Are you a parent? Here's what FirstHandIB does for your child

    An online revision course for IB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS), made by an experienced IB ESS tutor.

    Lynette Pfalz

    Who I am

    I'm Lynette Pfalz. I taught myself IB ESS and earned a top grade, then tutored it for six years, helped over 70 students, and I'm a MyTutor Super Tutor rated 5/5 from 64 reviews. I studied at the London School of Economics and have worked with the UN Environment Programme, so I know both the exam and the real-world topics behind it. More about me

    What your child gets

    Investigate: support for the coursework

    The Internal Assessment counts towards the final grade. This package walks your child through it step by step, then we go through their draft together in a live 45-minute video call against the official criteria, and they get written notes afterwards.

    Master: the whole course, start to finish

    Clear video lessons for every topic, practice that shows exactly where marks are won and lost, and a personal check of the Internal Assessment. Your child always knows what to study next, which builds steady confidence before the exam.

    Review: focused final revision

    For students who know the content but want to turn it into marks: exam-style questions with markschemes, flashcards, case study summaries and exam tips, in a clear structure for the last weeks.

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    Why video lessons plus a real tutor help

    Short videos let your child go over a topic as many times as they need, at their own pace. Because every lesson comes from someone who has taught ESS one-to-one for years, the explanations focus on what students usually find hard and on how the exam actually rewards answers. That combination gives structure, and structure gives confidence.

    Safety and trust

    • Independent, not affiliated with the IBO
    • One-time payment, no subscription
    • Secure checkout by our payment provider
    • Full refund within 14 days if under 20% of lessons were watched and no IA review call was used
    • Early bird guarantee: all content published by 31 January 2027, or your money back

    Details in our refund policy.

    Questions from parents

    No. FirstHandIB is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

    Yes. FirstHandIB follows the 2026 IB ESS syllabus, so it fits next to what your child learns in class and helps them review and practise at home.

    You get a full refund within 14 days of purchase if less than 20% of the lessons have been watched and no IA review call has been used. It is a one-time payment, so there is nothing to cancel.

    Your child books a live 45-minute video call with me and uploads their IA draft at least 3 days before. We go through it together against the IB ESS assessment criteria, and they get short written notes afterwards. I never write, edit or rewrite any part of the IA. Feedback only, in line with IB academic integrity rules.

    Tips for parents

    Short, practical advice on supporting your child through IB ESS exam season.

    Questions? Email Lynette