Best IB Maths AA tutors in Switzerland & online

Most Swiss universities accept Maths AA at SL; ETH Zurich and EPFL want it at HL. Experienced DP teachers and IB maths specialists coach both levels one to one online, from DP1 algebra and trigonometry to HL calculus, Paper 3 and the exploration, for students in Zurich, Lausanne, Geneva, Basel and the rest of Switzerland. Lessons fit around your school week on Central European Time, from £58 (~65 CHF) an hour.

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IB Maths AA tutors for students in Switzerland

These tutors teach Analysis and Approaches at SL and HL. Whether you are after a steady 6 at SL or the HL grade an ETH application rests on, we match you by level and by the topics that keep slipping, often vectors, calculus or proof.

Timothy

Timothy

IB teacher

IB Maths AA Tutor15+ years' IB teachingPublished author

I'm Tim, a teacher and tutor of Maths. I have taught and tutored IB Maths at all levels for over 15 years. I have recently taught at The International School of The Hague and the German School (London). During my time at International Schools I have had experience with moderating exams and IAs. I am a Member of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics and have also co-authored a book in teaching Mathematics at post 16 level. Tuition is a conversation driven by tutees issues with the material. I endeavour to make Maths an accessible and less intimidating subject. Outside of tutoring I enjoy music, travelling and cinema.

  • Maths AA
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Amy

Amy

IB specialist

IB Maths AA Tutor21 years' IB teaching

I’m Amy, an experienced international mathematics educator with over 26 years of teaching experience, including 21 years in IB Mathematics. I’ve taught Applications & Interpretations (HL & SL), Analysis & Approaches (SL), and grade 8-10 Mathematics, supervised Extended Essays in Mathematics, and have served as an IB Assistant Examiner for over a decade, grading Internal Assessments as well as exams. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s in Education, and have taught in five international schools around the world. Along with my professional experience, I’ve also had my own child go through the IB Diploma Program, giving me firsthand insight into both the rewards and the stresses students face. This perspective helps me guide students with empathy and a balanced understanding of the program’s demands. My tutoring approach focuses on engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving. I tailor each session to a student’s strengths, challenges, and current coursework, helping them build confidence, deepen understanding, and develop effective strategies. Students can expect personalized support, practical guidance, and clear communication. Outside of teaching, I enjoy traveling, gardening, and spending time with my family.

  • Maths AI
  • Maths AA
  • Internal Assessment
  • Extended Essay
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Sarah

Sarah

IB specialist

IB Maths AA Tutor15+ years' IB teaching

Hello I am Sarah. I initially studied Physics, obtained a MSc in Meteorology and Climatology while obtained a second BA in Environmental science. Soon after working in the field of research, Mathematics and especially teaching gained my interest. Since 2008 I have been teaching mathematics for the IB and since 2014 I am an IB examiner in both written exams and the Internal assessment. I teach AA and AI for both Higher and Standard level, providing my students a large collection of exercises from past examinations and high quality notes. Outside of tutoring, I am a passionate kitesurfer.

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Vrinda

Vrinda

IB specialist

IB Maths AA TutorFormer IB examiner experience30+ years' teaching

I am an experienced IB Mathematics HL teacher, as well as a former IB examiner and moderator. Over the years, I have helped many students achieve top grades — 6s and 7s — in their IB exams. I have also taught Theory of Knowledge (TOK) for two years.

  • Maths AA
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Meenakshi

Meenakshi

IB specialist

IB Maths AA TutorIA moderator23 years' teaching

Teaching has always been my passion and I have completed 23 years in this field. Working as an IB AI Moderator and Paper One Examiner for more than sixteen years helps me to make students understand the way of writing skills as per the markschemes. I am also an A Levels Examiner.

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  • Maths AA
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Isaac

Isaac

IB specialist

IB Maths AA TutorSenior IA moderatorIB curriculum reviewerIB workshop leader

Since 2004, I have worked as a senior IA moderator, examiner, workshop leader, and curriculum reviewer. I have even authored key resources for the IB, including IA portfolio tasks and micro-credential modules. This unique perspective means I know exactly what IB examiners are looking for and how to help you achieve your best possible grade.

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Maths at Swiss universities

Do you need Maths AA HL for a Swiss university?

For most Swiss universities, no: Maths AA at SL fills the maths category. swissuniversities' IB rule recognises either maths course at either level, so UZH, Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Bern and St. Gallen accept Maths SL as long as one of your three HL subjects is maths or a science. The rest of the rule, including the 32-point threshold without bonus points, is set out in our guide to the IB in Switzerland.

The two federal institutes of technology are the exception. ETH Zurich admits without an entrance exam only with maths at HL (AA or AI) among three named HLs and 38 of 42 points, as our Zurich page explains. EPFL wants Maths and Physics at HL with at least a 6 in each, or a 5 for Swiss and resident families; our Lausanne page explains that difference and EPFL's other conditions.

Abroad, the course name matters as well as the level. Engineering at TU Delft is closed to anyone without AA at HL, and the London School of Economics wants a 7 in maths for its economics degree.

Choosing the level in DP1

If ETH or EPFL is on the list, keep AA at HL. If not, SL frees an HL slot for a second science or a language, and Maths AI is an equally valid course in Switzerland. Our article on SL and HL choices for university sets out the trade-offs.

