Best IB Psychology tutors in the Netherlands & online

IB Psychology's redesigned course reaches its first exams this year: DP2 students in the Netherlands sit it in May 2027, and the internal assessment is now a research proposal. Lanterna's Psychology tutors teach SL and HL one to one online, from €63 an hour on Central European Time. Applying for psychology at a Dutch university? It won't ask for IB Psychology, but maths and selection rules vary.

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Psychology tutors available to families in the Netherlands

IB Psychology specialists make up this selection, with an experienced IB teacher alongside them. Say whether exam answers or the research proposal worries you more, and we suggest someone who knows the new course.

Nisha

Nisha

IB specialist

IB Psychology TutorIA moderator15+ years' teaching

I’m Nisha, an experienced IB Psychology, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and MYP Integrated Humanities teacher with over 15 years in international education. I currently serve as an IB Examiner, Internal Assessment Moderator, and IB Psychology Assessment Content Developer, bringing a strong understanding of IB standards and assessment expectations. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and have taught in international schools across India, Tanzania, and Vietnam, as well as with Pamoja Education, where I guided IB Psychology students in online learning environments. This diverse experience has helped me support learners from varied cultural and academic backgrounds while ensuring they meet the demands of the IB curriculum. In my tutoring, I focus on clarity, conceptual understanding, and critical thinking. I specialize in helping students refine their exam techniques, research and essay-writing skills, and confidence in tackling challenging topics. My approach is personalized, encouraging reflection and academic growth beyond the classroom. Outside of teaching, I’m passionate about reading, gardening, and journaling, which keep me inspired and reflective—qualities I bring into my lessons as well.

  • Psychology
  • TOK
  • Internal Assessment
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Robert

Robert

IB specialist

IB Psychology Tutor25 years' IB teaching

My name is Robert. I am an online IB psychology tutor based in England. I have 25 years of IB psychology teaching experience in international schools around the world. I now use this experience to teach the IB psychology online using a range of IB materials and online platforms. I hold Master's, Bachelor's and teaching degrees form UK universities, supporting this I am an experienced IB psychology examiner. It is my goal to provide the best online learning environment that is both, challenging and importantly engaging and enjoyable. Outside of the classroom I enjoy the great outdoors, reading, politics and keeping up to date with practices in neuroscience and food science.

  • Psychology
  • TOK
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Sarah

Sarah

IB specialist

IB Psychology Tutor17+ years' teaching

I completed a Half-IB program myself and have been teaching IB Psychology for the past three years, as well as working as an examiner for IB Psychology and Extended Essays. I bring deep insight into the IB curriculum and assessment standards, helping students not only understand the content but also master the skills needed to excel in their exams.

  • Psychology
  • Extended Essay
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Charlotte

Charlotte

IB specialist

IB Psychology TutorHead of Psychology11 years' tutoring

I’m Charlotte, Head of Psychology at a top International School. I’m also an examiner, and have been teaching IB for my whole career. I’m skilled in exam technique, revision strategies and helping building the confidence of students, as well as growing their passion for the subject. Outside of tutoring, you can find me spending time with my two very active little boys, and we love to travel as a family.

  • Psychology
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Margaret

Margaret

IB specialist

IB Psychology Tutor10+ years' IB teaching

I’m Margaret, an experienced IB educator with over 10 years of teaching across MYP and DP. I hold a Master of Education in Advanced Teaching and currently teach in an international school, specialising in English A, Psychology, and Theory of Knowledge. I have worked extensively with IB students—supporting them in DP English A, TOK, MYP Language & Literature and Psychology—and guiding them through exam preparation, internal assessments, and academic writing. I’ve supervised successful EEs in both Language & Literature and Psychology, and I’m trained in helping students develop strong research questions, academic writing skills, and critical thinking. My background working with multilingual learners also enables me to support students who struggle with confidence, comprehension, exam anxiety or expression. I also have extensive experience supporting learners with language barriers, ADHD, and dyslexia, helping them access content with confidence through clear scaffolding, personalised strategies, and supportive pacing. My tutoring style is warm, structured, and highly personalised. I focus on simplifying complex ideas, strengthening conceptual understanding, and building exam-ready strategies. Whether a student needs help interpreting texts, improving writing, managing workload, preparing for Psychology assessments, or mastering TOK thinking, I provide guidance that is practical, encouraging, and effective. I help students feel capable, organised, and academically secure. Outside teaching, I enjoy reading, creating educational TikTok content, and exploring topics around culture and society. I speak English and Swahili, and I love supporting students from diverse backgrounds to reach their potential.

