Biology Olympiad Prep #1
Biology Olympiad Tutoring - From OSN to IBO
Experienced olympiad tutors guide you across two battlegrounds at once: the theory of seven syllabus areas and hands-on practical skills at the lab bench. The material reaches well beyond school lessons, with data analysis and dissection practice rarely touched in ordinary classes. Each session runs 120 minutes, at home or on screen, from Rp 175,000.
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What is Biology Olympiad Tutoring?
Biology olympiad tutoring is private coaching designed to prepare students for tiered biology competitions, from Indonesia's OSN up to the international IBO (International Biology Olympiad). The material centers on the seven IBO syllabus areas, from cell biology to ecology, and demands two abilities at once: deep theoretical reasoning and practical laboratory skills.
- Tutors experienced in OSN Biology and biology graduates of state universities
- Material follows the seven IBO syllabus areas, beyond the school curriculum
- Practical drills: microscopy, dissection, biochemical assays, and data analysis
- Discussion of OSN district, provincial, national, and sample IBO problems
- Measured strategy per level for junior and senior high
Services
Two Tracks of Biology Olympiad Tutoring
The same experienced tutors guide theory discussion and practical simulation, whether meeting in person or on screen
In-Person Olympiad Tutoring
Tutor comes to your home or chosen location
Rp 200.000/session
120 minutes
- Learn directly with an experienced olympiad tutor
- Hands-on practical simulation and specimen reading
- In-depth discussion of seven-area theory problems
- Flexible schedule and location
Online Olympiad Tutoring
Via Zoom or Google Meet with digital materials
Rp 175.000/session
120 minutes
- Learn from anywhere with no transport cost
- Session recordings to replay
- Digital bank of OSN and sample IBO problems
- Ideal for students in cities without an olympiad coach
Biology Olympiad Tutoring Levels
Material and strategy adjusted to the competition tier
Junior High Olympiad
Grades 7-9An introduction to the biology olympiad world by strengthening science concepts and building analytical thinking
Subjects:
Basic Cell BiologyClassification of Living ThingsBasic Ecology
Focus Areas:
- Strengthening biology concepts beyond school material
- Introduction to basic microscope skills
- District and provincial round strategy
- Preparation for junior-high OSN biology
Senior High Olympiad
Grades 10-12Deepening the seven IBO syllabus areas at national OSN difficulty with full practical skills
Subjects:
Cell & Molecular BiologyAnatomy & PhysiologyGenetics & EvolutionEcology & Ethology
Focus Areas:
- Mastery of the seven IBO syllabus areas
- Practical drills: dissection, biochemistry, data analysis
- Quantitative genetics and statistics problems
- Preparation for national OSN and coaching
Advanced Coaching
Toward National & InternationalTop-level preparation for OSN finalists targeting national medals and selection toward the IBO
Subjects:
IBO Theory ProblemsAdvanced PracticalBioinformaticsComplex Data Analysis
Focus Areas:
- Theory problems at IBO level
- Simulation of four IBO practical exams
- Managing long exam time
- Guidance toward national team selection
Biology Olympiad Curriculum
Built to follow the OSN and International Biology Olympiad syllabus
Each module's portion is adjusted to the diagnostic test result and the student's weakest area
Seven-Area Foundation
Building the foundation of the seven IBO syllabus areas beyond school depth
- Cell & molecular biology
- Anatomy & physiology
- Genetics & evolution
- Ecology & ethology
Practical Skills
Training the laboratory skills that decide half of the IBO score
- Microscopy & specimens
- Dissection & tissue observation
- Biochemical assays
- Experimental data analysis
Quantitative Reasoning
Sharpening the calculation side of biology that is often a weak point
- Population genetics
- Hardy-Weinberg law
- Chi-square tests
- Graph & table interpretation
Competition Round Simulation
Periodic tryouts in a format and duration resembling OSN and IBO
- District-round tryout
- Provincial-round tryout
- National OSN simulation
- IBO practical simulation
Who It Is For
Biology Olympiad Tutoring from School Rounds to National Coaching
From the newly curious to finalists chasing the IBO, every point of the journey has its track
Beginners Ready to Start
Students who love biology and want to try the olympiad world from scratch
Recommended:
Start from concept strengtheningFree diagnostic test
Already Through School Level
Students representing their school who want to break into the district or provincial round
Recommended:
Focus on seven theory areasPractice on past-round problems
Aiming for a National Medal
Provincial OSN finalists targeting a medal at the national level
Recommended:
Advanced practical workNational exam simulation
Toward the International Stage
National medalists preparing for coaching selection and the IBO
Recommended:
Theory problems at IBO levelIntensive practical mentoring
Five Major Groups of Biology Olympiad
Seven Syllabus Areas That Decide Biology Olympiad Medals
OSN and IBO problems spread across seven theory areas with different weights, and about half of the IBO score is actually decided at the practical bench. Master both, and no part of the exam feels foreign.
