Frequently asked questions
Short answers about KurkiTutoring, the subscription and using the site. Can't find your answer? Email info@kurkisoft.com.
About KurkiTutoring
Who is this for?
- Students. A study guide to use next to your lessons, even for IB1s just starting out.
- Exam preparation. A past paper marathon, with unlimited exam-style papers and automatic grading.
- Teachers. An easy way to present the syllabus in class.
- Anyone curious. For anyone who wants to understand the IB Business Management syllabus in depth.
Who made it?
KurkiTutoring is made by an IB graduate with 45 points and 4 years of IB Business Management tutoring. It is published by Kurkisoft Oy, a Finnish company.
Is it official IB material?
No. KurkiTutoring is an independent study aid. It is not made or approved by the International Baccalaureate Organization, and it has no official IB papers or markschemes. The practice papers follow the format of the current exams, with new businesses and data each time.
What is free?
Unit 1, the first section of units 2 to 5, and one full practice paper with automatic marking. You can use these without paying or signing up.
What does full access include?
All five units for SL and HL, the toolkit with every diagram builder, flashcards, answer technique, unlimited generated exam papers and unit practice exams, and automatic marking with model answers and exam tips.
The subscription
How much does it cost?
15 € a month, and it starts with a 7 day free trial. If you cancel before the trial ends, you pay nothing. The price at checkout includes VAT where it applies.
How do I get full access?
- Press Start your 7 day free trial on the home page and complete the checkout.
- You get an email with your access key.
- On the home page, press I already have an access key and paste the key.
How many devices can I use?
One key works on up to 2 devices at a time. Each browser where you enter the key counts as one device. To move it to a new device, press Remove the key from this browser on a device you no longer use, or remove that device in the customer portal.
How do I cancel?
Open the customer portal, sign in with the email address you used to buy, and cancel your KurkiTutoring subscription. You keep full access until the end of the period you paid for, or until the end of the trial. After that the site goes back to the free part, and your progress stays saved.
Who takes the payment?
Payments are handled by Polar, which sells the subscription for us as the merchant of record. Polar takes the payment, handles VAT and sends your receipts. We never see your card details.
Can I get a refund?
Refunds go through Polar. If something is wrong, email info@kurkisoft.com and we will help. If you are a consumer in the EU, your legal rights are not affected.
I lost my key. What do I do?
Look for the email you got after buying. You can also find your key in the customer portal by signing in with the email address you used to buy.
Is it free for schools, or if I can't afford it?
Yes. Schools get it free for their students, and so do students who tell us why they can't afford it. Send a message through the and choose school access or free access.
Using the site
Where is my progress saved?
In your browser, on your own device. Nothing is sent to us. If you clear your browser data or switch device, your progress starts again, but your subscription does not. Just enter your key again.
How does the automatic marking work?
Your answer is compared with the markscheme points and model answer, and you get a mark with feedback on what is missing. It is a guide to help you practise, not an official IB mark.
How does the exam timer work?
Each practice exam starts with reading time, then writing time. The timer pauses when you leave the exam or switch to another tab or app, and you can pause it yourself. When time is up it stops at 00:00, and you can still finish and hand in.
Contact
How do I get in touch?
Email info@kurkisoft.com, or use the forms on the to report a mistake, share an idea, or ask about school or free access. Every message is read.
Can I get extra tutoring?
Yes. One hard topic, regular sessions, exam prep or IA support. Use the extra tutoring form on the .
Company details
Kurkisoft Oy · Business ID 3498627-7 · Riskutie 15 A, 00950 Helsinki, Finland · info@kurkisoft.com. See also the and the .