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As an IB graduate, I always empathize with the struggles of current IB students – especially around IB exam season. This week I’ve decided to share my top tips on how best to prepare and get through IB exams; strategies and techniques which I used religiously in the lead up to my own examinations. …
Last Summer, over 140 Mid IB students from over 25 different countries descended upon Bradfield College in the beautiful British countryside just outside London. The offer was simple: consolidate the first year of IB work, and have the best Summer of your life! But what was it really like? We asked Corin Runacres, a student…
Calling all serial procrastinators! Are you searching for a way to cure your phone addiction? How about turning the source of all distractions into your new source of motivation? Here’s a list of the best study Apps on the block to help you stay focused and productive without having to peel your beloved phone from your fingertips. Forest…
Are you a DP2 student frantically searching for more CAS hours? Or are you an eager DP1 pupil wanting to get a head start on CAS before your assignments overwhelm you? Either way – Lanterna has the perfect opportunity for you! To help you with your CAS hours and collectively inspire us all to be…
Did you promise yourself you’d do your Extended Essay Draft over summer? Are you, like I was, completely lost, demoralised and on the edge of a breakdown before term has really started? Below you’ll find 3 quick easy ways to get you started and put you on the right track: Let go of that…
What are they? Group 3 subjects are what the IB refers to ‘Individuals and Societies’. The name actually does a pretty good job of explaining what they are: subjects about the people who make us this world. The courses are designed to give you a chance to explore a number of really interesting things, for…
What are they? Group 4 subjects are known in the IB as the ‘experimental sciences’. They are designed to give you the knowledge and scope to think critically about the world around us. When it comes to group 4 subjects, there are quite a few options available to you! While normally thought of the ‘sciences’,…
In this weeks blog post, current IBDP student Nathalie based in Belgium, speaks about her CAS project working with refugees. “Refugee awareness day: The harrowing story of an Iraqi musician and how CAS helped me share it” All names in this article were changed to protect the identity of the individuals mentioned. 2014, the once…