IB ESS blog
Exam dates, revision plans and honest resource guides for the 2026 syllabus, by IB ESS tutor Lynette Pfalz.
FirstHandIB vs Revision Village vs RevisionDojo vs Kognity vs Save My Exams: Best IB ESS Resources Compared (2026 Syllabus)
An honest comparison of the main IB ESS revision resources for the 2026 syllabus: FirstHandIB, Revision Village, RevisionDojo, Kognity, Save My Exams and Clastify. What each does best, who it suits, and how they are priced.
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IB ESS Exam Dates 2027 (May and November), Paper Format and a Revision Timeline
When are the IB ESS exams in 2027? May 2027 ESS Paper 1 is on Friday 30 April and Paper 2 on Monday 3 May. Paper durations, marks and weightings for SL and HL, plus a month-by-month revision plan.
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The Best Free IB ESS Resources for the 2026 Syllabus
Free IB Environmental Systems and Societies resources that are actually useful for the 2026 syllabus: interactive practical skills tools, cheat sheets, question banks, notes and how to use them.
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