IB Revision

Group of five students working collaboratively

Prepare for your final IB exams

The IB Diploma is a challenging experience with classwork, homework, tests, coursework and CAS to balance. During this revision programme, we’ll strip things right back with 100% focus on two subjects. Your revision plan will be designed carefully for the May examinations by our experienced IB teachers, meaning that you can concentrate on what you are studying rather than how.

Emma MitchellDirector of IB

The benefits of feeling inspired and energised by progress cannot be overstated

Whitgift is placed 10th in the world for its IB results
The average points score of our students is 41.6/45 (2021)
Our course is run by subject specialist teachers with a wealth of knowledge of the IB programme
100% of Whitgift students pass the Diploma each year

Personalised programmes to support progress

Each student enrolled on this revision course submits a complete subject list with Higher Level/Standard Level details, as well as recent mock and target results, so that our teachers can plan a tailored programme to support their learning and ensure that they progress at the most appropriate rate.

Varied learning formats

Diverse and rigorous teaching and learning methods will be employed throughout. From teacher-led masterclasses to student-led practice work, teachers and students alike will be accountable for improving knowledge, understanding, skills and technique while enjoying the rapport that emerges in small groups and a variety of session formats.

In This Section

Quick Info

41.6/45 average point score

The average points score of our students is 41.5/45

100% pass rate

100% of our students pass the Diploma each year

Experienced Specialist Teachers

Our course is run by subject specialist teachers with a wealth of knowledge of the IB programme

UK Top 10 school

Our results place Whitgift in the Top 20 schools worldwide and Top 10 in the UK

AT A GLANCE

Quick overview of course

Students who take part in our Easter IB Revision Course study under the tutorship and guidence of experienced IB teachers which involves a total of 23 contact hours. The course is designed to help students maximise their potential by:

ensuring they know exactly what they need to study during their week with us at Whitgift
covering the most challenging concepts of the Subject Guides
giving them the opportunity to practice exam-style questions and having detailed feedback from teachers
providing essential resources that will further enhance their independent revision and exam technique

Between 19:30 – 21:30, students continue their study for 2 hours in the school’s library, supervised by a member of staff. During this time, the students can either carry out work set by their tutors or study independently other subjects.

Subjects you can revise with us

Students select a total of two subjects and split these into their 'Primary' choice and 'Secondary' choice. The subjects on offer are:

Maths AA Maths AI Economics Chemistry Physics Biology

The Primary Subject will usually be a Higher-Level subject in which there is a significant gap between current grades and the final target grade. Teachers will cover everything from the basic skills of a subject, to an understanding of the most challenging concepts with inclusion of exam technique throughout. Students can expect to encounter revision in the majority of the topics and in preparation for all examination components. The Secondary Subject may be at Standard Level or Higher Level. Teachers will prioritise the topics and skills in which marks can most easily and confidently be attained in examinations, as well as supporting students in developing a personalised revision plan for the remaining course elements.

Effective Revision

All students in all subjects will commence the week with a diagnostic activity to assess current knowledge and examination readiness. This will reveal misconceptions and expose areas of weakness, as well as relative strengths. As the sessions progress, students can expect to be provided with techniques and materials to support recollection of factual material. Our experienced IB teachers will explain any necessary ideas from scratch while maintaining a focus on how these ideas can be employed in an examination setting. Worked examples and exemplar essays will be shared, along with scrutiny of how students can succeed according to each subject’s assessment criteria. The week will culminate in a concise final assessment so that students can evaluate their trajectory in learning to date, and what remains for independent study.