Best IB Psychology tutors in Switzerland & online

Lanterna tutors teach the new IB Psychology course, first examined in May 2027: the approaches, contexts and concepts, the HL research-methods paper and the research proposal that replaced the experiment. Lessons are private and online with Psychology specialists with examiner experience and IB teachers of the subject, from £58 (~65 CHF) an hour on Central European Time. If a Swiss university is on your list, read how they treat Psychology first.

Expert IB tutors & teachers
700+
Starting price per hour
£58
Avg. grade increase per subject
1.5+
Would recommend us
96%

Psychology tutors for the new course

Say which worries you more, the exams or the research proposal, and we will suggest a tutor who teaches the new course.

Nisha

Nisha

IB specialist

IB Psychology TutorIA moderator15+ years' teaching

I’m Nisha, an experienced IB Psychology, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and MYP Integrated Humanities teacher with over 15 years in international education. I currently serve as an IB Examiner, Internal Assessment Moderator, and IB Psychology Assessment Content Developer, bringing a strong understanding of IB standards and assessment expectations. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and have taught in international schools across India, Tanzania, and Vietnam, as well as with Pamoja Education, where I guided IB Psychology students in online learning environments. This diverse experience has helped me support learners from varied cultural and academic backgrounds while ensuring they meet the demands of the IB curriculum. In my tutoring, I focus on clarity, conceptual understanding, and critical thinking. I specialize in helping students refine their exam techniques, research and essay-writing skills, and confidence in tackling challenging topics. My approach is personalized, encouraging reflection and academic growth beyond the classroom. Outside of teaching, I’m passionate about reading, gardening, and journaling, which keep me inspired and reflective—qualities I bring into my lessons as well.

  • Psychology
  • TOK
  • Internal Assessment
Book a free consultation
Robert

Robert

IB specialist

IB Psychology Tutor25 years' IB teaching

My name is Robert. I am an online IB psychology tutor based in England. I have 25 years of IB psychology teaching experience in international schools around the world. I now use this experience to teach the IB psychology online using a range of IB materials and online platforms. I hold Master's, Bachelor's and teaching degrees form UK universities, supporting this I am an experienced IB psychology examiner. It is my goal to provide the best online learning environment that is both, challenging and importantly engaging and enjoyable. Outside of the classroom I enjoy the great outdoors, reading, politics and keeping up to date with practices in neuroscience and food science.

  • Psychology
  • TOK
Book a free consultation
Steph

Steph

IB graduate

IB Psychology Tutor43/45 IB graduate5+ years' IB tutoring

I’m Steph! I’m an IB graduate with 43 points and have recently completed a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science at the University of Bath and an MSc in Management at the University of Manchester. I achieved 7s in HL Biology and Sports, Exercise & Health Science (SEHS), and have over five years of tutoring experience in these subjects, as well as Psychology. I take pride in helping all of my students develop both strong subject knowledge and real, genuine exam confidence. My tutoring style is completely tailored to each student; I focus on identifying how they learn best so that every session is engaging, efficient, and productive. Whether it’s breaking down complex concepts, perfecting exam technique, or simply building subject confidence, my goal is to make sure each student gets the most out of every minute we spend together. Outside of tutoring, I love being active (gym, running and all kinds of sport!), travelling, and reading. If you’re looking for someone supportive, experienced, and results-driven, I’d love to help more students to reach their goals.

  • Biology
  • Psychology
  • Physical and Health Education
  • Spanish ab initio
Book a free consultation
Margaret

