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IB ab initio and Language B online, for schools
Any language, even for one student.
Educifly teaches any IB ab initio or Language B course live online, for students at your school. German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Arabic and more. One student is enough, and we can start mid-year. Your DP Coordinator gets a report every term.
15 minutes. No obligation. Tell us the language and we’ll tell you if we can staff it.
LIVE LESSON · GERMAN AB INITIO
Guten Morgen! Unser Thema heute: Erfahrungen.
Am Wochenende war ich in Berlin.
Toll! Was hast du dort gemacht?
Ich habe ein Museum besucht.
Every lesson is live, with speaking practice in every lesson.
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Live lessons with an IB-experienced teacher
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Ab initio SL, Language B SL and HL
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No minimum number of students
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Start any time of year
AT A GLANCE
Format
Live online lessons, on your timetable
Courses
Language ab initio (SL) · Language B (SL and HL)
Languages
Any IB language, including German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian and Arabic
Class size
One student or a small group. No minimum
Start
Any time, including January and mid-course
Reporting
Written report to the DP Coordinator every term
Billing
One invoice per school, in your currency
Contract
One term, one year, or the full two-year course
THE COURSES
Ab initio or Language B:
we teach both, in any IB language
Both are Group 2 courses in the IB Diploma Programme. Group 2 is where students learn an extra language. The difference is where the student starts.
What is IB language ab initio?
SL
only
150
teaching hours
New
to the language
Language ab initio is the IB’s beginners’ language course. It’s for students who have never learned the language, or know very little. It is only offered at standard level (SL). The IB recommends 150 teaching hours across the two years. (Source: ibo.org)
What is IB Language B?
SL
or HL
2
literary works at HL
Some
prior learning
Language B is for students who have already learned some of the language. It can be taken at standard level (SL) or higher level (HL). At HL, students also read two works of literature. (Source: ibo.org)
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Educifly provides a live online teacher for any IB ab initio or Language B course a school can’t staff itself. The teacher follows the IB course and prepares students for every part of the assessment. They report to the DP Coordinator each term. Students stay enrolled at their own school.
WHERE SCHOOLS GET STUCK
Sound familiar?
These are the four we hear most
“We have 1–3 students wanting a subject we can’t justify hiring for.”
Two students want Japanese ab initio. A full-time teacher for two students doesn’t add up. We teach them online, as a pair or one-to-one.
“A transfer student needs a language we don’t teach.”
A new student arrives halfway through DP1 with Spanish B. We check where they are, fill the gaps, and carry on with them to the exam.
“We’re a new or candidate DP school building our subject menu.”
Families ask which languages you offer. You can say yes to German, French, Spanish and more from your first year, then hire if numbers grow.
“Our language teacher left mid-year.”
Your French class still has orals to prepare. We send a teacher who picks up where your class is.
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps
from call to classroom
Book a 15-min call →
No obligation. If we can’t find the right teacher, we’ll tell you straight away.
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A 15-minute call
Tell us the language, ab initio or Language B, SL or HL, how many students, and your timetable. We’ll say on the call if we can staff it.
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Teacher matched, then a trial lesson
We choose a teacher who has taught that exact course and fits your time zone. Your students meet them in a trial lesson before you sign anything.
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Weekly lessons and term reports
Lessons run in your timetable slot. Each term, your DP Coordinator gets a written report on every student: attendance, progress and a predicted grade.
WHAT WE TEACH
The whole IB course,
not just conversation practice
Our teachers follow the current IB subject guide for the course. They build every skill the exam tests, from the first lesson.
German
French
Spanish
Japanese
Italian
Arabic
+ ask about yours
The five themes
The course is built on five IB themes: identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organization, and sharing the planet. Ab initio adds four set topics to each theme, so 20 topics in all. We plan the two years so every topic is covered before the exams.
Paper 1, writing
Students write in the language for a real reader: an email, a blog post, a set of instructions. We practise each text type until the student can pick the right one and write it well.
Paper 2, listening and reading
Students answer questions on audio clips and written texts. We use real-length passages and timed practice, so the exam feels familiar.
The individual oral
For ab initio and Language B SL, the oral starts with a picture linked to a course theme. The student talks about it, then answers questions and has a wider conversation. We work with your coordinator on IA and oral preparation, and we practise this format all through the course.
Language B at HL
HL students also read two works of literature. At HL, the oral starts from a passage of one of these works. We teach the texts and build the skills to discuss them in the language.
REPORTING
You stay in charge.
We keep you in the loop.
Each term, the DP Coordinator gets a short written report for each student:
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Attendance
Lessons held, lessons missed, and why.
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Progress
What was covered, and what needs work.
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Predicted grade
Our teacher’s predicted grade on the IB 1–7 scale, so you have it when you set yours.
