Best IB English A tutors in Germany & online

One-to-one tutoring in IB English A: Language & Literature, SL and HL, for students at international schools and Gymnasien across Germany. IB English teachers and specialists help you read an unseen advert or speech quickly, compare two works from memory and stay composed in the oral's follow-up questions, in after-school lessons on Central European Time from €63 an hour, whether you study in Munich, Frankfurt or elsewhere.

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Avg. English grade lift with Lanterna
+1.2
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IB English A tutors for students in Germany

Tell us your level, your school's text list and the component pulling your grade down, and we suggest a tutor who teaches Language & Literature.

Grace

Grace

IB graduate

IB English A Tutor45/45 IB graduateUniversity of Oxford

I'm Grace, an IB graduate with 45 points with over 4 years of teaching experience, studying French and Spanish at the University of Oxford. I achieved 7s in all my subjects (English Literature, Spanish B and French B at higher). I've taught students aged 10-18, and I have a strong knowledge of the IB and MYP programmes for languages and literature. I like to focus my teaching on global issues, associating studies with a real world context, and finding interesting points of engagement with the subject matter through culture, history, art and music. I'm a friendly face and an expert mentor in all things exam related: I also have expertise in teaching students with learning difficulties. In my sessions, I aim to build student confidence, empower students with their growing knowledge and help them to adopt the resilient attitude you need to conquer the IB! Outside of tutoring I love ballet, swimming, playing guitar and acting.

  • English Literature
  • Spanish B
  • French B
  • English Lang & Lit
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Mike

Mike

IB specialist

IB English A TutorFormer DP coordinatorHead of English

I'm Mike, and I have been working in IB schools for more than 10 years, teaching MYP and DP English Language and Literature, English B, and Theory of Knowledge, and have taken on the leadership roles of Diploma Coordinator, Extended Essay Coordinator, TOK Coordinator, and Head of English. I have five years of experience as an IBDP English examiner, marking the Individual Oral and Paper 2, and have been an English and TOK tutor since 2020. In terms of my tutoring approach, I am very much focused on helping students with whatever they need help with, and in whatever way they need help. That's why my first two questions for my students are always some variation on: "What do you want to work on, and how do you want to work on it?" And if a student doesn't know how to answer those questions, I have plenty of suggestions that will help you find the answer. Outside of tutoring, I love reading, watching sports, and spending time with my family.

  • English Lang & Lit
  • TOK
  • Extended Essay
  • English Literature
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Francisco

Francisco

IB teacher

IB English A Tutor25+ years' teaching

He currently serves as Theory of Knowledge Teacher/Examiner, Extended Essay Coordinator, and Research and Resources Coordinator at Rivers International School Arnhem in the Netherlands, where he has worked since 2019. With over 25 years of experience, he has taught languages, humanities, and IB Diploma subjects at institutions in Finland, Cambodia, Honduras, and Portugal, including roles as an IB Examiner since 2013.

  • TOK
  • English Lang & Lit
  • Portuguese A Lang & Lit
  • Extended Essay
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Alice

Alice

IB graduate

IB English A Tutor45/45 IB graduateDurham University

I'm Alice, an IB graduate with 45 points who has just graduated with a first-class degree in History from Durham University. I am currently doing a Masters in Law in London as part of my training to become a solicitor in the UK. I achieved 7s in all of my IB subjects and have been tutoring IB students for nearly 5 years. My tutoring style focuses on adapting to my tutee's individual learning styles, and making my sessions interactive and fun to help students really grasp the fundamentals of the IB programme. I can really relate to the challenges of the IB, so I love to work with students to build their confidence in their subject areas, by focusing on strengthening their exam answers and Internal Assessment work. Outside of tutoring, I love cooking and baking and I also compete for a field hockey team in London. I also have two black cats!

  • History
  • English Literature
  • Geography
  • Internal Assessment
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Laura

Laura

IB specialist

IB English A TutorDP coordinator10+ years' IB teaching

I am Laura and I am an English A and TOK teacher. I am also my school's IB Coordinator as well as an IB examiner, so have a lot of experience in the world of IB! I have worked in schools in the UK, Europe, South American and North America. I have over a decade's experience teaching English A (Language and Literature, Literature, and Literature and Performance courses) and have taught and tutored many students who have achieved the highest grades at SL and HL. In my tutoring, I have a wealth of resources to break down the skills required for exams and IAs and to build confidence in analysing and evaluating effective examples for both exam papers; making sure the foundations are strong to develop individual analysis is something I do in all lessons I teach. I have years of experience working with students with accommodations and have a range of resources to help those who need more explicit examples and chunking of tasks. Being an examiner, I also have many years of past questions and papers to help with final preparations as well. I am happy to support at any stage of the IB process and give you confidence boosts in your own work when needed! Outside of tutoring, I do a lot of reading, exercising and walking my dog. I am also trying to keep up my own language learning of Portuguese and Italian.

