Study Tools & AI
AI tools are now a standard part of how students revise - but the IB has clear rules about what counts as academic misconduct, and the wrong workflow can sink an IA or EE. These guides walk through which AI tools are genuinely useful for IB study (and which are noise), the IB's current AI guidelines and how examiners interpret them, and a comparison of AI tutoring against traditional human tutoring.
The goal is honest, practical guidance: AI is excellent for drilling content, summarising sources, and generating practice questions. It's poor at original analytical work in IAs and EEs, and the IB will flag overuse. These guides help you draw that line.
If you're starting out, read the AI guidelines first, then the tools guide. If you're considering paid tutoring, the AI vs human comparison will help you decide where to spend.
Guides in this category
- Best AI Tools for IB Students: What's Allowed and What Works - The best AI tools for IB students reviewed by permitted use - ChatGPT, Claude, NotebookLM and more, with IB Academic Integrity rules explained.
- AI Tutor vs Human Tutor: Which Is Right for You? - AI tutor vs human tutor: compare costs, strengths, and limitations so you can choose the right support for GCSE, A-Level, or IB revision.
- IB AI Policy: What Students Need to Know in 2026 - The IB AI policy draws a clear line between acceptable AI assistance and academic misconduct. Here's what that means for your IA, Extended Essay, and exams.