Help your child feel ready for the IB
Exam-style questions, notes, cheatsheets and feedback in one calm place, so your child always knows what to revise next.
See the Family planStructure without nagging
A weekly plan shows your child what to study next.
Help after school hours
Notes, worked solutions and an AI tutor when questions come up at home.
Honest coursework help
Feedback points to the rubric. It never writes the work for them.
Calm by design
No gimmicks or pressure. Just useful tools and clear next steps.
Personal support for a fraction of the cost
Step-by-step explanations and an AI tutor that answers at any hour. See what private tutoring would cost you over a school year.
Example rates for illustration. Use what tutors near you actually charge.
3 hours a week at $70 an hour, over 36 school weeks
$7,560 a year
Compare that with a yearly plan on the pricing page. Many families use both: a tutor for the hardest topics and self-study for everything else.
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Partner schools get class tools and progress reports for teachers.
Your school may be closer than you think
Share our schools page with your child's IB coordinator. It explains what teachers get and how a school can try it.
For schoolsFrequently asked questions
Who is Placeholder Prep for?
Students taking the IB Diploma Programme or Middle Years Programme, plus the parents and teachers who support them.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. The Free plan needs no payment details and includes a sample of each study tool.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. You keep access until the end of the period you have paid for.
Can I get a refund?
Contact us within 14 days of buying a plan and we will look at a refund with you.
How are payments handled?
Payments go through a secure payment provider. We never see or store card numbers.
Can I change plan later?
Yes. Upgrade at any time and you only pay the difference for the time left.
What is included in the free account?
A free account includes a sample of notes, questions and flashcards in every subject, so you can try before you pay.
Can I buy a plan before I start the diploma?
Yes. Choose the exam session you will sit and your access runs until then.
Still have a question?
The help centre covers plans, billing, marking and troubleshooting, and you can message us from there.
Visit the help centreResources for parents
Practical guides to help you understand the IB and support your child through it.