  • English Lang & Lit
  • English Literature
  • TOK
  • Internal Assessment
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Tahmina

Tahmina

IB specialist

IB English A Tutor7+ years' IB teaching

I’m Tahmina, an experienced IB teacher and IB Examiner specializing in English A, English B, Russian A, and Theory of Knowledge (TOK). I hold a Master’s degree in Educational Management from ADA University and a Bachelor’s in English Literature from the Azerbaijan University of Languages. For over seven years, I have been teaching at Khazar University Dunya IB School, where I work with MYP and DP students as a Language A/B and TOK teacher, Extended Essay supervisor, and ATL Coordinator. My certifications include IB training in Language and Literature, English B, TOK, ATL skills, and Extended Essay supervision. Alongside my school experience, I have taught Russian A, as well as SAT and IELTS preparation, and coordinated international academic competitions. My tutoring style is structured yet supportive: I focus on helping students break down complex ideas, refine their critical thinking, and build strong exam strategies. As an IB Examiner, I know exactly what examiners are looking for and guide my students to meet and exceed those expectations. I see myself not only as a tutor but also as a mentor who helps students grow in confidence and independence. Outside the classroom, I enjoy literature, exploring global education trends, and speaking four languages: Azerbaijani, English, Turkish, and Russian.

  • English Lang & Lit
  • English B
  • TOK
  • Extended Essay
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English and recognition

How English A counts for university entry in Germany

English A meets the language condition that Germany sets for recognising the IB Diploma. Under the KMK agreement on the IB Diploma, your six subjects need two languages, and at least one of them must be a continued foreign language taken either as Language A or as Language B at HL. English B at SL on its own does not satisfy it.

Since the May 2025 exams, a language can also be the HL subject the agreement requires among your three HLs; until 2024 that slot had to be maths or a science. So English A HL can now meet that condition on its own, without maths or a science at HL; Maths SL still limits STEM degrees unless your school is on Annex 1, as our Maths AA page explains. The full set of subject conditions is on our Germany overview.

English A at 6 or 7 also counts as proof of English at Constructor University in Bremen, so applicants with those grades need no separate English test. Other universities set their own rules, so check each one's admissions page.

English at German schools

English A or English B: the two patterns at German IB schools

Where you meet English in the IB depends on the kind of school you attend. Germany's private international schools usually teach English A, paired with German as Language A or Language B. Gymnasien that offer the IB alongside the Abitur may instead put German A at HL and English B at HL.

Goethe-Gymnasium in Frankfurt is a published example: its IB package combines German A: Language and Literature HL with English B HL, History (Europe) HL, Biology SL and Maths AA SL. Students on that route meet the language rule through English B HL.

If your school lets you choose, English A suits students who already read and write fluently in English; Language B builds the language itself. Our notes on strengthening a Language B help on the second route.

German A and English A together

Students at international schools who take both German A and English A can qualify for the IB's bilingual diploma. Planning the rest of your subjects around the German conditions, such as Maths at HL for science degrees, is easier before DP1 starts.

Results

Language & Literature grades worldwide and with Lanterna

Lang & Lit grades cluster in the middle: in May 2025 more than six in ten candidates landed on a 4 or 5 and under 5% on a 7, around a world average of 4.9. The realistic gain for most is 5 to 6; Lanterna's students move from 4.6 to 5.8 on average.

English A: Language & Literature, May 2025 grades
English A: Language & Literature, May 2025 grades. Global average grade 4.9.
IB gradeShare of candidates
10%
21.1%
37.8%
426%
536.7%
623.8%
74.6%
Share of graded candidates, SL and HL together (74,554 students). Source: IB final statistical bulletin, May 2025.
Average grade lift after Lanterna tutoring
+1.2points

From a 4.6 average before tutoring to a 5.8 after tutoring with Lanterna.

The course

What Language & Literature assesses

The course pairs literary works with non-literary texts such as speeches, advertising, opinion writing and graphic forms, and asks how meaning is shaped by readers, writers and contexts. HL reads six literary works, SL four.

