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Understand the difference between IB Language Paper 1 and Paper 2, including timing, skills tested, and how to revise for each effectively.

IB Business Management exam dates for May 2026 explained for HL and SL. Learn when each paper takes place and how to plan revision effectively.

Learn the key ethical issues tested in IB Design Technology, how they appear in exams and coursework, and how to evaluate them effectively.

Learn what IB Design Technology examiners actually look for in the IA and exams, and how to align your work for higher marks.

Learn what user-centred design means in IB Design Technology, how it’s assessed, and how to apply it in exams and the design project.

Learn how IB schools use the official exam timetable internally and what it means for students during exams.

Explore the careers IB Design Technology prepares students for and how DT skills apply across science, business, design, and beyond.

Learn how to mentally reset between IB exam papers to stay focused, calm, and consistent throughout the exam period.

Learn why ergonomics matters in IB Design Technology exams, how it’s assessed, and how to use it effectively in exam answers and coursework.

Learn how much research the IB Design Technology IA really needs, what type of research scores marks, and what to avoid.

Learn how design thinking works in IB Design Technology, how it’s assessed, and how students should apply it in exams and the design project.

Learn what the IB Design Technology design project is, how it’s assessed, and how students can score highly by managing it effectively.

Understand the structure of IB French A and French B exams, including paper types, skills tested, and how to revise effectively.

Learn how IB language listening exams are structured, what skills are tested, and how students should prepare effectively.

Learn how to use the IB exam schedule strategically to improve performance, manage fatigue, and maximize final grades.

Learn how teachers predict IB Design Technology grades, what evidence they use, and how students can influence predictions.

Learn what to expect from consecutive IB language exam days and how to manage fatigue, focus, and revision effectively.

Why do IB English, French, and Spanish exams happen on different days? Learn how IB language scheduling works and what it means for students.

A practical survival guide for IB exam weeks, focusing on energy, focus, and consistency—not cramming.

Learn how sustainability is tested in IB Design Technology exams and coursework, what examiners look for, and how to evaluate design sustainably.

Understand IB exam day rules, what the official schedule means, and what students often misunderstand about exam conditions.