AP Microeconomics Tuition
AP Microeconomics allows no calculator and comes down to three free-response questions in which the marks sit in the diagrams: labelled axes, marginal revenue below price under monopoly, the deadweight-loss area identified. So we teach it graph-first — students draw all four market structures from blank axes before anyone discusses them.
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AP Microeconomics tuition pricing
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Single Lesson
- Start with any Microeconomics topic you choose
- Full refund if you are not satisfied
- Scheduled around your timetable
10-Lesson Package
- Split the lessons across any AP subjects
- For example: 3 lessons Microeconomics + 7 in another AP subject
- Homework with written feedback
Group Course
- Live classes of at most 6, 24 places per cohort
- Every unit of your subject + 10 AP practice exams
- 2026-27 groups are full; places now for the 2027-28 groups (May 2028 exams)
- 29% cheaper than the 50-lesson 1:1 package
AP Microeconomics is a one-semester introduction to consumer behaviour, firm decision-making, market structures, factor markets, and market failures. The exam mixes MCQ with FRQ that requires correctly labelled graphs and short justifications. We teach Micro as a graph-first subject because most lost marks are on diagrams, not theory.
What the AP Microeconomics exam looks like
- Format
- MCQ plus FRQ — graph-heavy
- Calculator
- Not permitted
- Units
- Basic concepts, supply/demand, production/costs, market structures, factor markets, market failure
- Skill
- Correctly labelled graphs, marginal reasoning, welfare analysis
Exam structure as published in the most recent College Board Course and Exam Description. Always confirm with apstudents.collegeboard.org before exam day.
What AP Microeconomics actually tests
AP Microeconomics tests whether students can draw correctly labelled diagrams (perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly) and read the welfare consequences off them — consumer surplus, producer surplus, deadweight loss.
FRQs typically chain a graph with a follow-up calculation (price, quantity, profit) and a written interpretation. All three parts are scored.
Common ways students drop points
- Monopoly diagrams without explicit MR < P labelling and missing deadweight loss.
- Long-run perfect competition diagrams that do not show normal profit.
- Factor-market FRQs confusing MRP, MRC, and wage.
- Externality diagrams where the social marginal cost/benefit is not labelled clearly.
- Calculations without units or without showing the marginal-cost-equals-marginal-revenue step.
How TestPrep tuition closes AP Microeconomics gaps
Diagnostic on the four market structures via blank diagram drills.
Graph-first teaching — students draw before they discuss.
FRQ template work for the standard prompts (taxes, subsidies, price ceilings, externalities).
Pairing with AP Macroeconomics where the student is taking both.
Final-month timed FRQs under exam conditions.
How AP Microeconomics compares to A Level and IB
AP Micro overlaps with A Level Economics microeconomics chapters and IB Economics SL/HL micro. The main difference is the AP exam's heavy reliance on a small set of standard diagrams — the rubric explicitly awards marks for correctly labelled axes, curves, and equilibrium points. UK applicants to US economics, business, or finance programmes typically present Micro and Macro together.
Is AP Microeconomics the right AP for you?
Students applying to US economics, business, finance, or public policy programmes.
Students who know the theory but lose marks on diagram labelling.
Students who hate diagrams — Micro is unforgiving on graph accuracy.
AP Microeconomics week-by-week study plan
A typical route from first lesson to exam day. We adapt the pace to your start date and target grade — an accelerated version runs the same sequence in fewer weeks.
- Weeks 1–3
Basic Economic Concepts
Scarcity, opportunity cost, the PPF, absolute/comparative advantage, gains from trade.
- Weeks 4–6
Supply and Demand
The laws of supply and demand, equilibrium, elasticity (price/income/cross), consumer/producer surplus.
- Weeks 7–9
Production, Cost, and Perfect Competition
Short-run costs (TC, ATC, AVC, MC), short-run profit maximisation, long-run zero economic profit.
- Weeks 10–12
Imperfect Competition
Monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, the cartel model, the basics of game theory.
- Weeks 13–15
Factor Markets
Labour demand (MRP), wage determination, monopsony, the distribution of income.
- Weeks 16–18
Market Failure & the Role of Government
Externalities, public goods, asymmetric information, tax/subsidy analysis, deadweight loss.
