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Online IB World Religions (SL) tutoring with verified tutors who scored 40+ IB points. Help with Paper 1 stimulus-response questions, Paper 2 essays on your two in-depth religions and the investigative study IA.

IB World Religions is an SL course in individuals and societies. You study five of nine living religions in an introductory unit, then two in depth, and carry out your own investigative study. Your tutor helps with Paper 1 stimulus-response questions, Paper 2 essays on the guiding themes and what every criterion of the investigative study (IA) rewards. The current course applies to exams up to 2028; students who start in August 2027 take its replacement, Religion and society. Sessions are online.

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World Religions tutoring prices

From £52.50 to £70 per hour, depending on bundle size. Each bundle covers one subject.

  • Taster Bundle
    3 hours
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    £70 per hour
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    5 hours
    £330
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  • Coursework Bundle
    10 hours
    £650
    £65 per hour
  • Assessment Bundle
    20 hours
    £1,250
    £62.50 per hour
  • Guardian Bundle
    50 hours
    £2,900
    £58 per hour
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    100 hours
    £5,250
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What You Get with IB World Religions Tutoring

Comprehensive support designed to help you achieve your target grade

Exam Technique

  • Paper 1: five stimulus-response questions from a choice of nine, covering at least three religions
  • Paper 2: two essays on the guiding themes of your in-depth religions
  • Command terms such as 'explain', 'define', 'evaluate' and 'compare and contrast'
  • Using each religion's own key terms accurately, such as 'haumai' in Sikhism

Investigative Study (IA)

  • A focused question about the experience, practice or belief of a group or individual adherents
  • A rationale and preliminary research that show why your topic matters
  • A workable plan, a clear summary of significant findings and correctly formatted references
  • Critical reflection and evaluation, the criterion worth the most marks

Concept Building

  • Part 1: five religions from Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Jainism and the Baha'i Faith
  • Part 2: one in-depth religion from Hinduism, Buddhism or Sikhism and one from Judaism, Christianity or Islam
  • Guiding themes: rituals, sacred texts, doctrines and beliefs, religious experience, ethics and moral conduct
  • Writing analytically and empathetically, not just describing beliefs
Real student results

Students Improving Their World Religions Grades

4 → 6
"My tutor helped me understand the comparative approach the IB expects. My essays became much more analytical and structured."
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Noah C.

World Religions SL, May 2024

3 → 6
"I found it hard to connect theory about religion to specific examples. My tutor showed me how to bridge that gap effectively."
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Leila P.

World Religions SL, May 2024

5 → 7
"The IA site visit and report structure felt confusing. My tutor helped me plan everything step by step and my final report was excellent."
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Santiago V.

World Religions SL, Nov 2023

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IB World Religions Topics We Cover

The course has three parts. Part 1 introduces five of nine world religions, at least one from each of three groups. Part 2 is an in-depth study of two religions, one from each of two groups, guided by five themes. Part 3 is the investigative study. Three questions run through it all: what is the human condition, where are we going, and how do we get there? Your tutor works with the religions your school has chosen.

Part 1: Introduction to World Religions

  • Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism
  • Judaism, Christianity, Islam
  • Taoism, Jainism, Baha'i Faith
  • Study five, at least one from each group (50 hours)

Part 2: In-depth Studies

  • One religion from Hinduism, Buddhism or Sikhism
  • One religion from Judaism, Christianity or Islam
  • 80 hours in total
  • Examined in Paper 2

Guiding Themes (Part 2)

  • Rituals and sacred texts
  • Doctrines and beliefs
  • Religious experience
  • Ethics and moral conduct

Key Questions

  • What is the human condition?
  • Where are we going?
  • How do we get there?
  • They underpin the study of every religion

Sample IB Questions

  • Explain Taoist ideas about opposites and their reconciliation
  • Define what 'haumai' means for Sikhs
  • Evaluate two interpretations of the resurrection of Jesus, with reference to creed and scripture
  • Compare and contrast the bases for the authority of the Qur'an and the Hadiths

Investigative Study (IA)

  • An aspect of the religious experience, practice or belief of a group or individual adherents
  • About 20 hours of class time
  • Five criteria, 30 marks
  • Worth 25% of your grade
Assessment breakdown

IB World Religions Assessment Structure

IB World Religions is an SL-only course assessed through Paper 1 (five stimulus-response questions from a choice of nine, covering at least three religions, 30%), Paper 2 (two essay questions on the guiding themes of your in-depth religions, 45%) and the investigative study (IA, 25%).

