The DP2 Consolidation Guide: A Parent’s Checklist

The DP2 consolidation phase is notoriously intense. The first step is to open a supportive dialogue and help them break down their workload (IAs, EE, TOK, exam revision) into smaller, manageable tasks. Creating a visual timeline can reduce anxiety. If you're unsure how to structure this, a free consultation with a Lanterna Student Success Expert can provide a clear, personalised plan.

An effective plan should balance all subjects (HL and SL), core components, and crucial downtime to prevent burnout. Prioritise topics based on confidence levels and exam weighting, and systematically integrate past paper practice under timed conditions. Our tutors, all expert IB graduates, specialise in helping students build and stick to these high-impact revision plans.

Lanterna’s IB consultation is a free, 20–30 minute call with a Student Success Expert. It's a chance for students and parents to discuss their unique IB challenges, from managing the DP2 workload to exam strategy, and receive a personalised plan with clear next steps. There is no obligation to purchase tutoring.

Focus on being a facilitator. You can help by creating a quiet study space, ensuring they have healthy meals and get enough sleep, and encouraging regular breaks. Offer to proofread or listen to them explain a concept, but empower them to own their revision schedule. Acknowledging their effort over just their grades can significantly reduce pressure.

Absolutely. Our tutors are high-achieving IB graduates who have excelled in these exact components. They provide expert, one-on-one guidance on everything from refining a research question and structuring an essay to understanding the IB's specific assessment criteria for IAs and the EE in nearly any subject.

Yes, the 20-30 minute consultation is completely free and carries no obligation. Our goal is to provide genuine value and expert guidance to IB families. You will leave the call with an actionable plan, whether or not you decide that tutoring is the right next step for you.

Students should begin using past papers as soon as they finish a topic to test their understanding. In the final 3-4 months before exams, the focus should shift to completing full papers under timed, exam-like conditions. This builds stamina and time management skills. A Lanterna tutor can help analyse performance on these papers to target any remaining weak areas.

Our Student Success Experts are IB specialists dedicated to helping families navigate the Diploma Programme. They are your first point of contact and use their deep knowledge of the IB's challenges to provide strategic advice during your free consultation, helping you identify priorities and create a personalised roadmap for academic success.

Lanterna provides personalised, one-on-one support that complements school teaching. Where a teacher manages a whole class, a Lanterna tutor focuses entirely on one student's needs. We can help with specific weak points in a subject, IA and EE guidance, or overall exam strategy, providing the focused attention needed to boost grades and confidence.

You will leave the call with a clear, expert-validated plan to tackle the final stages of the IB. If you feel one-on-one support would be beneficial, your Student Success Expert can match you with the ideal tutor for your needs from our global network of elite IB graduates. However, there is absolutely no pressure to proceed with tutoring.