IB Economics
Tuition in Singapore
IB Economics rewards a very specific skill set. Most students only master half of it.
isn’t more content. It’s knowing how IB markers grade.
The Gap Between a 5 and a 7
IB Economics students often plateau at 4–5 because the skills that earn 6–7 are never explicitly taught in school.
The Paper 1 Essay Plateau
You can explain the theory. But Paper 1 Part (b) requires two-sided evaluation with a well-reasoned conclusion. Writing only one side — no matter how well — caps you at a 5. The top marks require you to argue, counter-argue, and then weigh.
The Data Response Disconnect
Students read the extract, copy a number, and “link” it vaguely to a theory. IB markers want you to extract specific data, define the relevant concept, and build a chain of analysis. “As shown in Figure 1” alone is worth nothing.
The IA “Commentary” Trap
The IB Economics IA is marked against six explicit criteria. Most students write a general economics essay and lose marks on Diagrams, Terminology, and Evaluation — not because they don’t know the content, but because they didn’t structure against the rubric.
How We Turn 5s Into 7s
Three targeted tools that directly address what IB Economics examiners reward — in every component.
The Paper 1 Essay — Built to Score 15/15
IB Economics Paper 1 essays follow an identical structure regardless of the topic. I teach you the exact template — definition, theory, diagram with analysis, application, counter-argument, evaluation — so you never stare at a blank page again.
Every response you write goes through this skeleton. Every time.
Define key term → State your thesis position → Signal two-sided treatment
Theory → Annotated diagram → Chain of causation → Real-world example
Identify limitation → Counter-mechanism → Context dependency
Weigh both sides → Condition your verdict → “The extent to which… depends on…”
Data Response — The Marks Are in the Method
Paper 2 students consistently lose marks by summarising instead of analysing. I teach the DEED method (Define → Extract → Explain → Develop) to structure every data response answer so it hits all four marking criteria automatically.
From vague observations to examiner-ready analysis.
State the precise IB definition of the economic concept in question
Quote specific data from the text or figure with units: “As shown in Figure 2, GDP fell from $X to $Y”
Apply the theory to explain the data — cause and effect, step by step
Add evaluation, limitation, or real-world context → This is where the extra marks live
The IB Economics IA — 20% of Your Grade, Fully Controlled
Unlike Paper 1 and 2, the IA is marked at home — which means with the right guidance, you can score close to full marks. I walk every student through all six IA criteria (Diagrams, Terminology, Concepts, Analysis, Evaluation, Rubric) and review each commentary before submission.
The IA is 20% of your final grade. It should not be left to chance.
Zero Gaps. Every Topic. Every Mark.
Complete IB Economics Microeconomics and IB Economics Macroeconomics coverage — with separate HL extensions — taught to IB examiner standards.
IB Microeconomics — Units 1 & 2
- 1Demand & Supply AnalysisShifts vs. movements, Price mechanism, Consumer & Producer surplus, Price controls (floors & ceilings) — HL: Theory of the Firm, Market structures (Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Oligopoly, Monopolistic Competition)
- 2ElasticitiesPED, YED, XED, PES — calculations, diagrams, applications to tax incidence and revenue analysis. HL: Price discrimination
- 3Market Failure & Government InterventionExternalities (positive/negative), Public Goods, Merit & Demerit Goods, Asymmetric Information — subsidies, taxes, regulation, tradeable permits. Evaluation of each intervention.
IB Macroeconomics — Units 3 & 4
- 4National Income & Business CyclesAD/AS model, Multiplier effect, Keynesian vs. Classical, Inflationary & deflationary gaps, GDP measurement methods. HL: Keynesian cross, Phillips Curve trade-off
- 5Macroeconomic PolicyFiscal policy (expansionary/contractionary), Monetary policy (interest rates, money supply), Supply-side policies. Conflicts between macroeconomic objectives. HL: Laffer Curve, Monetarism
- 6International Economics & DevelopmentComparative advantage, Terms of trade, Balance of payments, Exchange rate systems (Fixed/Floating/Managed), Protectionism, Development economics — HDI, poverty, inequality, sustainable development. HL: Marshall-Lerner, J-curve
One Subject. Full Focus.
I teach IB Economics SL and HL to students from across Singapore’s international schools — UWC Dover, Canadian International School, Singapore American School, ACS International, Tanglin Trust, Chatsworth, EtonHouse, and GESS. Every lesson is purpose-built for the IB Economics Guide, with HL extensions treated as first-class content — not an afterthought.
Find Your Slot
Small group IB Economics classes capped at 8 students for maximum individual feedback. Classes held in Bukit Timah (near Sixth Avenue MRT) and Orchard Road (near Somerset MRT). Online available.
