Assessment in the IB Diploma Programme

Assessment in the Diploma Programme

  • Grading system: from 1 to 7; 7 being the highest.  Full explanation of IB grades is available in the IBO website: how to interpret IB grades and transcripts.
  • Written exam for each subject at the end of the two year programme (View the November 2011 Examination Schedule (29KB))
  • Internal assessment during the two years counts 20-30 % towards the final grade for each subject
  • Bonus points for EE and TOK (37KB): up to 3 bonus points are awarded for outstanding Extended Essay and/or Theory of Knowledge Essay (link to EE and TOK bonus point matrix, please use attached pdf)
  • Passing criteria, the short version:
    • Minimum of 24 points
    • No subject with grade 1
    • No HL subject with grade 2
    • Total of the three HL subjects: minimum 12 points
    • Total of the three SL subjects: minimum 9