Calmer IB & IGCSE
tutor matching —
for real families.
IB Gram is an independent tutoring platform for families navigating the International Baccalaureate and IGCSE curriculums. We help parents find verified subject specialists, plan a calm weekly study rhythm and reach clarity on what tutoring can — and cannot — change.
Mentorship, not just tutoring
Long-term confidence comes from steady weekly guidance, not isolated cramming sessions. We match families with tutors who teach the subject and the habits around it — note-taking, error logs, planning, calm review.
Mathematics and Physics depth
Our founding focus is IB DP Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches, Applications and Interpretation) and Physics at HL and SL. Over the years the platform has expanded to cover the wider IB and IGCSE subject catalogue, with the same depth-first standard.
Practical, evidence-led sessions
Tutors use recent school work, past-paper attempts and rubric-based feedback to plan each week — so progress conversations stay specific instead of vague. We use study data carefully and never substitute it for human judgement.
How IB Gram began
IB Gram started as a single tutor's notebook — a record of which Higher Level Mathematics topics families kept asking about, where students consistently lost marks, and the small shifts that turned a Grade 5 into a Grade 6. After more than a decade of one-to-one IB DP tutoring in Mathematics and Physics, founder Ajay Vatsyayan kept hearing the same family-side problem: finding a subject-specific tutor for IB or IGCSE was harder than it should be, and most search results felt like marketing rather than honest matching.
The platform exists to fix that gap. Families share a short brief — city, programme stage, subjects, current concerns and preferred tutoring mode — and the advisor team replies with two or three tutor profiles that fit. No long directories, no inflated promises, no aggressive sales follow-ups. The aim is quiet, useful guidance instead of noise.
What we focus on today
IB Gram currently supports IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) families, along with Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE students. Maths and Sciences are the heaviest demand subjects, followed by English Language and Literature, Economics, Business Management, History, Psychology and Theory of Knowledge.
Active tutor inventory is strongest across Gurugram, Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai. For families in cities or neighbourhoods where in-person tutor density is thin, we lead with online matching so subject depth is not sacrificed to long commutes. Hybrid plans — a mix of in-person and online through the term — are common for DP1, DP2 and IGCSE Year 11 students.
Beyond tutor matching, the platform now hosts long-form, city-aware guidance: IB and IGCSE city pages, programme stage explainers, subject directories and parent-facing articles. The goal of the published content is that a parent who has never spoken to us could still leave the site with a clearer head.
Four quiet values that shape every conversation
Academic integrity, always
Tutors teach the syllabus, explain assessment criteria and review drafts, but assessed work — Internal Assessments, Extended Essay, IGCSE coursework — stays the student's own. We are clear about this in every engagement.
Honest matching over upsell
We send a small shortlist, not the whole directory. If we cannot find a tutor that fits the brief, we say so instead of forcing a match. Pricing is shared per profile and no family is pushed into long-term contracts.
Quiet, parent-respecting communication
One reply, one follow-up if needed, then the inbox stays open. No repeat-call sequences, no sales chasers, no chatbot loops. The advisor team treats messages like emails between equals.
Verified, well-described tutor profiles
Identification and qualification documents are checked privately. What appears publicly is the subject experience, programme familiarity, teaching style and current availability that a family actually needs to decide.
From a parent brief to a calm weekly rhythm
The IB Gram workflow is deliberately short. Families tell us what they need, we confirm scope, we share a small shortlist, and the engagement is reviewed every few weeks. There is no automated rush at any step.
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Listen to the brief
City, programme stage, subjects, current concerns and preferred mode — that is usually enough to begin. We ask if something important is missing.
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Confirm scope and timing
A short reply confirms what we have understood, where availability looks strong, and what is realistic in the requested timeline. No shortlists are sent before scope is clear.
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Send a small, honest shortlist
Two or three tutor profiles with notes on subject fit, programme experience, mode and current availability. Families review before any commitment.
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Review every few weeks
Every two to four weeks the family, tutor and advisor revisit the plan. Cadence, focus area or the tutor itself can change — engagements are not locked in.
Things IB Gram will never do
- We do not invent tutor names, fake qualifications or fake school affiliations.
