Supporting Your IB Child: A Guide for Parents

The IB Diploma is incredibly demanding, and the best support often comes from understanding the pressure your child is under. Avoid adding extra stress, allow them space to manage their workload, and be reassuring that progress isn't always linear. Your emotional support and understanding are invaluable during this challenging period.

IB students often feel like they're "plate-spinning" due to the sheer volume of assignments, Internal Assessments (IAs), Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), CAS requirements, and subject content. This constant juggling act can lead to significant stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed.

You can act as a valuable "second pair of eyes" by helping to track key deadlines. Creating a shared wall planner for assignments, IAs, and exams can be very effective. The goal is to support their organisation without taking over their responsibilities, fostering independence and good habits.

Unless you have direct expertise in a specific IB subject, it's often more beneficial to encourage your child to teach you a topic. This helps them solidify their understanding. For direct subject support, especially with complex topics or assignments, seeking expert IB tutoring can provide targeted and effective help.

It's completely normal for parents to feel unsure how to best support their child through the IB's unique challenges. This is precisely where Lanterna can step in. Our Student Success Experts and tutors can provide tailored guidance, clarify academic strategies, and offer direct subject support to alleviate stress and improve performance.

The Lanterna IB consultation is a free, no-pressure 20-30 minute session with one of our expert IB Student Success Experts. It's designed to help you and your child gain clarity on your current situation, address any concerns, and walk away with a simple, personalised plan for what to focus on next, backed by our team's extensive experience.

Yes, it's genuinely 100% free with absolutely no obligation to book tutoring. Our goal is to provide immediate value by offering expert guidance and a clear action plan, backed by our team's experience supporting thousands of IB students. It's a chance to get clarity and confidence without any commitment.

Our Student Success Experts are highly experienced professionals with deep knowledge of the IB Diploma Programme. They act as your first point of contact, helping families understand the IB landscape, identify challenges, and outline effective strategies. They are skilled at creating personalised roadmaps for academic success and reducing stress.

Lanterna has over 600 expert IB tutors covering all subjects at both Standard and Higher Level. They provide personalised support for everything from understanding complex concepts and preparing for exams to refining Internal Assessments (IAs), the Extended Essay (EE), and Theory of Knowledge (TOK), always ensuring academic honesty.

Our tutors are hand-picked for their exceptional IB expertise. Many are high-achieving IB graduates (40+ points), experienced IB teachers with 10+ years in top schools globally, and even former IB examiners. This diverse experience ensures students receive premium, insider guidance tailored to the IB's specific demands.