Earning the IB Diploma
Award of the IB diploma
(from General regulations: Diploma Programme)
Article 12: Grades Performance in each subject is graded on a scale of 1 point (minimum) to 7 points (maximum).
For the IB diploma, a maximum of 3 points is awarded for combined performance in TOK and the extended essay. The maximum total Diploma Programme points score is 45.
13.1 All assessment components for each of the six subjects and the additional IB diploma requirements must be completed in order to qualify for the award of the IB diploma, except under the conditions stipulated in articles 23 and 24 of these regulations.
13.2 If a diploma candidate is awarded a grade E for TOK or a grade E for the extended essay, the candidate must achieve 28 points or more to be eligible for the diploma. However, if a candidate is awarded an E for both TOK and the extended essay requirement, the candidate will not qualify for the diploma regardless of the total number of points achieved.
13.3 The IB diploma will be awarded to a candidate whose total score is 24, 25, 26 or 27 points, provided all the following requirements have been met.
a. Numeric grades have been awarded in all six subjects registered for the IB diploma.
b. All CAS requirements have been met.
c. At least a grade D has been awarded for both TOK and the extended essay.
d. There is no grade 1 in any subject.
e. There is no grade 2 at higher level.
f. There is no more than one grade 2 at standard level.
g. Overall, there are no more than three grades 3 or below.
h. At least 12 points have been gained in higher level subjects (candidates who register for four higher level subjects must gain at least 16 points at higher level).
i. At least 9 points have been gained on standard level subjects (candidates who register for two standard level subjects must gain at least 6 points at standard level).
j. The candidate has not been found guilty of malpractice by the IB Organization.
13.4 The IB diploma will be awarded to a candidate whose total score is 28 points or above, provided all the following requirements have been met.
a. Numeric grades have been awarded in all six subjects registered for the IB diploma.
b. All CAS requirements have been met.
c. Grades A (highest) to E (lowest) have been awarded for both TOK and an extended essay, with a grade of at least D in one of them.
d. There is no grade 1 in any subject.
e. There is no more than one grade 2 at higher level.
f. There are no more than three grades 2 at standard level.
g. Overall, there are no more than three grades 3 or below.
h. At least 11 points have been gained on higher level subjects (candidates who register for four higher level subjects must gain at least 14 points at higher level).
i. At least 8 points have been gained on standard level subjects (candidates who register for two standard level subjects must gain at least 5 points at standard level).
j. The candidate has not been found guilty of malpractice by the IB Organization.
13.5 A maximum of three examination sessions is allowed in which to satisfy the requirements for the award of the IB diploma. The examination sessions need not be consecutive.
(from General regulations: Diploma Programme)
Article 12: Grades Performance in each subject is graded on a scale of 1 point (minimum) to 7 points (maximum).
For the IB diploma, a maximum of 3 points is awarded for combined performance in TOK and the extended essay. The maximum total Diploma Programme points score is 45.
13.1 All assessment components for each of the six subjects and the additional IB diploma requirements must be completed in order to qualify for the award of the IB diploma, except under the conditions stipulated in articles 23 and 24 of these regulations.
13.2 If a diploma candidate is awarded a grade E for TOK or a grade E for the extended essay, the candidate must achieve 28 points or more to be eligible for the diploma. However, if a candidate is awarded an E for both TOK and the extended essay requirement, the candidate will not qualify for the diploma regardless of the total number of points achieved.
13.3 The IB diploma will be awarded to a candidate whose total score is 24, 25, 26 or 27 points, provided all the following requirements have been met.
a. Numeric grades have been awarded in all six subjects registered for the IB diploma.
b. All CAS requirements have been met.
c. At least a grade D has been awarded for both TOK and the extended essay.
d. There is no grade 1 in any subject.
e. There is no grade 2 at higher level.
f. There is no more than one grade 2 at standard level.
g. Overall, there are no more than three grades 3 or below.
h. At least 12 points have been gained in higher level subjects (candidates who register for four higher level subjects must gain at least 16 points at higher level).
i. At least 9 points have been gained on standard level subjects (candidates who register for two standard level subjects must gain at least 6 points at standard level).
j. The candidate has not been found guilty of malpractice by the IB Organization.
13.4 The IB diploma will be awarded to a candidate whose total score is 28 points or above, provided all the following requirements have been met.
a. Numeric grades have been awarded in all six subjects registered for the IB diploma.
b. All CAS requirements have been met.
c. Grades A (highest) to E (lowest) have been awarded for both TOK and an extended essay, with a grade of at least D in one of them.
d. There is no grade 1 in any subject.
e. There is no more than one grade 2 at higher level.
f. There are no more than three grades 2 at standard level.
g. Overall, there are no more than three grades 3 or below.
h. At least 11 points have been gained on higher level subjects (candidates who register for four higher level subjects must gain at least 14 points at higher level).
i. At least 8 points have been gained on standard level subjects (candidates who register for two standard level subjects must gain at least 5 points at standard level).
j. The candidate has not been found guilty of malpractice by the IB Organization.
13.5 A maximum of three examination sessions is allowed in which to satisfy the requirements for the award of the IB diploma. The examination sessions need not be consecutive.