IB Computer Science 2027 readiness checklist

Answer a few quick questions to see an immediate, honest sense of where your child stands - then book a CS Assessment for a real, personalized plan.

Is your child confident doing each of these already?

Explain, not just recall
Describe core Computer Science concepts in their own words, not just repeat a textbook definition.Computational thinking
Decompose an unfamiliar problem, choose a suitable approach, and justify that choice.Programming
Write, trace and debug object-oriented and procedural code accurately, including under time pressure.Exam application
Apply theory to unfamiliar scenarios and communicate technical reasoning clearly in a written response.

Do any of these sound familiar?

Understands a topic in class but struggles to apply it to an unfamiliar exam question.Can write code but finds it hard to trace through it or explain what it does.Mixes up Paper 1 theory with the programming demands of Paper 2.Feels behind after a rushed or compressed unit at school.Puts in study time but still feels anxious about the exam.