Category: IB Diploma
The TOK Areas of Knowledge are the different domains in which knowledge is produced, organized, and justified — understanding how each one operates differently, and specifically how they differ from one another in what counts…
The average IB Diploma score worldwide has historically sat close to 30 points out of a possible 45 — a genuinely useful reference point for calibrating your expectations, but “good” ultimately depends far more on…
The May 2027 TOK essay titles are six prescribed questions released by the IB for this exam session — and what matters more than memorizing the wording is understanding the specific trap built into each…
If you believe a final grade doesn’t reflect your actual performance, Enquiry Upon Results (EUR) is the formal process for requesting a review — and understanding your specific options before applying can save both time…
Getting predicted grades lower than expected is one of the most stressful moments in the IB Diploma Programme — but it’s also one of the most actionable, because unlike a final exam result, there’s still…
Understanding the IB retake policy matters both for students who receive a disappointing result and for those weighing whether resitting could genuinely strengthen their university applications — yes, retakes are possible, but the process and…
If you’re searching for how many CAS hours you need, here’s the answer that surprises a lot of students and even some parents: the IB removed its fixed hour requirement starting with the 2017 exam…
Understanding how TOK is graded clears up a lot of confusion for students used to the 1-7 numeric scale used everywhere else in the Diploma — TOK instead uses a letter scale from A (highest)…
A strong TOK essay structure doesn’t follow a rigid template the way some other IB assessments do — but the strongest responses to a prescribed title consistently share an underlying shape, built around genuine exploration…
Understanding the expected IB Extended Essay structure section by section — not just knowing you need an introduction and conclusion — is what separates an essay that reads as a coherent piece of research from…