How We Teach the IB Online

First, students lead the way

Each IB topic begins with a student-led Inquiry lesson.

Our teachers devise a series of investigatory questions, all designed to pique learners’ interests. Students then break off to conduct their own research on these questions, in small groups and independently. This stage of learning encourages students to take initiative in their education — a core aspect of the IBDP.

Then, time for expert input

Once students have formed their own ideas, it’s time for a teacher-led Knowledge lesson.

In our Knowledge Lessons, our subject-specialist teachers deliver all the relevant content for exams, and engage students with Knowledge Questions (KQs) to consolidate learnings. These Knowledge Questions (KQs) challenge students to think critically about how knowledge is constructed across disciplines, including Areas of Knowledge (AOKs) such as Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and History, as well as Ways of Knowing (WOKs) like Reason, Emotion, and Language.

Next, bring it all together

In Explore lessons, students combine everything they’ve learned over the week.

Explore lessons are small group seminar sessions where teachers lead students in discussions and targeted work. Bringing together their independent inquiry with expert knowledge, students explore each topic in greater depth, developing a comprehensive understanding of everything they’ve learned.

For Higher Level subjects, students will participate in a second Explore lesson covering additional material.

Finally, test what you know

Each week, students complete an assessment task to measure their progress.

From quizzes to written assignments, these internal assessments show our students (and their teachers) how much they’ve learned over the course of week. Alongside keeping everyone on track with their academic progress, these tasks help students decide what they’d like to investigate and explore in next week’s lessons.