With TUM and LMU on the doorstep, maths and the sciences weigh heavily for many Munich applicants, from IB Maths AA and IB Physics to solid internal assessments from DP1 onwards. Qualified IB teachers, specialists with examiner experience and top-scoring graduates give one-to-one lessons in the evenings and at weekends on Central European Time, for families from Starnberg and Haimhausen to Bogenhausen, from €63 an hour.
Name the course your child has in mind, at TUM, LMU or abroad, and we suggest a tutor for the subjects that course weighs most.
IB Korean A Lang & Lit Tutor18 years' teaching
As an IBDP Korean Literature Examiner, CAS Coordinator, and DP Homeroom Teacher, I understand the IB journey from every angle—academic, personal, and emotional—and provide students with the mentorship they need to reach their goals.
IB German B Tutor20+ years' teachingPublished author
I am Monika, a certified German and English teacher with extensive international experience in IB MYP and DP programmes. I have been teaching IB German A, B (SL/HL), and Ab initio for several years across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, preparing students for outstanding results in their final exams. With a Master’s in German Language and Literature, plus a BA in both German as a Foreign Language and English Language and Literature, I bring deep subject knowledge and over 20 years of teaching experience, from UK curricula to international schools. I have also authored student books and digital learning materials used in the classroom. My teaching style focuses on creating engaging, learner-centred lessons, building confidence, and developing exam strategies tailored to individual learning needs. I value clear communication, cultural context, and helping students think critically in the target language. Beyond teaching, I love reading and exploring literature, sewing and designing clothes, swimming, gardening, travelling and taking long walk with my dog.
IB Biology Tutor15 years' IB tutoringPhD in Immunobiology
I'm Kostas, and I provide tutoring for IB Biology. My teaching approach is centered on clarity and deepening rational logic. I empower students to analyse complex biological concepts into simpler, understandable steps. Having worked as a doctoral and postdoctoral senior academic researcher in Experimental Immunobiology at universities like Imperial College, UCL, the University of Oxford and the Medical University of Vienna, I teach students the rigorous analytical approach used in scientific research. I am dedicated to helping students truly understand the curriculum while building strong critical thinking skills. Lessons are fully aligned with the latest IB syllabus updates for 2025. I have solid experience guiding students through both the Extended Essay and the Internal Assessment, enabling them to approach these challenging tasks with confidence and achieve high performance. During my 15 years with the agency, I’ve worked with students in over 20 countries and have become known for my approachable and friendly teaching style. Committed to maintaining the highest standards, I deliberately limit my practice to just four students per year, ensuring personalised attention. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy sailing, cycling and skiing, maintaining the focused and calm energy I bring to every lesson.
IB History Tutor40/45 IB graduate4 years' IB tutoring
I’m Manmohini, an IB graduate with 40 points, now studying International Relations and Global Affairs in Italy. I earned 7s in HL History and HL English A, along with an A in TOK, and I’ve been tutoring these subjects for around four years. My experience working with organisations like NATO and the United Nations has deepened my understanding of global issues — something I love bringing into my lessons to make learning more relevant and thought-provoking. I focus on helping students see connections between ideas, develop strong essay and critical thinking skills, and approach the IB with confidence and curiosity rather than stress. My lessons are interactive and tailored to each student’s goals, whether that’s improving analysis, refining writing, or mastering exam techniques. I see tutoring as more than academics — it’s about building perspective and empowering students to express themselves clearly while staying balanced.. When I’m not tutoring, you’ll usually find me hiking, playing new music, or planning my next travel adventure.
IB English A Lang & Lit Tutor12+ years' IB tutoring
I have over 12 years working as an online IB English and German tutor, and have prepared a few hundred IBDP students for their final IB exams in Language A and B. As an examiner, I navigate students through practical skills they need to achieve their dream grades. I equip my students with the unique skillset they cannot get in a regular classroom. I have developed my own materials based on the decades of language teaching experience that definitely help students to nail Paper 1, Paper 2 and IOs in English and German.
