Study Sessions
Revision Village Study Sessions are real! RV Study Sessions are live online webinars led by our expert IB teachers, where you'll learn alongside thousands of IB students from around the world.
Our expert IB tutors have put together an even more comprehensive series of sessions, based on the most challenging topic areas. We're also welcoming any questions you have ahead of the sessions to ensure you're getting the best support possible.
Live sessions are free for all users
Sessions
In association with IB English Guys
IB Math
IB Language B
IB Sciences
IB English
IB Individuals & Societies
November Sessions
IB Maths AA HL
Differential Equations
In this session, we will look at different techniques to solve differential equations both approximately and analytically.

Steve Smyth
Sessions
IB Maths AA HL
Essential Vector Techniques
In this session, we will examine a range of different vector techniques required to answer exam questions.

Steve Smyth
Sessions
IB Maths AA HL
Complex Numbers
In this session we will cover different forms of complex numbers, roots of complex numbers and applications. The focus will be on solving exam-style questions.

Steve Smyth
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IB Maths AA SL
Taming Trigonometry
This session will focus on important trigonometry concepts for AA SL exams. It will include circular functions, solving equations, trigonometric identities, and applications.

Ashley Wallace
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IB Maths AI HL
Differential Equations and Phase Portraits
In this session, we will find solutions to coupled differential equations. We will also sketch & interpret phase portraits, considering real and complex eigenvalues.

Clement Mustchin
Sessions
IB Maths AI HL
Surviving Paper 3
This session will help AI HL students reduce their anxiety around paper 3. We will look at tips to follow when working through the two different types of questions and apply these to some sample problems.

Clement Mustchin
Sessions
IB Maths AI SL
Hypothesis Testing
In this session, we will look at chi-squared tests for independence, chi-squared goodness of fit tests, and t-tests.

Clement Mustchin
Sessions
IB Maths AI SL
Trigonometry - Sine me Up!
This session covers key trigonometry concepts and applications for AI SL students, including right-angled and non-right-angled triangles, angles of elevation and depression, bearings, sinusoidal functions, Pythagoras' theorem, and constructing labeled diagrams.

Paudge Brennan
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IB Physics SL/HL
Solving Challenging Mechanics Problems
This session will work through complex mechanics problems that combine the concepts of kinematics, forces, conservation of momentum, and conservation of energy.

Jim Irvine
Sessions
IB Physics SL/HL
Nuclear Physics
This session covers the SL/HL topics of the Bohr atom and binding energy before discussing the HL nuclear physics concepts such as the photoelectric effect and wave-particle duality.

Jim Irvine
Sessions
IB Physics SL/HL
Electric Circuits
After covering the fundamentals of electric circuits, this session will model various approaches for solving circuits with different resistor combinations and cells with internal resistance.

Alejandro Garcia Rosselli
Sessions
IB Chemistry SL/HL
Organic Chemistry
This session will focus on organic molecules and their reactions (S3.1, R3.3, R3.4).

Erin Dallin
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IB Chemistry SL/HL
Chemical Reaction Rates
This sections will focus on collision theory and rate laws (R2.2).

Jesica Stefanetti
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IB Chemistry SL/HL
Stoichiometry
This session will focus on the calculations of chemistry (S1.4 and R2.1).

Erin Dallin
Sessions
IB Biology HL
Photosynthesis
This session will review chloroplast structure and function. Then, we'll examine the light-dependent and light-independent reactions, including oxidative photophosphorylation and the Calvin cycle.

Phil Chatterton
Sessions
IB Biology SL/HL
Cellular Respiration
This session will review ATP, types of respiration, respiration rate, mitochondrion structure and function, and the stages of cellular respiration, including glycolysis, link reaction, the Krebs cycle, electron transport, and chemiosmosis. The first part of this session is relevant to the SL and HL courses, and then the second part is HL only.

Jesse Versluys
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IB Biology SL/HL
Transport
This session will review the circulatory system in animals and vascular tissue in plants. It is relevant to the SL and HL courses.

Lindsey Gish
Sessions
IB Econ HL/SL
National Income and Paper 1
This session will review macroeconomic concepts of the circular flow model of income, Keynesian and Monetarist models, and GDP measures. Paper 1 strategies will also be covered.

