IB Economics (HL & SL) Tuition
Economics Tuition
Every single IB Economics (SL & HL) student I have tutored has achieved an 6 or a 7. Not most. All.
I'm passionate about my work. Every student is a project in their own right, and my job is to maximise three things: their grade, their belief in themselves, and their interest in the subject. Whether it's a rapid turnaround before exams, ongoing support across the whole course or complete course delivery. I take real pride in delivering excellence to every student I take on.
I'm Mehdi Naqvi, the UK's leading A-Level & IB Economics tutor: UCL Economics graduate (First Class Honours), former Head of Economics at a leading London sixth-form college, with 12+ years of tutoring experience. I teach online, working with students at Harrow, Eton, Westminster, St Paul's, Sevenoaks and top schools worldwide.
To arrange a session or simply ask a question, contact me on WhatsApp or fill in the form. I reply to every enquiry within 24 hours.
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Meet your Tutor
My Education:
University:
University College London, Economics Bsc, Grade: First Class Honours Degree
A-levels:
Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Physics Grade (A*,A,A,A)
Teaching Experience
12 + years of teaching and tutoring experience
Established and ran the A-level Economics and Further Mathematics departments at a prestigious private sixth form college in London
Founded one of the UK's leading tuition centres/agencies, working with families and schools (state and private) for exam success
Privately contracted by renowned private colleges in London for intensive crash courses during the exam season
Worked privately one on one with students for 12+ years, students from all backgrounds, learning styles and abilities
Other interests:
Top ranked junior tennis player in the UK and played tennis to a professional level, competing in tournaments across Europe, Asia, and Africa
Fluent in English and Italian
My tutoring approach
I'm passionate about my work. Every student is a project in their own right, and my job is to maximise three things: their grade, their belief in themselves, and their interest in the subject. Whether it's a rapid turnaround before exams, ongoing support across the course, or complete delivery of the syllabus from scratch, I take real pride in delivering excellence to every student I take on. My approach rests on four pillars:
Identifying & Filling Gaps
Every student begins with a careful diagnosis: school reports, past papers and my own assessment show precisely which topics and skills are holding them back. Tailored lessons and weekly personalised homework then rebuild understanding in the right order, with no area left unmastered.
Syllabus Mastery & Exam Technique
Formally trained in marking, and liaising closely with examiners, I teach students exactly what earns marks: applying knowledge, structuring answers, and reaching the justified conclusions examiners reward. We refine it all through past papers and timed practice under real conditions.
Building Belief
With training in performance psychology and coaching, I work deliberately on how students see themselves. Interest in the subject returns, confidence grows with every success, and students begin raising their own expectations of what is possible.
Structure & Accountability
I build each student's revision timetable and homework schedule around their school term, review progress every week, and keep the end goal clearly in sight: the grade, the university place, and the standard they are truly capable of.
Testimonials
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A very structured programme. Mehdi has been a valuable asset, not only in tutoring our daughter but in her confidence and the way she now approaches her exams.
Parent, Le Rosey, Switzerland (IB Economics HL: 7)
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Mehdi is very clear: he explained where my child was, what his potential was, and set out a clear plan. Extremely professional, and he kept me updated on progress throughout. I would highly recommend him.
Parent, Lycée, London (IB Economics HL: 7)
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Amazing tutor. In a four-month period he boosted me from a 4 to a 7, and I got the 7 in the final exam — which secured my place at UCL. Would definitely recommend.
Student, North London Collegiate School Dubai (IB Economics HL: 7)
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A great tutor and a very good motivator. He explained concepts clearly, kept me on track, and made me believe it was possible. I ended up with a 7 in Economics HL — the highest in my school.
Student, Kings College School Wimbledon (IB Economics HL: 7)
Lesson Fees
One to one online tuition: £140 per hour
Sessions are run with complete efficiency: no time is wasted and nothing is stretched out. My aim is simple: maximum learning and the highest possible exam result from every hour.
Most students take one or two lessons per week; intensive schedules are available in the run-up to exams and mocks.
Payment is by bank transfer, at least 48 hours before the session to confirm the booking.
Where my students come from
My students come from every kind of background: the UK's leading independent and grammar schools, state schools, sixth-form colleges and homeschooling families, as well as international students learning with me online around the world. Schools my students attend include:
UK
Eton College · Harrow · Westminster School · St Paul's School · Dulwich College · Sevenoaks School · Highgate School · Gordonstoun · King's College School · City of London School · Merchant Taylors' · Marlborough College · Charterhouse · Millfield · Mill Hill School · Bancroft's School · Bedales · King Edward's Witley · North London Collegiate School · Godolphin & Latymer · Lady Eleanor Holles · The Latymer School · Dame Alice Owen's · Henrietta Barnett · Queen Elizabeth's School · Fortismere
International
The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle (UK) · The American School in London (UK) · Dubai College (UAE) · Jumeirah College (UAE) · GEMS FirstPoint (UAE) · Repton (UAE) · Tanglin Trust (SG) · UWCSEA (SG) · Dulwich College (SG) · Harrow International (HK) · Kellett School (HK) · Hong Kong International School (HK) · Le Rosey (CH)
Where my students go next
My top Economics students have gone on to win places for Economics at Cambridge, PPE at Oxford, and Economics and Economics & Mathematics at the London School of Economics. Others have taken the US route, winning places at Yale, Duke and Northwestern. If your child is aiming that high, the route runs through admissions tests as well as grades, and I prepare students for the TMUA too.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Edexcel (A), Edexcel (B), AQA, OCR, WJEC and International A-Level (IAL). I know each specification and its mark schemes in detail.
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I tutor online only, and I consider it the better format: video call with live iPad screen sharing, so students see every diagram and model answer drawn in real time and keep all the notes. Resources are seconds away, no time is lost, and it works anywhere in the world.
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Faster than most families expect. Even the first few sessions bring a real jump in confidence and clarity: the student understands exactly where they are, the level they should be performing at, what examiners are looking for, and precisely what it will take to close the gap, with a revision plan built around it. From there, multi grade improvements between mocks and finals are common among committed students, and I have taken students from a D to an A* in the final examination
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Every session is hyper personalised to the student's needs. A typical hour combines targeted content coverage with exam-style questions worked under pressure: technique coaching, immediate feedback, and accelerated learning in the areas that matter most for that student. Confidence and belief building runs through all of it, and homework is set for the week ahead.
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Earlier is always better, but I also specialise in late-stage intensive preparation if exams are close.
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Yes, many of my students board at schools such as Eton, Harrow and Marlborough. We schedule around the school timetable, and I plan tuition content around what they are covering at school.
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Yes, including complete delivery of the full A-Level Economics syllabus from scratch. Homeschooled students I have taught this way have achieved A*s.
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Yes. I have extensive experience supporting students with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, dysgraphia and other learning differences, and I'm trained in a range of teaching techniques, so the approach adapts to the student rather than the other way round. I find how each student learns best, and teach that way.
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Small group sessions can be arranged, for example friends or students of similar level preparing for the same exam. Contact me to discuss.
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I have worked with high profile families throughout my career, including well known public figures. Privacy and discretion are absolute.
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All payments are made at least 48 hours before the first session, in order to confirm the lesson slot. Payment is by bank transfer.
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Lessons cancelled within 24 hours of the session are charged at the full rate, as this doesn't leave enough time to offer the hour to another student.