Dashboards for International Baccalaureate Schools

At Accessit, we know that supporting students through the International Baccalaureate (IB) isn’t just about finding resources, it’s about helping them build the skills and independence they need to thrive.

That’s why we’re excited to share some new additions to our collection of ready-made dashboards, designed specifically to support the IB Diploma Programme.

In conjunction with a number of IB librarians around the world, we have developed four free dashboards focused on the Diploma Programme, supporting students across the programme’s core areas, as well as the wider research and study skills needed for success across all subjects.

Take a sneak peek at the dashboards below:

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

TOK invites students to reflect on the nature of knowledge and explore how we know what we claim to know.

This dashboard features:

• TOK guides and supporting materials
• Podcasts and resources that challenge viewpoints
• Activities exploring fact vs opinion, and belief vs knowledge

This dashboard helps students build the critical thinking and reflection skills at the heart of the programme.

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)

CAS is a core part of the IB Diploma Programme, where students engage in meaningful experiences across three strands: Creativity, Activity, and Service.

CAS encourages students to plan, take on personal challenges, reflect on outcomes, and demonstrate real learning through their experiences.

This dashboard features:

• Guides to CAS and how to meet expectations
• Ideas for volunteering and community involvement
• Inspiration for projects and activities with real impact

It’s designed to help students move from “What can I do?” to “How can I make a difference?”

Extended Essay (EE)

The Extended Essay is an independent, self-directed research project culminating in a 4,000-word paper, a major milestone for any IB student.

This dashboard features:

• Open-access directories for academic research
• Guides to researching, structuring, and writing the EE
• A range of search engines and discovery tools
• A strong emphasis on digital literacy and source quality

This dashboard supports students through every stage of the process, from early topic exploration to final writing and referencing.

Research and Study Skills

This bonus dashboard supports students with the general tools they need for every part of IB study, including TOK, CAS, EE, and the six IB subject groups.

This dashboard features:

• Effective search strategies and resources
• Guidance on critical evaluation
• Instructions on citing and referencing

These are truly skills for life, and they remain valuable well beyond the IB context.

As with all our readymade dashboards, these are completely customisable, allowing you to add any specific details for your library, or any subscription databases you might have.

Just as the Diploma Programme is designed to prepare students to excel, Accesit’s dashboards are here to support that journey, giving students quick access to high-quality, relevant resources when they need them most. Plus, they’ll save you time to focus on your library!