Melissa Kendall
Sessions
IB Econ HL
Market Power
This session will focus on diagrams and analysis for perfect competition, monopoly (and everything in between) to show how each model of competition impacts stakeholders.

Nick Streithorst
Sessions
IB Business Management HL
Paper 3 Assessment Strategies
The Session will focus on approaches to the 2- ,6- and 17-mark questions that are unique to paper 3.

Niamh Byrnes
Sessions
IB Business Management SL/HL
Strategies for Success in Paper 2
This session will focus on answering 10-mark questions and on financial tools and concepts.

Aoife Murtagh
Sessions
IB History SL/HL
Reaching Top Markbands on Paper 2: From Narrative to Analysis and Evaluation
This session focuses on Paper 2 strategies using examples from the content of the most popular P2 topics, including Authoritarian States, 20th Century Conflicts, and the Cold War.

Garret Merle
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IB English LangLit SL/HL
Nailing Paper 1 - Key Tips and Insights
This session will focus on the close reading, annotating, outlining, and writing skills that will lead you to LAL Paper 1 success. We'll read a text together and discuss the model response.

Andrew Cohen

Dave Giles
Sessions
IB English LangLit & Lit SL/HL
Paper 2 - Strategies and Tips
Join Andrew and Dave for advice on reading time, unpacking questions, and scoring big points on Paper 2. We'll discuss what examiners look for and how you can best study for this comparative beast.

Andrew Cohen

Dave Giles
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IB English B SL/HL
Ready for Exam Day: Paper 1 and Paper 2 Revision
Join this session to master Paper 1! We'll break down how to refine language, craft clear messages, and demonstrate strong conceptual understanding. Then, tackle Paper 2 reading strategies.

Veronica Santocildes
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Previous Sessions
IB Maths AA HL
All about Proofs!
This session will examine proofs by deduction, counterexample, contradiction, and induction.

Ellen Thompson
Sessions
IB Maths AA HL
Surviving AA HL Paper 3
This session will help AA HL students reduce their anxiety around paper 3. We will look at tips to follow when working through the two different types of questions and apply these to some sample problems.

Ellen Thompson
Sessions
IB Maths AA HL
Integrating Quotients
This session will look at various techniques to integrate different families of quotients. It will focus on paper 1 applications and include some paper 2.

Steve Smyth
Sessions
IB Maths AA SL/HL
Probability and Distributions
This session will begin with Venn diagrams and conditional probability. It will include SL and HL content (clearly identified by the tutor) and build into the concept of random variables.

Steve Smyth
Sessions
IB Maths AA SL/HL
Solving Equations
We will look at various techniques to solve a range of different types of equations, including disguised quadratics, logarithmic functions, trig functions, and more.

Steve Smyth
Sessions
IB Maths AA SL/HL
Kinematics
In this session, we will review kinematic problems involving displacement, distance, velocity, and acceleration for both paper 1 and paper 2.

Steve Smyth
Sessions
IB Maths AI HL
Complex Numbers and Sinusoidal Functions
We will review conversion between Cartesian, polar, and exponential forms: products, quotients, and integer powers, and add sinusoidal functions with the same frequencies but different phase angles.

Clement Mustchin
Sessions
IB Maths AI SL
Applications of Functions
In this session, we will look at mathematical modeling with a range of different functions (quadratic, cubic, exponential, sinusoidal) and investigate the key features of graphs of functions not specifically mentioned in topic 2.

Clement Mustchin
Sessions
IB Physics SL/HL
Gas Laws and Thermodynamics
This session will work through the more challenging aspects of the SL/HL Gas Laws topic before discussing the HL Thermodynamics topic and solving related questions.

Alejandro Garcia Rosselli
Sessions
IB Physics SL/HL
Circular Motion and Orbits
This session will review centripetal acceleration and circular motion and apply the concepts to solve challenging problems. It will then discuss Kepler's Laws and orbital motion problems.

Jim Irvine
Sessions
IB Physics SL/HL
Simple Harmonic Motion and Wave Interference
This session will cover the basics of simple harmonic motion before moving on to the concepts of superposition, standing waves, and two-source interference.
This session is in alignment with the syllabus 2016 - 2024. The content remains helpful and relevant to the current syllabus

Gordon Hirons
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IB Physics HL
Simple Harmonic Motion and Wave Interference
This session will cover the basics of simple harmonic motion before moving on to the concepts of superposition, standing waves, and two-source interference.
This session is in alignment with the syllabus 2016 - 2024. The content remains helpful and relevant to the current syllabus

Gordon Hirons
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IB Chemistry SL/HL
Covalent Model and Bonding Triangle
This session covers the nature of the covalent model (VSEPR, coordination bonds, bond and molecular polarity, allotropes, intermolecular forces, etc) and the use of the bonding triangle.

