Why The ToK Café Exists
If you’ve ever sat down staring at a blank sheet (or screen) while planning your IB ToK essay draft and thought, “I have no idea what I’m doing”, let me assure you that you’re not alone. That’s exactly why The ToK Café exists: to provide some guidance, some reassurance and some practical steps for IB students in the process of writing the IB essay.
The ToK essay isn’t difficult, but - like the Theory of Knowledge course itself - it does take a different mindset as you approach it. That’s where an experienced ToK coach can help you out!
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Who’s Behind the Café
Hi - I’m Rob Wall, a teacher who has spent over 20 years guiding students through Theory of Knowledge. Along the way, I’ve heard every version of “I have no idea what I’m doing”, “I don’t even know where to start”, and “Maybe AP is just as good as IB” (reality check - it’s not!).
Over those many years, I’ve helped students turn that panic into clarity and confidence. I understand the roadblocks and traps on the journey to a great essay.
The best ToK essays never come from templates or formulas. They come from curious minds genuinely engaging with big ideas. The ToK Café helps you develop a mindset that turns academic writing into intellectual exploration.
The ToK Café isn’t about offering you easy answers or checklists. I’m not a “43/45 with an A in Tok” on the /IBO subreddit offering you a template and pre-written breakdown of this years essay questions (but I will work with you so you create your own). I work with you to help you to see the essay differently, so you can write with purpose, passion, and precision.
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What You’ll Find Here
The ToK Café offers:
- One-on-one essay coaching, not templates that don’t connect with you
- Personalized feedback, not cookie-cutter advice
- Clear guidance - simple reflections that help you find clarity aligned with your interests and strengths
- Proof reading to ensure that your essay has focus and clarity
Sessions are online and flexible, designed to work around your schedule and time zone.
Not sure if this is for you?
No worries - I offer a free initial call: 15 minutes, no pressure, just a vibe check to see how this fits for you.
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Bottom line?
The ToK Café is about helping you take a jumble of ideas in your head and turn them into a polished essay that makes sense to you and the examiner.