HOW IT WORKS
No account. No waiting. No generic list that every student gets. Just a topic idea shaped around your subject, level, and what you actually care about.
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Pick your subject and level
Choose from Math AA, Math AI, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business Management, or English — at HL or SL. The generator adjusts its scope and depth accordingly.
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Add a personal interest
Type in something you genuinely care about — a sport, a city, a social issue, a hobby. The best IAs live at the intersection of subject knowledge and personal curiosity. This is optional but makes results dramatically better.
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Get 5 tutor-approved ideas instantly
Each idea is shaped by the patterns our tutors have seen across hundreds of IAs — the right scope, the right level of personalisation, and the kind of research question that scores top marks. Results in seconds.
WHY IT'S DIFFERENT
Most IA topic ideas you find online are generic — the same tired suggestions that hundreds of other students have already submitted. Ours are different.
Educifly tutors are experienced IB teachers who have guided hundreds of students through their IAs across Math, Sciences, and Humanities. They know exactly what earns a 7 — and what gets a student stuck at a 4.
When this tool generates a topic, it is shaped by those patterns: the right scope, the right level of personalisation, and the kind of research question that scores top marks. Not what sounds impressive. What actually works.
Vague topics, overly ambitious hypotheses, and research questions that can't be tested — these are the three most common reasons students lose marks in the IA before they've written a word. This tool is designed to avoid all three from the start.
Richa Jain
Founder, Educifly · 15+ years in international education
SUBJECT SPOTLIGHTS
Each subject has its own IA format, scope expectations, and examiner priorities. Here's what the highest-scoring IAs have in common, subject by subject.
MATH AA & MATH AI
IB Math IA Topics
A strong Math IA has a clear personal angle and uses mathematics that goes beyond what the syllabus covers. Whether you're exploring statistics, calculus, or number theory, the key is a research question specific enough to investigate deeply.
London
Zurich
Paris
Singapore
SCIENCE
IB Physics IA Topics
Physics IAs work best when they're rooted in a real experiment you can actually run — not just a theoretical model. Topics that combine physics with something tangible (sports, acoustics, climate) consistently score higher.
Amsterdam
Geneva
Dubai
HUMANITIES
IB Economics IA Topics
The best Economics IAs connect a real-world news event to a specific concept from the syllabus. The more local and recent the example, the more the examiner can see genuine engagement with the material.
UK
Australia
Central Europe
SCIENCE
IB Biology IA Topics
Biology IAs reward curiosity and rigour in equal measure. A focused, testable hypothesis — combined with careful data collection — is the foundation of every high-scoring Bio IA.
Stockholm
Toronto
Hong Kong
SCIENCE
IB Chemistry IA Topics
Chemistry IAs shine when they combine a well-controlled experiment with genuine analysis of uncertainty. Titration, kinetics, and electrochemistry all offer rich territory for HL and SL students alike.
Vienna
Dubai
Sydney
HUMANITIES & LANGUAGE
IB Business & English IA Topics
Business IAs reward a focused research question tied to a real organisation. English IOs and written tasks score highest when the student has a genuine, defensible personal interpretation — not a summary of existing analysis.
Mumbai
New York
Frankfurt
Delhi
Faq
Common questions answered clearly
What is an IB Internal Assessment (IA)?
The IB Internal Assessment (IA) is a coursework component of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Each subject has its own format — Math students complete a mathematical exploration, Science students conduct an experiment-based investigation. The IA is marked by your teacher and moderated by an external IB examiner, and typically counts for 20–25% of your final subject grade.
What makes a good IB IA topic?
A strong IB IA topic is specific enough to investigate thoroughly but broad enough to yield meaningful findings. It should reflect genuine personal interest — IB examiners reward authentic engagement — sit at the right scope for your level (HL vs SL), and connect clearly to the subject's assessment criteria. Vague or overly ambitious topics are among the most common reasons students lose marks before writing a word.
How does the IB IA Topic Generator work?
Select your IB subject, your level (HL or SL), and optionally enter a personal interest or hobby. The tool generates 5 IA topic ideas shaped by real IB examiner criteria — each suggestion has the right scope, the right angle of inquiry, and a realistic path to a strong grade. Results appear in seconds, with no sign-up required.
Which IB subjects does this tool support?
The generator supports IB Math AA, IB Math AI, IB Physics, IB Chemistry, IB Biology, IB Economics, IB Business Management, and IB English — at both HL and SL. The tool adjusts its scope and recommendation style based on the subject-specific IA format and assessment criteria.
Can I use an AI-generated IA topic for my actual IA?
Yes — as a starting point. IB does not prohibit using AI tools for ideation, but your final IA must be your own original work. Think of the generated topics as a shortlist of directions. From there, you refine the research question, check feasibility, and make it your own. An Educifly tutor can help you go from a generated topic to a fully developed IA plan.
What do IB examiners look for in an IA topic?
IB examiners reward topics that are personal, appropriately scoped, and investigable within the subject's assessment framework. They look for evidence that the student chose the topic out of genuine curiosity — not just because it seemed easy. Topics should allow for meaningful analysis rather than description, and must connect clearly to the subject's assessment criteria.
How many IA topic ideas should I generate before choosing one?
Most students benefit from generating 2–3 rounds of ideas — trying different interests or slightly different subject angles. Shortlist 2–3 topics that genuinely excite you, then evaluate each for feasibility: Can you collect the data? Is there enough research? Can you do the math or run the experiment? If you're unsure, a free trial class with an Educifly tutor can help you decide.
Is this IB IA Topic Generator free to use?
Yes. The tool is completely free — no account, no sign-up, and no usage limits. It is built by Educifly as a resource for IB students worldwide, regardless of whether they use our tutoring services.
How is Educifly's generator different from other IA topic tools?
Most AI tools give generic, surface-level IA suggestions. Educifly's generator is built with input from experienced IB tutors and examiners who understand the assessment criteria in depth. Suggestions are deliberately scoped to HL or SL, designed to be personally meaningful, and realistic to execute within the IA word count and time constraints. The personal interest field is the key differentiator — it makes each output unique to you.
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