  • Paper 1: a non-literary text you have not seen, with a question to steer you; one text at SL in 1 hour 15 minutes, two at HL in 2 hours 15 minutes.
  • Paper 2: two literary works from your course compared in a single essay, in 1 hour 45 minutes.
  • Oral: 15 minutes tracing a global issue through a literary work and a non-literary body of work.
  • HL essay: 1,200 to 1,500 words on one text, following an inquiry you choose.

Where tutoring helps most

Paper 1 is the component most students find hardest to improve alone, because it needs fast, structured reading of a text type you have never seen. Timed practice with feedback after each attempt changes it quickly. If you prefer literary works only, compare this course with English A: Literature.

Choosing a level

Lang & Lit at SL or HL

HL is the heavier load, with two more works, a second Paper 1 text and the essay, but in May 2025 the means were almost level (HL 4.8, SL 4.9).

Standard Level

Language & Literature SL

Teaching hours
150 hours
Literary works
4, alongside non-literary texts
Weighting
Paper 1 35% · Paper 2 35% · Oral 30%
May 2025
31,216 candidates · mean 4.9
Often chosen by
Students whose three HLs are maths and sciences
Higher Level

Language & Literature HL

Teaching hours
240 hours
Literary works
6, alongside non-literary texts
Weighting
Paper 1 35% · Paper 2 25% · Oral 20% · HL essay 20%
May 2025
43,338 candidates · mean 4.8
Often chosen by
Future law, media and humanities students

The HL essay is written over months in DP2, at the same time as the Extended Essay and other coursework.

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Reviews

What English students say about Lanterna

“Her teaching style is incredibly encouraging, and patient, always ensuring that I fully understand each concept before moving on. Since working with Catherine, my English grades have improved drastically, and I am currently holding a predicted 7, a grade I genuinely do not think I could have achieved without her guidance and support.”
“Tutoring with Catherine Spooner” English A Language & Literature
“I used lanterna for English tuition which helped me improve my grade to a 7 in just 1.5 months before the exam from a 5/6. My tutor Kirsty Ward was really great at breaking things down into smaller more understandable pieces which allowed me to improve both my paper 1 and paper 2 writing.”
Eliza D. English A Language & Literature
Grade 6 to 7
“She was really helpful in breaking each criterion down into smaller more understandable pieces and also at learning how to consistently structure all of my essays”
Eliza D., student Lyford Cay International School · Class of 2026 · English A Literature

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FAQs

IB English tutoring questions from families in Germany

Can an IB English tutor help a student whose first language is German?

Yes. Students who grew up speaking German often read English texts sharply; what costs them marks is technique under time pressure: a Paper 1 paragraph that drifts into summary, or an oral that sounds memorised. A Lanterna tutor works on exactly those habits, one-to-one and online, with timed practice and feedback on each answer.

How do I find an IB English A tutor in Germany who understands my school?

Tell us at the free consultation which school you attend and whether it is an international school or a Gymnasium running the IB alongside the Abitur. We match you on course, level and the texts your class reads, so lessons fit how your school sequences Paper 1 practice, the oral and the HL essay. Lessons are online, so the same tutors are open to students in Berlin and in towns with a single IB school alike.

What does IB English tutoring cost in Germany?

One-to-one English A lessons with Lanterna start at €63 an hour, with the lowest hourly rate on larger packages (see prices and packages). In the consultation we suggest how many hours fit your goal, whether that is a few sessions before the oral or weekly lessons through DP2.

When do online English lessons take place for students in Germany?

Most students book a weekly slot on a weekday evening or at the weekend, on Central European Time, agreed directly with the tutor. Lessons can carry on through school holidays, which suits rereading literary works before Paper 2, and pause when you are away.

Can a tutor help me prepare the individual oral before my school records it?

Yes. A tutor runs timed mock orals and asks unscripted follow-up questions so the final five minutes stop being the weak part. The global issue, the extracts and your outline remain your own work under IB rules; the tutor coaches how you analyse and speak, not what you say. Our step-by-step guide to the IO is a useful start.

Can tutoring help a student joining English A from a German Gymnasium or from English B?

It often helps most at that point. Students who move into an international school from the German system, or from English B into English A, usually know the language but not the IB's way of analysing a text against a guiding question. A short block of lessons in the first months of DP1 builds that method before the first graded Paper 1.

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