Online IB Computer Science tutors in London for IB Diploma students at Higher and Standard Level. IB Computer Science calls for conceptual depth and precise exam technique, and many students struggle to apply algorithms, programming logic and trace tables under exam conditions. Combo Tutors Academy provides one-to-one online lessons with Computer Science specialists for families across London, from Hampstead and Islington to Wimbledon and Canary Wharf. Targeted past-paper practice and mark-scheme feedback build secure understanding and exam confidence, helping students work towards higher grades.
A smaller group of London students follow the IB Diploma Programme at IB World Schools and international schools. IB Computer Science is taught at Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL), with external papers and an Internal Assessment (IA) that must remain the student's own work. Tutors explain concepts and assessment criteria, practise exam-style questions and help students plan around IA, Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge deadlines. We confirm HL or SL and the current subject guide before matching. Comparing routes? See our A-Level Computer Science tutors in London.
Our tutors
Meet Our Online Tutors for London Students
Verified tutor profiles from our network. After the free trial we match your child to a IB Computer Science specialist for their exact specification.
Each awarding body writes its own specification, so lessons match the syllabus code, assessment objectives, paper structure and grade boundaries your child faces, using that board's past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports.
IB Diploma Computer Science — Higher Level
Deeper content and longer papers, often expected for competitive university courses. Tutors follow the current IB subject guide, practise past-paper questions with markschemes and explain the Internal Assessment criteria.
IB Diploma Computer Science — Standard Level
Secure understanding across the core syllabus, with paper practice, IB command terms and guidance on the Internal Assessment, which stays the student's own work.
Syllabus coverage
IB Computer Science topics covered for London students
Our IB Computer Science tutors cover the full specification with extra depth on the topics where London students most consistently lose marks.
System fundamentals
Planning, system design and human-computer interaction.
Computer organisation
CPU, memory, binary, hex and logic gates.
Networks
Network types, protocols, OSI model and security.
Computational thinking & programming
Algorithms, abstraction and Java programming.
Abstract data structures
Lists, stacks, queues, trees and recursion.
Case study (HL)
Annual IB CS HL case study — deep technical analysis.
Internal Assessment (CS IA)
Real-world client project, documentation and product.
Past-paper exam technique
IB Paper 1, 2 and case-study mark-scheme drilling.
Book a free demo with a London Computer Science specialist.
Where London IB Computer Science students lose marks
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Choosing the right specification
How we fix it:London schools use different boards for the same subject, and Computer Science past papers from the wrong board waste revision time. We confirm the awarding body and specification code before the first lesson and use matching papers and mark schemes.
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Mocks and the summer exam series
How we fix it:Most London schools hold mocks between November and February, with final exams in May and June. Computer Science lessons are planned back from those dates, using mock results to target the topics costing the most marks.
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Moving school, board or country
How we fix it:Families relocating to London, or switching schools, often find the new Computer Science course uses a different board. Tutors compare the old and new specifications and plan catch-up on the topics that were missed.
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Fitting tuition around a busy week
How we fix it:Lessons are online in UK time, on evenings and weekends, so Computer Science support fits around school, travel across London and activities.
Why families in London pick us for IB Computer Science
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Matched to the exact specification
Tutors are chosen for your child's Computer Science board, specification and level, not just the subject name.
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One-to-one online lessons in UK time
Individual attention, evening and weekend slots, and no travel across London.
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Clear pricing and a free trial
Lessons start from £11/hour, billed monthly for sessions used, after a free 30-minute trial.
What UK families say
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Sarah M.
IB Mathematics · London
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A-Level Physics · Manchester
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GCSE Science · Birmingham
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SAT Prep Student · Boston
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Parent of IGCSE Student · Dubai
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Our London office
Based in Spitalfields, London
Combo Tutors Academy Ltd is registered in London. Lessons are delivered online, so families across every London borough work with us.
Online tutoring starts from £11 per hour. The confirmed rate depends on the subject, level and tutor; specialist sciences, Further Maths, IB and A-Level tuition may cost more. Families are billed monthly for sessions used, and the first 30-minute trial is free.
IB Diploma Higher Level and Standard Level, following the current subject guide and your child's school deadlines.
All lessons are online and one-to-one in UK time. That lets us match a specialist for the exact specification, wherever your family is in London.
No. Combo Tutors is an independent tutoring provider with no affiliation to any London school. We don't assume a board from the school's name, so please share the subject specification.
Yes. A tutor reviews recent tests, targets the weakest topics and practises exam-style questions with mark-scheme feedback. How much support is needed depends on the starting point.
Book a free 30-minute trial and tell us the year group, board, recent results and target. We match a tutor and agree a weekly plan.