- Weeks 19–24
Exam Prep Intensive
AP Classroom Personal Progress Check sets, FRQ graph work, the last ten years of FRQs.
Which AP Microeconomics preparation model fits you?
Compare 1-to-1 online tuition, small group courses and short-term exam preparation against your target score, schedule and exam date.
1-to-1 Online Tuition
- Best for
- Students who want to progress in AP Microeconomics at their own pace, target specific weak topics, or build a plan around their school and AP exam calendar.
- Pacing
- Fully bespoke — 1-to-1 sessions starting from your weakest units.
- Follow-up
- Direct feedback after every session and a targeted homework assignment.
- Flexibility
- Days and times set by the student — flexible online scheduling.
Online Small Group Course
- Best for
- Students who want to cover the full AP Microeconomics curriculum from scratch in a structured small-group format.
- Pacing
- A 30-week structured online programme. Two 90-minute topic lessons a week for 20 weeks, then one past-paper lesson a week for the last 10.
- Follow-up
- Homework, dashboard progress tracking and regular parent reports.
- Flexibility
- Fixed weekly timetable (September–April); every lesson is recorded and watchable for 14 days.
Short-term Exam Preparation
- Best for
- Students close to the AP exam needing revision, mock papers, FRQ/MCQ strategy and targeted topic repair in AP Microeconomics.
- Pacing
- Goal-driven short programme: revision + mocks + weak-topic repair.
- Follow-up
- Mock exam analysis, FRQ/MCQ feedback and exam-day strategy.
- Flexibility
- Plan as 1-to-1 or as a small online group depending on availability.
AP Microeconomics tuition — short answers to common questions
Direct answers to the questions students and parents ask most often.
How much does AP Microeconomics tuition cost?
AP Microeconomics 1-to-1 tuition starts from €58 per lesson, with the per-lesson rate dropping in the 10- and 20-lesson packages. The small group course covers the full syllabus (30 weeks / 50 lessons + 10 AP practice exams) for €1,559, the same number of lessons as the 1:1 Full Course Package and 29% cheaper than it. See /pricing for current packages and instalment options.
Should I take Micro and Macro together?
Most students do. They share roughly the first month of content (scarcity, PPF, supply and demand), then diverge. Taking both together also gives a stronger US economics signal.
How important are graphs on the AP Micro FRQ?
Very. The rubric explicitly awards points for correctly labelled axes, curves, and equilibrium quantities. Most lost marks come from sloppy diagrams rather than wrong theory.
Is AP Micro calculus-based?
No. AP Micro is algebra-only. Students must compute marginal values and read intersections off graphs, but no calculus is required.
Who is AP Microeconomics tuition for?
AP Microeconomics tuition suits sixth-form and high-school students sitting AP exams worldwide. Whether you are doing A Levels, IB, an American diploma or a national curriculum, our online format works across international time zones.
What is the difference between 1-to-1 tutoring and the small group course?
1-to-1 tutoring is fully bespoke and runs at your pace. The small group course caps at six students, runs to a fixed weekly schedule across an academic year, and covers the full AP Microeconomics CED at a lower cost than private tutoring.
How many units are in the AP Microeconomics exam?
The AP Microeconomics exam follows the College Board CED and is built around 6 core units. Our lessons cover every unit from first principles to exam level, then consolidate with MCQ and FRQ mock papers.
When does the AP Microeconomics group course start?
The AP Microeconomics group (2026–2027 Term) runs from Saturday, 26 September 2026 to Saturday, 24 April 2027, with 50 lessons on a fixed weekly timetable: 40 topic lessons, then 10 past-paper lessons in which recent AP exams are worked through. Every one of our 2026-27 AP group courses is full — thank you for the interest. The 2027-28 start dates are published on 1 November, and you can enrol now.
How we support students through AP Microeconomics
Six pillars we apply across every format — from 1-to-1 online tuition to small group courses.
Online 1-to-1 progression
In AP Microeconomics 1-to-1 lessons we map every student's strengths and gaps, then update the weekly plan based on what the FRQ practice shows.
Structured small group courses
In online AP Microeconomics classes of at most 6, we cover the full AP curriculum on a fixed timetable: two topic lessons a week for 20 weeks, then one past-paper lesson a week for the last 10.
AP-format past-paper practice
Regular drills using past AP papers and College Board AP Classroom Personal Progress Checks, in the AP Microeconomics format.
