IB Diploma,
taught by people
who actually finished it.
Full-stack IBDP coaching — HL and SL subjects, TOK, Extended Essay and every Internal Assessment. Our IB mentors are graduates of the Diploma themselves, now examiners and curriculum specialists walking your child through the world's most rigorous high-school qualification.
The most rigorous and holistic pre-university qualification in the world. Six subjects, Theory of Knowledge, a 4,000-word Extended Essay and CAS — all in two years.
IBDP Brochure
DownloadThe most demanding — and most rewarding — diploma in the world.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is a two-year pre-university programme for students aged 16 to 19, awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organisation. Rather than specialising early, students study six subjects across all disciplines — at Higher and Standard Level — plus the three core components: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). It is one of the most academically demanding routes to university and is recognised by top institutions worldwide
In Vietnam, the IB Diploma is offered at leading international schools such as ISHCMC, BIS, SSIS and others. Its breadth and the 45-point scoring system make it uniquely challenging — which is exactly where a dedicated Times Edu mentor makes the difference, from HL subject depth to nailing the EE and TOK
Why the IB Diploma matters
The IB is scored out of 45 points, and universities set precise point and HL requirements for their offers. Every point counts — and because the Diploma is assessed across six subjects plus TOK, EE and CAS simultaneously, students need structured support to avoid weak links dragging down the total. Strong IB results signal to admissions offices that a student can handle rigour and breadth at once
How Times Edu is different
We assign one dedicated mentor per student — usually a CIE-registered examiner or a specialist with a 10+ year track record teaching the exact syllabus your child is sitting. No rotating tutors. No generic worksheets. Every lesson is built around your child's most recent mock paper.
Every IB Diploma subject, specialist-led.
Click any subject to see the full syllabus breakdown, exam structure, common pitfalls, results and FAQ — with a free diagnostic booking for every one.
Economics
Micro, macro, international economics and IA commentary portfolio. The IB's flagship social science.
Business Management
Strategy, marketing, finance and the pre-seen case study. HL BRP worth 25% of grade.
Psychology
Biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches. 20 named studies drilled to fluency.
History
Document analysis, comparative essays and the Historical Investigation. For serious argument-writers.
Physics
Mechanics through quantum, plus the IA experimental investigation worth 20% of grade.
Chemistry
Stoichiometry to organic mechanisms. The IA is where most schools lose marks.
Biology
The most content-dense Group 4 science. Memory framework + keyword discipline = grade 7.
Computer Science
Algorithms, data structures and a major programming IA (30% of grade). Theory meets real code.
Design Technology
Human factors, materials and a full design-and-make project. IA worth 40% — highest in IB.
ESS
Transdisciplinary SL — counts for Group 3 AND Group 4. Ecology, sustainability and fieldwork IA.
Theory of Knowledge
Exhibition + Essay. The philosophical core of the IB — worth up to 3 bonus points via the TOK/EE matrix. Coached by IB graduates.
Extended Essay
4,000-word independent research essay. Topic selection, methodology, drafting and examiner-standard review. All subjects.
Internal Assessments
20–30% of every subject grade. Maths Exploration, Science experiments, Economics commentaries, English IO — we coach them all.
Core Overview
How TOK, EE and IAs work together. The bonus points matrix, CAS requirements and strategic planning guide.
Two years. Six subjects. One plan.
The IB Diploma is a marathon, not a sprint. Here is how Times Edu structures a full two-year engagement.
Orientation
Setting subject-specific targets, scaffolding study habits and establishing the TOK + EE timeline.
Content build
Weekly HL/SL content teaching, Paper 1 drills, first drafts of the Extended Essay proposal.
IA completion
Every Internal Assessment marked, drafted, redrafted and polished to a grade-7 finish.
Mocks & exams
Full mock paper series, TOK exhibition prep, final EE submission, May exam sitting.
Four principles that define every Times Edu lesson.
Our coaching philosophy has been shaped by seven years of teaching IB students inside international schools across Vietnam.
Syllabus-first
Every lesson maps directly to a numbered learning objective in the official Cambridge or Edexcel syllabus.
Past-paper driven
We do not teach from textbooks alone. Real past papers from the last 8 years anchor every session.
Examiner feedback
Every homework is marked against the real mark scheme — with examiner commentary your child can actually use.
Parent visibility
Monthly progress reports, grade predictions and a dedicated WhatsApp channel with your child's mentor.
What our IB students actually achieve.
I finished the IB Diploma with 42 points including three HL 7s. Without my Times Edu mentor I would not have survived the Extended Essay alone — let alone the three HLs.
My daughter was at 28 predicted, terrified of the final exams. Times Edu rebuilt her subject by subject. She finished with 38 and an offer from UCL.
The TOK and Extended Essay support was the game-changer. Nowhere else in Vietnam actually knows how to teach the IB Core. Times Edu does.
Everything you want to ask before starting.
Still have questions? Book a free 60-minute diagnostic and our academic advisor will answer every one.
Can you tutor just one IB subject, or do we need the whole package?
Either works. Many students come to us for a single HL — typically Maths AA HL or Physics HL — while continuing the rest at school. Others take a full-Diploma package including TOK and EE support. Your free diagnostic will help us recommend the right scope.
Do you help with the Extended Essay and Internal Assessments?
Yes — and this is where we are unique in Vietnam. Our EE and IA coaches have written their own Extended Essays, examined IAs for IB, and know exactly how to help your child hit the top of every criterion. We offer dedicated EE and IA support packages.
How much does IBDP tutoring cost?
Our IB mentoring starts from $80 per 90-minute session, reflecting the specialised nature of the Diploma and the seniority of our IB coaches. Full details on our Tuition page.
My child is predicted 34 — is it too late to aim higher?
Absolutely not. We routinely lift predicted scores by 4–6 points over a single academic year. The key is starting early and focusing on the highest-yield subjects and IA components. Book a diagnostic and we will show you exactly where the points are hiding.
Do you teach both Maths AA and Maths AI?
Yes — both Analysis & Approaches and Applications & Interpretation, at both HL and SL. These are two very different courses and we have specialist mentors for each.
Can you prepare students for the May or November sessions?
Both. The May session is the larger sitting and the one most international schools use. We also fully support November candidates — private and school-based.
Two years. 45 points. One dedicated mentor.
Book a free 60-minute IBDP diagnostic and receive a full subject-by-subject prediction, a TOK + EE timeline, and a two-year roadmap personalised to your child's target universities. Worth $60 — free for the first 50 families.