Best IB Business Management tutors in Switzerland & online

Business Management lessons for IB students in Switzerland who want a sharper case-study answer, a tidier research project or a plan for the HL social-enterprise paper. You work one to one with experienced IB teachers and specialists with examiner experience, online, from £58 (~65 CHF) an hour at times set on Central European Time, whether you study in Lausanne, Basel or a boarding school in the mountains.

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IB Business Management tutors for Swiss students

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Susan

Susan

IB specialist

IB Business Management Tutor15+ years' IB teaching

Since 2013 I have been an examiner in the subject for Paper 2, the HL internal assessment and now HL Paper 3. What my students say makes me unique is my ability to not only present the material in an engaging manner but to break down exactly how to approach case study style questions in order to earn maximum marks.

  • Business Management
  • Internal Assessment
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María

María

IB specialist

IB Business Management Tutor15 years' teaching

I’m María, an IB graduate with 37 points and a Bachelor in Political Sciences and International Relations from the Argentine Catholic University. I worked in an international school for 15 years where I taught MYP History and Geography, and IBDP Economics and Business Management at High LeveI. In 2022, I started tutoring IB and A level students online, and in 2023 I became an IB Examiner in Business Management HL Paper 2 and Extended Essay. During teaching, I usually complement course textbook with presentations that focus on main content and include videos or other visual tools to help students access knowledge in different ways. I try to teach at a slow pace, always referring back to key concepts during explanations. During practise, I include quizzes or past paper questions to help students get acquainted with the real exam. I also engage students in debates and discussions where they can apply theory to real world cases. During assessment, I try to give as much feedback and tips as I can to help them develop exam strategies that really work. I also explain assessment criteria in detail for students to understand what is expected from them, especially when working on Internal Assessment and Extended Essay. Outside of tutoring, I love spending time in the mountains, where I usually go trekking and horse riding. I also enjoy traveling, especially to Portugal, where most of my family lives.

  • Business Management
  • Economics
  • Internal Assessment
  • Extended Essay
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Polytimos

Polytimos

IB teacher

IB Business Management TutorUniversity of St AndrewsPhD candidate in Management

I am Polytimos, and I am an IB Cat. 2 Business Management Teacher and Tutor. I hold a BA in Political Science and Public Administration from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, a Master's Degree in Management from the University of St Andrews, United Kingdom, and a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute of London. I am also a PhD candidate at the University of Ioannina in the scientific field of Authentic Leadership, Management, and Charity Shops. I have worked in international schools in Greece, the UK, Switzerland, and Bulgaria that offer IB and A-Levels programs, and tutored more than 80 students (almost all of whom received 6 or 7 IB grades). If you want to prepare for the IB exams, write your IA step by step, or receive feedback (with specific points) on how to improve it, feel free to cooperate with me. Outside of tutoring, I love music, traveling, social and business events.

  • Business Management
  • Internal Assessment
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Chris

Chris

IB specialist

IB Business Management 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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Justyna

Justyna

IB teacher

IB Business Management 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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Angeliki

Angeliki

IB specialist

IB Business Management Tutor10+ years' IB teaching

With nearly fifteen years as an IB teacher and a decade as an official IB examiner, I have a proven track record of guiding students to success in both IB Economics and Business Management. My academic foundation includes a degree in Economics and an MSc in Statistics from AUEB in Athens, providing a deep, analytical understanding. As a dual-subject specialist, I offer exceptional flexibility. I tailor support to each student's goals, whether they need focused help in one subject or the option to switch between both, to find their ideal fit. Success in IB exams requires specific exam techniques alongside content knowledge. My teaching prioritizes these crucial skills and thorough syllabus mastery. Drawing on extensive in-school experience, I adeptly adapt my methods to support students with diverse learning needs. Each lesson is structured in two parts: a clear discussion of key theories, followed by targeted application using exam-style questions. This ensures concepts are understood and can be effectively applied. Outside the classroom, my love for music, reading, and travel enriches my perspective, fostering a dynamic and relatable learning environment.

  • Economics
  • Business Management
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Business Management and St. Gallen

Applying to HSG: who sits the selection procedure

Whether you sit the University of St. Gallen's selection procedure depends on your passport and permit, not on your IB subjects. HSG exempts Swiss and Liechtenstein citizens and holders of a C permit, who are admitted directly if their qualification is recognised; other IB holders, including expat students on a B permit, take an online aptitude test and a video interview, held in calendar week 7 or 23. For applicants in the selection procedure, HSG decides on the test and interview results alone; the IB only has to meet the admission rule. The IB counts as a foreign certificate here even when it was earned at a Swiss school, as our summary of the Swiss rule explains.

