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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 Paper Two – Everything You Need to Know To Ace the Exam
Written by Jay ayliffe When it comes to Paper 2 for IB English Lit/Lang and Lit, there are several things that students often find challenging. Some common reactions to seeing a Paper 2 for the first time include: Now, these are understandable reactions! Paper 2 can seem a little wacky and abstract, especially after the…
IB Diploma Programme 101: Your Questions, Answered!
IB Diploma Programme 101: Your Questions, Answered! What is the IB Diploma Programme? Who are the IB? If you’re looking for the answers to these questions because you’re interested in IB DP1, you’re on the perfect page! As IB graduates, we know there are loads of myths and fake news about the IB Diploma programme…
4 IGCSE Science Tips To Help You Master Any Science Subject
Written by a guest author No one can say that taking an IGCSE Science isn’t challenging! Unlike Maths or English, the Sciences seem to have an endless number of things to take into account and understand if learners want to get the results they’re really hoping for (and need!). Often IGCSE Science students feel overwhelmed.…
4 Pro Stress Management Tips For IBDP Students
It’s no secret that the second year of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP2) is crazy. Every IB student knows the course workload, subject groups and the IB’s three core elements are stressful, which is why managing that stress as well as keeping an eye on your Study-Life-Balance is so important. Plus, if you make…
3 ways students can set themselves up for IGCSE success
Thinking of taking the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)? If you were waiting for a sign, this is it! You’re in the perfect place to learn about what the IGCSE offers and how you can prepare for IGCSE success. Students everywhere feel anxious about the Cambridge IGCSE. Some aren’t sure about which IGCSE…
5 Reasons to Choose the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)
A guest author has written this post. As a parent, you always want the very best for your child. It’s perfectly sensible for you to want to learn everything you can about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). Finding a straight answer is always challenging. Depending on whom   you speak to, the MYP certificate…
Which IGCSE subjects should you choose? Here’s a guide!
A guest author has written this post. Will choosing a particular subject limit your option in the future? Which IGCSE subjects are the easiest? How many subjects must you take? You’ve got loads of questions. We get it! Picking your IGCSE subjects is stressful. Our team of IGCSE and IB graduates want you to know:…
How to Nail Your Science IA Analysis
Carrying out a science IA analysis and the accompanying uncertainty calculations—in subjects like Chemistry, Physics, and Biology (SL and HL)—is one of the most challenging things to get right. Too often, I have witnessed students spending hours upon hours calculating percentage errors, only to find out that they got it all wrong. In this article,…
International Baccalaureate (IB) Remark FAQs
Click here for a free consultation on retaking your exams The following article was written in advance of the May 2023 exam session. If you are more interested in retakes, rather than remarks, click here. How do I make a re-mark request after my exam sessions? Which IB subjects and externally assessed components can I…
International Baccalaureate (IB) Retakes FAQs 2024
Click here for a free consultation on retaking your exams If you are reading this, you’ve probably just taken your International Baccalaureate (IB) exams and feel unsure about your final IB exam marks. Maybe the anxiety of retaking one or more subjects to pass the (IB) Diploma Programme got you here. Whatever led you to…
