Your go-to resource for the IB DP curriculum

Kognity is the IB’s only digital-first publishing partner, trusted by 1 in 3 IB schools worldwide. As the go-to teaching and learning resource for the IB DP, Kognity provides teachers with engaging content and real-time insights into student progress, guiding students to achieve mastery through an interactive, flexible learning experience.

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In collaboration with the IB

Kognity is proud to be the IB’s only digital-first publishing partner.

Kognity has co-published best-in-class teaching and learning resources with the IB for the latest DP Psychology, Environmental Systems and Societies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Business Management syllabuses.

Discover Kognity's teaching and learning resources for the IB DP curriculum

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Your IB-aligned teaching and learning resource

Where teacher support meets student independence. Trusted by international schools in over 100 countries.

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Interactive IB DP textbooks

Engage your students with inspiring, interactive IB DP teaching resources.

  • 100% aligned with the IB DP curriculum
  • Integrated multimedia and accessibility tools
  • Evidence-based learning design
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Assessment support

Create differentiated, auto-correcting assignments for your classes in a few clicks.

  • Instant feedback to students
  • Bank of 10,000+ IB-aligned questions
  • Support for more effective exam preparation
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Insights into student progress

Get a clear overview of how your IB DP students are engaging with their learning.

  • Up-to-date insights into student progress
  • Evidence for more targeted feedback
  • Clear view of teaching impact
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Practice centre

Give your students the tools for effective independent learning and IB DP exam practice.

  • Auto-corrected practice questions
  • IB-aligned exam practice materials
  • Student notebook and highlighter tool
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I have been teaching for 40 years and Kognity is the best teaching aide I have ever used. The assignments are excellent. I’m 100% certain that it helps every single one of my Biology students. Wish it had been around in 1979!

Neil Mason

Biology teacher at Taunton School, UK

Kognity does much more than a textbook. It’s a hugely powerful resource.

James Taylor

History Teacher/IB Coordinator, Gunma Kokusai Academy, Japan

The fact that the books update when a curriculum changes saves a great deal of time and money.

Paul Lasch

IB Coordinator at Kenmore East High School, US

I have always recommended Kognity. I believe it offers excellent resources that are designed with a real understanding of the needs of IB teachers and learners. I have never heard a negative comment about any of the resources and my teachers and students love them.

Richard Fower

IB Coordinator at Koç School, Türkiye

IB DP subjects

Explore the subjects covered in our interactive, curriculum-aligned textbooks for the IB Diploma Programme.

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Why Kognity?

As the IB’s only digital-first publishing partner, Kognity transforms IB DP classrooms with continuously updated, IB-aligned resources, giving teachers the time and flexibility to focus on what they enjoy most about teaching.

By streamlining lesson planning and assessment, our platform saves teachers up to 10 hours a week while allowing them to tailor content to their style and meet the unique needs of their students.

Students build confidence by practicing and revisiting content independently in a dependable, low-stress environment that meets them wherever they are, no matter their location, language or learning needs.

Partners and integrations

We’re proud of our partnerships and integrations, which make your experience of using the Kognity platform even better.

Frequently asked questions

Which IB DP subjects does Kognity cover?

Kognity provides full coverage of the latest syllabuses for the most popular IB DP subjects, across all subject groups. Review our IB DP subject offering for more details.

How does Kognity help teachers save time and keep teaching consistent across subjects?

IB DP teachers using Kognity save up to 10 hours a week on lesson preparation, with interactive textbook content, auto-correcting assignments, and assessment tools ready to use across every subject group. When every teacher in a department works from the same IB-aligned materials, teaching stays consistent from class to class, and Heads of Department and IB Coordinators can focus their time on supporting pedagogy rather than vetting individual resources. The subjects all sit on one platform, and every teacher is provided with the same level of content and assessment support — enabling continuity that’s particularly valuable in international schools where staff change often.

What is the significance of Kognity's status as the IB's only digital-first publishing partner?

As the IB’s only digital-first publishing partner, Kognity co-publishes official resources for the IB Diploma Programme directly with the IB, so alignment with the latest syllabuses is built into how the content is authored, not just checked afterwards. For IB Coordinators and school leaders, that means teachers, students, and parents can trust the material reflects the current subject guide and the IB’s own interpretation of it. This is especially reassuring during a syllabus transition, when it matters most that teaching materials keep pace with the current exam specification, as any misalignment could affect student outcomes.

How does Kognity help students build real IB DP exam readiness?