≈50%
Practical Exam Weight
7 Areas
IBO Theory Syllabus
OSN → IBO
Selection Tiers
< 20 yrs
IBO Age Limit
Cell & Molecular Biology
Cell Biology
The foundation of all modern biology. This area traces life from its smallest unit, from organelle structure to how genetic information is translated into protein. Its weight is large and it underpins every other area.
Core Topics
- •Cell structure, organelles, and membranes
- •Metabolism, enzymes, and bioenergetics
- •Molecular biology: replication, transcription, translation
- •Cell and biochemistry lab techniques
Sticking Point
Many processes are invisible, so students tend to memorize pathways without grasping the cause. Yet olympiad problems ask for mechanisms, not definitions.
Theory Weight
About 20% of IBO theory problems, among the largest along with animal physiology.
Tested in Practical
Microscopy, cell counting, electrophoresis, chromatography, and enzyme activity assays.
The theory weights below follow the official International Biology Olympiad (IBO) syllabus weighting. EduPoint tutors map your weakest area first, then balance it with the lab practice often skipped at school.
From Coaching OSN Biology Contenders
Four Traps That Often Eliminate Biology Olympiad Contestants
The biggest hurdle in biology olympiad is rarely intelligence. More often it is a study habit gone wrong from the start. Here are the ones we fix most often.
Memorizing without understanding the process
Why it happens
Biology looks like a memorization subject, so students pile up terms without grasping the mechanism. Olympiad problems instead ask for the reason and order of a process, such as a metabolic pathway or body-system coordination.
How we fix it
We train students to learn through flow diagrams and 'why' questions. Each concept is traced to its cause and effect, then tested with applied problems rather than mere definitions.
Neglecting practical practice
Why it happens
Nearly half of the IBO score comes from the practical exam, yet students often only stack theory because the lab feels troublesome. As a result they are caught off guard when they must use a microscope, make a section, or run a biochemical assay under time pressure.
How we fix it
From the start we weave in lab skill drills: microscopy, dissection, and reading experimental data. Practical work becomes a habit, not a last-minute scramble before the contest.
Weak on quantitative problems
Why it happens
Population genetics, statistics, and data analysis are often dismissed as 'not biology', when this area frequently decides rankings. Students strong at memorization can lose big points on calculation problems.
How we fix it
We train biology mathematics separately: the Hardy-Weinberg law, chi-square tests, and graph interpretation. The portion is increased gradually until quantitative problems feel routine.
Relying on school textbooks alone
Why it happens
The olympiad syllabus sits far above school books, and most primary sources are in English. Students who rely only on school books run out of depth from the provincial round upward.
How we fix it
We introduce standard olympiad references such as Campbell Biology and authentic IBO problems, while getting students used to reading biology terms in English.
Our tutors see these traps repeat from the district round to national coaching. Spotting them early saves months of misdirected practice.
Why Us
What Biology Tutors Bring to Biology Olympiad Tutoring
Biology olympiad coaching demands tutors who command deep theory and are at home in the laboratory
Fluent in Theory and Practical
Our tutors are at home both in class and in the lab, so they guide both exam fronts of biology olympiad at once.
Seven Areas Covered
Not extra school hours. The material follows the deeper OSN and IBO syllabus.
Lab Practice from the Start
Half the IBO score comes from practical work. We make microscopy, dissection, and data analysis a habit early.
Measured Diagnostic Test
Coaching begins by mapping the weakest area so study time is spent efficiently.
OSN to IBO Problem Bank
Access to an archive of past-round problems and sample IBO questions for tiered practice.
Flexible Online & In Person
Still guided by an olympiad tutor even in a city without a dedicated coach.
EduPoint Biology Olympiad Tutors
Our tutors are graduates and students of biology programs at state universities, at home with deep theory and laboratory work alike
Tutor Qualifications
- Graduates and students of biology programs at state universities
- Experienced with practical and laboratory work
- Used to guiding students in science competitions
- Teach understanding of processes, not mere memorization
Balqis B.
Biology, Universitas Brawijaya
Genetics that makes sense“Balqis breaks frightening genetics problems into calculable probability patterns, the area that often decides rankings in biology olympiad.”
Joel J.
Biology and Biotechnology, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
From cell to molecule“With a biotechnology background, Joel invites students to see life down to the molecular level, from enzyme action to the gene expression that often appears in theory problems.”
Nurul N.
Biology, Universitas Padjadjaran
Reading nature as a system“Nurul trains students to read ecosystems and animal behavior as an interconnected system, the key to answering wide-ranging ecology problems.”
Nuh M.