- We do not promise exam scores, ranks, university admissions or guaranteed grade jumps.
- We do not claim official partnership with the IB Organization, Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel or any school unless an official relationship is specifically stated.
- We do not pressure families into long contracts. Engagements are reviewed every few weeks and can be paused or stopped without penalty.
- We do not use auto-call sequences or aggressive follow-ups after a single inquiry.
Four pillars that show up in every weekly plan
Syllabus synthesis
We map the full IB or IGCSE journey so no topic is left to chance. Concept teaching, past-paper practice, command-term coaching and IA / EE planning are scheduled together — not bolted on at the end.
Mastering abstraction
Mathematics and Physics reward students who can move comfortably between word problems, algebraic form, graphs and diagrams. Sessions train that switch deliberately, instead of leaving it to chance.
Calm weekly rhythm
A predictable cadence — concept repair, guided questions, independent practice, short review — usually beats heroic last-week effort. Tutors plan around the school calendar, not against it.
Evidence-led feedback
Mark schemes, error logs and rubric-based feedback keep weekly conversations specific. Parents get clearer updates when progress is tied to papers and topics, not to vague confidence claims.
What IB Gram tutors actually teach
The platform began with Mathematics and Physics depth, then expanded carefully into the wider IB and IGCSE catalogue. Subject availability still varies by city and exam window.
Mathematics
IB DP Mathematics AA and AI at HL and SL, MYP Maths, IGCSE Mathematics (Cambridge 0580 and 0606, Edexcel 4MA1) and bridging support into A-Levels.
Sciences
Physics, Chemistry and Biology across MYP, DP HL/SL, Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE — with attention to command terms, data response and practical-skill questions.
English
IB Language and Literature, Language A and B, Cambridge First Language English and Edexcel International GCSE English — covering reading response, writing accuracy and unseen analysis.
Individuals and Societies
Economics, Business Management, Global Politics, History, Geography and Psychology — with case practice, source skills and structured essay coaching.
DP Core
Theory of Knowledge essay and exhibition support, Extended Essay structure and CAS reflection guidance — with the student remaining the author of every assessed piece.
“Education works best when students feel understood, supported and clear about the next step.”
Questions parents ask about the platform itself
What kind of platform is IB Gram?
IB Gram is an independent tutoring platform for IB and IGCSE families. We match families with verified subject tutors, publish city- and programme-specific guidance, and support parents who want a calm, well-described next step instead of a generic search result.
Who founded IB Gram?
IB Gram was founded by Ajay Vatsyayan, who has spent over a decade teaching IB DP Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches, Applications and Interpretation) and Physics one-to-one. The platform grew out of repeated feedback that families needed a calmer, more honest way to find IB tutors.
Is IB Gram officially affiliated with the IB Organization, Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel?
No. IB Gram is an independent platform. Board names, programme names and school names are used only to describe context, never to imply official affiliation or endorsement.
Which programmes and boards do IB Gram tutors cover?
IB PYP, MYP and DP, along with Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE. Bridging support into Cambridge International AS / A-Level and Edexcel International A-Level is available for selected subjects, especially Mathematics and Sciences.
Which cities does IB Gram serve?
Active in-person availability is strongest across Gurugram, Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai. Online matching covers the rest of India. Gurugram is the canonical city name; Gurgaon is the natural alias many families still use.
How are tutors verified before being listed?
Profiles are reviewed for subject experience, programme familiarity, teaching style and current availability before any family conversation. Identification and qualification documents are checked privately and not displayed publicly.
Does IB Gram guarantee exam scores or rank improvements?
No. We do not promise specific grades, ranks or university admissions. What we commit to is honest matching, calm advisor support and tutors who teach the subject and habits around it.
How can a tutor apply to join IB Gram?
Tutors can apply through the contact form by selecting ‘Tutor application’. The platform coordinator follows up separately from the family-facing advisor team. Subjects taught, programme experience, preferred mode (home, online, hybrid), location and current availability are the main things to share.
Ready to share your IB or IGCSE brief?
Send a short message — the advisor team replies with a small, honest shortlist. No long forms, no pressure.