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Annual Report 2025
“While every IB student may have their own experiences and thoughts on the IB, to me, the programme
was ultimately rewarding, acting as a catalyst for my
interests into chemical engineering and preparing me
well for what lies ahead at university. However, I also
cannot understate the holistic difficulty of the IB, both
academically and personally, and I would therefore like
to give some advice to any future IB students in the
hopes that it may be helpful.
I believe that the main difficulty of the IB lies in time
management, as you are forced to dedicate already
scarce time into 6 different subjects, all with their own
requirements, deadlines and sets of knowledge while
also allocating time for yourself. A key to success in
the IB is therefore to stay up-to-date on all classes and
assignments, determine your own personal most efficient means of studying (be it at home, school, or in
the library) and find a few personal hobbies that help
you unwind. While the IB is a challenging experience,
it doesn’t necessarily have to be a stressful one.
I would also recommend using the G11 summer to
the fullest, since the difficulty gap in both content and
workload between G11 and G12 is immense, and university applications for both the UK and US are due in
early G12. If at all possible, getting the EE and as many
IAs as possible done over the summer will be a massive benefit in G12 as it leaves more time for studying
and university applications. Also, get in touch with the
university counselors as fast as possible and don’t leave
any university essays to the last minute.
Lastly, don’t forget that it’s most important to take care
of yourself and have fun. Your years in the IB are about
more than just the point total you receive at the end,
but also about your friends and personal growth. You’re
all going through this together, so remember to support
and help each other; it makes the IB a whole lot easier!”
Kind regards, Lev
Lev Malskyi