SL or HL

Maths AA SL against HL, and what each opens in Switzerland

HL is not simply SL with more questions. Most of its extra 90 hours go on calculus and on vectors in three dimensions, and Paper 3 asks for an hour of sustained reasoning on two problems that start somewhere familiar and end somewhere new.

Standard Level

Maths AA SL

Teaching time
150 hours
Papers
Paper 1 without a calculator, Paper 2 with one; 1 h 30 each
Weighting
Each paper 40%, exploration 20%
May 2025 result
42,358 candidates, mean 4.5, 9.2% earned a 7
Swiss entry
Fills the maths category at UZH, Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Bern and HSG
Higher Level

Maths AA HL

Teaching time
240 hours
Papers
Papers 1 and 2 of 2 h each, then a 1 h Paper 3
Weighting
Papers 1 and 2 30% each, Paper 3 20%, exploration 20%
May 2025 result
24,966 candidates, mean 4.9, 16.4% earned a 7
Swiss entry
Maths HL (AA or AI) is needed for ETH Zurich and EPFL

Unsure whether your plans need HL? Talk it through with us while your school still allows a change.

The course

The five Maths AA topics, with SL and HL hours

Every topic is taught at both levels, with HL going further in each. A further 30 hours cover the exploration, a piece of independent mathematical writing that carries 20% of the grade at both levels.

A new syllabus is coming. The IB's updated maths courses are taught from August 2027 and sat for the first time in May 2029; today's AA has its final exam session in November 2028, so anyone in DP1 or DP2 now finishes on the current course.

Maths AA SL candidates worldwide, May 2025
42,358
SL mean grade in that session
4.5
Average Maths AA grade of Lanterna students
5.6
  1. Calculus

    Differentiation from first principles, rates of change, kinematics and integration for areas; HL adds limits in more depth, related rates, series expansions and differential equations.

    28h SL · 55h HL
  2. Geometry and trigonometry

    Volumes and surface areas, the sine and cosine rules, radians and trigonometric graphs; HL moves on to vector equations of lines and planes and their intersections.

    25h SL · 51h HL
  3. Statistics and probability

    Data summaries, regression, tree diagrams, and binomial and normal models; at HL, Bayes’ theorem and probability density functions.

    27h SL · 33h HL
  4. Functions

    Domain and range, inverses, transformations, and exponential and logarithmic models; at HL, polynomial roots, rational functions and modulus inequalities.

    21h SL · 32h HL
  5. Number and algebra

    Sequences and series, logarithm laws, the binomial theorem and simple deductive proof; HL brings complex numbers, induction and systems of equations.

    19h SL · 39h HL
Results

Maths AA SL in May 2025: the grades behind the threshold

A 4 was the most common SL grade, and roughly a quarter of candidates (26.0%) reached a 6 or 7. Because Swiss universities count your six subject grades towards the 32-point threshold, each point gained in maths counts as much as a point in any other subject.

Maths AA SL grade distribution, May 2025
Maths AA SL grade distribution, May 2025. Global average grade 4.5.
IB gradeShare of candidates
11.3%
28%
315.2%
424.7%
523.1%
616.8%
79.2%
SL only, 42,358 candidates worldwide; 1.5% were not awarded a grade. Source: IB final statistical bulletin, May 2025 session.
Average grade lift after Lanterna tutoring
+1.6points

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

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Maths AA tutoring in Switzerland: what families ask

Which Maths AA tutor suits a student who needs HL for ETH or EPFL?

Someone who teaches Analysis and Approaches at HL as a main subject and knows what Paper 3 asks for. In a free consultation we look at your recent tests and your university list, then suggest a Lanterna tutor: an IB graduate who earned a 7, an experienced DP maths teacher or a specialist. The aim is a secure HL grade inside the 38 points ETH sets (36 at EPFL for Swiss and resident families), so lessons concentrate on the calculus, vectors and proof that decide it.

My child only needs Maths SL. Is a tutor still worth it?

Often, yes. Swiss universities add your six subject grades to reach the 32-point threshold, so a maths grade that moves from a 4 to a 6 is two points towards it, whatever the level. At SL the quickest wins tend to be accurate algebra without a calculator on Paper 1 and confident use of the graphing calculator on Paper 2.

How do online Maths AA lessons work for families in Basel or Geneva?

Each lesson is live and one to one on Lanterna's online lesson platform, so nobody travels. A student in Basel, Geneva or a village in the Alps has the same tutors to choose from, and lessons are booked on Central European Time for whichever weekday evening or weekend slot suits you.

What does IB Maths AA tutoring cost in Switzerland?

From £58 (~65 CHF) an hour. Prices are set in pounds; the franc figure is an approximation. What you pay depends on the tutor type and the size of the package, both of which we go through in the free consultation before anything is booked.

What grade improvement can we expect from Maths AA tutoring?

No one can promise a grade. Across the Maths AA students we have tutored, the average rose from 4.0 to 5.6. The early gains usually come from fixing algebra slips and setting out working so that method marks survive a wrong final answer; later gains come from unfamiliar problems of the kind HL Paper 3 sets.

Can a tutor help with the Maths AA exploration?

Yes, within the IB's rules. A tutor can help you narrow a topic to a question with real mathematics in it, explain the techniques you choose to use and show how the criteria are applied; the exploration itself stays your own work. Our internal assessment page explains where that line sits.

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