Best IB Geography tutors in the Netherlands & online
In 2027 the Dutch May holiday falls inside the IB exam window, so Geography revision in the Netherlands needs planning around the school calendar. Lanterna's Geography tutors help SL and HL students with case-study answers, HL Paper 3 essays and the fieldwork investigation, in live one-to-one lessons online, from €63 an hour on Central European Time. See the 2026-27 holiday dates by region.
IB Geography tutors available to students in the Netherlands
IB Geography teachers, a specialist and recent Diploma graduates appear below. Tell us which options your class studies and we find a tutor who knows them.
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IB Geography Tutor15+ years' teaching
I currently teach at an international school in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in History, Geography, and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) both Cambridge and International Baccalaureate(IB) curriculum. Alongside teaching, I serve as an active IB diploma History examiner for Paper 2 and Internal Assessment (IA) and an A Level Cambridge History examiner for Paper 2.
IB Geography Tutor5+ years' tutoring41/45 IB graduateUniversity of Cambridge
My name is Julia and I completed the IB in 2019 with 41 points and a 7 in Biology HL, Sports Science SL, Spanish, and Geography! I have over 5 years of tutoring experience and have worked with more than 50 students, during which time I have received 100% positive feedback. I enjoy working with a variety of students and tailoring my approach to each one. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing squash, going for long walks, and cooking for family and friends.
I’m Guido Crespo Segura, an IB Global Politics and Geography teacher with over 12 years of experience helping students make sense of the complexities of our world. I hold a degree in Geography Teaching and a master’s in Educational Technology. Originally from Argentina, I’m currently based in Germany. I’ve taught both IB and national curriculums, supporting students in developing strong analytical and critical thinking skills, particularly when tackling case studies or essay-based subjects. My background in instructional design and educational technology helps me make complex political and geographical ideas accessible, engaging, and memorable. My tutoring style combines patience, kindness, structure, and curiosity. I guide students to unpack challenging theories step by step, connect them to real-world examples, and build confidence through clear strategies for both short-answer and essay questions. I see my role not just as a tutor, but as an educator who helps students widening their knowledge and express their ideas with clarity. Beyond teaching, I’m passionate about global issues, communication, and lifelong learning. I love cooking, doing sports, and I’m fluent in English and Spanish while currently learning (or at least trying) German. There is always time for good coffee with a pastry, ideally a pudding bretzel or something with dulce de leche.
IB Geography TutorAssistant head teacherDurham University14 years' tutoring
My name is James. I am an Assistant Head Teacher with experience teaching IBDP and A Level for Geography and IBDP ESS, including the new syllabus. I am a graduate of Durham University (Geoscience) and the Institute of Education at UCL. I specialise in Geography and have 3 years experience with ESS. In my tutoring style I focus on feedback and clear communication of the processes. If I can help you to understand both Geographical processes and exam technique then it becomes much easier to apply real life examples into your exams. Outside tutoring I am passionate about everything outdoors, from hiking to football, as well as travelling to amazing scuba diving spots.
IB Geography Tutor41/45 IB graduateUniversity of Toronto5 years' IB tutoring
I'm Iman, an IB graduate with 41 points who studied Environmental Management and Human Geography at the University of Toronto on a full scholarship. I achieved 7s in HL English Language, Literature, HL Geography, SL Environmental Systems and Societies and SL French. For the past 5 years, I’ve helped IB students excel by creating personalized lessons and study guides tailored to their learning styles. My approach focuses on building confidence through exam techniques and strategies. I also specialize in adapting lessons for neurodiverse learners to ensure an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Outside of tutoring, I work for the Ontario government as a Senior Policy and Program Analyst in their Children with Special Needs Division.