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Oral preparation
Where the student is, and what’s next.
YOUR OPTIONS
A live Educifly teacher
vs a course or a new hire
Live Educifly teacher
LIVE TEACHING
Yes, every lesson, with speaking practice
START MID-YEAR
Yes, any time
MINIMUM ENROLMENT
None. One student is enough
LANGUAGE CHOICE
Any IB language. Ask us
COST
A school rate, quoted on a 15-min call
Self-paced online course
LIVE TEACHING
Little or none
START MID-YEAR
Usually set start dates
MINIMUM ENROLMENT
Courses can need a minimum class size
LANGUAGE CHOICE
A short, fixed list
COST
A fee per student, per course
Hiring locally
LIVE TEACHING
Yes
START MID-YEAR
Hard. Notice periods and visas take months
MINIMUM ENROLMENT
One full salary, however few students
LANGUAGE CHOICE
Whoever you can find nearby
COST
Salary, plus recruiting and relocation
Languages are learned by speaking. That’s why every Educifly lesson is live.
OUR TEACHERS
Language teachers
who have taught the IB course
Every teacher is hand-picked by our founder, Richa Jain, then vetted and background-checked. We match each class to a teacher who has taught that exact course and level.
DE · FR
German & French teacher
Ab initio and Language B, SL and HL.
Has taught the IB course · Vetted and background-checked
ES · IT
Spanish & Italian teacher
Ab initio and Language B.
Has taught the IB course · Vetted and background-checked
JA
Japanese teacher
Ab initio and Language B.
Has taught the IB course · Vetted and background-checked
AR
Arabic teacher
Ab initio and Language B.
Has taught the IB course · Vetted and background-checked
PRICING
School rates
quoted on a 15-min call
School rates for IB ab initio and Language B depend on the level, the number of students and the length of the contract, and we quote them on a 15-minute call. Full-course packages are available for one term, one year or the full two-year course. You get one invoice per school, in your school’s currency.
WHAT YOU GET
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One invoice per school, in your currency
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One term, one year or the full two-year course
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No minimum number of students
Get a quote on a 15-min call →
TIME ZONES
Lessons inside
your school day
We teach IB students across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. So we can usually match timetables in cities like these.
Europe
London, Geneva, Zurich, Munich, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, The Hague, Madrid, Brussels, Vienna, Stockholm
Middle East
Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Asia
Singapore, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Delhi
Elsewhere
Tell us your timetable and we’ll confirm.
FAQ
Ab initio and Language B:
what coordinators ask
Which languages can you teach for ab initio and Language B?
We teach any language the IB offers at ab initio or Language B, including German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian and Arabic. Tell us the language on the call. If we can’t find the right teacher, we’ll tell you straight away.
Can one student take ab initio online with you?
Yes. There is no minimum number of students. We can teach one student one-to-one, or a small group. So you can offer ab initio or Language B even when only one student wants it.
Can a transfer student join mid-course, or start in January?
Yes. Students can start in January or at any point in the course. Our teacher first checks what the student already knows, fills the gaps, and then follows the course plan to the exam.
Who handles the IA and the individual oral?
We work with your coordinator on IA and oral preparation. Our teacher practises the oral format with each student all through the course. Your school keeps the final say on how internal assessment is run and signed off.
What time zones do you cover?
We teach IB students in Europe, the Middle East, India, Singapore and Hong Kong. So lessons can usually fit inside your school day in those time zones. For schools elsewhere, share your timetable on the call and we’ll confirm a teacher who can match it.
How do you report to us?
Our teacher sends the DP Coordinator a written report every term for each student. It covers attendance, progress, a predicted grade and oral preparation. You can ask for a check-in at any time.
How are your teachers vetted?
Every Educifly teacher is vetted and background-checked before they teach. We match each class to a teacher who has taught that exact IB course. Safeguarding documents are available to your school on request.
How much does online ab initio teaching cost for a school?
School rates for IB ab initio and Language B depend on the level, the number of students and the length of the contract, and we quote them on a 15-minute call. Full-course packages are available for one term, one year or the full two-year course. Each school gets one invoice, in its own currency.
Is Educifly IB-approved?
No. Educifly is an independent company, and we are not approved by, authorised by or partnered with the IB. Your students stay enrolled at your school, and your school handles IB registration as normal. We provide the teacher.
Can a family book lessons directly?
This page is for schools. Families who want one-to-one lessons can book through our IB German tutoring, IB French tutoring or IB Spanish tutoring pages.
Which language do
your students need?
Tell us the language, the course and how many students. We’ll tell you on the call if we can staff it.
Educifly is an independent provider. We are not affiliated with, approved by or partnered with the International Baccalaureate.