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Below you will find in-depth reports, thought pieces on modern education, as well as hundreds of tips on how to excel at the IB.
IB English A: Language and Literature Paper 1 Commentary Advice
Many students, both HL and SL, come to Elite IB for assistance with Paper 1, the unseen aspect of the IB Language and Literature course. This blog aims to address some of the most common concerns and to provide students with a highly useful method to write the ideal commentary. Standard Level The biggest difference…
HL vs SL: Which to Choose?
It can be difficult to choose between Higher Level and Standard Level for your IB subjects. Here’s our view on how to make your mind up. Let’s start by assuming you’ve already picked your six IB subjects. That was tough, right? So now you should be ready to go? Well, no, you still have to…
A Guide to the English Literature Internal Assessment
The IB English Literature (language A) internal assessments are broken down into 3 parts. Below I detail the requirements for each one, giving the mark scheme criteria, and suggest some things to include, based on my experience studying English at Standard Level. We hope you find this guide helpful and best of luck in your…
Investigating MYP e-Assessments
The MYP (Middle Years Programme) is the second of the three-part International Baccalaureate programme, sitting between the PYP (Primary Years Programme) and IBDP (IB Diploma Programme), and designed for students aged 11-16. As of 2017, the PYP was being taught in 1,472 schools in over 109 countries. The IBDP was taught in 2,666 schools in…
Which IB subjects should I choose?
Your IB subject choices are one of the first big decisions you have to make when embarking on your IB journey (and beyond). We have put together this article to help guide you through which subjects you may want to take and what the deciding factors could be. We hope you enjoy! We know that…
IB vs A Levels
The question of whether to choose A-levels or the International Baccalaureate has faced many students and their parents. We know it can be difficult to understand the differences between the 2, so we hope breaking down the key differences between the 2 courses will help you decide which one is right for you. The key…
What level of Maths should you choose in the IB?
Congratulations on choosing to do the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme! You have two challenging and highly rewarding years ahead of you, and we are sure you are already starting to feel the pressures – and excitement! –  of what is to come. If you are in the stages of selecting which subjects you will be…
History: Internal Assessment Tips
Choosing a question The History Internal Assessment is an investigation into a topic of your choice – this means it’s important that you choose something you find personally interesting, making it much easier to write and perfect your coursework. Take your time deciding on and refining your IA question, as this will change how your…
Mathematics Internal Assessment: Advice and Tips
Made in partnership with the team at Lanterna Elite. For your Mathematics Internal Assessment, you have to complete a Mathematical Exploration on a topic of your choice. Whilst sometimes feared by students, this is a chance for you to explore an area of mathematics that interests you! It is a piece of written work that…
How to Write a Motivation Letter for European Universities
If you want to attend one of the many phenomenal Universities in Europe, chances are you will have to write a motivational letter. Second only to your IB grades, this letter is the most important piece of your application. The letter of motivation is where the university’s admissions team can see a piece of your…