I am Cara! I graduated from the IB in 2022, with 42 points. I now study Medicine at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in the Netherlands. I achieved 7s in Biology HL, Geography HL, and Mathematics AA SL. In Chemistry HL, I was able to achieve a 6 and thus teach SL students this subject. I have been tutoring since the Middle School, and have been tutoring IB students since November 2022. With regard to my tutoring style, I initially choose to identify the student’s strengths, weaknesses and concerns within a subject - clarifying how best to focus our time and my attention. I prefer to approach tutoring holistically, thus ensuring that the student is well-prepared and confident in all aspects of a subject! I know the importance of providing the opportunity for students to learn in their preferred methods (visual, auditory, etc.), whilst also encouraging other ways of learning - this personally helped me to improve my overall understanding in many of my subjects. I am empathetic, open-minded, and care about the mental wellbeing of others, therefore I also have insight into how to make the process of completing the IB less stressful and more manageable! Outside of tutoring, I have a love for fitness (recently completing a half marathon in Greece), wellness, travelling, and spending times with friends and family.
Planning Geography revision around the 2026-27 holidays
Dutch school holidays in 2026-27 differ by region: Amsterdam is in Regio Noord, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht in Regio Midden, and Eindhoven and Maastricht in Regio Zuid, according to the government's region map. Christmas (19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) is the same in all three regions; the February break and the summer are not.
2026-27 school holidays from rijksoverheid.nl; February dates are advisory and schools may depart from them
For a Geography student the February week is the natural point to finish fieldwork analysis or secure HL Paper 3 case studies, because the next break is already in exam season. Many international schools set their own dates, though, so check your school's calendar before fixing a plan. Our guide to the Geography IA helps you schedule the fieldwork itself.
May 2027
The May holiday lands in the exam window
The IB's May 2027 exams run from late April to mid-May, and the Dutch May holiday, 24 April to 2 May 2027 in every region, falls inside them; schools may extend it to 9 May. The IB does not move papers for holidays: its schedule states that "it is not possible to take into account public, national or school holidays". In 2027 King's Day (Tuesday 27 April), Liberation Day (5 May) and Ascension Day (Thursday 6 May) all fall in the same weeks.
Schools handle it differently. The International School of The Hague keeps its own calendar, with a May break from 26 April to 7 May, while International School Utrecht follows the Dutch dates and breaks from 24 April to 9 May. Either way, DP2 students revise and sit Geography papers while younger siblings are on holiday, so the revision plan should be fixed by Easter.
Geography itself scores well, with worldwide means of 5.3 at HL and 4.9 at SL in May 2025, but it isn't named by any Dutch degree we read; ESS is in a similar position among the sciences.
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IB Geography tutoring in the Netherlands: your questions
Can Geography lessons carry on through the May holiday, when the exams have already begun?+
Yes, and many students find that week useful. Lessons are online, so they can sit between your papers on whatever days the school's May break leaves free, with short sessions on case studies and essay plans rather than new content. Send us your exam timetable once the school confirms it and the tutor plans around it.
Where can a family in Rotterdam or Eindhoven find an IB Geography tutor?+
Here, online. A student in Rotterdam (Regio Midden) or Eindhoven (Regio Zuid) has the same Geography tutors to choose from, and lessons follow your region's holidays rather than a fixed school timetable. Tell us your level and options when you book the consultation.
When is the best time to get a tutor's help with the fieldwork investigation?+
At two points: before you collect data, to check that your question can be answered from a site you can reach, and afterwards, when graphs, statistics and analysis carry the marks. If a school holiday is your collection window, start the planning lessons a few weeks earlier. The question, the fieldwork and the report are yours, and your teacher gives draft feedback; our IA page explains the rules.
My son wants to study at a Dutch university. Should tutoring time go on Geography?+
Only if Geography is where his grade is weakest. No Dutch programme we read names Geography as a requirement, while many name a maths course, so we check his whole subject list against his targets first. Our guide to Dutch admissions shows where the subject rules sit.
How much do IB Geography lessons cost?+
€63 an hour is the starting price, in euros, falling on larger packages (compare the price tiers). On average Lanterna students worldwide improve by 1.5+ grades per subject; individual results vary.
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