OUP IB Prepared

Oxford IB Prepared Revision Guides for the IB Diploma Programme

IB Prepared from Oxford University Press is a series of exam preparation guides for International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme students. It is the only exam preparation series developed in cooperation with the IB, so students get up-to-date, authoritative guidance on how DP assessment works. The guides help students revise efficiently, understand what examiners expect, and walk into exams with confidence.

What’s inside each IB Prepared guide

• Concise content summaries covering the key topics of the course, for focused revision
• Clear explanations of every assessment component, including past paper material and model answers
• Exam strategies and tips for maximising marks, plus the common errors to avoid
• Annotated sample answers that show what high-scoring responses look like
• Exam-style practice questions and full practice papers, with answers and worked solutions

Subjects available

IB Prepared covers 18 Diploma Programme subjects:

• Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches; Applications and Interpretation
• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science (2025 edition, new), Environmental Systems and Societies
• Individuals & Societies: Economics, Business Management, History, Geography, Psychology (2025 edition, new)
• Language & Literature: English A: Language and Literature; English A: Literature
• Language Acquisition: English B, French B, Spanish B
• Core: Theory of Knowledge

Who it’s for

IB Prepared is designed for DP students in Years 1 and 2 who are preparing for their final IB exams. IB teachers and coordinators also use it for structured revision, mock exam practice and assessment guidance in the classroom.

Why buy from IB Source

IB Source specializes in resources for the IB curriculum and supplies schools, teachers and students worldwide. We offer school and bulk ordering, and our team will help you find the right edition for your course. Contact us at cs@myibsource.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IB Prepared?
IB Prepared is a series of exam preparation guides from Oxford University Press for the IB Diploma Programme. It is developed in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate.

How is IB Prepared different from an Oxford IB Course Book?
Course Books teach the full syllabus over the two-year programme. IB Prepared is built for revision and exam preparation, with content summaries, practice papers, model answers and examiner-style guidance.

Do IB Prepared guides include answers?
Yes. Each guide includes exam-style questions and practice papers, with answers and worked solutions.

Which subjects does IB Prepared cover?
The series covers 18 DP subjects, including Mathematics AA and AI, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Psychology, Economics, Business Management, History, Geography, English A, English B, French B, Spanish B, ESS and Theory of Knowledge.