Private IB History lessons in Germany at SL or HL, whether you sit the current course in May 2027 or began the new one this August. Experienced History teachers and specialists with examiner experience build your source analysis, timed essays, the HL regional paper and the investigation, online on Central European Time for students in Berlin, Frankfurt and beyond, from €63 an hour.
Tell us your course version and topics before the first lesson, and we suggest a tutor who has taught those periods and case studies.
IB History Tutor15+ years' IB teaching
I'm Beth with IB teaching experience in international schools in Europe and the United States of over 15 years. I am also an examiner for the IB (since 2015) in History and Extended Essay.
IB History Tutor20+ years' teaching
I am a qualified and experienced IB MYP/DP History and Theory of Knowledge teacher. I have 20 years of teaching experience. I am also an IB History Extended Essay and Paper 2 examiner since 2010.
IB History Tutor35+ years' IB teaching
I’m Ann, an IB History and ToK tutor. I have taught IB for over 35 years, which I know makes me sound old, but I promise you that I am young at heart. I was also an IB examiner last year. I have a flexible tutoring style and try to adapt this to the needs of the tutee. I focus on breaking down questions to help students see how command and key terms affect the type of response that scores well. I also practice the skill of choosing the right question in exams and planning and writing under pressure of time, as this can often be the difference between performing moderately or at a high level. I have a lot of experience taking students through the History IA and EE as well as theToK exhibition and essay. Outside of tutoring I love to travel as I have spent the last 30 years living and teaching in some really exciting countries such as Cambodia, Japan, Sri Lanka and Angola. I also love to paint and go hiking around Andalusia where I currently live. I hope that if you meet me you will find me to be positive, relaxed and knowledgable.
IB History Tutor44/45 IB graduateLSE
I’m Caterina, an IB graduate with 44 points, now studying International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. I achieved 7s in Higher Level History, Global Politics and English Language & Literature, and Standard Level Spanish B. I have been tutoring IB students for over three years. I teach History, Global Politics, English Language & Literature and Spanish B, as well as Italian ab initio and Italian B, as Italian is my mother tongue. I am also a research assistant at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), where I conduct policy research on Europe and the Americas. My teaching approach is exam-focused and practical. I incorporate past papers, clear strategies for command terms and mark schemes, and provide structured feedback. I also support IAs, the Extended Essay and TOK essays and presentations. I provide timed practice to build confidence and precision. Sessions are interactive and supportive, so students feel comfortable asking questions and shaping how we work together. Together, we will build a study plan tailored to your goals and learning style. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy theatre and film, and having lived in six countries, I try to offer a global perspective in our sessions.
IB History Tutor44/45 IB graduateTrinity College Dublin
I'm Na, an IB graduate with 44 points who now studies Film at Trinity College Dublin. I achieved 7s in HL History and Global Politics as well as SL Math AA, French B and Biology. I've been tutoring IB students for around two years. I also have experience with in-person tutoring and vocal coaching. I focus on helping students hone essay writing skills and provide tips on structuring and analysis. Outside of tutoring, I love singing, acting, running, skiing and playing basketball.
IB History Tutor44/45 IB graduateUniversity of Amsterdam
I'm Nicole and I am an IB graduate with 44 points who now has a Bachelors degree in Political Science and a Masters degree in Communication Science. I achieved 7s in HL English Literature, History, Drama, and SL Biology and Spanish B. I have about 3 years of tutoring experience, with a tutoring style that focuses on tailoring my approach to the student's needs and how they best learn, as well as offering emotional support in times of stress. My style is adaptable based on the student, as different students learn differently. I also focus on exam technique and strategy. Outside of tutoring I love travelling, reading, writing, climbing, dancing, playing guitar, and hanging out with friends!
In 2026/27, DP2 and DP1 History students at the same school are on different courses. The IB's new History course was first taught in August 2026 and is first examined in May 2028; it is built around four concepts, with case studies studied in pairs and global themes. DP2 students finish the current course, examined since 2017, in the May 2027 session, which the IB's advance note puts at 23 April to 19 May.
