IB Diploma Programme

IB Diploma Computer Science
Tutoring

Specialist one-on-one tuition covering the full IB CS syllabus — from computational thinking and OOP to the Internal Assessment and Paper 2. Taught by experts who know the examiner's mark scheme inside out.

About the course

Built for students who want real results

IB Computer Science is unlike any other secondary qualification. It blends abstract computational theory, object-oriented programming, systems architecture, and independent research into a two-year course assessed across four components — including a significant individual project that accounts for 30% of the final grade.

The conceptual depth expected at HL is university-level in places. Students must not just write code but defend their design decisions, analyse algorithms for efficiency, and think like engineers solving real-world problems. School lessons rarely cover this depth — especially for Higher Level students.

At GradesLoom, every session is tailored to the IB's unique assessment criteria. We teach to the mark scheme, not just the content — closing the gap between what students know and what they can demonstrate under exam conditions.

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Qualification
IB Diploma Programme Computer Science (SL & HL)
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Delivery
Online — USA, UK, India, Singapore, Middle East & beyond
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Session length
60 or 90 minutes per session
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Format
One-on-one with a dedicated CS instructor
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IA support
Full project guidance from planning to final submission
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Enrolment
Year-round — start any time, weekday and weekend slots
Syllabus coverage

Every topic. No gaps.

We cover the full syllabus end to end, with exam technique and past paper practice woven throughout.

Standard Level

SL — Core Units

~150 teaching hours · All students

  • System fundamentals — system design life cycle, managing change
  • Computer organisation — architecture, memory, OS, application software
  • Networks — network types, protocols, transmission media, the internet
  • Computational thinking, problem solving and programming
  • Abstract data structures — arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists
  • Resource management — OS scheduling, memory management, polling
  • Control systems — software and hardware components, real-time operation
  • Object-oriented programming option — OOP principles, UML, Java/Python
  • Internal Assessment — solution documentation (30% of grade)
Higher Level

HL — Core + Extension

~240 teaching hours · HL only

  • All SL core units covered, at greater depth
  • Abstract data structures — trees, binary trees, graph traversal
  • Further system fundamentals — primary & secondary memory, cache
  • Database concepts — ER diagrams, SQL, normalisation
  • Simulations — modelling techniques, determinism, random elements
  • Recursion — recursive algorithms, trace diagrams, divide-and-conquer
  • OOP option extended — design patterns, polymorphism, inheritance depth
  • Paper 3 — case study and analytical thinking (HL only)
What's included

Everything you need to excel

Your GradesLoom programme isn't just lessons — it's a complete exam preparation system.

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Diagnostic Assessment

A structured pre-programme test maps your current knowledge across all IB units so we start from exactly where you are.

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Personalised Study Plan

Custom session-by-session roadmap across both years, adjusted dynamically as your strengths and weaknesses evolve.

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Live 1-on-1 Sessions

Weekly sessions with your dedicated IB CS instructor. Interactive, responsive, and as deep as you need to go.

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IA Project Guidance

End-to-end support across all five criteria — from client selection to final write-up, with milestone check-ins throughout.

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Paper 1, 2 & 3 Prep

Systematic past paper practice across all exam components, including the HL Paper 3 case study, with mark-scheme aligned feedback.

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Progress Analytics

Performance tracking across topics and exam components over time, with actionable insights to direct final revision.

How it works

From enrolment to exam day

Five steps. One goal: the grade you need.

Phase 01

Free consultation & diagnostic

We discuss your current Year 1 or Year 2 position, your SL/HL choice, and your predicted grade target. A diagnostic test follows to baseline your knowledge.

Phase 02

Custom two-year roadmap

A topic-by-topic plan built around your school's teaching order, IA deadlines, and mock exam calendar. Always up to date, always moving forward.

Phase 03

Weekly expert sessions

Live one-on-one instruction aligned to your roadmap — conceptual teaching, coding practice, past-paper questions, and IA check-ins woven throughout.

Phase 04

IA submission sprint

Targeted sessions in the weeks before IA deadlines to finalise documentation, testing, and evaluation. We review every criterion before you submit.

Phase 05

Exam revision & mocks

Full timed mock papers for Papers 1, 2, and 3 (HL), with detailed feedback and a targeted final-week revision plan to maximise your score.

Ready to aim for a 7?

Book a free consultation and we'll map out your path to the grade you need.