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| 13:00 | H2 JC2 (A-Level)13:15–15:15 |
IGCSE G10 (UWC)13:30–15:30 |
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| 16:00 | IGCSE G10 (SJI)16:30–18:30 |
IB Gr 9 (All Schools)16:00–18:00 |
IGCSE G9 (UWC)16:15–18:15 |
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| 17:00 | IGCSE G10 (SJI,ACSI,HCI)17:00–19:00 |
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| 18:00 | IB Gr 10 (All Schools)18:00–20:00 |
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| 19:00 | IGCSE G9 (SJI,ACSI,HCI)19:00–21:00 |
Pending Sign-ups19:00–21:00 |
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📍 Bukit Timah — Near Sixth Avenue MRT | 📍 Orchard Road — Near Somerset MRT | 🌐 Online — Zoom lessons available
IB Economics Tuition — Questions Answered
Common questions from IB students and parents at international schools in Singapore, answered honestly.
IB Economics tuition in Singapore typically ranges from $50–$130/hr depending on format and experience. At KiNG Economics, small group classes are $55/hr ($440/month for 4 × 2-hour sessions). 1-to-1 sessions are $100/hr. Both include comprehensive IB-aligned notes, WhatsApp support, IA feedback, and essay marking. New students receive 25% off their first month of group tuition.
Yes — both fully. SL and HL share the same four core units. HL students additionally cover the Theory of the Firm (Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Oligopoly, Monopolistic Competition), Keynesian Cross, Phillips Curve, Marshall-Lerner Condition, and the J-Curve. I treat HL extensions as first-class content, not an afterthought. HL students are placed in the same or separate groups depending on availability.
Yes — the IA is 20% of your final IB Economics grade and is fully within your control. I guide students through all six IA criteria: Diagrams, Terminology, Concepts, Analysis, Evaluation, and Rubric compliance. I review each commentary before submission and provide written feedback on how to maximise each criterion. Students from UWC, Canadian International School, ACS International, Chatsworth, and GESS have gone through this process with strong results.
Current and past students come from UWC Dover / UWC South East Asia, Canadian International School, Singapore American School, ACS International, Tanglin Trust School, Chatsworth International, EtonHouse International, GESS, and Nexus International School. The IB Economics syllabus is universal across all IB-accredited schools, so no school-specific preparation is needed — just the IB Economics Guide.
Not at all — Grade 11 is actually the ideal time to start. You’re beginning the DP Programme, which means building the right habits from the outset. Students who start in Grade 11 have enough time to master Paper 1 and 2 techniques before their IA drafts are due, and before the pressure of Mock Exams arrives. Students who start in Grade 12 can still make significant improvements — especially to Paper 1 essays and IA scores.
IB Economics has three unique components not in other syllabi: Paper 1 essay structure (two-sided analysis with evaluation, 15 marks per question), Paper 2 data response (extracting and applying data from unseen extracts), and the Internal Assessment (three commentaries, each evaluated against IB criteria). The IB also has a stronger focus on real-world application and development economics compared to A-Level and IGCSE.
The trial is a full 2-hour lesson — no obligation, no payment required. You’ll cover real IB syllabus content, receive the lesson notes, and experience the teaching approach firsthand. After the lesson, you decide whether to continue. WhatsApp to book your slot.
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What IB Students Say
“The Paper 1 skeleton completely changed how I write. I used to just explain one side and wonder why I was capped at a 5. The two-sided structure with the evaluation paragraph was what I was missing. 4 to 7 in one semester.”
“I had no idea the IA was marked against specific criteria until Kirby showed me. I rewrote my commentary using the criteria as a checklist and went from 11 to 18. The IA guidance alone was worth everything.”
“Paper 2 used to be my weakest component — I kept describing data instead of analysing it. The DEED method made it almost formulaic. Went from borderline 5 to a solid 7 in my final exams.”
Kirby Ng
NUS Economics Graduate · IB, IGCSE & A-Level Specialist · Bukit Timah & OrchardI’ve spent years figuring out what IB Economics examiners actually reward — and more importantly, what they don’t. The difference between a 5 and a 7 is rarely about knowing more content. It’s about knowing how to structure that content into the exact format IB markers are trained to look for.
Every lesson I teach is built around one question: what does the IB Economics marking rubric actually reward? From Paper 1 essays to Paper 2 data response to IA commentaries — every component has a code, and I teach you to crack it.
Outside of tutoring, I coach Slowpitch softball at NUS on a pro-bono basis, and I can be reliably baited by any marketing gimmick involving Pokémon. My students know this.