Best IB Economics tutors in Germany & online

Private IB Economics lessons, one student and one tutor, at SL or HL, for international schools and Gymnasien across Germany, from Berlin to Frankfurt. IB teachers and specialists with examiner experience sharpen your diagrams, evaluation, Paper 3 policy answers and IA commentaries, online after school on Central European Time, from €63 an hour.

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Avg. Economics grade lift with Lanterna
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IB Economics tutors for students in Germany

Tell us your level and where your marks slip, and we suggest a tutor who teaches the current IB Economics guide and has free hours that fit a German school week.

Tridib

Tridib

IB graduate

IB Economics Tutor5+ years' IB tutoring45/45 IB graduateJohns Hopkins University

I'm Tridib, an IB graduate with 45 points who studied development economics at SOAS University of London at development finance at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies. I achieved 7s in HL Economics, English and History, and I've been tutoring IB students for over 5 years. I focus on breaking down complex concepts into simple steps and helping students develop exam strategies that really work. I see myself as a mentor as much as a tutor. Outside of tutoring, I love cooking, traveling and watching cinema from across the world.

  • Economics
  • English Lang & Lit
  • History
  • English B
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Domino

Domino

IB graduate

IB Economics Tutor40/45 IB graduateSciences Po

My name is Domino, and I graduated from the IB with a bilingual diploma in English and Spanish and 40 points at United World College Costa Rica in 2022. Since graduating, I have tutored over 15 students helping them with IAs, exam preparation, and content comprehension. At the same time, I attended Sciences Po Paris, which is ranked as the third best university in the world for politics, and I spent a year abroad studying Arabic at the University of Jordan. I graduated with a degree in Political Humanities and achieved the award of Summa Cum Laude. Now, I am currently based in the United Kingdom studying a Masters in Law. I enjoy tutoring and making knowledge more accessible for students. I focus on merging the practical knowledge in the syllabus with realistic examples and case studies to increase comprehension and memory of topics as well as using past papers as a method to become more comfortable with the final exams. In addition to tutoring, I love learning myself every day as well as travelling and social justice.

  • Economics
  • Global Politics
  • ESS
  • Internal Assessment
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Antonis

Antonis

IB teacher

IB Economics Tutor40/45 IB graduateQualified IB teacherUniversity of Warwick

I’m Antonis, an IB graduate from the Class of 2012 with Higher Level Economics (94% final score), Physics, and Mathematics. My Extended Essay explored market structure theory through the lens of basketball — where theory meets real-world application. I’ve been tutoring IB students online since 2019 and currently teach IB Economics at an international school. My tutoring style is structured yet flexible — I create personalised learning plans, break complex ideas into simple, manageable steps, and track progress in a clear, measurable way. I believe in teaching through straightforward explanations and plenty of real-world examples that make Economics click. After all, this is the way I learn too. Outside of teaching, I’m passionate about long-distance running (I’m training for the London Marathon 2026), playing the bouzouki, and exploring new cuisines through cooking classes.

  • Economics
  • Extended Essay
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Patricia

Patricia

IB graduate

IB Economics Tutor44/45 IB graduate

I'm Patricia, an IB graduate with 44 points who now studies Mathematics at IE University, in Madrid. I achieved 7s in HL Economics and HL Mathematics Analysis & Approaches, and I've been tutoring IB students for more than 2 years, receiving positive feedback from both students and parents. I am a flexible tutor, making it a priority to adapt to each student's learning style and to focus on their specific needs. Generally, my style of teaching implies consistent and targeted practice along with constructive conversations around a topic. I aim to make each lesson contribute to building confidence for the student, in the subjects I am tutoring. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy hiking and spending full days in nature, learning to play songs at my guitar, and baking any type of cakes, cookies and pies.