Applications for autumn 2027 entry run from 1 October 2026 to 30 April 2027, with a CHF 268 fee. The diploma must also meet the standard Swiss conditions that HSG shares with the other universities, and its first-year Assessment Year in the economics fields is taught either entirely in English or entirely in German, which matters if your schooling has been in English.

Inside the diploma, Business Management fills the humanities category, but not alongside Economics: the two count as one subject, which our Economics page explains.

If the IB falls short

Applicants whose diploma doesn't meet the rule usually turn to the ECUS supplementary exams, which HSG notes are held in German only and include a C1 German test. Planning subjects early avoids that detour.

Beyond St. Gallen

Other business routes on one Geneva school's 2026 list

HSG is one of several business routes. Ecolint's list of top destinations for its 2026 graduates opens with EHL Hospitality Business School in Lausanne and also names IE and ESADE in Spain, Bocconi in Milan and ESCP in Paris.

Each of these sets its own IB requirements, so check them on the school's admissions page before your HL choices are fixed in DP1. Our guide on matching IB subjects to the degree you want is a good place to begin.

Grades worldwide

How Business Management candidates scored in May 2025

A 5 was the most common Business Management grade worldwide in May 2025, and the mean was 4.9. Sevens were scarcer at HL than at SL: 7.6% of graded HL candidates reached one, against 11.6% at SL. Lanterna's Business Management students start near that mean, at 4.9, and finish at 6.3.

IB Business Management grades, May 2025, both levels
IB Business Management grades, May 2025, both levels. Global average grade 4.9.
IB gradeShare of candidates
10.3%
22.7%
39.3%
421.5%
531.2%
626%
79%
37,817 candidates, SL and HL combined. Source: IB final statistical bulletin, May 2025.
Average grade lift after Lanterna tutoring
+1.4points

From a 4.9 average before tutoring to a 6.3 after tutoring with Lanterna.

SL or HL

Business Management at each level

Paper 1 is built on a case whose pre-released statement reaches schools about three months before the exam, so its revision can start early. HL adds Paper 3, where you recommend how a social enterprise should act on the information given. The research project, 1,800 words on a real organisation, carries more weight at SL. Our Business Management study guide walks through each paper.

Standard Level

Business Management SL

Course length
150 teaching hours
Exam papers
Paper 1 on a pre-released case (1 h 30) and the quantitative Paper 2 (1 h 30)
How the grade is built
Paper 1 35% · Paper 2 35% · research project 30%
Last May session
Mean 4.9 across 13,304 students
Fits
Students whose HL subjects are maths and sciences
Higher Level

Business Management HL

Course length
240 teaching hours
Exam papers
Paper 1 (1 h 30), Paper 2 (1 h 45), then Paper 3 on a social enterprise (1 h 15)
How the grade is built
Paper 1 25% · Paper 2 30% · Paper 3 25% · research project 20%
Last May session
Mean 5.0 across 24,513 students
Fits
Business, hospitality and management applicants

Paper 2 is the quantitative paper at both levels, so short, regular calculation practice pays off more than a cram in April.

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FAQs

Business Management tutoring in Switzerland: what families ask

Can an IB Business Management tutor help a student who is applying to St. Gallen?

Lessons work on your IB grades, which must meet the Swiss admission rule before HSG recognises your diploma. If you sit the selection procedure, HSG then decides on the aptitude test and video interview alone; those are separate from the IB and not what Business Management lessons cover. In a free consultation we can check your six subjects against the Swiss rule and see where lessons would help most.

Can a tutor prepare me for the Paper 1 case study once it is released?

Yes. When your school shares the pre-released statement, about three months before the exam, your tutor can go through the organisation's situation with you, practise the tools that are likely to apply and set timed answers. The paper itself adds new information on the day, so the aim is flexible preparation rather than memorised answers.

Is a tutor allowed to help with the business research project?

Within the IB's rules, yes. A tutor can explain the criteria, check that your research question can be answered within 1,800 words and show you how to read supporting documents through your chosen concept. The organisation, the sources and the writing must be yours, and draft feedback comes from your teacher. The IA page explains the limits in detail.

Do students at Swiss boarding schools take online Business Management lessons?

They can. Every Lanterna lesson is live and online, booked on Central European Time at times you agree with your tutor, so a boarding student needs only a laptop and a quiet room. Lessons can continue from home during the holidays too.

How are Business Management lessons priced?

From £58 (~65 CHF) an hour, sold in packages of hours whose hourly rate drops as they grow. A few lessons before the case-study paper suit some students; others prefer a weekly slot through DP2. Tell us which in the consultation and we suggest a package size, with the details in our price tiers.

What results do Lanterna Business Management students reach?

Worldwide, Lanterna's Business Management students move from an average of 4.9 to 6.3 by their final exams. Individual results vary with the starting point and the number of lessons, so treat this as a guide, not a guarantee.

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