IB DP Full Course Support
A structured two-year online IB tutoring programme for students entering IB DP Year 1 who want planned academic support from the beginning of the Diploma Programme to final exams.
Strategic Course Focus
Complete approximately 80% of the IB DP syllabus within the first 12-15 months so students have enough time for IA, EE, TOK, revision, past papers and mock improvement.
Course Snapshot
| Course Detail | Recommended Structure |
|---|---|
| Course Name | IB DP Full Course Support |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Best For | Students entering IB DP Year 1. |
| Ideal Joining Time | At the beginning of IB DP Year 1 or during the first term of DP 1. |
| Format | One-to-one online tutoring or customised subject-wise support. |
| Student Choice | One subject, selected HL/SL subjects or complete six-subject support |
| Core Support | HL, SL, IA, EE, TOK, school assessments, mocks, revision and final exams. |
| Main Goal | Complete syllabus early, protect time for assessment work and build confident final exam readiness |
Introduction
The IB DP Full Course Support programme at Baccalaureate Classes is designed for students entering IB Diploma Programme Year 1 who want structured academic guidance across the full two-year IB journey. The Diploma Programme is demanding because students must balance six subjects, HL and SL requirements, Internal Assessments, Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, school assessments, mock exams and final exam preparation.
Our approach is planned differently from short-term tutoring. We aim to help students complete approximately 80% of the full IB DP syllabus within the first 12-15 months, depending on subject combination, school pace, starting level and weekly tutoring hours. This creates academic space after DP 1 for IA, EE and TOK while also allowing revision and past paper practice to begin before DP 2 becomes overloaded.
This programme works alongside the student’s IB school. It does not replace an authorised IB school programme. Instead, it provides personalised online IB tutoring, academic planning and assessment support so that students can learn more deeply, stay organised and approach final exams with a clear strategy.
Why This Two-Year Plan Works
Many IB students struggle because they treat DP 1 as a slow adjustment year and then face syllabus pressure, IA deadlines, EE progress, TOK submissions, school mocks and final exam preparation together in DP 2. By that stage, students often have less time to practise past papers or improve exam technique.
Baccalaureate Classes follows a forward-planned academic model. We build foundations early, accelerate syllabus coverage carefully and reserve enough time for revision, assessment writing, mock correction and score improvement. This makes the two-year journey more manageable for students and more transparent for parents.
Programme Architecture
| Pillar | What It Means for the Student |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic Planning | Review current level, subject choices, HL/SL demands, school pace and target scores before creating the support plan. |
| Early Syllabus Strategy | Cover a major portion of the syllabus in the first 12-15 months where academically suitable. |
| Assessment Management | Plan IA, EE and TOK early so students avoid last-minute writing and rushed submissions. |
| Exam Practice Cycle | Use topic tests, past papers, timed responses and mock analysis to convert knowledge into exam performance. |
| Parent Visibility | Maintain clarity on progress, weak areas, completed topics and upcoming priorities. |
Subject-Wise Course Support
| Subject Area | HL Support | SL Support |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics AA / AI | 170 hours | 120 hours |
| Physics | 130 hours | 90 hours |
| Chemistry | 130 hours | 90 hours |
| Biology | 120 hours | 80 hours |
| Computer Science | 120 hours | 80 hours |
| Economics | 120 hours | 80 hours |
| Psychology | 120 hours | 80 hours |
| English Language & Literature | 120 hours | 80 hours |
| French B / Spanish B | 120 hours | 80 hours |
These hours are recommended for complete two-year academic support. The final plan may be customised based on the student’s school pace, subject combination, current performance, target score and support required for IA, EE, TOK, mocks and final exam preparation.