For DP2, past papers remain the best practice, and the regional paper carries the largest single share of the HL grade. For DP1, older papers still help with source work and essay planning, but they won't match the new structure, so check with your teacher before relying on them.
History HL averaged 4.4 in May 2025, below Economics HL (5.2), Business Management HL (5.0) and Psychology HL (4.8), and only 2.7% of HL candidates gained a 7. Four in five History students take it at HL, so this is the grade most families will be looking at. Lanterna's History students start at an average of 5.0 and reach 6.3.
| IB grade | Share of candidates |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.6% |
| 2 | 5.7% |
| 3 | 13.4% |
| 4 | 28.6% |
| 5 | 32% |
| 6 | 16.9% |
| 7 | 2.9% |
From a 5.0 average before tutoring to a 6.3 after tutoring with Lanterna.
The class of 2027 is examined on this structure. Paper 3 is the gap between the levels: three essays on one region in one sitting, worth more than a third of the HL grade. SL students carry more of their grade on the two Paper 2 essays and the 2,200-word investigation.
The investigation often falls in the same term as the Extended Essay; plan the two deadlines together.
IB History isn't only taught at international schools. Frankfurt's state Goethe-Gymnasium teaches History HL, with Europe as the region, in English as part of a fixed IB package taken alongside the Hessian Abitur; more on the city's schools is on our Frankfurt page.
History also counts for German university entrance: it is one of the social sciences the KMK accepts in a recognised diploma, as our overview of the KMK conditions explains. If law is the plan, our article on IB subjects that suit a law degree explains where History fits.
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History rewards practice under time pressure. Before your first lesson, read our guide to origin, purpose, value and limitation in Paper 1.
Finding a great IB History IA topic is tough. Learn how to choose from 7 official topic types, use our 12-point checklist, and review 25 high-scoring IA examples.
Read the guide: 25 IB History IA Topic Ideas & How to ChooseMaster IB History with this 5-step recipe for success! Learn expert revision tips on managing facts, planning essays, and leveraging your strengths for top IB grades.
Read the guide: How to Master IB History: 5-Step Recipe for SuccessMaster the IB History IA with this expert guide. Learn how to choose a question, structure your analysis, and use our recommended word counts and IA examples.
Read the guide: Complete Guide to the IB History IABring your course version, prescribed subject, two world history topics and, at HL, your region (Europe, for instance) to the free consultation. We use that list to choose a tutor who has taught those periods where possible, so the first lesson starts on your material rather than a general overview. All lessons are online, for students from Hamburg to Munich.
Yes. Our tutors teach the IB History course in English, so they can work on the source questions, essays and investigation your IB classes set, whatever language your other subjects are taught in. They teach the IB papers rather than the Abitur syllabus, so tell us in the consultation which exams the lessons should serve.
It can be, especially for essay writing and source work, which every History course rewards. Because the new course has no past papers yet, a tutor who knows its structure can set practice that matches it instead of drilling old-style questions. Tell us at booking that you are on the new course so we match you accordingly.
Yes, within the IB's academic integrity rules. For DP2 students on the current course, a tutor can help you cut an investigation question down to something 2,200 words can answer, practise evaluating sources and understand what the reflection asks for. The research, the argument and the writing stay yours, and your teacher is the one who gives draft feedback. More on that line is on our IA support page.
Prices start at €63 an hour for private online lessons, with cheaper hours on bigger packages. Some History students book a short block for a single weakness, say running out of time on the sources paper; others take weekly lessons through DP2. We suggest a number of hours in the consultation, based on what you need.
Lanterna's History students start at an average of 5.0 and finish at 6.3. Worldwide, fewer than one in five History candidates reached a 6 or 7 in May 2025, so that is a strong result. It is an average, not a guarantee; how early you start and how much timed writing you do matter most.
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