Elite IB tutoring
Our tutors build a personal learning plan with you, then guide you through it lesson by lesson: to top grades in your IB exams and a place at a top university. One to one, in every time zone.
Others offer IB tutoring as one of many services.We specialise in the IB.
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Why Think Smart
Work exclusively with IB specialists who have mastered the programme themselves, achieved exceptional results, and stay at the forefront of the latest curriculum. From your first lesson to your final exams, your tutor will know exactly what it takes - and guide you every step of the way.
A human coordinator matches you with the right tutor - and stays by your side to make sure it works.
The right tutor isn't just about expertise. It's about personality, communication, learning style and that all-important "click." If the fit isn't right, we'll keep looking until we find someone your child feels comfortable learning with.
Students in over 60 countries and tutors across the time zones, so lessons fit your school day wherever it is.
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Tell us your subject and your goal. A coordinator matches you within 24 hours.
Trusted by international families and schools from over 60 countries
Beyond tutoring
We don't just improve grades. We give parents the confidence that their child's education is in expert hands - and we give students the freedom to actually enjoy being young.
No more worrying whether things are on track. No more chasing homework or searching for last-minute help before exams. Your child's academic journey is taken care of - planned, monitored and guided by people who do this every day. You can finally breathe.
Instead of sleepless nights and constant stress, you move through the IB with confidence and enough time to actually live. Extracurriculars, friendships, rest - the things that make these years matter. When you know the plan is working, you can focus on more than just surviving school.
Hear it from a former student
Play video: Eren, a former Think Smart student, on what the IB was likeEren finished the Diploma with us. Two minutes, in her words.
Give your family the confidence of knowing the IB is taken care of.
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Your learning plan
Matching you with the right tutor is where we start, not where we stop. Every student gets a personal plan, and every lesson moves it forward.
Learning plan
IB Math AA HL
Target 7
Who we teach
We work with all kinds of IB students, helping them achieve their academic goals. In most cases they fall into three main groups.
Are you a willful student, head in the books, shooting for straight 7s on your IB Diploma? Let's double your chances.
Do you just want to pass your exams with grades good enough to get you into a great university of your choice? Then this is your time to shine.
Do you struggle with any learning disabilities which are making your high school studies harder? Look no more and let's get in touch.
Not sure which one is you? The trial lesson is where we find out.
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“Just within 2 months, Nathan score went up from 4/7 to 7/7.”Katrine C.Parent, MalaysiaGlobal Politics7plus an A for the Extended Essay
“…helped me get a final 7 for Glopo and an A for EE, thank you!!!”Sienna S.Student, ThailandIB retake6when a 5 was the target
“Our son desperately needed to achieve a score of 5, but thanks to their targeted and professional guidance, he managed to score a fantastic 6!”Tatiana R.Parent, Italy
Your plan starts with a 60-minute trial lesson, with no commitment after it.
How it works
No algorithm and no scrolling through profiles. A coordinator who knows our tutors does the matching.
Subject, level, exam session and what feels hard right now. It takes two minutes and commits you to nothing.
A coordinator matches you with a tutor who knows your subject and suits how you learn. You hear from us within 24 hours.
Your tutor finds what is holding you back and turns it into your learning plan. Not the right fit? We match you with someone else.
A 60-minute first lesson, with no commitment after it.
Global reach
From Europe and the Americas to Asia, Africa and the Middle East, we work with international schools worldwide to deliver expert IB teaching wherever it is needed.
ItalyChileJapanSouth AfricaUAEUKUSACanadaHKSingaporeBrazilSchools supported across 5 continents
Beyond weekly lessons
Exam preparationTargeted revision in the weeks that count, built on past papers and mark schemes.
IB retakesA focused plan for the November or May resit, starting from the paper that went wrong.
Summer coursesPre-IB to start the Diploma ahead, Mid-IB to go into year two with no gaps.
MYP and PYPSupport for younger IB learners, so the Diploma starts on solid ground.
Think Smart AdmissionsApplying to Oxbridge, the Ivy League or top European universities?Our sister team handles strategy, personal statements, admissions tests and interviews.Visit tsadmissions.com 
Think Smart for schoolsNeed an IB teacher for your school?Substitute teachers and rare-subject specialists for international schools, often within 24 hours.See how we work with schools Getting started
Step one
A full 60 minutes with the tutor we matched you with. You leave with a clear picture of what is holding you back and a first version of your plan.
€69.99 · 60 minutes, no commitment after it
Book a trial lessonStep two
After the trial we recommend how many lessons you need and how often, so you pay for the plan rather than guess at hours. The more lessons in a package, the better the value.
FAQ
Something else on your mind?
Talk to a coordinator on WhatsApp or by phone.
One of two kinds, and we pick the one your goal calls for: an IB alum who sat the same papers and came out near the top of the subject they now teach, or a professional IB teacher, in many cases an examiner. Either way they have been through the syllabus, the deadlines and the exams you are facing, which is why they adapt quickly and why lessons aim at real understanding rather than memorised formulas.
Matching is what we are known for. Rather than leaving you to scroll through profiles, a coordinator looks at your subject, level, goals and the way you learn, and picks the tutor who fits.
The first lesson is about finding what is really holding you back. From that, your tutor plans how to close those gaps as quickly as possible, with a strong focus on past paper questions. We will not do your homework for you; we make sure you can do it yourself.
Your plan is built around your target grades and your deadlines: the topics to strengthen and in which order, the coursework (IA, EE and TOK) along the way, and exam practice on real past papers before the exams. Your tutor adjusts it as you progress.
You get a confirmation and we start matching you with the tutor who best fits your needs. We get back to you within 24 hours, and your tutor then contacts you to schedule the first lesson.
Your tutor keeps track of your hours and lets you know how many remain. At the end of every month we also email you an overview of the lessons held.
Almost certainly. Our tutors work across the time zones and we teach students in over 60 countries, so lessons are scheduled around your school day.
That is not a problem. Tell us and we will match you with a second tutor, taking any special requests into account.
Tell us the subject and the grade you are aiming for. A coordinator replies within 24 hours with a tutor matched to you, and your first lesson starts your plan.
