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You'll find in-depth reports, thought pieces on modern education, as well as many, many lovely tips. Enjoy.
Your Guide to the New Language B Syllabus
May exams in 2020 will be the first time that students experience the new language B syllabus in the IB. What exactly are the changes to what the previous syllabus looked like? How are you going to be graded in the end? Our expert tutors have done all the research for you, so look no…
30 IB Biology IA Topic Ideas!
Are you struggling with choosing your topic for your IB Biology IA? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Finding a topic is one of the – if not THE – most important part of writing your IA, so we want to make sure that you get it right! Luckily, there are so many great topics…
20 Christmas Presents for Stressed IB Students
Are you struggling with what to get that anxiety-ridden student that you know as a gift for the holidays? Look no further. We’ve scoured the web and compiled a list of the 20 best presents for stressed IB students to pick them up. Some might be truly useful, others slightly sillier, but all will be…
Which Courses Make the HARDEST IB Diploma?
The IB is notoriously hard. But how hard can it get? In this blog, we discuss the IB subject combination with the lowest average score according to the 2019 IB statistical bulletin! We looked at all the courses with over 7,000 candidates in 2019 and considered which courses have the lowest average score! NOTE: this…
Which Courses Should You Take for the EASIEST IB Diploma?
We’ve all heard the myths about the IB, right? The stories that say that the IB is impossible no matter what courses we take. But how can we cut some corners, and make our IB – statistically – as easy as possible? Here at Lanterna, we’ve had some fun looking at the 2019 IB graduation…
5 Tips to Smash IGCSE Physics
Doing well on your IGCSE physics can often seem hard. You must put in an effort to do well and there aren’t too many shortcuts to get a good final grade – it requires work. However, there are certain tricks and tips which can help you make your studies more enjoyable and help reduce the…
Your ULTIMATE Guide to the IB Music MLI
Struggling to comprehend what the heck the musical links investigation (MLI) even is, let alone how to write it? I was in your shoes a few years back but managed to get a 7 in my IB Music MLI in the end! How did I do it? Read on for my step-by-step guide on how…
How to Score 45 in IB (from those that did it!) | Part 2
Here it is – part 2 of how to get 45 in IB from those that did it! Tutor 8: Laura – University of Bath & Harvard University / Biology and Psychology Tutor #24 Believe in yourself! How long did you believe in Santa for? You can believe in your self for a few months! #25 Have a…
5 Reasons To Choose IGCSE
If you attend an international school, you are probably familiar with the concept of IGCSEs. IGCSE is a qualification designed by Cambridge for students between the ages of 14 to 16. It’s one of the most popular qualifications for this age group and most international schools offer IGCSEs. Here are just 5 of the many…
How to Score 45 in IB (from those that did it!) | Part 1
All IB students dream of getting those 45 points. But, how? Are all 45 scorers robots? Do they go outside? In this part of the blog, we’ve contacted a couple of our incredible Lanterna tutors who all achieved the amazing top score! Over the next two weeks we’re going to reveal 45 tips from these…
