How can the IB Survival Handbook help me?

The IB Survival Handbook is a study guide like no other.

There are loads of great resources out there covering specific subjects. Our approach is quite different. We take a step back and ask – “how do I learn effectively?” Answering this question, you’ll see, is key to thriving in the International Baccalaureate.

So is the International Baccalaureate really that bad? It shouldn’t be. In fact, the IB is a wonderful educational programme. With the right approach, the IB experience can be engaging, rewarding, and enjoyable. The problem is that finding the “right approach” can be difficult. That’s where we come in. The IB Survival Handbook is all about making your personal IB experience a positive one.

The IB Survival Handbook is packed with practical advice that will give you the tools you need to get rid of stress and take on the IB with a relaxed smile. It’s written by recent university students for current high school students. We know what they teach you in school. Our aim is to show you what they don’t teach you.

We don’t promise miraculous solutions or quick fixes to IB-related woes. But if you’re willing to put in a little effort, the tools we provide will help you:

         ♦    Develop the critical mindset essential for the IB
         ♦    Improve your essay writing and test taking skills
         ♦    Study less and … remember more
         ♦    Stay on top of the IB workload
         ♦    Minimise IB-related stress and enjoy life

But don’t just take our word for it. We’re very proud of the feedback we’ve been getting from IB students, teachers, and examiners, as well as university professors. Here’s what some of them have said:

    Jocelyn Blink
    Former Deputy Chief IB Examiner for Economics (2001-2007)
    & co-author of the IB Diploma Programme: Economics Course             Companion:

“As an IBDP Coordinator and author of an IB Economics textbook, I can highly recommend The IB Survival Handbook as a useful companion for all current and future IB students… Its unique approach focuses on skills needed to learn effectively. These skills are invaluable for high school and budding university students alike… The tone is perfect for providing encouragement and there are loads of really practical tips.”

    Professor Christopher Coker
    Head of the International Relations Department
    London School of Economics and Political Science

“The IB Survival Handbook is a must read for any high school student with ambitions to attend a top university. In this well written and accessible book, the authors highlight – and explain – the central skills necessary for effective studying. These are skills to last, relevant for high school pupils and university students alike.”

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