Genuine IB DP exam readiness requires students to practice retrieving, applying, and structuring knowledge under exam conditions — not just reading through course material. Kognity’s Practice Centre gives students access to IB-aligned exam practice materials and auto-corrected questions that reinforce recall and application in the specific format of IB assessments. Teachers can create differentiated, auto-correcting assignments from a bank of 10,000+ IB-aligned questions, with instant feedback that reinforces students’ understanding of the content. The platform’s analytics show teachers where students need support before exam season, so targeted support can be delivered when it still has time to make a measurable difference.

Can IB DP students use Kognity independently and outside the classroom, including in different time zones and during absences?

Kognity is built for the realities of international IB schools. Students studying from home, on exchange programs, or managing health-related absences can access the full curriculum independently, with no degradation in the quality of their learning experience – even if they’re in a different time zone. The interactive textbook, student notebook and highlighter tools, and Practice Centre are all self-paced and work on any device, allowing students to build and revisit understanding without needing a teacher to guide every step. Schools using Kognity report that student confidence increases when learners have a reliable, low-stakes environment they can return to independently, rather than depending entirely on classroom contact time to stay on track. This makes Kognity particularly effective in international school contexts where individual learning trajectories vary significantly and classroom time can be limited.

What happens to our content when the IB updates a syllabus?

As a digital-first resource, Kognity’s content is updated continuously when the IB issues syllabus changes, so schools do not need to purchase new textbooks or wait for a new print edition when a subject guide is revised. This is a structural advantage over static digital or print textbooks, where a syllabus revision makes existing materials immediately outdated and creates hidden replacement costs for schools and families. IB Coordinators and procurement teams can budget with confidence knowing that a Kognity subscription covers both current content and future updates throughout the subscription period – at no additional cost. Teachers who have navigated IB syllabus transitions specifically cite curriculum continuity as one of Kognity’s most concrete practical benefits.

How is Kognity's IB DP content created, and what quality assurance is in place to ensure rigor and IB alignment?

Kognity’s content is developed by experienced authors and subject experts, supported by advanced AI-assisted authoring workflows – and human subject expert review remains a mandatory step at every stage. All content goes through rigorous review by human subject experts to ensure the right level of rigor, clarity, and alignment with IB DP subject standards before it reaches teachers and students. For subjects developed through Kognity’s co-publishing partnership with the IB (including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Systems and Societies, and Business Management) materials carry the IB’s own review and approval – the highest standard of alignment available for IB DP resources. Content is updated continuously to reflect syllabus changes and feedback from real educators, so teachers always work with materials that reflect current IB guidance.

How does Kognity integrate with the tools IB schools already use for class management, lesson planning, and student data?

Kognity integrates directly with ManageBac, Google Classroom, and Toddle – the class management and planning tools used by many IB World Schools – so teachers don’t need a separate workflow to incorporate Kognity into their existing practice. Rather than requiring a platform switch, Kognity fits in alongside the teaching tools your department already relies on. Class setup and student account management are handled through existing integrations or a simple Excel upload, keeping administrative overhead low during onboarding. Contact Kognity to see a live walkthrough of how the platform connects to your school’s current tech stack.

How do Kognity's analytics help IB teachers give more targeted student feedback without adding to their administrative workload?

Kognity’s analytics dashboard gives IB teachers a real-time overview of how individual students and entire classes are engaging with content, completing assignments, and performing on practice questions, without requiring teachers to manually collect or compile that data. This means a teacher can see where a student needs support on a particular topic early, and give targeted feedback grounded in actual learning evidence rather than classroom impression. IB Coordinators and department heads can use the same data layer to track program-wide performance patterns and support teachers who might benefit from some coaching. Analytics are included as a core part of every Kognity subscription – there’s no separate reporting add-on.

How is Kognity priced, and what's included in an IB school subscription?

Kognity is priced per student, per year, with teacher access always included at no additional cost. A single subscription gives students and teachers access to Kognity’s full library of IB DP subjects, not just selected titles. All platform features – interactive textbook content, the Practice Centre, assessment tools, analytics, and integrations with ManageBac, Google Classroom, and Toddle – are included in the subscription without additional fees. Pricing scales your enrollment, making Kognity practical for both small international schools and large multi-campus groups managing IB DP at scale. Request a personalized quote from Kognity to get pricing specific to your school’s student count and subject needs.

How can our school explore Kognity's IB DP resources and assess subject coverage before committing to a full subscription?

Kognity offers a 30-day free trial that gives teachers immediate access to the full platform – interactive textbook content, assessment tools, Practice Centre, and analytics – for the IB DP subjects your school needs to evaluate. No credit card is required and no commitment is involved, so IB Coordinators and department heads can assess pedagogical quality and platform fit before initiating a formal procurement process. Schools evaluating Kognity for implementation at scale can request a personalized demo, we’re we’ll walk through specific subjects, the analytics, and the integration options for your school’s structure. Start your free trial today or contact Kognity to schedule a guided demo for your department.