Online IB tutors in Saudi Arabia
IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Career-related Programme (CP). Classes in Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3).
Online IB tutors for students in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and across Saudi Arabia, supporting the Diploma Programme and MYP at the country's 47 IB World Schools. Tutors work from the current subject guides for HL and SL papers and internal assessments, in live classes set in Saudi time, with fees in SAR.
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IB in Saudi Arabia: key facts
| IB World Schools in Saudi Arabia | 47 schools, with the Diploma Programme offered by 28 (ibo.org, checked 1 November 2026) (IB: the IB in Saudi Arabia) |
|---|---|
| Other IB programmes in Saudi Arabia | PYP at 31 schools, MYP at 17 and the Career-related Programme at 3 (ibo.org, checked 1 November 2026) (IB: the IB in Saudi Arabia) |
| IB in Saudi Arabia since | 1999 (IB: the IB in Saudi Arabia) |
| May results | From 12.00 GMT on 6 July (15.00 in Saudi Arabia) 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 | Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3), no daylight saving |
| Class timezone | Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) |
| Fees shown in | SAR (switchable) |
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Which IB boards do schools in Saudi Arabia use?
IB Diploma Programme (DP)
Offered by 28 schools in Saudi Arabia according to ibo.org. The two-year course has six subjects plus the core of Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS.
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Offered by 17 schools in Saudi Arabia according to ibo.org. Students joining the DP from the MYP, or from a British or American school, often need help with criteria-based assessment.
IB Career-related Programme (CP)
Offered by 3 schools in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
| Session | What applies in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| May session | Schools north of the equator normally sit in May, and students in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam can see results at 3pm on 6 July (12.00 GMT). |
| November session | Southern-hemisphere schools sit in November, and the session also serves retakes. Schools receive those results on 16 December, the IB's assessment FAQ says. |
Where do students in Saudi Arabia sit IB exams?
Each of the 28 DP schools enters its own candidates through its coordinator, session by session. Independent entry is not possible.
A retake needs an IB World School that agrees to take the candidate, and the IB says none is obliged to.
Families moving between Saudi cities can use the IB's directory to see which programmes a school in the new city holds.
How many IB schools are there in Saudi Arabia?
According to the IB's country page for Saudi Arabia, checked on 1 November 2026, 47 IB World Schools offer one or more IB programmes. The Primary Years Programme is offered by 31 of them, the Diploma Programme by 28, the Middle Years Programme by 17 and the Career-related Programme by 3.
Numbers change as schools are authorised, so check the IB's directory and confirm which subjects a school offers at HL and SL.
Can you tutor IB students in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam?
Yes. Lessons are live online, so a student's city does not limit which specialist they can have. Tutors cover Mathematics AA and AI, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Economics, along with help on internal assessments.
Under the IB's academic integrity rules we guide and give feedback, but we never write any part of an IA or Extended Essay.
Which IB subjects do we teach students in Saudi Arabia?
What times are online IB classes in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has had an IB World School since 1999 and now has 47, far more than Kuwait's 5 or Oman's 11. Each school sets its own internal deadlines, so we plan around its calendar.
International schools in Saudi Arabia are overseen by the Ministry of Education. Classes run in Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3), usually after school and on Fridays and Saturdays, and they move after iftar during Ramadan.
We teach online only, never in homes, and parents can join any lesson.
Weekdays after school
3pm to 9pm Saudi Arabia time (GMT+3) is 5pm to 11pm in Pakistan (GMT+5), when many of our tutors teach.
Weekends
9am to 8pm Saudi Arabia time (GMT+3) is 11am to 10pm 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 SAR?
Prices shown in Saudi riyals
- Recommended
One-to-one
Fully personalised to your child
SAR 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
SAR 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
SAR 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 Saudi Arabia
Do you offer IB tutoring in Riyadh and Jeddah?
Yes, we offer live online IB tutoring for students in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and across Saudi Arabia, covering Diploma and MYP subjects including Mathematics AA and AI, the sciences, Economics, Business Management and English A. Tell us your subjects and levels, and we match a tutor with IB experience.
How many IB schools are in Saudi Arabia?
The IB lists 47 IB World Schools in Saudi Arabia (checked 1 November 2026). The PYP is offered by 31 of them, the Diploma Programme by 28, the MYP by 17 and the Career-related Programme by 3. There has been an IB World School in Saudi Arabia since 1999.
What time do IB results come out in Riyadh?
Students in Saudi Arabia can see May-session results from 3pm on 6 July, which is 12.00 GMT, by signing in to the candidate website with a personal code and PIN from their coordinator. The IB says November-session results reach schools on 16 December.
Is there a private alternative to the IB Diploma in Saudi Arabia?
Not for the Diploma itself, because only students at an authorised IB World School can earn it. Students outside school can look at Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel qualifications instead, which the British Council in Saudi Arabia registers for private candidates. Check its rules and deadlines first.
How much does an IB tutor cost in Saudi Arabia?
Our IB fees for Saudi Arabia are shown in SAR on this page and on our pricing page. IB is priced at our advanced tier, with one-to-one and small-group options. All lessons are online, so there are no travel costs, and your first class is free.
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