Best IB English Literature tutors in the Netherlands & online

Lanterna pairs IB English A: Literature students in the Netherlands with a tutor who knows the course at SL or HL, from long-serving English teachers to top-scoring IB graduates: close reading of an unseen poem or prose extract for Paper 1, a timed comparison of two set works in Paper 2, the oral with its work in translation, and the HL essay. Lessons are one-to-one and online, from €63 an hour on Central European Time, for students in The Hague, Rotterdam and across the country.

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IB English Literature tutors available to students across the Netherlands

Literature is its own course, with more works and a translated text in the oral, so we choose from tutors who teach it. Send us your reading list and say which paper feels weakest.

Fiona

Fiona

IB specialist

IB English Literature Tutor25+ years' teaching

I'm Fiona, an experienced IB teacher / tutor / examiner with over 25 years working in prestigious international schools in South America and Spain. Following this I have spent 8 years supporting students through online tutoring; I am proud of my students' achievements, consistently gaining above the world average despite usually not being native speakers and/or with little previous interest in Literature. I most enjoy working with students who are preparing for exams or assessments; my aim is to take away the fear factor and share my knowledge gained through teaching and examining to help students achieve high. I have confidence in applying the assessment criteria and will give appropriate feedback and tips. As a life-long educator and parent of two successful IB and university graduates I am well aware of the challenges faced by students so I will also provide empathy along with the academic support! Outside tutoring my interests include reading, watching films, theatre and sport as well as travelling. Looking forward to working with you.

  • English Literature
  • English Lang & Lit
  • English B
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Elise

Elise

IB graduate

IB English Literature Tutor7 years' tutoring43/45 IB graduateColumbia University

I’m Elise, an IB graduate with 43 points and top marks (7s) in English, French, German, and History, where I also received achievement awards. I went on to study Law and now work internationally in the legal field. Having experienced the IB myself, I understand how challenging it can be, and how much difference the right guidance can make. I love helping students gain confidence in essay-based subjects by showing them how to write clearly, think critically, and approach exams strategically. My goal as a tutor is to help students reach the grades they need while building lasting skills that will serve them well at university and beyond. My tutoring approach is personal and thorough. I have worked with students from a range of backgrounds and always adapt my approach to their personality and learning style. I quickly identify each student’s weaknesses and design clear, structured strategies to turn them into strengths. Alongside teaching, I provide detailed essay feedback, oral exam preparation, and broader IB support, from subject planning to time management and even university applications. I’m also highly responsive and make sure my students always feel supported and heard, whether they need clarification or encouragement. Outside of tutoring, I love learning languages and reading. I speak fluent English, Dutch, German, French and Mandarin, and am working towards beocming fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and Russian. I also love travelling, especially to adventurous destinations.

  • English Literature
  • French A Lang & Lit
  • History
  • English Lang & Lit
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Tim

Tim

IB teacher

IB English Literature Tutor20 years' teachingPublished authorUniversity of Edinburgh

Over the twenty years of my teaching career, I’ve taught both the MYP and the DP in four IB schools around the world, engaging with many different cultures and building lasting relationships with students as I’ve prepared them for the rigours of internal assessments and final exams. When I teach, I like to get to the heart of things, revealing the fundamental principles behind the essential skills.

  • English Literature
  • English Lang & Lit
  • Internal Assessment
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Flora

Flora

IB graduate

IB English Literature Tutor42/45 IB graduateUniversity of Cambridge

I’m Flora, an IB graduate with 42 points who now studies Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Cambridge. I achieved 7s in Higher Level English and Psychology, and have been tutoring IB students with Lanterna Education since 2024. My academic background and experience working alongside researchers and psychologists have strengthened my understanding of how people learn best — something I bring into every tutoring session. My approach is student-centred and supportive: I focus on helping students build confidence by breaking down challenging topics into clear, manageable steps. Whether it’s essay structure, exam technique, or understanding complex theories, I tailor my lessons to each student’s needs and goals. I see tutoring not just as teaching content, but as mentoring students through the IB experience. Outside of tutoring, I’m passionate about mental health and youth advocacy — I’ve served as a Deputy Member of Youth Parliament and volunteered with community wellbeing projects. In my free time, I love gardening, learning the harp, and exploring new ideas in psychology.