Margaret

IB specialist

IB Psychology Tutor10+ years' IB teaching

I’m Margaret, an experienced IB educator with over 10 years of teaching across MYP and DP. I hold a Master of Education in Advanced Teaching and currently teach in an international school, specialising in English A, Psychology, and Theory of Knowledge. I have worked extensively with IB students—supporting them in DP English A, TOK, MYP Language & Literature and Psychology—and guiding them through exam preparation, internal assessments, and academic writing. I’ve supervised successful EEs in both Language & Literature and Psychology, and I’m trained in helping students develop strong research questions, academic writing skills, and critical thinking. My background working with multilingual learners also enables me to support students who struggle with confidence, comprehension, exam anxiety or expression. I also have extensive experience supporting learners with language barriers, ADHD, and dyslexia, helping them access content with confidence through clear scaffolding, personalised strategies, and supportive pacing. My tutoring style is warm, structured, and highly personalised. I focus on simplifying complex ideas, strengthening conceptual understanding, and building exam-ready strategies. Whether a student needs help interpreting texts, improving writing, managing workload, preparing for Psychology assessments, or mastering TOK thinking, I provide guidance that is practical, encouraging, and effective. I help students feel capable, organised, and academically secure. Outside teaching, I enjoy reading, creating educational TikTok content, and exploring topics around culture and society. I speak English and Swahili, and I love supporting students from diverse backgrounds to reach their potential.

  • English Lang & Lit
  • Psychology
  • TOK
  • Extended Essay
Book a free consultation
Charlotte

Charlotte

IB specialist

IB Psychology TutorHead of Psychology11 years' tutoring

I’m Charlotte, Head of Psychology at a top International School. I’m also an examiner, and have been teaching IB for my whole career. I’m skilled in exam technique, revision strategies and helping building the confidence of students, as well as growing their passion for the subject. Outside of tutoring, you can find me spending time with my two very active little boys, and we love to travel as a family.

  • Psychology
Book a free consultation
Sarah

Sarah

IB specialist

IB Psychology Tutor17+ years' teaching

I completed a Half-IB program myself and have been teaching IB Psychology for the past three years, as well as working as an examiner for IB Psychology and Extended Essays. I bring deep insight into the IB curriculum and assessment standards, helping students not only understand the content but also master the skills needed to excel in their exams.

  • Psychology
  • Extended Essay
Book a free consultation
Psychology and Swiss universities

Swiss universities don’t count Psychology, except Basel as the elective

IB Psychology is not on the list of subjects that Swiss universities recognise for IB holders, so in most Swiss applications it fills none of the six required categories. It is missing from swissuniversities' list of recognised IB subjects, and the universities of Geneva and Lausanne name it among the subjects they do not recognise. The exception is the University of Basel, which accepts Psychology as the elective, the sixth subject; our Basel page covers its rule.

In practice, a six-subject diploma that includes Psychology has only five recognised subjects, which does not meet the category rule at UZH, ETH, EPFL, UNIGE, UNIL, Bern or St. Gallen. If a Swiss university is a real option, check before DP1 subjects are fixed that your other subjects cover all six categories of the Swiss admission rule. If Psychology stays, the Swiss routes are Basel, the ECUS supplementary exam, or ETH's or EPFL's own entrance exam.

None of this makes Psychology a poor subject. Universities outside Switzerland set their own rules, so check each course page; a student whose list is mostly abroad may have no reason to drop it. Our guide to choosing IB subjects lays out how to think ahead.

Not Psychology alone

The same applies to ESS, Global Politics, Social and Cultural Anthropology, World Religions, Design Technology, SEHS and the arts: none is on the Swiss recognised list. Two of them in one diploma leave two categories to fill.

The course

The redesigned course, examined from May 2027

The class of 2027 is the first to sit the new IB Psychology course, and its coursework is where the change is biggest. Our guide to the 2027 syllabus goes through each change.

  • Approaches and methods. Biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches to behaviour, with research methods running through them.
  • Four compulsory contexts. Human development, human relationships, health and well-being, and learning and cognition.
  • Six concepts. Bias, causality, change, measurement, perspective and responsibility. Exam answers are expected to use them, not just name them.
  • Exams. Two 90-minute papers at both levels, one drawing on practical work done in class; HL adds Paper 3, research methods applied to unseen data.
  • Research proposal. You plan, but don't run, a study of a chosen population, using one of the four methods from the class practicals: up to 2,200 words, marked out of 24.
Grades worldwide

What the old course's May 2025 results show

Sevens are rare in IB Psychology: in May 2025 only 5.2% of graded candidates reached one. Across 28,659 students the world mean was 4.6, with SL at 4.4 and HL at 4.8. Those figures come from the previous course. The first grades on the new one will be released in early July 2027, so until then lessons are planned around its published structure rather than its grade history.

