the lanterna blog
Below you will find in-depth reports, thought pieces on modern education, as well as hundreds of tips on how to excel at the IB.
How Hard is the IB?
We’ve all heard the myths. Passing the IB is harder than climbing Mount Everest, that there is no way that you can do the IB and still average 8 hours of sleep per night, or that no one can continue pursuing their hobbies during their IB as all your time is dedicated to studies. Although,…
How to Smash the Last Term of the IB!
You’ve done it. Almost. Only a couple of months until freedom. But how can we make them count? In this blog, we discuss the four steps to make sure you smash your last term of the IB and get the score you deserve! Step 1: Fill in the Gaps! We all know that the…
20 IB Physics IA Topic Ideas!
Choosing where to start with an IA can be the hardest part, and this is definitely true for the Physics IA. We know that our topic has to be somewhat related to the syllabus, but where should we focus? Thankfully, we’ve asked some of our favourite IB graduates for some of the ideas they pursued!…
Your Guide to the New Language B Syllabus
May exams in 2020 will be the first time that students experience the new language B syllabus in the IB. What exactly are the changes to what the previous syllabus looked like? How are you going to be graded in the end? Our expert tutors have done all the research for you, so look no…
30 IB Biology IA Topic Ideas!
Are you struggling with choosing your topic for your IB Biology IA? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Finding a topic is one of the – if not THE – most important part of writing your IA, so we want to make sure that you get it right! Luckily, there are so many great topics…
20 Christmas Presents for Stressed IB Students
Are you struggling with what to get that anxiety-ridden student that you know as a gift for the holidays? Look no further. We’ve scoured the web and compiled a list of the 20 best presents for stressed IB students to pick them up. Some might be truly useful, others slightly sillier, but all will be…
Which Courses Make the HARDEST IB Diploma?
The IB is notoriously hard. But how hard can it get? In this blog, we discuss the IB subject combination with the lowest average score according to the 2019 IB statistical bulletin! We looked at all the courses with over 7,000 candidates in 2019 and considered which courses have the lowest average score! NOTE: this…
Which Courses Should You Take for the EASIEST IB Diploma?
We’ve all heard the myths about the IB, right? The stories that say that the IB is impossible no matter what courses we take. But how can we cut some corners, and make our IB – statistically – as easy as possible? Here at Lanterna, we’ve had some fun looking at the 2019 IB graduation…
5 Tips to Smash IGCSE Physics
Doing well on your IGCSE physics can often seem hard. You must put in an effort to do well and there aren’t too many shortcuts to get a good final grade – it requires work. However, there are certain tricks and tips which can help you make your studies more enjoyable and help reduce the…
Your ULTIMATE Guide to the IB Music MLI
Struggling to comprehend what the heck the musical links investigation (MLI) even is, let alone how to write it? I was in your shoes a few years back but managed to get a 7 in my IB Music MLI in the end! How did I do it? Read on for my step-by-step guide on how to…
