Getting a 6 in every IB subject rarely looks like a montage.
It looks like Tuesday evenings where you do one timed set, mark it honestly, and go to bed before your brain turns into static.
A 6 is a strong, realistic goal in IB because it rewards consistency more than heroics. You do not need to become a different person. You need a repeatable system that survives school, deadlines, and the occasional week where life is louder than revision.
The realistic IB “6 in each subject” checklist
Use this as your weekly filter. If it fits, it ships.
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10-15 minutes of daily recall (Flashcards)
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4 focused study blocks per week (45-75 minutes)
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1 timed session per week (per priority subject)
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1 feedback loop: correct, log mistakes, retest
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1 small IA/EE/TOK action so coursework never becomes a panic
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1 protected rest block (a real one)
If you want a wider framework to anchor this, read How to Study for IB Exams: Step-by-Step Guide and keep it as your north star.
Your IB weekly routine (the part you actually follow)
The best IB plan is boring on purpose.
Weekdays (about 2 hours total)
Block A (45-60 min): one subject, one topic.
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Use RevisionDojo Study Notes to clear the concept fast.
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Then do a short set in the Questionbank.
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Ask AI Chat (Jojo) one question you would be embarrassed to ask in class.
Block B (30-45 min): second subject, lighter task.
- Definitions, language drills, or a short structured response.
Daily (10-15 min): Flashcards only.
- This is the “keep the lights on” habit that makes IB revision compound.
Weekend (4-5 hours total)
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One longer timed session using Mock Exams or Predicted Papers
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One deep review session where you rewrite your worst answer properly
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One coursework block (IA/EE/TOK)
For a more detailed day structure, borrow from The Ultimate Daily IB Study Schedule and simplify it to fit your life.
Your week-by-week IB strategy (8 weeks to steadier 6s)
This is the part most students skip: the order. In IB, sequence matters.
Weeks 1-2: Build the base (accuracy over volume)
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Choose 2 priority subjects (usually your HLs or your weakest).
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For each priority subject: 3 topic blocks/week using Study Notes + Questionbank.
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Start a mistake log: write the pattern, not just the question.
Good companion: Balanced IB Study Schedule That Actually Works.
Weeks 3-4: Add pressure gently (timed, but not terrifying)
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Keep Flashcards daily.
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Add 1 timed session per priority subject each week.
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After each timed session: use the Grading tools mindset: what earned marks, what missed marks, what wording was weak.
To learn how to make timed work feel controlled, use Custom IB Mock Exams: Build Practice Tests by Topic.
Weeks 5-6: Practice like the exam (performance phase)
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2 timed sessions/week across your priority subjects.
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Rotate remaining subjects with smaller, targeted Questionbank sets.
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Use Predicted Papers for realistic full-paper structure and stamina.
Explore RevisionDojo’s IB Predicted Papers, then pair each sitting with targeted drills.
Weeks 7-8: Polish (reduce chaos, protect sleep)
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Keep everything shorter.
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Retest your top 10 mistake patterns.
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Use AI Chat to quiz you on command terms and common traps.
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Stop adding brand-new systems. You are not reinventing yourself two weeks before IB exams.
If you need the mindset reset that makes this easier, keep IB Predicted Grades Don’t Define You (Here’s What Does) close.
Subject-by-subject: what “enough” looks like for a 6 in IB
Group 1 (Language A)
One strong session per week beats five guilty ones. Read with intent: what would the IB ask you to do with this passage? Write one timed response every two weeks, then use RevisionDojo’s Tutors or Grading tools to learn what “analysis” actually looks like on the page.
Group 2 (Language B)
Three 25-minute sessions per week is realistic: vocab, grammar, listening. One writing per week, then review corrections like a scientist. RevisionDojo Flashcards help keep vocabulary alive without turning your week into a language treadmill.
Group 3 (Individuals and Societies)
Do one content chunk per week, then one exam-style response. The gap between a 5 and a 6 is often structure: thesis clarity, evidence selection, and evaluation. Use IB Exam-Style Questions: Practice with Authentic Formats to train the way marks are actually awarded.
Group 4 (Sciences)
Two subtopics per week: one to learn, one to test. Then drill with the RevisionDojo Questionbank, because science marks are often lost in wording and missing steps. When experiments and write-ups loom, use a small weekly block for your IA so it never hijacks your entire IB plan.
Group 5 (Math)
Three mixed-practice hits per week: one topic you are weak in, one mixed set, one timed mini-set. Track recurring errors (algebra slips, misread command terms, calculator workflow). If you need a dedicated routine, How to Revise IB Math AA and AI Effectively pairs well with this plan.
Group 6 (Arts or electives)
Treat practical work like training, not inspiration. Two sessions weekly for making, one short session for reflections or portfolio upkeep. The IB rewards consistent documentation, not last-minute brilliance.
How to keep IAs from breaking your IB study plan
Most IA stress comes from bunching. The fix is small and unglamorous:
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Schedule one IA action per week (outline, data, draft, edit)
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Pair IA time with related revision so it reinforces learning
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Get feedback early, then iterate
RevisionDojo’s Coursework Library reduces the background uncertainty, and Tutors help when you cannot see what to improve anymore.
The calm truth about a 6 in IB
A 6 in IB is not built by intensity. It is built by proof.
Proof that you can recall the basics when you are tired. Proof that you can answer in the format the IB rewards. Proof that you can sit timed work, review it without spiraling, and come back stronger two days later.
If you want the simplest way to run that loop in one place, start with RevisionDojo for Study Notes, Flashcards, Questionbank, AI Chat, Grading tools, Mock Exams, Predicted Papers, a Coursework Library, and Tutors when you need an extra push. Explore the RevisionDojo IB hub and build a plan that you can still follow on an ordinary Wednesday.