  • Economics
  • Maths AA
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Absar

Absar

IB teacher

IB Economics Tutor7 years' tutoringBocconi University

I’m Absar, an IB Economics instructor with a Master’s in Economics from Bocconi University in Milan. Over the past seven years, I’ve tutored students across the IB Diploma Programme, IGCSE, and A Level curricula, with a particular focus on IB Economics. My experience includes serving as the Lead IB DP Economics Instructor at an IB World School, where I guided students through complex economic concepts and exam preparation with proven results. My tutoring approach centres on making IB Economics relevant and engaging by linking theory to real-world applications. I create interactive, tailored lessons that strengthen analytical thinking and essay-writing skills while building student confidence. Whether tackling case studies, refining exam techniques, or exploring global economic issues, my goal is to make learning both effective and enjoyable. Outside of teaching, I love playing football and padel, both of which keep me energised and focused.

  • Economics
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Ricarda

Ricarda

IB graduate

IB Economics Tutor42/45 IB graduateBocconi University

I'm Ricarda, a 2022 IB graduate with 42 points. I just completed my Bachelor's in Economics at Bocconi University in Milan. I achieved 7s in HL Geography, HL Economics, SL German A Lang & Lit and SL Math A&A and am super excited and motivated to share my knowledge and study tips with you! I have been tutoring students for 3 years now, and have gained experiences across a range of knowledge levels and study styles, so I am confident that I can adapt and cater to your individual goals and needs. I focus on creating study strategies that enhance your understanding and integrating the 'IB approach' to exams into every lesson to prepare you in the best possible way! Outside of tutoring, I love pilates, baking and spending time with my friends.

  • Economics
  • Geography
  • German A Lang & Lit
  • Maths AA
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Economics after the IB

Economics degrees abroad look hard at your maths

For the best-known economics degrees outside Germany, the maths grade beside Economics matters as much as Economics itself. The LSE's BSc Economics asks for 39 points with 766 at HL and a 7 in Maths at HL, and Economics at Cambridge usually asks for 41 to 42 points with 776 at HL.

The Netherlands sets a lower maths bar. Maastricht University's School of Business and Economics accepts Maths AA or AI, at HL or SL, for its Economics and International Business bachelors in 2025/26; its quantitative programmes are stricter, which our Maths AI page covers.

At home, Economics fills the social science place that the KMK's recognition rules expect in every diploma; the home page sets out the whole list of conditions. And if you live in Frankfurt, the seat of the European Central Bank, the monetary policy you study in the macro unit is local news.

The maths to take beside it

If LSE or Cambridge is on your list, plan for maths at HL and a 7. Our Maths AA page also explains what HL or SL changes for degrees at German universities.

The course

Four units and a portfolio of three commentaries

The IB Economics internal assessment is a portfolio rather than a single essay: three short commentaries, each applying theory to a news article from a different part of the course. Because each one is capped at 800 words, most marks are won or lost in the evaluation. Our article on structuring an Economics commentary shows one way to lay it out.

News commentaries in the IA portfolio
3
Words allowed in each commentary
800
Average final Economics grade for Lanterna students
5.6
  1. Unit 1: foundations

    Scarcity, choice and the way economists use models, the base for every later unit.

    10h SL · 10h HL
  2. Unit 2: microeconomics

    Markets, elasticity, market failure and government intervention; HL adds the theory of the firm and market power.

    35h SL · 70h HL
  3. Unit 3: macroeconomics

    Growth, inflation, unemployment and inequality, and the policies governments and central banks use on them.

    40h SL · 75h HL
  4. Unit 4: the global economy

    Trade and protectionism, currencies, the current account, trading blocs and development.

    45h SL · 65h HL
  5. The IA portfolio

    Three commentaries on recent news articles, each tied to a different unit and a different key concept.

    20h SL · 20h HL
How students do

How Economics candidates scored in May 2025

Economics is a high-scoring subject: worldwide, 6 was the most common grade in May 2025 and the average was 5.1. A student on a 5 is therefore below the typical candidate, and for an offer that needs 766 every grade counts. Lanterna's Economics students begin at an average of 4.0 and finish at 5.6.

Economics grades worldwide, May 2025 session
Economics grades worldwide, May 2025 session. Global average grade 5.1.
IB gradeShare of candidates
10.3%
22.9%
39.5%
418.1%
526.7%
628%
714.5%
SL and HL together, 30,886 graded candidates. Data: IB final statistical bulletin for May 2025.
Average grade lift after Lanterna tutoring
+1.6points

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

SL or HL

Economics at SL or HL: the policy paper decides

The units and the portfolio are the same at both levels. HL adds depth in each unit, more calculation and Paper 3, a policy paper worth 30% that asks you to recommend a course of action and justify it with the data. At SL the portfolio counts for 30% of the grade, so the commentaries carry more weight.

