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EnglishWhat Is IBWISE and What Does It Offer?
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IBWISE is an IB revision course provider founded in 2006, running online and on-site programmes from Vienna, Austria. It suits IB Diploma Programme students who want intensive revision with experienced IB teachers and examiners, either online year-round or in residential camps in Vienna. Its teaching staff all have at least 12 years of IBDP classroom experience, and small classes (usually 5–8 students) are a stated feature.
Who IBWISE is for
- IBDP students preparing for exams who want focused revision rather than full-time schooling.
- Students who need flexibility: online intensives run in winter and spring, and one-to-one support is available year-round via Zoom.
- Families considering a residential option: summer PRE IB and MID IB camps take place on campuses in Vienna.
- Schools looking to host revision workshops on their own site through the In-House programme.
Programmes and formats
| Programme | Format | Timing (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Online IB Revision Intensive | 3-day workshops, online | 20 December 2026 – 4 January 2027 |
| Spring Online IB Revision Intensive | 2-day weekend workshops, online | 20 March – 18 April 2027 |
| PRE IB Summer Camp | Residential, Vienna | Dates to be announced for 2027 |
| MID IB Summer Camp | Residential, Vienna | Dates to be announced for 2027 |
| In-House IB Revision Workshops | At your school | Flexible availability |
| One-to-One Support | Online via Zoom | Flexible packages and timing, year-round |
Online offerings are described as covering all IB subjects and are taught by the same educators who teach the residential courses.
What makes the teaching different
IBWISE states that its IBDP teachers each have 12–30 years of IB teaching experience, that 90% are also recognised IB examiners, and that many serve as IB teacher trainers in their subject areas. Examiner experience matters for revision because it reflects familiarity with how marks are awarded, not just with subject content.
The residential camp experience
The summer camps and the spring on-ground intensive are held on campuses in Vienna set in parkland. According to IBWISE, they include:
- 24/7 pastoral care
- Ensuite facilities
- Breakfast and lunch in the dining hall
- Recreational activities on campus (for example swing dance lessons and ping pong tournaments) and in the city (for example boating on the Danube and tours of Vienna's old city)
The stated aim is that students build friendships with peers from around the world alongside their academic work.
Class sizes and approach
IBWISE describes small class sizes of usually 5–8 students, which it links to a nurturing environment where teachers get to know students individually. The stated focus goes beyond curriculum mastery to building students' confidence. One-to-one support is available if a group setting is not the right fit.
How to decide whether it fits
- If you want exam-focused revision with examiner-trained teachers and can travel to Vienna, the residential camps or spring intensive are the closest match.
- If location or schedule is a constraint, the winter and spring online intensives or year-round one-to-one Zoom support cover the same subjects with the same teaching staff.
- If you are a school, the In-House workshop format brings the programme to your campus with flexible dates.
- If cost is a deciding factor, note that IBWISE does not publish pricing on the pages reviewed here; you would need to contact the team directly.
IBWISE offers a Zoom call with its team to discuss individual needs, which is a reasonable first step before choosing between the online, residential, and one-to-one options.