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IB Solved recognised in 2025 AFR Fast Starters Top 100 List!

  • Writer: Alexander Ciarroni | CEO
    Alexander Ciarroni | CEO
  • Jan 21
  • 2 min read
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IB Solved, Australia’s leading International Baccalaureate (IB) education provider offering online tutoring, premium digital resources, study courses and assessment review services, has been named in the 2025 AFR Fast Starters List, recognised for the company’s outstanding compound annual growth rate of 93.28% from 2023 to 2025.


The AFR Fast Starters List is Australia’s definitive ranking of the Top 100 fastest-growing young companies published by the Australian Financial Review and signifies a tremendous milestone for the IB Solved team. The Fast Starters ranking evaluates growth based on revenue performance across three years, celebrating emerging businesses that are scaling with momentum and purpose.


“We are honoured to be included in the AFR Fast Starters List,” said Alexander Ciarroni, CEO of IB Solved. “Our growth reflects the trust that more and more families are placing in us and the consistent focus we have placed on building scalable systems and reinvesting in innovation to better support IB students across the country.”

This recognition reflects IB Solved’s rapid growth in Australia’s education landscape, a journey built on exceptional academic support and focused on student outcomes. Since its founding, IB Solved has expanded from a local Sydney IB tutoring partnership into a national platform delivering comprehensive learning solutions tailored specifically to the needs of IB students across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.


“Our focus has always been on purposeful expansion; scaling the quality of our services while retaining the personalised support that sets us apart. Being recognised alongside Australia’s fastest-growing startups highlights what is possible when you combine ambition and innovation with a clear mission to serve students first.”

IB Solved’s inclusion in the AFR Fast Starters list underscores its strong financial growth and the strength of its educational model. The accolade joins a growing list of achievements for the education company in 2025, including being named as a NSW Finalist in the Telstra Business Awards, while CEO Alexander Ciarroni was recognised as a Sydney Finalist in the Australian Young Entrepreneur Awards.


Today, IB Solved supports students from IB schools nationwide and across the Asia-Pacific, with a team of dedicated IB experts and a continuously expanding suite of digital resources. From tailored one-on-one tutoring to structured study courses and specialised IB learning resources, IB Solved continues to set new benchmarks for quality and impact in IB education.


For more information, please contact:

Name: Alexander Ciarroni

Mobile: +61 457 060 790



At IB Solved, our mission is to provide high-quality and comprehensive IB tutoring, mentoring, and exclusive IB resources that cater to the unique needs and goals of IB students. We are committed to helping IB students achieve academic success and secure entry into their dream university!


Our learning model integrates modern education technology, evidence-based teaching practices and specialised resources to deliver a premium educational experience for our IB students. Our holistic approach involves mentoring IB students to balance their workload and maintain their physical, mental and psychological wellbeing throughout their IB journey.

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IB Solved was a big factor that assisted in my IB studies across year 12. The tutors I had equipped me with the tools and tips necessary to prepare me for my final exams and help me achieve my score. I would definitely recommend this service to anyone seeking IB assistance.

Marcus (IB 42/45)

Student (November 2025)

Very detailed and constructive feedback for IAs and EEs, helped me get an A in my English extended essay, which was a subject I struggled with a lot!

Helen Liu (IB 43/45)

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My daughter worked with Natasha from IB Solved for HL English Literature and she was fantastic — organised, flexible, easy to communicate with, and incredibly supportive. Natasha helped improve my daughter’s analysis, essay structure and confidence, and truly believed in her throughout.

Alex was also wonderful — always responsive, proactive, and checked in after exams. We felt genuinely cared for and supported. Highly recommend IB Solved to any IB students.

Nirosha Karunakaran (IB 44/45)

Parent (November 2025)

IB Solved played a huge role in my growth and success as a IB student. The support and guidance that I continuously received from my two tutors helped improve my understanding of concepts and study habits, which overall helped me achieve a 42 IB score. I highly recommend them to any IB student.