Standard Level

Economics SL

Teaching hours
150
Exams
Extended-response Paper 1 (75 min), data-response Paper 2 (105 min)
Weighting
Paper 1 30%, Paper 2 40%, portfolio 30%
May 2025
Mean 5.0 from 10,797 candidates
Good fit
A social science beside HL maths and sciences
Higher Level

Economics HL

Teaching hours
240
Exams
Papers 1 and 2, plus the Paper 3 policy paper (105 min)
Weighting
Paper 1 20%, Paper 2 30%, Paper 3 30%, portfolio 20%
May 2025
Mean 5.2 from 20,089 candidates
Good fit
Economics, finance and management applicants

Paper 3 includes calculations as well as the written recommendation, so practise both against the clock.

Reviews

Economics students and parents on Lanterna

“My daughter switched to IB Economics eight weeks into her IB studies and began tutoring with Lanterna. In no time, she caught up with the material and even went beyond it, thanks to a wonderful, highly skilled, very responsive, kind and dedicated tutor, Patricia.”
“Great experience with Lanterna and their tutors” Economics
“Tutoring online has truly been a transformative experience for our son. Tutors are highly knowledgeable and know how to motivate students. Our son was failing Economics HL and has now developed a passion for the subject. His maths results have also improved. Registering to Lanterna online tuitions was definitely the right decision !”
“Transformative experience” Economics
“My son found the Lanterna Economics tutorials with Natalia a much needed confidence boost having been absent from school for a couple of months. He was able to cover enough material in a few days to enable him to sit his mock exams with a level of comfort. He will be returning to Lanterna to bridge the gaps more fully before his finals.”
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Our tutors have coached Economics students through commentaries, essays and policy papers for years. For a start on your own, read our five habits that lead to a 7 in Economics.

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FAQs

IB Economics tutoring in Germany: your questions

How do I find a good IB Economics tutor in Germany?

Look for someone who teaches the IB course itself rather than general economics, and who can tell you which of the three papers is costing you marks. A free Lanterna consultation covers your level, your school and your weakest paper, and from that we suggest an Economics tutor to suit. Because everything happens online, families in Hamburg and Munich draw on one shared pool of tutors.

What does a month of IB Economics tutoring cost in Germany?

It depends on how many lessons you take. Lanterna charges by the hour, from €63, and the hourly rate falls as packages get larger, so one lesson a week costs roughly four times the hourly rate each month. In the consultation we suggest a number of hours for what you actually need, whether that is a few sessions on Paper 3 or weekly lessons through DP2.

Can a tutor help with the three IB Economics IA commentaries?

Yes, by teaching rather than writing. A tutor can show you how the criteria are applied, discuss whether an article gives you enough to analyse, and practise building a diagram into a short argument. The article choice, the analysis and the text stay yours, and the IB allows only your teacher to give feedback on a draft. Our internal assessment page explains where that line sits.

Can my Economics tutor help me plan for LSE, Cambridge or Maastricht from Germany?

Your tutor's job is your Economics grade, but the consultation is a good moment to look at the offers on your list together. If the target is LSE, where a 7 in Maths HL is part of the offer, we can plan Economics lessons around your maths workload, or add a maths tutor as well.

What grade improvement do Economics students see with Lanterna?

Lanterna's Economics students start at an average of 4.0 and reach 5.6 by their final exams. That is an average across many students and not a promise for one; your starting point and the number of lessons matter most. Most of the gain tends to come from evaluation and timing, which is where one-to-one practice helps.

What happens in the first IB Economics lesson?

The first lesson is mostly diagnosis. Your tutor looks at a recent test or a past-paper answer with you, finds out whether marks go on definitions, diagrams or evaluation, and agrees a plan for the following weeks. Lessons run at times that suit you on Central European Time, including evenings and weekends.

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