Master Geography
with Mr James -
Your Personal Tutor
Specializing in IBDP, Pre-DP, A-Level, and IGCSE Geography, James makes complex topics easy to understand and prepares you for top results.
Specializing in globally recognized curriculum
👋 About Mr James
Hi, I’m Mr James, a calm, supportive, and experienced Geography, Environmental Science and Humanities educator with over a decade of international teaching experience.
🌏 International Teaching Experience
- Bogota, Colombia (2013–2015) – Taught English as an Additional Language (EAL), working closely with ESL learners
- Shanghai, China (2015–2019) – Taught CAIE A-Level, Pre-A Level, and IGCSE Geography
- Hanoi, Vietnam (2019–2024) – Taught IBDP Geography, IGCSE Geography, Pre-IB Geography, and MYP Humanities
- Hua Hin, Thailand (2024–2025) – Currently teaching IBDP ESS, IGCSE Global Perspectives, and KS3 Geography
I specialize in guiding students through some of the most demanding global curricula, including the IB Diploma Programme (Geography & Environmental Systems and Societies), CAIE A-Level Geography, IGCSE Geography, IGCSE Global Perspectives, and MYP Individuals & Societies.
I also provide expert tutoring for students studying Geography under other major exam boards, such as AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and Eduqas, at both GCSE and A-Level. My adaptable, concept-driven approach ensures students succeed—whatever the specification.
🎓 Academic Background
- BSc Environmental Science, Lancaster University (2007) — 2:1
Covered core areas like hydrology, environmental impact assessment, aquatic biochemistry, soil science, atmospheric chemistry, and climate science. - Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Secondary Geography, Edge Hill University (2013)
- Graduated with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and was awarded ‘Outstanding’ in final teaching assessments.
Hear Directly From Mr James Students
Read testimonials, reviews and opinions from students about their tutoring experience with Mr James.
Ha Tien Dat
IPDP Geography
I really appreciated how clear and organized his teaching was. He broke down complex concepts into easy-to-understand steps and always made sure to check in with us to ensure we were following along. His use of real-life examples helped make the material feel more relevant and engaging.
Amy Nguyen
IGCSE Humanity
I would absolutely recommend him to other students because of how amazing he is as a teacher.
Riley Schulze
IBDP and IGSCE Geography
He will give you a broad outline you would follow, but will check in to see where your ideas are at, and question you on specific parts of the information. He will also allow you to find out information of your own, making the ideas you get yours, not someone else’a. There is also a chance you get to do a project or debate, in which you strengthen your knowledge as a whole, or just a specific part.
Tran Hung Cuong
IBDP Geography
The way he inspired us to love the subject, the way he brings joy to the class and how he pays deep attention to each and one of his students.
Ashley
A-Level Geography
His passion for geography and teaching, good personality and communication skills. He explains things in a way that every students can understand, to develop their knowledge accordingly. We can see his classes are all very structurally planned and carefully prepared.
Lou
Pre DP and IBDP geography
Mr James is very meticulous with his teaching materials. Every new lesson is introduced not only via thoroughly well planned document but also via his very interesting and comprehensible explanation.
Nghia
IGCSE Geography
Tran Bao Truong
IGCSE geography, IBDP geography
Stephanie
Pre-DP Geography & IBDP Year 1 Geography
Mr James has a way of teaching that just MAKES SENSE. Instead of bombarding us with information, he eases us into the lesson. He always starts with something simple, like a quick definition (usually of the title or the main concept), a warm-up discussion, or a question that gets us thinking. It’s like he’s guiding us through the topic rather than just delivering a lecture, so that before we even realise it, we’re fully engaged and diving deeper, yet everything still feels clear and logical.
Annie
IGCSE Geography, IBDP Geography Year 1
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