IB Chemistry (Year 2)

IB Chemistry (Year 2)

We aim perfect 7!

Our IB Chemistry (Year 2) course is designed to help students conquer advanced topics including organic chemistry, acids and bases, and redox processes, while refining their analytical and practical skills. Building on Year 1 foundations, we dive deeper into the IB syllabus, ensuring complete readiness for exams and the Internal Assessment. 

Students will develop powerful exam strategies to tackle challenging IB questions, including data analysis, experimental techniques, and structured problem-solving approaches. Our lessons emphasize both conceptual mastery and practical application, preparing students for Paper 1, Paper 2, and the IA. 

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Our Proven 3-Step

1. Skill Assessment Trial

We begin with a discounted trial lesson to evaluate your child’s current strengths and learning needs. This session helps us understand their academic level and learning style.

2. Personalized Plan

Based on the assessment, we design a tailored learning plan aligned with the student’s goals, school curriculum, and timeline. This session is customized to maximize progress and build long-term confidence.

3. Score Boosting

Through expert-led lessons, timed drills, and real exam practice, students build mastery. We track progress consistently to ensure steady score improvement toward 2400.

Course Overview

Our IB Chemistry (Year 2) core course strengthens understanding of advanced topics like organic chemistry, acids and bases, and redox processes while reinforcing Year 1 fundamentals. We ensure students master complex concepts through targeted reviews, bridging any gaps to build unshakable confidence for exams and the Internal Assessment.

Students gain powerful subject-specific strategies for tackling IB exams, including time management, data interpretation frameworks, and high-scoring response structures. We break down mark schemes to teach exact expectations for Papers 1-3, while honing experimental design skills crucial for the IA.

Key Info

  • Total Instruction Time: 20 hours
  • Curriculum Coverage: Advanced chemical principles, IA mastery, and exam preparation
  • Focus: Organic mechanisms, acid-base/redox systems, and option topic specialization
  • Key Topics: Advanced equilibrium systems, thermodynamics & kinetics
  • 1 on 1 Private Class: Ensures personalized attention and effective learning
  • Method: Interactive demonstrations, problem-solving workshops, and lab simulation exercises
  • Assessment: Topic mastery quizzes, experimental design evaluations, mock exams
  • Target Students: IBDP Year 2 students (SL/HL) target scores of 6-7

Course Type

Period

Day & Time

Mock Test / Take Home

Official Test Date

SSAT Summer Boot Camp A

16 Jun – 28 Jun

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00–12:00 &

Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat 13:00–15:00

21 Jun 10:00–12:00

26 Jun 10:00–12:00

5 Jul

10:00–12:00

SSAT Summer Boot Camp B

30 Jun – 14 Jul

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00–12:00 &

Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat 13:00–15:00

28 Jun 10:00–12:00

9 Jul 10:00–12:00

19 Jul

10:00–12:00

SSAT Summer Boot Camp C

15 Jul – 28 Jul

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00–12:00 &

Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat 13:00–15:00

12 Jul 10:00–12:00

23 Jul 10:00–12:00

2 Aug

10:00–12:00

SSAT Summer Boot Camp D

29 Jul – 11 Aug

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00–12:00 &

Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat 13:00–15:00

26 Jul 10:00–12:00

6 Aug 10:00–12:00

16 Aug

10:00–12:00

Responsive SSAT Table
Course Type Period Day & Time
IB Chemistry A (Y2) 30 Jun – 14 Jul Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
18:00–20:00
IB Chemistry B (Y2) 28 Jul – 11 Aug Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
18:00–20:00
IB Chemistry C (Y2) 26 Aug – 31 Aug Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
10:00-12:00 & 13:30–15:30

Our Teachers

Talha Mahmood

Talha's teaching style is concise and practical, with ample practice questions of varying difficulty to enhance understanding. In a brief span of time, his pupils attain proficiency in tackling exam-style queries.

Talha earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from City University of Hong Kong, with a minor in Business Economics. At present, he holds a teaching position in an esteemed US curriculum international school situated in Hong Kong

Larry So

Larry's teaching style focuses on interaction and building intuition. He believes that equations and formulas can be challenging to understand at first and may seem like meaningless symbols to many students.

Larry holds an M.Eng in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge, and a M.A. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Princeton University. Larry has several years of experience teaching IB students Mathematics and Physics, and has also served as a teaching assistant at the graduate level.

Fabio Lupo

Fabio is a highly organized teacher who carefully plans his lessons based on a comprehensive evaluation of the student's learning objectives. He avoids using a "lecture" style approach and instead engages his students through interactive Q&A sessions, short tasks, and relevant examples to facilitate their learning and comprehension process.

Fabio holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of London and an MPhil in Organic Chemistry from the University of Birmingham. He also completed a Postgraduate Diploma Program in Education, specializing in Chemistry, and earned the UK Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) Certification

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