r/IBO is a subreddit with 175k members. The community frequently discusses ib, math, looking for a, struggling, and ee, and they frequently recommend/review backpack, textbook, and stationery, and the most common flair used is advice, other, may 2026 exams, group 5, and tok/ee.
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.
Popular Topics in r/IBO
#1
Ib
133 posts
#2
Math
73 posts
#3
Looking For A
48 posts
#4
Struggling
47 posts
#5
Ee
43 posts
#6
Ia
42 posts
#7
Study
26 posts
#8
English
24 posts
#9
Physics
22 posts
#10
Hate
22 posts
Products Discussed in r/IBO
Backpack
2 reviews
#1
Day Owl
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
The North Face
4.0★ from 1 review
Textbook
2 reviews
#1
Electric
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
IB
5.0★ from 1 review
Stationery
2 reviews
#1
Apple
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Ballpoint Pen
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/IBO
#1
Advice
: "anyone have advice for pre-ib?"
65 posts
#2
Other
: "Finally done with IB"
36 posts
#3
May 2026 Exams
: "MY BATCH Cheated for all M26 Exams (PLEASE READ)"
20 posts
#4
Group 5
: "I feel incredibly scared about my future"
10 posts
#5
ToK/EE
: "The EE is an overkill for school students"
9 posts
#6
Resources
: "holy shit why is IBdocs so overwhelming"
9 posts
#7
Memes
: "M26 - open the champagne bottles"
8 posts
#8
Group 1
: "RIP Marjane Satrapi :("
7 posts
#9
Group 4
: "am i cooked.."
7 posts
#10
Exam Discussion Thread
: "Exam Discussion: Chemistry HL"
6 posts
Member Growth in r/IBO
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+22k members(14.2%)
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Last updated: June 6, 2026