Early gap detection
Weekly quizzes and end-of-unit mock papers surface weak AP Microeconomics topics early so we can repair them with focused revision.
MCQ and FRQ technique
AP Microeconomics multiple-choice and free-response sets are practised against the rubric, with explicit timing and partial-credit strategy.
Parent and student updates
On request, we share progress, mock results and target areas with parents and students together with the AP Microeconomics tutor.
Bespoke AP Microeconomics tuition built around your goals
Your specialist AP Microeconomics tutor works with you 1-to-1 to build a plan around your weakest topics, target score and exam timeline. You get focused individual attention and step-by-step guidance through the AP preparation process.
- Regular weekly slots or on-demand booking
- Native English-speaking tutors available
- Packages of 1, 10 or 20 lessons
- All AP Microeconomics materials shared with students
- Live online lessons on a shared digital whiteboard
- 100% refund if you are not satisfied after your first lesson
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Affordable 30-week AP Microeconomics group preparation
A 30-week live online course with a specialist AP Microeconomics tutor: 50 lessons of 90 minutes, 75 hours in total. Two 90-minute topic lessons a week for 20 weeks, then one past-paper lesson a week for the last 10.
Saturdays & Sundays, 16:00–17:30 (Türkiye time, UTC+3) · Classes of at most 6
A cohort takes 24 students, taught in classes of at most 6 because the cohort is split by level.
Every one of our 2026-27 AP group courses is full — thank you for the interest. The 2027-28 start dates are published on 1 November, and you can enrol now.
AP groups run subject by subject. Choose your AP subject at checkout; once that subject's 2027-28 dates are published we email you and agree your start date together.
AP Microeconomics group course · 2026–2027 Term
The date, time and topic of all 50 live lessons: 40 topic lessons, then 10 past-paper lessons.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| 26 September 2026 | Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts (1/6) |
| 27 September 2026 | Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts (2/6) |
| 3 October 2026 | Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts (3/6) |
| 4 October 2026 | Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts (4/6) |
| 10 October 2026 | Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts (5/6) |
| 11 October 2026 | Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts (6/6) |
| 17 October 2026 | Unit 2: Supply and Demand (1/9) |
| 18 October 2026 | Unit 2: Supply and Demand (2/9) |
| 24 October 2026 | Unit 2: Supply and Demand (3/9) |
| 25 October 2026 | Unit 2: Supply and Demand (4/9) |
| 31 October 2026 | Unit 2: Supply and Demand (5/9) |
| 1 November 2026 | Unit 2: Supply and Demand (6/9) |
Past exams are worked through from 2026 back to 2017. The 2020 exam was a shortened, free-response-only online exam, so a TestPrep practice test takes its place.
There are no lessons in some weeks, so this intake runs across 31 calendar weeks. All times are Türkiye time (UTC+3). The timetable may see small updates.
What you'll cover in AP Microeconomics
Topic coverage maps directly onto the College Board Course and Exam Description. Each unit is taught with worked examples and reinforced with timed FRQ practice.
The percentage on each unit is its weight on the AP exam. Exam weightings as published by College Board in the Course and Exam Description.
Basic Economic Concepts
Supply and Demand
Production, Cost, and the Perfect Competition Model
Imperfect Competition
Factor Markets
Market Failure and the Role of Government
AP Microeconomics study resources
10 AP AP Microeconomics practice tests in College Board format; the AP Microeconomics question bank is coming soon.
How to start your AP Microeconomics lessons
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AP Microeconomics lessons built around your weak spots
Catch-up, score lift and exam-window revision — built around AP-style MCQ and FRQ practice.
I am behind — can I catch up?
Yes. We map the AP Microeconomics units that matter most for your target score and exam date, then prioritise topic repair over re-teaching everything.
I want a 4 or 5 — how do lessons help?
Lessons focus on AP-style MCQs and FRQs taken from past papers, with rubric-aligned feedback on every written answer.
Will I get feedback on real AP-style work?
Yes. Weekly homework includes timed AP-style sets that your tutor marks against the College Board rubric, with written notes on partial credit.
Can I focus only on my weak units?
Yes. Short revision plans of 10–20 lessons are common, especially in the months before May. We rebuild the plan as the diagnostic reveals new gaps.
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