  • Psychology
  • English Literature
  • Biology
  • Spanish B
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Manmohini

Manmohini

IB graduate

IB English Literature Tutor40/45 IB graduate4 years' IB tutoring

I’m Manmohini, an IB graduate with 40 points, now studying International Relations and Global Affairs in Italy. I earned 7s in HL History and HL English A, along with an A in TOK, and I’ve been tutoring these subjects for around four years. My experience working with organisations like NATO and the United Nations has deepened my understanding of global issues — something I love bringing into my lessons to make learning more relevant and thought-provoking. I focus on helping students see connections between ideas, develop strong essay and critical thinking skills, and approach the IB with confidence and curiosity rather than stress. My lessons are interactive and tailored to each student’s goals, whether that’s improving analysis, refining writing, or mastering exam techniques. I see tutoring as more than academics — it’s about building perspective and empowering students to express themselves clearly while staying balanced.. When I’m not tutoring, you’ll usually find me hiking, playing new music, or planning my next travel adventure.

  • History
  • English Literature
  • TOK
  • English Lang & Lit
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Eryk

Eryk

IB graduate

IB English Literature Tutor44/45 IB graduateUniversity of Oxford

I'm Eryk, a recent first-class law graduate from Oxford, an IB graduate with 44 points and a future commercial lawyer. I achieved 7s in HL Economics, English and History. As a tutor, I have high expectations for my students, as I know from experience that the only way to truly excel is to practise, practise and practise. My primary objective as a tutor is not to be just another teacher, but to focus on strategies that will enable my students to practise and prepare independently. I believe that teaching someone how to teach themselves is infinitely more valuable than simply teaching a concept, and I hope to teach my students skills they can apply beyond the IB. Outside of tutoring, I like running, reading, cooking and travelling. One of my more niche hobbies includes building plastic models. I also speak three languages, English, Polish and Russian, and I am currently learning German and Mandarin.

  • Economics
  • English Literature
  • History
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Bilingual diploma

English A: Literature and the IB bilingual diploma

Taking English A: Literature beside a Language A course in a second language, such as Dutch A, can lead to a bilingual IB Diploma; in the IB's words, "taking two studies in language and literature subjects in different languages is one way of obtaining a bilingual diploma". Nuffic, the Dutch organisation that compares foreign diplomas with Dutch ones, places the Bilingual Diploma at the level of a VWO diploma, the same as the standard IB Diploma.

Dutch A is a small course: in May 2025 only 419 students worldwide sat it, in its Language and Literature or its Literature form. For a student who does take it next to English Literature, it works twice, towards the bilingual diploma and as proof of Dutch for a Dutch-taught degree. Lanterna's article on what a bilingual Diploma requires and offers explains the alternatives, and the IB in the Netherlands section on our home page sets out how the Diploma sits beside the VWO.

Two languages, two tutors

Besides English Literature tutors, our team includes teachers of IB Dutch A and Dutch B. Mention both languages when you book, so lessons can be planned around two sets of orals and papers.

Dutch-taught degrees

Which IB Dutch course counts as proof of Dutch

IB Dutch A, at SL or HL, exempts you from a separate Dutch test at the University of Amsterdam, at Erasmus University Rotterdam and for Groningen's medical programmes; Dutch B counts only at HL and only at UvA and Erasmus. None of the universities we checked lists Dutch B at SL.

Without one of those courses, UvA accepts the NT2 state exam (programme II), CNaVT or ITNA at B2, and Groningen's medical programmes ask for NT2-II or CNaVT at B2 or above. UvA wants the proof by 31 August, by 15 July for numerus fixus (capped, selective) programmes, or by 1 April for non-EU/EEA applicants who need a visa. Medicine is taught in Dutch at every university we checked, so the rule matters most to future doctors; our Biology page covers its subject rules. If Dutch B is your route, aim for HL, and our tips on building up a Language B can help.

