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 185K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 27K 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
185K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +27K members
Growth: +16.9% / 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: 23K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 244 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
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Considering dropping 1 IB science course in DP2
    2. Switching from Bio HL to Computer Science HL
    3. i got a 6-7 on my formative in math aa hl but a 2 on my summative, i really dont wanna drop the class and dont know what to do
    #1
    Advice
    Considering dropping 1 IB science course in DP2 · Switching from Bio HL to Computer Science HL · i got a 6-7 on my formative in math aa hl but a 2 on my summative, i really dont wanna drop the class and dont know what to do
    28
  • Other
    10 posts in the past month
    1. IB M27 (or others if you wish) VENT
    2. What is the hardest IB class?
    3. IB students in australia
    #2
    Other
    IB M27 (or others if you wish) VENT · What is the hardest IB class? · IB students in australia
    10
  • Resource Request
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What do I do for Physics HL and AA HL
    2. I'm so tired of IB
    3. Geography Case Studies
    #3
    Resource Request
    What do I do for Physics HL and AA HL · I'm so tired of IB · Geography Case Studies
    5
  • Group 3
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Geo EE
    2. Is PPF ever mentioned in the ib econs syllabus?
    3. help pls
    #4
    Group 3
    Geo EE · Is PPF ever mentioned in the ib econs syllabus? · help pls
    5
  • Group 1
    5 posts in the past month
    1. English Paper 2 Examples
    2. Advice on preparing for Literature Paper 1
    3. Does anyone have any good ideas for TOK Title 2?
    #5
    Group 1
    English Paper 2 Examples · Advice on preparing for Literature Paper 1 · Does anyone have any good ideas for TOK Title 2?
    5

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 185K 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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