After the intense two-year IB programme and exam season, de-stressing is crucial for your mental well-being. It allows you to recover, reflect, and prepare for your next steps without burnout, whether you feel positive or anxious about your results.

The summer is an excellent time to gain work experience and earn money. Look for temporary positions in retail, hospitality, or administrative roles. Online job boards, local community groups, and networking through friends and family can be great resources for finding opportunities.

Planning is key! Create a checklist for university applications (accommodation, finances, deadlines) or gap year activities (travel logistics, budgeting, work opportunities). Having a "Plan B" for unexpected results is also vital, ensuring you have clear next steps regardless of your scores.

A gap year can be a valuable experience, but it requires careful planning to ensure it's productive. Whether you plan to travel, work, or volunteer, define your goals and how you'll finance them. A well-thought-out gap year can offer personal growth and new perspectives, but a poorly planned one might feel like a wasted year.

It's important to have a "Plan B" or even "Plan C." If your results don't meet university offers, explore options like clearing, reapplying next year, or considering alternative courses or institutions. Lanterna's Student Success Experts can also help you navigate these unexpected situations and explore your options.

Our free IB consultation is a no-pressure, 20-30 minute session with an expert IB Student Success Expert. It's designed to give you clarity on your situation, whether you're a student or parent, and walk away with a simple, personalised plan for your next steps, backed by our team's extensive experience.

Lanterna's Student Success Experts are highly experienced professionals with deep knowledge of the IB programme and university admissions. They can help you clarify your post-IB options, discuss university application strategies, explore gap year considerations, and even help you formulate backup plans, all tailored to your unique situation.

Yes, the consultation is completely free, with zero obligation to book tutoring. During the 20-30 minute session, you'll receive a clear, personalised plan and actionable next steps. After the consultation, you'll have a better understanding of your priorities and options, whether you decide to pursue tutoring or not.

Absolutely! Lanterna offers online private tuition for all IB subjects at SL and HL. Our tutors, many of whom scored 40+ in the IB or have examiner experience, can provide targeted support to help IB1 students build strong foundations, excel in IB2, and prepare for university applications, ensuring a smooth transition and success.

While our primary focus is on current IB students, our experienced tutors can offer guidance on academic skills that are crucial for university, or provide support if you are considering re-sitting exams. Our Student Success Experts can help you determine if tutoring is the right path for your specific post-IB needs.