r/IBO

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About r/IBO

This is the unofficial subreddit for all things concerning the International Baccalaureate, an academic credential accorded to secondary students from around the world after two vigorous years of study, culminating in challenging exams. This subreddit encourages questions, constructive feedback, and the sharing of knowledge and resources among IB students, alumni, and teachers. Note that the subreddit is not run by the International Baccalaureate.

The community at a glance

r/IBO is a Subreddit for Students with roughly 175K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 22K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Ib, Math, and Looking For A. Product recommendations often mention ib courses.

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Established 2010
175K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +22K members
Growth: +14.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 719 members
  • 2014: 951 members
  • 2015: 1K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 6K members
  • 2018: 16K members
  • 2019: 25K members
  • 2020: 22K members
  • 2021: 18K members
  • 2023: 33K members
  • 2024: 18K members
  • 2025: 18K members
  • 2026: 13K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 677 members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 150 members

Topics

  • Ib
    133 posts in the past month
    #1
    Ib
    133
  • Math
    73 posts in the past month
    #2
    Math
    73
  • Looking For A
    48 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A
    48
  • Struggling
    47 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    47
  • Ee
    43 posts in the past month
    #5
    Ee
    43

Flair

  • Advice
    60 posts in the past month
    1. post exam rant, kind of
    2. so what do i do with my free time now
    3. anyone have advice for pre-ib?
    #1
    Advice
    post exam rant, kind of · so what do i do with my free time now · anyone have advice for pre-ib?
    60
  • Other
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Finally done with IB
    2. Finally after two years…
    3. happy end of ib! here’s something i made out of all the monster tabs collected throughout my ib journey :)
    #2
    Other
    Finally done with IB · Finally after two years… · happy end of ib! here’s something i made out of all the monster tabs collected throughout my ib journey :)
    28
  • Exam Discussion Thread
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Exam Discussion: Mathemathics Analysis and Approaches HL
    2. Exam Discussion: Chemistry HL Paper 1
    3. Exam Discussion: Mathemathics Analysis and Approaches SL
    #3
    Exam Discussion Thread
    Exam Discussion: Mathemathics Analysis and Approaches HL · Exam Discussion: Chemistry HL Paper 1 · Exam Discussion: Mathemathics Analysis and Approaches SL
    24
  • May 2026 Exams
    21 posts in the past month
    1. The war is over!!!😭😭
    2. What should I even do with this?
    3. Genuinely freaking out
    #4
    May 2026 Exams
    The war is over!!!😭😭 · What should I even do with this? · Genuinely freaking out
    21
  • Group 5
    9 posts in the past month
    1. What are the chances of ib lowering the grade boundaries again?
    2. I feel incredibly scared about my future
    3. Will math aahl Asia boundaries go above 75??
    #5
    Group 5
    What are the chances of ib lowering the grade boundaries again? · I feel incredibly scared about my future · Will math aahl Asia boundaries go above 75??
    9

Product recommendations

  • ib courses
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can you guys please recommend me with good IB courses because I want to be a Software Enginner in future
    2. What are the best understandable and not easy but not too hard courses that you would recommend? I want to do Pre-Med in collage, so please suggest me good courses?
    #1
    ib courses
    Can you guys please recommend me with good IB courses because I want to be a Software Enginner in future · What are the best understandable and not easy but not too hard courses that you would recommend? I want to do Pre-Med in collage, so please suggest me good courses?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/IBO for?
Best for Students enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/IBO free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/IBO have?
Roughly 175K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/IBO on?
r/IBO runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/IBO cover?
On the Hive Index, r/IBO is organized under Students.
How do I join r/IBO?
You can join r/IBO by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Students communities like?
Communities for students at high school, university, and graduate level, covering study skills, campus life, career prep, and mental health. Discord hosts massive study communities with focus rooms and accountability systems, while Reddit has subreddits for specific schools, programs, and academic disciplines.
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