TU Delft admits IB students only with Maths Analysis and Approaches at HL, and TU/e asks for the same course on every bachelor’s it lists. Lanterna’s AA tutors teach SL and HL online to students in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven and the rest of the Netherlands: calculus, vectors, proof, Paper 3 and the exploration, booked on Central European Time from €63 an hour.
The tutors below are DP maths teachers and specialists who teach Analysis and Approaches as a main subject. Send us your child’s level, latest test mark and the programmes on their shortlist, and we propose the tutor best placed to close that particular gap.
IB Maths AA Tutor15 years' IB teachingPhD in Mathematics
I have been teaching for a long time; the past 15 years in international IBDP boarding schools in Norway, Wales, Italy and Hungary. I have been involved in writing textbooks, I have experience in teaching IB mathematics at all levels for both AI and AA.
IB Maths AA TutorHead of Mathematics20+ years' teaching
I’m Kapil, a highly experienced IB DP Mathematics Subject Leader and official IB Examiner for HL Analysis & Approaches. With over two decades of international teaching experience, I am deeply familiar with the IB curriculum and assessment standards. I hold an M.Sc. in Mathematics, an M.Ed., and an MBA, and I am currently a Subject Leader at Nazarbayev Intellectual School.
IB Maths AA Tutor10+ years' teaching
I currently serve as an IBDP Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches HL Examiner for both Explorations (IAs) and Paper 1, as well as an A Level Examiner for Pure Mathematics 3 and Mechanics. I hold Master’s degrees in Mathematics and Education, and my teaching experience has shown me that every student can thrive when they are guided with patience, structure, and encouragement.
IB Maths AA Tutor15+ years' IB teachingPublished author
I'm Tim, a teacher and tutor of Maths. I have taught and tutored IB Maths at all levels for over 15 years. I have recently taught at The International School of The Hague and the German School (London). During my time at International Schools I have had experience with moderating exams and IAs. I am a Member of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics and have also co-authored a book in teaching Mathematics at post 16 level. Tuition is a conversation driven by tutees issues with the material. I endeavour to make Maths an accessible and less intimidating subject. Outside of tutoring I enjoy music, travelling and cinema.
IB Maths AA Tutor21 years' IB teaching
I’m Amy, an experienced international mathematics educator with over 26 years of teaching experience, including 21 years in IB Mathematics. I’ve taught Applications & Interpretations (HL & SL), Analysis & Approaches (SL), and grade 8-10 Mathematics, supervised Extended Essays in Mathematics, and have served as an IB Assistant Examiner for over a decade, grading Internal Assessments as well as exams. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s in Education, and have taught in five international schools around the world. Along with my professional experience, I’ve also had my own child go through the IB Diploma Program, giving me firsthand insight into both the rewards and the stresses students face. This perspective helps me guide students with empathy and a balanced understanding of the program’s demands. My tutoring approach focuses on engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving. I tailor each session to a student’s strengths, challenges, and current coursework, helping them build confidence, deepen understanding, and develop effective strategies. Students can expect personalized support, practical guidance, and clear communication. Outside of teaching, I enjoy traveling, gardening, and spending time with my family.
IB Maths AA TutorFormer IB examiner experience30+ years' teaching
I am an experienced IB Mathematics HL teacher, as well as a former IB examiner and moderator. Over the years, I have helped many students achieve top grades — 6s and 7s — in their IB exams. I have also taught Theory of Knowledge (TOK) for two years.
At TU Delft no other maths course counts: its IB requirements page says “TU Delft only accepts the Mathematics course ‘Analysis & Approaches HL’”, and adds that it does not accept the IB Career-related Programme. That applies to every Delft bachelor’s, from Aerospace Engineering to Industrial Design; most of them also want Physics at HL, which our Physics page sets out programme by programme.
Eindhoven is just as strict. TU/e’s list of required IB subjects names Analysis and Approaches HL for each programme, and for Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Psychology and Technology and Sustainable Innovation it is the only subject condition. Elsewhere, the rule is set degree by degree:
| University | Programmes requiring AA HL |
|---|---|
| VU Amsterdam (2027-28) | Econometrics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics |
| University of Groningen | Econometrics and Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computing Science, Industrial Engineering and Management, Mathematics; also Physics, Astronomy, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Life Science and Technology, which add a science |
| Maastricht University (2027-28) | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science |
| TU Delft | Every programme; Applied Mathematics and Computer Science & Engineering name nothing else |
Maastricht’s Econometrics and Operations Research accepts AA at SL or AI at HL, and VU’s Artificial Intelligence takes AI HL or AA SL. Economics degrees usually accept AI at HL too: our Economics page gives each university’s grade. The application calendar is on our guide to Dutch universities.
The Delft and TU/e lists name a course and a level, not a grade, so for most applicants the risk is not a missing 7 but a weak HL year that pushes a student towards SL. Worldwide, 16.6% of AA HL candidates finished on a 3 or below in May 2025, while 36.7% reached a 6 or 7 and the mean was 4.9.
| IB grade | Share of candidates |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7% |
| 2 | 5.1% |
| 3 | 10.8% |
| 4 | 21.8% |
| 5 | 23.7% |
| 6 | 20.3% |
| 7 | 16.4% |
From a 4.0 average before tutoring to a 5.6 after tutoring with Lanterna.
HL’s extra 90 hours add complex numbers, proof by induction, differential equations and more calculus and vectors, which is where DP1 students most often fall behind. A revised IB maths curriculum starts teaching in August 2027 with first exams in May 2029; students in DP1 or DP2 today sit the current course. Our guide to the hardest HL calculus topics shows the standard.
Unsure whether SL still fits the shortlist? Check it with us in a free consultation.
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Read the guide: Complete Guide to IB Mathematics IA: Choose Topic & TipsDelft’s requirement is a course and a level, Analysis and Approaches at HL, so the first job is making sure your child stays in AA HL and passes it securely. A tutor works through the HL topics that cause students to drop down a level (calculus, vectors, proof by induction, complex numbers) and the unfamiliar problems of Paper 3. Lanterna’s AA students have moved on average from 4.0 to 5.6; nobody can promise a grade, and the admission decision is Delft’s.
Check the university list first. Moving to SL closes every Delft and Eindhoven bachelor’s and the econometrics, computer science and mathematics degrees in the table on this page, while most economics and business programmes would still be open (our Maths AI page sets out where). If the list needs HL, a few months of weekly lessons in DP1 is usually a better first step than a change of level; your child’s IB coordinator decides what the school allows.
Yes. Schools teach the AA topics in different orders, so a student who changes school can arrive having missed a block such as vectors or probability. A tutor maps what was covered against the new school’s scheme of work and fills the gaps before the next test.
Live and one to one, at a time you book on Central European Time. For a student hoping to stay near TU/e or TU Delft, what matters is continuity: one tutor can follow your child’s AA HL from the first DP1 topics to the final papers.
Lessons start at €63 an hour. The rate depends on the tutor (an IB graduate, an experienced DP teacher or a specialist) and on the package; the full tiers are in our price list, and the free consultation comes before any booking.
A tutor can help your child find a question with enough mathematics in it, explain a method they want to use and show how the criteria are applied; the investigation and the write-up stay your child’s. Our internal assessment page explains where the line sits.
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