Top Online Resources for IB Students

The internet offers a wealth of resources for IB students, including educational platforms like Khan Academy for sciences and maths, podcasts for social sciences, summary sites like Cliffnotes/Sparknotes and BioNinja for quick reviews, and productivity apps to keep you focused. Lanterna also provides its own free study guides and webinars.

Khan Academy provides short, focused video tutorials and transcripts on a wide range of subjects, particularly strong in Maths and Sciences. It's an excellent resource for breaking down complex concepts and filling knowledge gaps quickly, making difficult topics more accessible.

Absolutely! Podcasts are a convenient and engaging way to learn on the go, especially for Social Sciences like History, Economics, and Geography. They offer in-depth discussions and analyses that can complement your textbook learning and provide diverse perspectives.

While sites like Cliffnotes/Sparknotes (for literature) and BioNinja (for Biology) are great for quick reviews and filling knowledge gaps, they should not be your sole source of revision. They are best used as supplementary tools to reinforce understanding gained from your textbooks and class notes, helping you consolidate information efficiently.

Productivity apps can transform your smartphone into a powerful study tool. They can help you manage your time, stay focused by blocking distractions, organize your study materials, and track your progress, ultimately boosting your efficiency and reducing procrastination.

Yes, Lanterna provides a variety of free resources created by top-scoring IB graduates, including comprehensive study guides, helpful wall planners, and free webinars. These resources offer expert advice and break down difficult concepts across many IB subjects to support your learning journey.

Our expert IB tutors can guide you on how to effectively integrate online resources into your study plan, ensuring you're using reliable and relevant materials. They can help you identify which resources are best for your specific learning style and subject needs, and how to avoid common pitfalls like information overload or procrastination, ensuring you study smarter, not just harder.

The Lanterna IB consultation is a free, no-pressure 20-30 minute session with an IB Student Success Expert. It's designed to help students and parents gain clarity on their IB journey, discuss challenges, and receive a personalized plan for what to focus on next, without any obligation to book tutoring.

Yes, the consultation is completely free with absolutely no obligation to purchase tutoring. During the 20-30 minute session, a Student Success Expert will listen to your specific situation, answer your questions, and help you develop a clear, actionable plan to improve your IB performance and reduce stress, giving you immediate clarity and next steps.

Lanterna’s Student Success Experts are highly experienced professionals with deep knowledge of the IB Diploma Programme. They can provide invaluable guidance on subject choices, effective study strategies, IA and EE support, university applications, and help you understand how Lanterna's 600+ expert tutors (including 40+ point graduates, experienced teachers, and examiners) can support your specific needs, offering a truly personalised approach.