IB syllabus updates for 2025. I have solid experience guiding students through both the Extended Essay and the Internal Assessment, enabling them to approach these challenging tasks with confidence and achieve high performance. During my 15 years with the agency, I’ve worked with students in over 20 countries and have become known for my approachable and friendly teaching style. Committed to maintaining the highest standards, I deliberately limit my practice to just four students per year, ensuring personalised attention. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy sailing, cycling and skiing, maintaining the focused and calm energy I bring to every lesson.
Of the four Swiss cities on this site, Basel has the highest share of state IB schools: two of its four Diploma schools are cantonal Gymnasien. Gymnasium am Münsterplatz in the Altstadt has been an IB World School since May 2011 and teaches the Diploma in the last two years alongside the Matura, for a fee of about CHF 1,100 rather than school fees. Gymnasium Bäumlihof in Hirzbrunnen followed in January 2016 and makes its IB class one of four routes to the Matura.
Bäumlihof's IB class has a fixed package: German A, English B and French B at Higher Level, with biology, maths, history and TOK taught in English. The English-taught subjects, such as Biology and Maths, are where an IB tutor working in English fits most naturally.
Münsterplatz publishes its IB results each year, subject by subject, so you can see how its IB class does in each course before deciding where a tutor would help most.
Basel's 4 Diploma schools split evenly between state and private. The International School of Basel, in Reinach in Basel-Landschaft, has taught the Diploma since 1995 and offers a bilingual Diploma; SIS Swiss International School in Erlenmatt has taught it since 2009, alongside its own in-house Matura.
Between them, the four schools cover the full range, from a fully English-medium IB to an IB class inside a German-language Gymnasium, and the tutor's job changes with it.
Schools in and around Basel
The University of Basel admits IB holders with 32 of 42 points, bonus points excluded, and six subjects from its catalogue, and it is the only Swiss university that accepts Psychology, Music or Social Anthropology as the sixth, elective subject. Its IB admission page also allows Computer Science or Philosophy there, and counts Economics and Business Management as one subject.
Every IB Diploma already includes at least three Higher Level subjects. Basel's own page adds that one of them must come from the sciences or maths (Group 4 or 5), which matches swissuniversities' entry for Basel: three Higher Levels, one of them maths or a science. The rest of the Swiss rule is on our Switzerland overview.
Teaching is mainly in German and English. A Psychology student who might apply elsewhere in Switzerland should read our Psychology page first, since other universities don't count the subject.
Basel-Stadt's state schools and ISBasel keep different calendars, but both finish their Easter break by early April, well before the first papers.
State schools in Basel-Stadt are off from 6 to 21 February for the Fasnacht and sport holidays; ISBasel's calendar marks 15 to 19 February as its Fasnacht break. For DP2 students it is a late chance to finish coursework before revision.
The state schools' spring holidays run from 20 March to 4 April, ISBasel's from 24 March to 2 April. Both end about three weeks before the session opens, so the last revision weeks fall in term time.
The IB session runs from late April to mid-May. Basel's schools close for Ascension on 6 and 7 May and for Whit Monday on 17 May; the IB timetable doesn't stop for either.
ISBasel's year ends on 17 June and state-school summer holidays run from 3 July to 15 August. May results are expected in early July (the 2027 date isn't announced yet) and are released online, so they reach students wherever they are.
State-school dates from Basel-Stadt's school holidays page; ISBasel dates from its 2026–27 academic calendar. SIS and the Gymnasien may differ; check your school's calendar.
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“Mr Amol doesn't just tell you the answer. He makes you think about the concept and explains why the answer is correct. This has helped me understand Physics much better and remember things for longer.”
“He is really passionate about what he teaches. Konstantinos has an incredible knowledge about the Film IB Subject. His time management skills are great and, most importantly, he gives his students confidence in themselves.”
Every review here is from an IB family we have taught; there are many more on our reviews page.
The IB subjects and the core. At Bäumlihof that typically means biology, maths and history, which are taught in English, along with TOK, the Extended Essay and the internal assessments; at Münsterplatz we ask which subjects your child takes in English. Subjects examined only for the Matura stay with the school's teachers, and we say so plainly in the free consultation.
Yes. Basel is the one Swiss university that accepts Psychology as the sixth, elective subject, so a Psychology student aiming there mainly needs the 32 points and a safe set of Higher Levels. A Psychology tutor works on the IA and the papers, and our Psychology IA guide covers the experiment. If other Swiss universities are on the list too, the subject choice needs a second look.
Yes, and many DP2 students find it a good moment: Basel-Stadt's state schools are off from 6 to 21 February 2027, while ISBasel breaks for the Fasnacht week of 15 to 19 February. A few lessons then can finish an IA draft or settle the Extended Essay before revision takes over; our tips on studying over the holidays help students keep it to a sensible amount.
No. Lessons are online, so a student in Reinach or in Basel itself works with the same tutors, on Central European Time, at hours agreed around school. There is no travel for either side, which also makes short sessions before a test practical.
At Münsterplatz the IB runs through the last two Gymnasium years, so the first term of that stage is when the English-taught subjects and IB-style assessment start to bite, and a good point to ask for help. At ISBasel and SIS the same is true of DP1. In the consultation we suggest how many lessons your child is likely to need.
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