Recommended Support Model
| Support Area | How We Support Students |
|---|---|
| HL Subject Tutoring | In-depth concept teaching, advanced applications, exam style questions and long-term score improvement. |
| SL Subject Tutoring | Clear topic coverage, regular practice, school assessment preparation and confidence building. |
| Internal Assessment | Topic selection, research question, structure, data handling, analysis, writing and criteria alignment. |
| Extended Essay | Subject selection, research planning, argument development, structure, drafting and refinement. |
| Theory of Knowledge | TOK exhibition, TOK essay planning, knowledge questions, examples and argument development. |
| School Assessments | Test preparation, homework support, topic revision and targeted correction. |
| Mock Exams | Past paper practice, score analysis, time management and response improvement. |
| Final Exams | High-weight topic revision, marking scheme practice, exam strategy and confidence building. |
Two-Year Learning Roadmap
| Stage | Timeline | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | First 2-3 months of DP 1 | Build foundations, understand HL/SL expectations, set study routines and identify early learning gaps. |
| Phase 2 | Month 4-8 of DP 1 | Complete major DP 1 topics, strengthen core concepts and begin IB style questions alongside school assessments. |
| Phase 3 | Month 9-12 of DP 1 | Accelerate syllabus coverage and target completion of a large part of the full DP syllabus before the DP 1 summer break. |
| Phase 4 | DP 1 summer break | Use the early syllabus advantage for IA planning, EE research, TOK ideas, learning-gap repair and structured revision. |
| Phase 5 | First 3-4 months of DP 2 | Complete the remaining syllabus, refine IA/EE/TOK work and begin regular past paper practice. |
| Phase 6 | DP 2 mock period | Focus on mock preparation, timed papers, marking scheme analysis, correction of weak areas and score improvement. |
| Phase 7 | Final 2-3 months | Intensive revision, high-weight topics, full past papers, exam strategy and final confidence building. |
Sample Customised Pathways
| Student Profile | Suggested Support Plan | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering-focused student | Maths AA HL + Physics HL + Chemistry SL | Build strong quantitative and science foundations while protecting revision time. |
| Medicine or life-science pathway | Biology HL + Chemistry HL + Maths AA/AI SL | Balance heavy science content with consistent problem solving and IA planning. |
| Economics or business pathway | Economics HL + Maths AI SL + English SL | Strengthen diagrams, data interpretation, written evaluation and application skills. |
| Score improvement plan | Two high-priority HL subjects + IA/EE/TOK support | Focus tutoring time where it can produce the biggest academic improvement. |
| Complete academic support | All six subjects + core assessment guidance | Create a full two-year academic structure from DP 1 to final exams. |
What the Programme Covers
| Area | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Subject Learning | Regular tutoring aligned with the student’s IB school syllabus and academic goals. |
| Syllabus Acceleration | Planned coverage of around 80% of the syllabus within 12- 15 months where suitable. |
| Concept Mastery | Step-by-step explanation of difficult topics across HL and SL subjects. |
| Application Skills | IB-style questions, data interpretation, diagrams, calculations and written responses. |
| IA Guidance | Topic selection, research question, structure, analysis, evaluation and criteria alignment. |
| EE Guidance | Research direction, argument quality, organisation and academic writing support. |
| TOK Guidance | Exhibition planning, TOK essay ideas, knowledge questions and argument development. |
| Mock Preparation | Past paper practice, score analysis, time management and response improvement. |
| Final Exam Revision | High-weight topic revision, marking scheme practice and exam technique. |
Progress Monitoring and Parent Communication
A premium two-year support programme must give parents clarity, not only extra classes. Baccalaureate Classes can track completed topics, current weak areas, assessment priorities and upcoming exam goals. Regular academic review helps parents understand whether the student is progressing steadily, falling behind or ready for more advanced practice.
- Initial academic discussion before the support plan begins.
- Subject-wise topic planning based on school pace and target score.
- Regular review of completed topics, weak areas and assessment priorities.
- Mock and past-paper performance analysis before final exam preparation.
- Flexible adjustment of hours when IA, EE, TOK or school exams require more attention.
Who Should Join
- Students entering IB DP Year 1 who want long-term academic structure.
- Students targeting 6s and 7s across selected HL and SL subjects.
- Students who want to avoid last-minute pressure in DP 2.
- Students who need support beyond regular school lessons.
- Parents who want clear academic planning and progress monitoring.
- Students who want early preparation for IA, EE and TOK.
- Students moving from MYP, IGCSE, CBSE, ICSE or other boards into IB DP.
How Baccalaureate Classes Customises the Programme
Every IB student has a different subject combination, school pace and academic target. Before beginning the programme, Baccalaureate Classes reviews the student’s chosen subjects, HL/SL levels, current Prepared for website course-page planning confidence, recent performance and target score. Based on this discussion, we create a subject-wise academic support plan.
A student may choose full support for all six subjects or select only high-priority subjects such as Maths AA HL, Physics HL and Chemistry SL. The number of hours can also be adjusted depending on whether the student needs concept teaching, assessment preparation, IA support or final exam revision.
Student Outcomes
- Complete a major portion of the IB DP syllabus early.
- Use the DP 1 summer break effectively for IA, EE and TOK.
- Build stronger foundations across selected HL and SL subjects.
- Improve school assessment and mock exam performance.
- Develop better exam technique and answer structure.
- Reduce final-year academic pressure.
- Enter the final exam period with a clear revision plan.
- Work towards stronger IB DP scores with consistent guidance.
Complete IB DP support from Year 1 to final exams
Build a two-year academic plan with personalised online IB tutoring for HL, SL, IA, EE, TOK, mocks, revision and final exam preparation.
FAQs for IB DP Full Course Support
The IB DP Full Course Support programme is a two-year personalised online tutoring plan that helps students complete the syllabus early, manage IA, EE and TOK effectively and prepare confidently for mocks and final IB exams.