Which IB Dutch course exempts you from a Dutch test (universities' own pages, read 14 November 2026)
UniversityDutch ADutch B HLDutch B SL
University of Amsterdam Yes, SL or HL Yes Not listed
Erasmus University Rotterdam Yes, SL or HL Yes Not listed
University of Groningen, medical programmes Yes, SL or HL Not listed Not listed
Maastricht University, Geneeskunde Not verified Not verified Not verified

Erasmus: 2027/2028 list. Groningen: 2026/27 page. Maastricht asks for proof of Dutch by 31 August; we could not read which IB courses it accepts.

And proof of English?

Where a university's English rule says "English A" without naming the course, Literature should count as well: Erasmus lists English A at SL or HL, Leiden English A at HL and RSM English A at set grades. VU's list names only English A: Language and Literature, so ask VU about Literature. The full table, and the cabinet's plan to make Dutch the default language of bachelor's teaching, are on our Lang & Lit page.

SL or HL

English A: Literature at each level

Literature sets only literary texts. Paper 2 asks for a comparison of two studied works in 1 hour 45 minutes without the books, and the 15-minute oral sets an extract originally in English against a translated one. Worldwide, HL averaged 4.6 and SL 5.1 in May 2025; for Leiden, though, only HL meets the English rule unless the Diploma was taught in English.

Standard Level

Literature SL

Works studied
9, some in translation
Paper 1
One unseen passage, chosen from two (1 h 15)
Share of the grade
Oral 30%, Paper 1 35%, Paper 2 35%
World mean, May 2025
5.1
Leiden English rule
Not met by SL, unless the Diploma was taught in English
Higher Level

Literature HL

Works studied
13, some in translation
Paper 1
Both unseen passages (2 h 15)
Share of the grade
Oral 20%, essay 20%, Paper 1 35%, Paper 2 25%
World mean, May 2025
4.6
Leiden English rule
Met by English A at HL
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FAQs

IB English Literature tutoring: questions from families in the Netherlands

Our child wants to keep Dutch-taught degrees open. Can Lanterna help with IB Dutch as well as English Literature?

Yes. Our team includes tutors who teach IB Dutch A and Dutch B, so one consultation can cover both languages. If the aim is to skip a separate Dutch test, Dutch A at either level, or Dutch B at HL, is what UvA and Erasmus list, and Groningen's medical programmes take Dutch A only. Tell us the levels your child takes and we suggest a tutor for each course whose hours fit.

Is there an IB English Literature tutor near us in Amsterdam?

Lessons are online, so distance doesn't come into it: families in Amsterdam, Amstelveen and the rest of the region book the same tutors as students in The Hague. What we match on is the course, the level and the works on your school's list, then a regular slot on Central European Time.

What may a tutor do, and not do, for the Literature HL essay?

A tutor may help you pick a literary work that genuinely interests you, test whether your line of inquiry can be argued in 1,200 to 1,500 words and explain how the essay is marked. Writing, editing or correcting the draft is off limits under IB rules; feedback on the draft itself is your teacher's job.

When should Literature lessons start if the English A grade must also prove my child’s English?

Before the oral and the HL essay, which come ahead of the written papers in late April to mid-May 2027. The level matters as well as the grade: Leiden accepts English A only at HL unless the Diploma was taught in English. Results arrive in early July 2027.

Can Literature lessons fit around an international school’s calendar in the Netherlands?

Yes. Lessons run after school or at weekends on Central European Time and can move when a trip or a mock exam clashes. Many international schools set their own holiday dates while others follow the Dutch regional calendar, which our Geography page lists, so plan revision blocks from your own school's calendar.

What does an English Literature tutor cost in the Netherlands?

€63 an hour is the starting rate, and a larger package brings it down; our prices compare the tiers.

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