Question 1

What does Lanterna provide for IB World Schools?

Accepted Answer

Lanterna provides comprehensive IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) staffing solutions, delivering live, online instruction fully integrated into the school's existing timetable and pedagogical style. We support a wide range of IB subjects and offer flexible coverage, from short-term teacher cover to full-year curriculum delivery.

Question 2

How quickly can I secure a qualified Lanterna IB teacher?

Accepted Answer

You can secure a qualified Lanterna IB teacher rapidly. Our onboarding process is typically completed within 48 hours, ensuring the teacher is quickly matched to your needs and integrated into the school’s schedule and timetable.

Question 3

Are Lanterna's online IB teachers fully qualified?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lanterna specializes in providing fully qualified and experienced IB teachers who are experts in their subjects and the IB curriculum framework. We ensure all our online educators meet the high standards expected by IB World Schools globally.

Question 4

Can Lanterna support hard-to-staff or low-demand IB subjects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lanterna is a specialist provider for hard-to-fill and low-demand subjects within the IB Diploma Programme, providing qualified IB teachers where local recruitment is challenging. We support all core IBDP subjects and specialist SSST (School Supported Self Taught) languages.

Question 5

Do Lanterna teachers deliver live instruction or pre-recorded lessons?

Accepted Answer

Lanterna teachers deliver live, online instruction. This method ensures dynamic classroom interaction and full integration into your school's existing timetable and teaching environment, unlike pre-recorded lessons.

Question 6

What kind of non-lesson support do Lanterna teachers offer (IA/EE)?

Accepted Answer

Lanterna teachers provide extensive non-lesson academic support, including guidance for the mandatory IB components such as Internal Assessment (IA), Extended Essay (EE), mock examinations, and other necessary student coursework and assessments.

Question 7

Can parents contact the Lanterna teacher?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lanterna teachers are available for direct communication with parents regarding student progress and academic success, ensuring a transparent and collaborative educational environment.

Question 8

What platforms do Lanterna use for instruction?

Accepted Answer

Lanterna teachers utilize the school's existing Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), such as ManageBac or Google Classroom, alongside our bespoke platform, built on AWS Chime, that supports interactive whiteboards and recorded lessons with summaries.

Question 9

How long can we use Lanterna support for?

Accepted Answer

Lanterna support is highly flexible, ranging from short-term cover (as brief as one day for emergency coverage) up to full-year or even two-year curriculum delivery for sustained staffing solutions.

Question 10

How do we get started with Lanterna?

Accepted Answer

Getting started is simple: contact us by sending an email to services@lanterna.com or fill in the form on our website to discuss your specific staffing needs and receive a teacher match, usually within 48 hours of initial contact.

Question 11

Does Lanterna work with Schools globally?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lanterna partners with IB World Schools globally, delivering specialised live, online IB support and instruction across all time zones. We have over 20 years of experience supporting thousands of students and schools worldwide.

Question 12

How does onboarding work?

Accepted Answer

Our onboarding process is designed to be fast and school-friendly, typically achieving a full teacher match and integration within 48 hours. We align on schedule, curriculum expectations, and system access (LMS/VLE), ensuring delivery begins with clear communication from day one.

Question 13

Can Lanterna fit into our timetable and teaching style?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lanterna's model is built on flexibility. We specifically design our live, online support to fit seamlessly into your existing school timetable and pedagogical style, not the other way around. This applies whether you require a few lessons, a full unit, or a complete two-year course.

Question 14

Can we change the teacher if there is an issue?

Accepted Answer

Of course. While rare, if the teacher/class chemistry is not an ideal match, Lanterna commits to promptly replacing the teacher with one better suited to your students' needs and your school's culture, ensuring continuity of instruction.

Question 15

What types of support does Lanterna offer?

Accepted Answer

Lanterna offers a range of flexible staffing solutions, including: Substitute/Short-term cover teachers (even for single days); Full-year IB teachers for sustained curriculum delivery (for low-demand/hard-to-fill subjects); and specialised SSST language support across the Diploma Programme. All options integrate smoothly into your school schedule.

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