IB English A Lang & Lit Tutor5 years' tutoring42/45 IB graduateUniversity of Oxford
My name is Zina. I completed my IB in 2021 with 42 points and went on to study History at the University of Oxford. During my IB, I achieved 7s in HL English A Lang. & Lit., HL German B, and HL History. I have been tutoring MYP and IB subjects for 5 years. I am also currently a doctoral student at the University of St. Andrews. When tutoring, my priority is ensuring that the student understands the thought process behind the implemented changes and corrections, so that they can apply their skills across multiple disciplines. I understand that every student needs a personal approach which reflects their specific goals and abilities. Outside of tutoring, I am an avid tennis player. I also love cooking for my friends and watching movies.
IB Economics Tutor5+ years' IB teaching
Hi my name is Aldo and I'm an experienced Economics teacher and tutor! I've worked for more than 5 years in IB schools, specializing in IB Economics. I've completed the official IB Economics teaching and learning workshops in Categories 1, 2 and 3. I've taught Economics at prestigious institutions such as the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth in the USA and the American School of Barcelona. My students and tutees have achieved 7s with my help. I also have helped students struggling or with 0 knowledge, catch up with their regular courses. I particularly help the student have strong foundations and understanding of the basic economic principles and concepts so that they can easily understand the syllabus. After that, I make sure that they have the correct strategy and knowledge to succeed in their external examinations. I make sure that the student can understand economics with simple real-world examples that they can easily remember when taking their examinations. I'm fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and French.
IB Global Politics TutorHead of Humanities
I currently teach IBDP Global Politics, MYP Individuals and Societies, and A Level Politics. I also serve as an Extended Essay Coordinator, IB Humanities Lead, and Global Politics Examiner. Over the years, I’ve guided many students through their Internal Assessments, Extended Essays, and exam preparation, helping them achieve top scores by connecting academic concepts to real-world issues.
IB Maths AA Tutor43/45 IB graduate4+ years' IB tutoring
I'm Avishi, an IB graduate with 43 points who now studies economics and finance at HEC Paris. I was born in India and moved to France when I was ten, which is the place where I finished my schooling. I achieved 7s in HL Math AA and HL Physics, and I've been tutoring IB students since I graduated, for over 4 years now and have been tutoring in general for over 6 years. I focus primarily on connecting with the students since every person has a very distinctive and unique method of learning which works for them. I then tailor the sessions to make them as dynamic as possible where we are working through exam-style past paper questions together, to help students come to the solution and discover the best way to approach problems. I also ensure that my sessions focus on best exam strategies and we work with questions that are the same difficulty and representative of the final IB exam questions. Outside of tutoring, I love playing tennis, chess, travelling, watching movies, and am an avid foodie!
IB Maths AA & Economics Tutor41/45 IB graduateUniversity of Warwick
I’m Thairah, an IB graduate who achieved 41 points and now studies Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics, and Economics (MORSE) at the University of Warwick. I have over 4 years of experience tutoring students aged 11–18, supporting learners across a range of levels. My core subjects include IB Economics and Maths, as well as GCSE and KS3 Maths. Beyond curriculum teaching, I’ve guided students through Extended Essays, helping with topic refinement, structure, research direction, and academic writing skills. I understand first-hand the challenges of exams and large projects and I enjoy helping students navigate them with confidence. My lessons are interactive, engaging, and shaped around each student’s learning style and individual needs. I specialise in simplifying complex theory into clear, logical steps so that students can understand and apply concepts effectively, no matter their starting level. Many of my students see me as both a tutor and a mentor. My aim is to build knowledge, exam technique, and self-belief. Outside of tutoring, I love staying active at the gym, playing chess, travelling (30+ countries!), reading, learning languages, and playing piano. Connecting with people from different backgrounds comes naturally to me, and I bring that same adaptability and warmth into every lesson.
Munich's two universities both take IB students, but they select them differently. TUM accepts either a uni-assist review or a final recognition notice from the Bavarian office, and most of its bachelor's courses use an aptitude assessment rather than a grade cut-off. That assessment draws on the last four half-year reports and, in courses such as Informatik and Management & Technology, gives maths extra weight; our Physics and Maths AA pages set out the weights course by course.
LMU fills its restricted courses mostly by grade: for the 2026–27 winter semester, after advance quotas, 30% of places went by the converted grade and 70% through its own selection, which is also grade-based except in Psychology. LMU says the procedure will be redesigned for the 2027–28 winter semester, the intake this year's DP2 students apply for, so check the course page before you apply.