Jesica Stefanetti
Sessions
IB Chemistry SL/HL
Electron Transfer Reactions
This session will review voltaic, electrolytic, secondary, and fuel cells.

Margaret Hennessy
Sessions
IB Chemistry HL
Proton Transfer Reactions
The session will begin with an overview of acid-base chemistry and then focus on a quantitative understanding of the pH of acid, base, and buffer solutions, titration curves, and connections to free energy and calorimetry.

Margaret Hennessy
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IB Chemistry HL
Spectroscopy
This session will review mass spectrometry, infrared, and NMR spectroscopy. We will practice using these tools in connection with % composition and IHD to deduce molecular structures.
This session is in alignment with the syllabus 2016 - 2024. The content remains helpful and relevant to the current syllabus

Margaret Hennessy
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IB Chemistry HL
Enthalpy Cycles
This session will review Energetics HL. It includes Hess's Law, the Born-Haber cycle, and building cycles with bond dissociation, formation, and combustion enthalpies to determine enthalpies of reaction.
This session is in alignment with the syllabus 2016 - 2024. The content remains helpful and relevant to the current syllabus

Margaret Hennessy
Sessions
IB Biology HL
Chemical Signalling
This session covers signalling molecules like hormones, neurotransmitters, and cytokines and how they act through specific pathways, including G protein-coupled receptors, ion channels, and intracellular receptors that regulate gene expression.

Lindsey Gish
Sessions
IB Biology HL
DNA Replication
This session will review the production of identical DNA copies through semi-conservative replication, the enzymes involved, and the advanced mechanisms that regulate directionality, lagging-strand synthesis, and proofreading.

Jesse Versluys
Sessions
IB Biology HL
Water Potential
This session will review solvation interactions, water, solute and pressure potentials, and cellular changes such as turgor pressure in plants and crenation in animal cells.

Phil Chatterton
Sessions
IB Biology SL/HL
Biological Molecules
This session will review the structure and function of biological molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleotides. It is relevant to the SL and HL courses.

Bev Eatwell
Sessions
IB Biology SL/HL
Gas Exchange
This session will review adaptations required for efficient gaseous exchange, mammalian lung structure, plant leaf modification, and transpiration. It is relevant to the SL and HL courses.

Jesse Versluys
Sessions
IB ESS SL
Food Production
We will take a systems approach as we look at both Aquatic and Terrestrial Food Production, particularly with an eye on sustainability. Paper 1- and Paper 2-style questions will focus on using examples in your answers.

Tamara Jannink
Sessions
IB ESS SL
Climate Change - Mitigation & Adaptation
This session will explore climate change, focusing on adaptation and mitigation strategies. We will evaluate the strategies' strengths and limitations and incorporate exam essay question techniques.

Steve Basaraba
Sessions
IB ESS SL
Pollution Management - Land, Water & Air
This session will look at the management of a wide range of pollutants to minimise the impacts on ecosystems and human societies. Practice questions will come from both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Steve Basaraba
Sessions
IB Psychology SL/HL
Research Methods & Ethics SAQs for Paper 1
This study session will review essential research methods and ethics content and provide you with techniques to structure strong research methods and ethics SAQs.

Rachel Davis
Sessions
IB Psychology SL/HL
Research Methods and Ethics Essays for Papers 1 and 2
This study session will review some research methods and ethics concepts and provide advice on structuring ethics and research methods essays for papers 1 and 2.

Rachel Davis
Sessions
IB Psychology SL/HL
Structuring Essay Responses
This study session will advise how to approach and structure essay responses for papers 1 and 2, particularly emphasizing the contrast command term.

Rachel Davis
Sessions
IB Psychology SL/HL
Power Studies in Psychology
We'll review common overlapping or 'power studies' in Psychology. We will also review strategies for writing high-mark responses on Papers 1 and 2, focusing on critical thinking.