Paper 1

External Assessment
SL only: 30%

Introduction to world religions. Stimulus-response questions on the religions you studied in Part 1.

1 hour 15 min
Five questions from a choice of nine, covering at least three religions
Part 1: your five introductory religions

Paper 2

External Assessment
SL only: 45%

In-depth studies. Essay questions based on the guiding themes, for the two religions you studied in depth.

1 hour 30 min
Two essay questions from a choice of fourteen
Part 2: your two in-depth religions

Investigative Study (IA)

Internal Assessment
SL only: 25%

An investigation of an aspect of the religious experience, practice or belief of a group, of individual adherents, or of both.

Five criteria: rationale and preliminary research 8, plan for study 3, summary of significant findings 6, critical reflection and evaluation 10, references and compliance with format 3 (30 marks)
About 20 hours of class time

Key Assessment Notes

  • World Religions is offered at SL only and counts as a group 3 (individuals and societies) subject
  • This course applies to exams up to 2028. Its replacement, Religion and society, is first taught in August 2027 and first examined in May 2029
  • Your teacher marks the investigative study and the IB moderates the marks
IB World Religions grade distribution and average gradeHow students actually scored in the latest IB results: the share of each grade, HL vs SL, and how many got a 7.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IB World Religions tutoring

Yes. IB World Religions is an SL-only course in group 3, individuals and societies, with 150 recommended teaching hours. You sit two papers, worth 30% and 45%, and complete an investigative study worth 25%. No prior knowledge of world religions is needed to take it, and tutors can start from whatever your school has covered so far.

In Part 1 you study five of nine religions, at least one from each group: Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism; Judaism, Christianity, Islam; and Taoism, Jainism, the Baha'i Faith. In Part 2 you study two religions in depth, one from Hinduism, Buddhism or Sikhism and one from Judaism, Christianity or Islam. Your school chooses the combination, and tutors work with the religions you are taking.

Paper 1 gives you 1 hour 15 minutes for five stimulus-response questions from a choice of nine, covering at least three religions. Your tutor helps you define key terms precisely, explain ideas such as Taoist teaching on opposites or the Sikh concept of haumai, and use the stimulus rather than ignore it. You practise answering quickly, because five answers in 75 minutes leaves little time to plan.

Paper 2 asks for two essays from a choice of fourteen, based on the guiding themes of rituals, sacred texts, doctrines and beliefs, religious experience, and ethics and moral conduct. Your tutor helps you plan essays that evaluate, for example two interpretations of the resurrection of Jesus, or compare and contrast, for example the authority of the Qur'an and the Hadiths, with evidence and a clear conclusion.

Yes. The investigative study is marked out of 30 on five criteria: rationale and preliminary research (8), plan for study (3), summary of significant findings (6), critical reflection and evaluation (10), and references and compliance with format (3). Your tutor can help you test whether a focused aspect of a group's or adherents' religious life is workable and explain, using example studies, how to gather evidence and reflect critically. The work stays yours, and feedback on your draft comes from your teacher.

Yes, but not for current students. The IB is replacing World Religions with a redesigned course called Religion and society, published in February 2027 for first teaching in August 2027 and first assessment in May 2029. If your exams are in 2028 or earlier, you take the current World Religions course described on this page.

No. The IB describes the course as a systematic, analytical yet empathetic study of the beliefs and practices of world religions. It is an academic subject, not a devotional one, and many students take it without a personal faith. What you need is curiosity, care with key terms and the ability to explain how beliefs shape the way followers live.

In May 2026, 2.3% of World Religions candidates received a 7, according to the IB provisional statistical bulletin. The mean grade was 4.6 across 1,917 candidates, all at SL. In May 2025 the mean grade was 4.8 and 5.6% of candidates scored a 7.

Yes. Most students are matched with a tutor within 24 hours, so you can start quickly. Close to the exam, sessions focus on timed Paper 1 answers across your five religions, essay plans for Paper 2 and filling gaps in key terms and examples. Your tutor helps you decide what to prioritise in the time you have left.

Every tutor scored 40 or more IB points and is verified. All sessions are online, so you can work with a tutor wherever you study. Most students are matched with a tutor within 24 hours, so you can book your first session straight away and start with the religions and paper you find hardest.

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