Biology, Universitas Airlangga
The connected animal body“For Nuh, animal physiology is only mastered once a student can link one system to another, because olympiad problems rarely stop at a single organ.”
Salsa S.
Biology, Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Skilled at the lab bench“Practical experience leads Salsa to emphasize microscope and observation skills, the exam portion that carries half the score yet is most often overlooked.”
Labib L.
Biology Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Explaining processes patiently“As an aspiring biology educator, Labib patiently guides students to understand the cause behind every process, so complex material feels orderly and logical.”
Testimonials
From District Round to Medal: Stories of Biology Olympiad Students
I used to just memorize the names of processes without knowing their order. Mr. Joel taught me with flow diagrams until metabolic pathways made sense. I finally passed the provincial OSN for the first time.
Raihan A.
Senior High Student • Jakarta
Practical work scared me most because we rarely held a microscope at school. Ms. Salsa patiently trained me from making specimens to reading tissues. By the lab simulation I was far calmer.
Nabila P.
Senior High Student • Surabaya
Genetics problems with calculations always cost me points. Ms. Balqis taught Hardy-Weinberg and chi-square slowly until I got used to them. Now that is the part I chase.
Dimas R.
Senior High Student • Bandung
My child started in junior high and at first only loved animal documentaries. The coaching gave that interest direction. Now they study biology seriously and with confidence.
Mrs. Retno W.
Parent of Junior High Student • Semarang
I live in a small town with no biology olympiad coach. EduPoint's online class became my way to keep being guided. The session recordings really helped me review dense physiology material.
Salwa H.
Senior High Student • Medan
Ecology and ethology have such a broad scope that I was overwhelmed. Ms. Nurul taught me to see them as an interconnected system. Ecological data analysis problems stopped confusing me.
Farrel M.
Senior High Student • Yogyakarta
Animal physiology used to feel like a pile of separate systems. Mr. Nuh taught me to link one system to another. In the exam I could answer case problems combining several systems.
Mrs. Anita S.
Parent of Senior High Student • Depok
Toward the coaching selection, the material jumped far and many sources were in English. Mr. Labib patiently guided me through Campbell and IBO problems. Foreign terms no longer scared me.
Kayla N.
Senior High Student • Jakarta
Biology Olympiad Tutoring Cost
A measured investment for the journey toward a medal
Trial Package
Rp 700.000
Rp 175.000/session • 4x pertemuan
Valid 1 month
- 4 private sessions (120 minutes/session)
- Seven-area diagnostic test
- Mapping of the weakest area
- Consultation via WhatsApp
Popular
Regular Package
Rp 1.320.000
Rp 165.000/session • 8x pertemuan
Valid 2 months
- 8 private sessions (120 minutes/session)
- Theory practice and practical simulation
- Bank of past-round OSN problems
- Periodic progress reports
Intensive Package
Rp 1.860.000
Rp 155.000/session • 12x pertemuan
Valid 3 months
- 12 private sessions (120 minutes/session)
- Full competition-round simulation
- Access to sample IBO problems & mentoring
- Strategy guidance approaching the exam
Prices below are for online tutoring. In person starts at Rp 200,000/session. Bilingual and English packages are available for international preparation.
Biology Olympiad Tutoring Availability
Online Tutoring
Online WorldwideOnline biology olympiad tutoring via Zoom or Google Meet is available for students across Indonesia and abroad
In-Person Tutoring
All CitiesIn-person biology olympiad tutoring is available in the following cities with verified tutors
Student Achievements
Success Stories of Biology Olympiad Contenders
Real achievements from EduPoint students
Success
From Fearing the Lab to National Finalist
Aulia F.
Public High School in Jakarta
Before
42
After
89
+47 tryout score points
2 years of preparation
Accepted at
Admitted via Biology achievement path
“In grade 10 I always lost on practical problems because I was never serious in the lab. Routine microscopy and dissection practice changed everything. In grade 12 I broke into the national round.”
Tutors:
Ms. Salsa S. (Practical & Cell Biology)
Success
Conquering Genetics to a Provincial Medal
Bagas P.
Private High School in Bandung
Before
50
After
90
+40 tryout score points
1.5 years of preparation
Accepted at
Admitted to a top high school via achievement path
“The genetics calculation problems I once avoided became my score saver. The key was getting used to probability and statistics until they felt automatic.”
Tutors:
Ms. Balqis B. (Genetics & Evolution)
Success
Consistent from Junior High to the National Round
Citra L.
Junior then Senior High in Surabaya
Before
55
After
92
+37 tryout score points
Staged guidance since junior high
Accepted at
Continued to an honors class
“Starting in junior high made my conceptual foundation strong. When the far deeper senior-high material arrived, I only had to sharpen, not build from zero.”
Tutors:
Mr. Joel J. (Cell & Molecular Biology)
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