Caitlyn Homol
Sessions
IB Psychology HL
Paper 3 Exam Strategies
This study session focuses on tips and tricks related to Paper 3. It will cover relevant key content, highlight ways to apply it in various contexts, examine methods for structuring your responses to maximise marks, and discuss traps to avoid common mistakes.

Rachel Davis
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IB History SL/HL
Managing Time on Paper 1
This session focuses on effectively managing time on Paper 1, efficiently tackling the short-answer, source-based questions, and writing a strong essay that meets the top mark band criteria.

Garret Merle
Sessions
IB English LangLit SL/HL
Paper 1 - Text Types Review
This session will explore key features of six popular text types for Paper 1, Language & Literature, and delve into Guiding Questions, focusing on how to interpret and respond to them effectively.

Veronica Santocildes
Sessions
IB English LangLit & Lit SL/HL
Paper 2 - Rich Ideas and Comparative Structures
This session will focus on writing rich ideas and comparative statements using model paragraphs.

Veronica Santocildes
Sessions
IB French B SL/HL
Ready for Exam Day: Keys to Success for Papers 1 and 2
Join this session to master Paper 1! Discover how to write clear messages, refine your language, and strengthen your conceptual understanding. We will cover key strategies for Paper 2 Reading and Listening. À ne pas manquer!

Gilles Collong
Sessions
IB Spanish B SL/HL
Ready for Exam Day: Keys to Success for Papers 1 and 2
Join this session to master Paper 1! Discover how to write clear messages, refine your language, and strengthen your conceptual understanding. We will cover key strategies for Paper 2 Reading and Listening. No te lo pierdas!

Claudia Graf
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Expert IB Tutors

Andrew Cohen
IB English

Dave Giles
IB English

Veronica Santocildes
IB English
IB Language B

Clement Mustchin
IB Mathematics

Steve Smyth
IB Mathematics

Ellen Thompson
IB Mathematics

Paudge Brennan
IB Mathematics

Ashley Wallace
IB Mathematics

Gordon Hirons
IB Physics

Jim Irvine
IB Physics

Alejandro Garcia Rosselli
IB Physics

Erin Dallin
IB Chemistry

Jesica Stefanetti
IB Chemistry

Margaret Hennessy
IB Chemistry

Jesse Versluys
IB Biology

Phil Chatterton
IB Biology

Lindsey Gish
IB Biology

Bev Eatwell
IB Biology

Nick Streithorst
IB Economics

Melissa Kendall
IB Economics

Aoife Murtagh
IB Business Management

Niamh Byrnes
IB Business Management

Tamara Jannink
IB ESS

Steve Basaraba
IB ESS

Rachel Davis
IB Psychology

Caitlyn Homol
IB Psychology

Garret Merle
IB History

Claudia Graf
IB Language B

Gilles Collong
IB Language B
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Study Sessions?
The Revision Village Study Sessions are approximately 1.5 - 2 hour online review sessions for IB students. Held as a Zoom webinar, they are freely available and open to all - including students, teachers, and tutors. Sessions cover a range of topics, including important concepts, assessment strategies and skills, or difficult questions in IB examinations. They are taught by experienced IB teachers, examiners, and workshop leaders from around the world, all of whom produce materials you can find on Revision Village.
Why are the sessions at such inconvenient times for me? What if I can’t make a study session?
While we would encourage students to attend live sessions, allowing for questions and live feedback, we will be recording each session and will generally seek to make them available for later viewing - linked where the original registration was located. However, for a variety of reasons we cannot guarantee that any particular session will become available after it’s been given.
Who are the Study Sessions for?
RV Study Sessions are designed to be most appropriate for students in the second year of the program who have previously studied the material under review. However, students earlier in the program may also find topics being covered they have previously seen, or may attend sessions on topics they haven’t yet encountered as a brief and intense introduction to a particular concept. Additionally, teachers and tutors may find the material examined in the RV Study Sessions helpful and useful as they work with students preparing for the IB examinations.
What time are the Study Sessions?
The times shown on the website and the registration for the Study Sessions are given in your local time. As sessions are being offered for students located around the world, not every session will be at a convenient time or date, but we strive to offer a selection of useful sessions appropriate for every timezone.
Do I have to pay / be a member for the Sessions?
The study sessions are completely free. You don’t need to have an active gold subscription, or even have a Revision Village account. These sessions are open to all.