Online IB tutors in the UAE
IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Career-related Programme (CP). Classes in Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4).
Online IB tutors for students in the UAE, supporting the IB Diploma Programme and MYP at IB World Schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates. Tutors work from the current subject guides for HL and SL papers, internal assessments and TOK, in live 1:1 or small-group classes timed to Gulf Standard Time.
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IB in the UAE: key facts
| IB World Schools in the UAE | 64 schools, with the Diploma Programme offered by 57 (ibo.org, checked 1 October 2026) (IB: the IB in the United Arab Emirates) |
|---|---|
| Other IB programmes in the UAE | PYP at 39 schools, MYP at 31 and the Career-related Programme at 23 (ibo.org, checked 1 October 2026) (IB: the IB in the United Arab Emirates) |
| IB in the UAE since | 1992 (IB: the IB in the United Arab Emirates) |
| Exam sessions | May and November each year (IB Diploma Programme: getting results) |
| May results | From 12.00 GMT on 6 July (16.00 in the UAE) on the candidate website (IB Diploma Programme: assessment FAQ) |
| Private candidates | Not possible for the Diploma: only students enrolled at an authorised IB World School can earn it (IB Diploma Programme: assessment FAQ) |
| Local time | Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4), no daylight saving |
| Class timezone | Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) |
| Fees shown in | AED (switchable) |
| IB subject experts |
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Which IB boards do schools in the UAE use?
IB Diploma Programme (DP)
Offered by 57 schools in the UAE according to ibo.org. Students take six subjects, usually three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS, and are registered for exams by their school's DP coordinator.
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Offered by 31 schools in the UAE according to ibo.org. Many UAE students move from the MYP into the DP at the same school, while others join the DP from a British or American curriculum.
IB Career-related Programme (CP)
Offered by 23 schools in the UAE according to ibo.org. CP students take some DP courses alongside a career-related study, and we can tutor the DP subjects within it.
When are IB exams for students in the UAE?
| Session | What applies in the UAE |
|---|---|
| May session | The session taken by UAE IB World Schools on a northern-hemisphere calendar. Results are released on the candidate website from 12.00 GMT on 6 July, which is 4pm in the UAE. |
| November session | Used mainly by schools in the southern hemisphere and for retakes. The IB's assessment FAQ states that November-session results are issued to schools on 16 December; check the exact time with the school's DP coordinator. |
| May 2026 in the Middle East | The IB said that most May 2026 exams in the region were expected to proceed, that decisions were made by national or local authorities, and that its Non-Exam Contingency Measure, based on externally assessed coursework and teacher-predicted grades, could be applied as a last resort. The IB did not publish country-level detail, so ask your school what applied. |
Where do students in the UAE sit IB exams?
There is no private-candidate route to the IB Diploma. Students must be registered by an IB World School for each exam session, and registration is handled by the school's DP coordinator.
Students who want to retake a subject can do so in a later session at any IB World School offering the Diploma Programme, but the IB says schools are under no obligation to accept retake candidates. Speak to the DP coordinator at your own school first.
Results are accessed on the IB candidate website using a personal code and PIN, which students obtain from their programme coordinator.
How many IB schools are there in the UAE?
According to the IB's country page for the UAE, checked on 1 October 2026, 64 IB World Schools in the UAE offer one or more IB programmes. The Diploma Programme is offered by 57 of them, the Primary Years Programme by 39, the Middle Years Programme by 31 and the Career-related Programme by 23. There has been an IB World School in the UAE since 1992.
With that many Diploma schools, IB students in the UAE work to the same subject guides and assessment criteria but with different internal deadlines, mock-exam schedules and subject offers. We build each student's tutoring plan around their own school's IA deadlines and mock dates.
Can you take the IB Diploma as a private candidate in the UAE?
No. The IB states that only students enrolled in authorised IB World Schools can earn the Diploma, with registration for each exam session made by the school's DP coordinator. Students cannot register themselves, and it is not possible to earn the full Diploma online outside an IB World School.
Retaking a subject is possible in a later session at any IB World School that offers the Diploma, but schools do not have to accept retake candidates. If you are considering a retake, talk to your school first, and use tutoring to prepare for the papers and, where the rules allow, to improve the internal assessment.
How were May 2026 IB exams handled in the Middle East?
On 31 March 2026 the IB said most May 2026 exams in the Middle East were expected to go ahead, with coursework deadline extensions, access arrangements and options to defer for affected students. Where exams could not be held safely, government authorities could decide to apply the IB's Non-Exam Contingency Measure, which bases results on externally assessed coursework and teacher-predicted grades.