Dylan Yee (IB 42/45)

Student (November 2025)

I started this in Year 11 when I was failing maths and biology and could not get above a 3 in either subject. By the end of year 12 finals i was getting 5's and 6's. This place is amazing, and the tutors are so wonderful. If I did not go with IB tutoring I probably would not have gotten into my university course. My tutor Ravnit was the biggest help ever and I could not have done this without her.

Kassidy Duffy

Student (November 2025)

IB tutors are excellent, especially Alex for Maths AA - HL and Lachlan for Spanish - AB. They gave practical tips, taught with technical depth and always available to advise my son as he prepared for his IB exams and assessments. Highly recommend IB Solved and their team of great tutors 👍.

Irene Julitta Ponniah

Parent (May 2025)

Alex and the team are very compassionate and supportive. My brother had a fantastic experience with tutoring and got results we are all proud of. We couldn’t have done it without the support and knowledge provided by Alex and his team. Big thank you.

Phillip Ridley

Sibling (November 2023)

Alex from IB helped my son to achieve his best in IB. Alex was very patient, supportive and understood the learning gaps that my son had. Alex not only provided tutoring but he was a valuable mentor throughout the entire IB journey.
We highly recommend Alex, IB Solved and the team to anyone undertaking the IB course. They provide the best support with lots of resources to share and the IB tutors are the best in Sydney !

Annie Lee

Parent (November 2022)

IB Solved is an excellent tutoring agency, especially for those who want to boost their IB score. What I found really valuable was being able to get advice and insights from top IB students, who have experienced and learned from similar difficulties I was having. Moreover, the tutors had really flexible times, which really helped me with my busy schedule.

Evan Yiallourides (IB 42/45)

Student (November 2022)

When I started In IB in year 11 I was struggling to keep up with my work and to understand the different outcomes in all my subjects, but when I joined IB Solved i was able to be on top of my work cause I was able to utilise the tutors to stay on top of my work and succeed in my exams.

Kirollos Faragallah

Student (November 2022)

Alex tutored me for much of my IB journey, helping me in a variety of subjects, assignments and essays. He
particularly supported me in a weaker subject of mine, maths, which ended up being one of my strongest. His diligence, meticulous guidance and encouragement made the process a whole lot easier!!

Grace Selim

Student (November 2022)

I received tutoring from ibsolved from mid year 11 to my final exams in year 12. I was so lost within the complex intricacies of IB prior to beginning with IBsolved but Marcus and Alex helped to create an easy path to success for me through their tutoring and constant encouragement. I don’t know what I would’ve done without their help they were honestly amazing. Forever grateful!!

Nancy Faraj (IB 44/45)

Student (November 2021)

Highly recommend IB Solved to all IB students. The services they provide, along with accompanying notes and exemplar resources, are of an incredibly high standard and definitely helped me during my time in the IB. All my sessions with Alex were extremely helpful and I can confidently say I would not have been able to excel without his guidance and tips. Undoubtedly the best company out there for IB tutoring.

Anastasia Gikas (IB 45/45)

Student (November 2021)

IB Solved are legends! With their extent of insider knowledge and experience, they are able to provide invaluable advice, tips and tricks for how to survive and thrive in the IB - I'm so grateful to have had support from them this year, particularly Alex! The IB is undeniably a challenge, so I'd definitely recommend IB Solved for some assistance and guidance - it makes you feel much more encouraged and motivated to learn from someone who has once been in your shoes!

Montana Cominos (IB 45/45)

Student (November 2021)

Absolutely loved every tutoring session with IB solved. Would not have been able to complete IB the way I did without the team. Alex was my main communicator and helper - cannot thank him enough for the effort and helpfulness he offered. I would 100% suggest this organisation to anyone who is in need of any help regarding IB + a bit of fun and laughs in between ahah! Whether it is IA's, general subject help, TOK presentations/essays - they are good at it all. Loved it. Highly recommend!!

Tiarna Cominos (IB 43/45)

Student (November 2020)

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