Private IB English Literature Tutors

Asher completed the IB Diploma Program in November 2022, graduating from Kristin School in New Zealand. He was a student who maintained consistent focus on his academics during high school, achieving a 45 with an A in Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay. During his diploma years, Asher participated in a range of physics competitions, competing at a national level, as well as spending time maintaining other interests such as piano performance and leadership within his school. Asher aims to grow a close connection with those he tutors so that each session can be productive, effective and fun.

Carl J, a published author, has an Upper Second Honours Degree in Literature and Modern History. He has taught IB DP for over 13 years (English Lang B, English Lang A Lang/Lit, English Language A Literature - all at HL and SL, while supervising many EEs, and was head of TOK for many years) and has completed numerous workshops to keep up-to-date with teaching skills and IB policy. Carl does plenty of preparation for classes, always has extra materials available for students (often involving history for context), and is firm with homework and homework marking.

Dexter H is an IB English A & B specialist, IB Examiner, and IB Workshop Leader with over a decade of international teaching experience. Having marked official IB assessments and trained teachers in the Diploma Programme, he brings a rare combination of classroom expertise, examiner insight, and curriculum leadership to his work with students.

As an IB Examiner for English A: Language & Literature, Dexter understands precisely how top marks are awarded and helps students approach the Individual Oral, Paper 1, Paper 2, and the HL Essay with confidence and clarity. His students have consistently achieved outstanding results, including raising predicted grades to final 6s and 7s, while maintaining a 100% pass rate in Cambridge and IELTS examinations.

Beyond the classroom, Dexter has authored major sections of Kognity’s IB Language & Literature digital textbook and designed IB-aligned resources for Revision Village, two of the most widely used platforms supporting IB students around the world. His work has helped shape the learning experiences of thousands of students internationally.

Formerly Head of English at Colegio Suizo de México, Dexter has taught and led programmes across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. This global experience allows him to connect with students from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds and adapt his teaching to each learner’s needs.

Known for his structured, supportive, and engaging approach, Dexter specialises in turning complex tasks into clear, practical strategies that students can apply with confidence. His aim is not only to help students achieve exceptional academic results, but also to develop the independence, analytical skills, and self-belief that will serve them far beyond the IB.

Dr Hana is a medical doctor who graduated from medical school with Honours, placing in the top decile of her cohort. Before medicine, she achieved an outstanding 43/45 in the IB, including 7/7 in both Biology HL and Chemistry HL, and was named Class Valedictorian.
With over six years of tutoring experience and more than 100 students taught, Hana brings both expert scientific knowledge and a genuine love of teaching to her lessons. She knows first-hand that students can completely transform academically with the right support. Her strength is making difficult concepts feel simple, building confidence, and teaching students how to think rather than simply memorise. She wants every student to leave her lessons thinking, “I can actually do this.”

James B holds a BA in Culture, Heritage and Gaelic, Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, RSA/Cambridge Diploma for Overseas Teachers of English with Distinctions, SQA Certificate in Teaching Further Education and a Trinity Certificate in TESOL. He has taught in the British Council registered Cultura Inglesa/Cultura Britanico schools in Chile and Brazil where he became a Cambridge FCE/PET Oral Examiner as well as The Mackay School, Chile's top private school where he taught IB and IGCSE. In the UK James was a lecturer in English as a Foreign Language, covering teacher training courses, FCE, CAE, CPE, English for HND Business and Hospitality , as well as curriculum and international onboarding exam development. More recently, James has had success online and in person with IB prep, 11 plus, 13 plus, IGCSE, A level, IELTS and UKISET independent school entry.
James believes in the advantage of the individualised approach that tutoring allows to create a learner centered plan that ensures exam success.

Hi! I've been teaching IB English Language and Literature for a number of years now. I offer personalised one-to-one tutoring designed to help your child reach their full potential — whether that's pushing for a 7 or building confidence towards a 5. Every student is different, so I focus on identifying individual strengths and working on the areas that will make the biggest difference to their score.