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Top 4 Essentials for Studying Chemistry
Each subject in the IB has its own unique set of requirements and challenges. As a result, how you study will be different for each subject. Here we will take you through the essentials for studying Chemistry in the IB. The Syllabus The syllabus is an absolutely essential part of studying for any…
Coping with the Impacts of COVID-19
The past year and a half has been challenging for everyone, but here at Lanterna we see the impact on students daily. Our tutors see first-hand how students around the world are struggling with coping with the impacts of COVID-19. To get a better understanding of exactly what you’re finding tough and how we can…
Success at In-House Courses
Here at Lanterna, we have extensive experience in creating exam preparation courses for IB students who are about to sit their exams. This past spring, we used our experience to hold a successful intensive exam preparation course at the British School of Brussels. Students who took part reported that the knowledge, motivation, and confidence that…
Getting to Grips with Challenging HLs
With a curriculum as broad as the IB Diploma Programme, it’s no surprise that students generally have a subject or two that they struggle to get to grips with. When these subjects are at HL and are crucial to your university and post-IB plans, figuring out how to fulfil your potential in them can be…
Top 5 Tips for Writing Up IAs
With the final year of IB comes IA deadlines! As you move into your last year of high school, you can expect your teachers to ask about your IA progress more and more often. Many students find the actual act of writing an IA intimidating. If you aren’t sure where to start, this is the…
Becoming a Tutor with Lanterna
Here at Lanterna we are always looking for new people to join our team of tutors! Our organisation is made up of high achieving, recent IB graduates who are passionate about improving the lives and education of young people around the world. In this blog post we will explore the reasons why becoming a tutor…
Why Choose the IB?
As a parent you may have heard a mixture of things about the IB. Some may suggest that your child should stay far away from the IB Diploma if they want to retain their sanity, but others swear by it and would recommend it for everyone! As former IB students, we at Lanterna want to…
What’s the difference between IB Literature vs. IB Language & Literature?
Whether you’re a student who’s trying to decide which subjects to take or a parent who’s trying to understand what your child is studying, this post is for you! We’re going to break down exactly what the difference between Literature vs. Language & Literature in the IB. We’ve broken them down in 3 different levels…
How Can I Support My Child as an IB Parent?
It’s easy to feel helpless as a parent to an IB student. Your child may be going through constant stress and anxiety about schoolwork mixed with the inevitable hardships of being a teenager. When you get too involved your child gets annoyed, but if you don’t get involved at all you may be scared that…
A Breakdown of the IB for IB Parents
So… your child is starting the IB. What do you need to know? We’ve broken down the key components of the IB so that you can follow along exactly with what your child will be doing over the coming years! You’ll be an IB expert in no time. Structure The IB Diploma is a 2-year-long…
