IB revision has a different shape to GCSE or A-Level

Six subjects, HL and SL depth differences, and IA and EE deadlines all running alongside subject content: IB students generally need a more deliberate combination of tools than someone sitting a single qualification. Partly because there's simply more happening at once, and partly because past-paper availability per subject is thinner than for UK domestic qualifications with much bigger cohorts.

Exam papers generated for you, marked instantly

ExamPass.ai generates unlimited IB exam papers and exam questions matched to your specific subject, HL or SL level, and the real IB paper structure for that subject, with instant marking that applies IB markbands directly rather than a generic levels-of-response system (see our guide to how IB markbands work). That matters more for IB than for most qualifications, since IB markbands work in a genuinely different way from UK domestic mark schemes.

IB-specific resource sites

Beyond general study tools, IB-specific sites like Revision Village (strong for IB Maths and the sciences) and shared past-paper repositories like IB Documents get used heavily across the IB community for official-style practice material. Worth adding once you've worked through what your school gives you directly.

Flashcard apps: Anki and Quizlet

Anki's spaced-repetition algorithm suits content-heavy IB subjects particularly well, since HL content volume is genuinely large and benefits from review spread over months rather than crammed in close to exams. Quizlet is a faster way to get started, especially for vocabulary-heavy subjects like Biology or language acquisition.

Managing IA and EE deadlines alongside subject revision

A revision tool that only covers your six subjects misses half the actual workload. Internal Assessments and the Extended Essay run on their own deadlines that don't pause for exam season. See our guides on managing IA time and starting your Extended Essay for how to keep both moving alongside subject content instead of letting one quietly eat into the other.

How to combine these tools

  • Understand new content using your school's resources or an IB-specific explainer site.
  • Recall key facts and definitions using Anki or Quizlet.
  • Apply knowledge under timed conditions using official past papers, then freshly generated ones once those run out.
  • Review against the actual markband descriptors, not just a right or wrong check.

Free vs paid

Most flashcard and resource-sharing tools above are free. ExamPass.ai includes a free sample question set with every new account, with credit packs available as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription once you're ready to scale up practice volume.