  • English Lang & Lit
  • Psychology
  • TOK
  • Extended Essay
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Anda

Anda

IB teacher

IB Psychology Tutor5+ years' IB teaching

I'm Anda, and I have been teaching and tutoring IB Psychology for over five years. I find true fulfilment in supporting and inspiring my students to reach their potential. Each tutoring session if designed with a clear structure, providing quick and effective feedback to help students navigate complex assessment criteria. I believe that student responsibility is key to success; I work closely with my students to identify areas for improvement, particularly in developing critical thinking skills essential for exam-type questions, Internal Assessment, and Extended Essay. However, the heart of my approach lies in building a positive and trusting relationship with each tutee, creating an environment where students feel comfortable to explore and grow. My commitment to personalised guidance has led my students to consistently achieve grades well above the global average, while also igniting a genuine interest in Psychology.

  • Psychology
  • Internal Assessment
  • Extended Essay
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Psychology degrees in the Netherlands

No Dutch psychology degree asks for IB Psychology

None of the Dutch psychology bachelor's degrees we read requires IB Psychology; the differences lie in maths and in how places are allocated. On maths, Groningen and Maastricht set no condition and VU accepts any IB maths course, Leiden asks for maths at "pre-university level (i.e. VWO)" taken throughout school, and UvA for the level of VWO Wiskunde A, or 70% in the OMPT-A test by 1 April 2027. VWO is the six-year Dutch pre-university track; for an IB applicant, each university's admissions office judges whether your maths matches that level.

Psychology is a numerus fixus (capped, selective) programme at UvA, Leiden, Groningen, VU and Erasmus, so you apply in Studielink, the national application system, by 15 January 2027 rather than 1 May. VU has 600 places across its English and Dutch tracks and selects through grades, an online test on 6 March 2027 and a lottery, with results on 15 April 2027. Our Maths AI page lists the degrees that take AI.

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The redesigned course and its research proposal

The redesigned IB Psychology course is assessed for the first time in May 2027, and its internal assessment becomes a research proposal: you plan a study and defend its design without collecting data. What changed in content and assessment is summarised on the IB's Psychology update page; for a student's-eye view of the new syllabus, read our 2027 syllabus guide.

The only grade data so far come from the old course, which averaged 4.8 at HL and 4.4 at SL worldwide in May 2025. With no new-course grade boundaries until results in early July 2027, tutors work from the published assessment structure and from essays marked against it.

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Orlando K., student Berlin Brandenburg International School (BBIS) · Class of 2025 · Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches

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FAQs

IB Psychology tutoring in the Netherlands: questions we hear

Which parts of the new Psychology research proposal can lessons work on?

The design choices the proposal is marked on, and how to defend them. Since you plan a study rather than run it, lessons cover choosing a population, matching a method from your class practicals to the question, and keeping the design ethical, with published studies as models. The proposal itself is yours to write, and only your teacher comments on drafts; our IA page explains what the IB allows.

Does a student applying for psychology in the Netherlands need maths lessons as well?

Only for some universities. UvA expects maths at the level of VWO Wiskunde A (or a 70% OMPT-A result by 1 April 2027), and Leiden wants pre-university maths taken throughout school, while Groningen and Maastricht set no maths condition and VU accepts any IB maths course. If UvA or Leiden is on the list and maths is shaky, we can pair Psychology lessons with a maths tutor.

Psychology at VU is selective. When does tutoring make a difference to selection?

In DP1, if VU is on the list. VU scores school-leavers on the grades of their last completed year, so a student applying in DP2 is ranked on DP1 end-of-year grades, together with an online test on 6 March 2027 and, below the top group, a lottery; results come on 15 April 2027, weeks before the IB exams. Once DP1 is over, lessons serve the final IB grades that confirm a place; our internal assessment page explains why work done before selection counts.

Are there Psychology tutors for students in The Hague?

Yes, through online lessons. Students in The Hague, close to Leiden, choose from the same Psychology tutors as families anywhere else, at a regular time on Central European Time that suits the school week.

What does a Psychology tutor cost with Lanterna?

The hourly rate begins at €63 and falls on larger packages (price tiers). Lanterna's figure for all subjects together is an average gain of 1.5+ grades.

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