Where a university can't decide recognition itself, the Bavarian recognition office (ZAST) does. For restricted courses and Bavaria's 15 July deadline, it wants documents by the end of April and an IBO Official Transcript ordered to institute code 001613, which the IBO sends on 5 July.
Munich runs on two school calendars. The international schools follow their own, and Nymphenburger Schulen and Phorms, which teach the IB beside the Bavarian Abitur, follow the state one; the IB session is the same for both.
MIS breaks from 19 December to 6 January; Bavarian state schools from 24 December to 8 January. For DP2 students it is the last long stretch before mocks and final coursework.
State schools have 8 to 12 February off and MIS a ski week from 13 to 21 February. Easter (22 March to 2 April in Bavaria, 20 March to 4 April at MIS) is the last long break before the exams and the natural time for a Maths or science revision block.
Recognition documents are due at ZAST by the end of April, just as exams begin. The IB's advance note puts the May session from 23 April to 19 May; Whit Monday (17 May) falls inside it and Bavaria's Whitsun holidays start on 18 May, while the last papers are still being sat.
MIS finishes on 29 June, a month before Bavarian state schools (30 July). Results come out in early July, the transcript reaches ZAST on 5 July and Bavaria's application deadline follows on 15 July, so there are only days between results and applications.
Dates from the KMK's holiday calendar, the MIS 2026–27 calendar and the IB's published sessions. Individual schools may differ; check yours.
Munich has no state school teaching the Diploma, and its two largest IB schools sit outside the city. Munich International School, founded in 1966, is in Starnberg to the south-west; Bavarian International School teaches the Diploma at its Haimhausen campus about 15 km north, while its Schwabing campus is primary only.
Inside the city, St. George's in Freimann, Phorms in Bogenhausen and Nymphenburger Schulen, which has offered the IB alongside the Bavarian Abitur since 2012, complete the 5 schools.
Munich-area schools whose students have worked with our tutors
“His teaching style is well structured and makes it easier for students who may be struggling. He is very organised and uses a variety of learning methods, such as past papers and textbook questions, which cover each topic in the curriculum and can help students solve IB-style questions and become familiar with the exams.”
“Ms Navika was extremely helpful, flexible and constructive. Ms Navika helped identify all the weak points in my IA and then provided very beneficial feedback to ensure the IA is the best it can be. Ms Navika was very flexible regarding scheduling meetings and continuously supportive throughout the whole process. I would like to thank Lanterna and thank Ms Navika for the help.”
“It's really comfortable and less worrying knowing that the tutor I was assigned to knows how it feels to go through the IB diploma program but most importantly what the Ib is looking for. I've tried other tutoring websites, and Lanterna is by far the most appropriate and helpful site for preparing for the IB specifically. I'm really happy and satisfied that I came across this platform.”
Each of these comes from a student or parent who had IB lessons with us; many more sit on our Lanterna reviews page.
Munich's IB schools are spread from Starnberg in the south-west to Haimhausen in the north, so a tutor who travels to you is rarely practical. Lanterna teaches online instead: tell us the school, subjects and levels, and we suggest an IB teacher, a specialist with examiner experience or a high-scoring graduate whose free hours fit your child's week.
Use March for the recognition paperwork, so that April, when the documents are due, is free for revision. A tutor's job in those weeks is the grade the office converts, not the forms; the timetable above shows how close the two deadlines sit.
Yes. The Easter break (22 March to 2 April 2027 at Bavarian state schools, 20 March to 4 April at MIS) suits a block of revision lessons, since it ends about three weeks before the first papers. Bavaria's Whitsun holidays start on 18 May, while exams are still running, so lessons can continue for the last papers. Our guide to building an IB revision timetable helps students plan the break.
TUM and LMU both admit IB holders, by the German grade converted from the IB total and, at TUM, an aptitude assessment for most bachelor's courses. A tutor helps by lifting the subjects those routes weigh most, which for TUM usually means Maths and a science such as Physics. If your child is also applying abroad, our university application checklist keeps both tracks in order.
Ideally in DP1, because TUM's aptitude assessment also reads DP1 reports (our IA page explains why that matters). Starting in the first autumn gives a tutor time to work on test marks and coursework before they become part of the application. Our parent guide to tracking DP1 progress shows what to watch.
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