IB Resources
Free, in-depth guides written for IB Diploma students. Everything you need to understand assessment criteria, maximize your scores, and navigate university admissions.
IB Extended Essay Guide
Structure, criteria A–E, research question tips, common mistakes, and strategies for scoring an A on your 4,000-word EE.
12 min readIB Internal Assessment Guide
How IAs differ by subject, assessment criteria explained, examiner marking process, time management, and strategies for top marks.
11 min readTOK Essay Guide
Prescribed titles, knowledge claims and counter-claims, areas of knowledge, assessment criteria, and common errors to avoid.
10 min readIB Grade Boundaries Explained
How the 7-point scale works, how subject scores combine, bonus points from EE/TOK, and what different total scores mean for university admissions.
10 min readIB Essay Criteria Explained
How criterion-based marking works, what distinguishes band 5 from band 7, how examiners apply criteria, and how to self-assess your work.
11 min readHow IBLens Works
How AI-powered essay feedback maps to IB rubrics, what the output looks like, limitations, privacy, and comparison to tutors and peer review.
10 min readIB to University Admissions
How UK, US, Canadian, European, and Asia-Pacific universities evaluate IB scores. Typical offers, credit policies, and strategic application decisions.
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