Reviews

Reviews from IB families we have tutored

“My son had been struggling to get to grips with Global politics HL and was in danger of failing. We bought 5 online lessons and have just bought 12 more because he went from getting 3-4 in an essay to getting a 6 in his last. The tutor is giving tools to understand the subject and how best to study and learn it. Fantastic resource and I highly recommend it.”
“Fantastic resource and I highly recommend it” Global Politics
“My daughter has excelled in her understanding of tricky subjects in her IB course such as Global Politics, Psychology and Maths. The tutors sourced are varied and experts in their field. Regular feedback is given so you know exactly where your child is in the subject.”
“Lanterna, Brilliant Tuition Service” Psychology
Grade 2 to 5
“What I liked the most about Mr. Manoj is how he was always able to keep me accountable and made sure that I would truly learn the subject. Additionally, towards the exams he would go out of his way to give me more lessons and be able to help me push that little but extra more, even if he had to teach very late into the night for himself.”
Orlando K., student Berlin Brandenburg International School (BBIS) · Class of 2025 · Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches

The leading IB tutoring platform, trusted by 20,000+ IB students

All of these reviews are from people we have tutored. Read more in the full collection.

Free resources

More reading for Psychology students

All free IB resources
FAQs

IB Psychology tutoring in Switzerland: your questions

Is a Psychology tutor worth it if Swiss universities don’t count the subject?

It can be. Psychology still counts towards your IB Diploma, towards offers from universities that accept it, and at the University of Basel as the elective. The risk lies elsewhere: if a Swiss university is on your list, your other subjects have to cover its categories. In a free consultation we can look at your whole combination and suggest where lessons would help most, in Psychology or another subject.

Where can I find a tutor for the new IB Psychology course in Switzerland?

Ask for one in a free consultation; we will propose a Psychology tutor who already teaches the new contexts, concepts and research proposal. Lessons are online, so students in Zurich, Lausanne and smaller towns choose from the same tutors.

Is a tutor allowed to coach the new research proposal?

Yes, by teaching. Your tutor can walk you through the marking criteria, use published studies to show what a well-argued sample and method look like, and test the ethics of your design in discussion. The real-world problem, the plan and every word of the proposal remain yours, and only your teacher may comment on a draft. Our internal assessment page explains the limits.

Can a Psychology tutor also help with an Extended Essay in Psychology?

Yes. A tutor can help you narrow a topic into a question that can be answered from published studies, and show you how to evaluate research rather than summarise it. The essay and its argument must be your own; our Extended Essay page covers how that support works.

How do Psychology lessons fit a Swiss school week?

You and your tutor pick slots on Central European Time, usually after school or at weekends. You can add lessons in the weeks before the papers, which run from late April to mid-May 2027, and pause in the holidays; check your own school's calendar, because dates vary by canton and school.

What does IB Psychology tutoring cost in Switzerland?

Lessons start at £58 (~65 CHF) an hour, with lower hourly rates on larger packages. Across all subjects, Lanterna students worldwide improve by 1.5+ grades on average; your result depends on your starting point and on lesson frequency.

Free call · no obligation

Talk to our IB experts for free

  • You’ll talk to someone who’s supported thousands of IB students & parents and knows the deadlines, requirements, and common pitfalls.
  • We map your exact situation (grade, subjects, goals, deadlines) into a clear action plan you can follow immediately.
  • Clear up confusion about the IB, deadlines, subject choices, study strategy, IAs, exams and anything else.
Length
30 minutes
Where
Google Meet
Cost
Free
Soonest available

Prefer a different time? Every open time is listed below, week by week.

Pick a time

Finding your timezone…

None of these work? Email us the times that suit you and we'll find one.

Prefer to get in touch another way?

Our team replies within one working day, on Central European Time.