The IB did not publish which route applied in each country, so UAE families should check with their school how their 2026 results were awarded. For current Year 1 and Year 2 students, the lesson is the same either way: strong internal assessments and realistic predicted grades protect a student whatever happens to the exam session.
Which IB subjects do we teach students in the UAE?
What times are online IB classes in the UAE?
IB World Schools in the UAE are private schools regulated by the emirate's authority, such as KHDA in Dubai, ADEK in Abu Dhabi and SPEA in Sharjah. Use the IB's 'find an IB World School' directory to confirm which programmes a school is authorised to teach.
Most UAE IB schools follow a northern-hemisphere year from late August to early July, so Year 1 of the Diploma starts in late August and final exams fall in May of Year 2. Internal assessment deadlines in the autumn and spring of Year 2 are usually the busiest periods for students.
Classes run in Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4). IB results release times are given in GMT, so 12.00 GMT on 6 July is 4pm in the UAE.
In Qatar, ibo.org lists 21 IB World Schools, 17 of which offer the Diploma Programme (checked 1 October 2026). Qatar runs on Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3), one hour behind the UAE, and we schedule lessons for students there in local time too.
Weekdays after school
3pm to 9pm UAE time (GST) is 4pm to 10pm in Pakistan (GMT+5), when many of our tutors teach.
Weekends
9am to 8pm UAE time (GST) is 10am to 9pm in Pakistan (GMT+5), when many of our tutors teach.
Times shown for the current season. Daylight-saving changes can shift the difference by an hour; we confirm every slot in your local time.
How much does IB tutoring cost in AED?
Prices shown in UAE dirhams
- Recommended
One-to-one
Fully personalised to your child
AED 140 / class
- 60-minute live classes at times you choose
- A plan built from a diagnostic of your child's gaps
- Past-paper practice marked against the mark scheme
- Progress notes for parents
Small group
Up to 6 students, 8 live classes a month
AED 35 / class
- 75-minute live classes, 8 per month
- Taught to your exam board and syllabus code
- Weekly past-paper questions with feedback
- Class recordings and notes
Intensive exam prep
12 one-to-one classes a month before exams
AED 126 / class
- Three 60-minute classes a week
- Timed past papers and full mock exams
- Topic-by-topic weak-spot drills
- Pack discount of 10% applied
Prices are per class unless shown per month: one-to-one classes are 60 minutes and group classes 75 minutes. Your trial class is free and doesn't turn into a paid plan by itself. Pricing FAQ
IB questions from families in the UAE
Do you offer IB tutoring in Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
Yes, we offer live online IB tutoring for students in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the rest of the UAE. Lessons cover Diploma and MYP subjects, including Mathematics AA and AI, the sciences, Economics and English A, and are scheduled in Gulf Standard Time. We teach online only and do not offer home visits anywhere in the UAE.
When are IB results released in the UAE?
IB Diploma results for the May session are released on the candidate website from 12.00 GMT on 6 July, which is 4pm in the UAE. Students log in with a personal code and PIN from their DP coordinator. For the November session, the IB says results are issued to schools on 16 December.
Can my child take IB exams as a private candidate in the UAE?
No, the IB Diploma cannot be taken as a private candidate in the UAE or anywhere else. Students must be enrolled at an authorised IB World School, which registers them for each session. Retakes are possible at any IB World School offering the Diploma, but schools are not obliged to accept retake candidates.
Can you help with IB internal assessments and the Extended Essay?
Yes, our tutors help IB students in the UAE understand the assessment criteria, choose a workable research question, plan their method and improve their own drafts. Under IB academic integrity rules, the work must be the student's own, so we guide and give feedback but never write any part of an IA or Extended Essay.
Do you tutor IB students in Qatar as well as the UAE?
Yes, we tutor IB students in Qatar as well as the UAE, using the same subject guides and assessment criteria. Qatar is on Arabia Standard Time, one hour behind the UAE, so we schedule lessons in your local time. The IB lists 21 IB World Schools in Qatar, with 17 offering the Diploma Programme.
What time are online IB classes in the UAE?
Online IB classes for UAE students usually run between about 3pm and 9pm on school days and from morning to early evening at weekends, in Gulf Standard Time. Before internal assessment deadlines and May exams we can add extra sessions. During Ramadan, lessons can move to after iftar, depending on tutor availability.
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