IB Score Calculator: Predict Your IB Diploma Points in Seconds

The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) releases diploma program (DP) and career-related program (CP) results on specific dates:

• May examination session: Results are typically released on July 5th or 6th. For example, May 2025 results would likely be available around July 5th/6th, 2025.
• November examination session: Results are typically released on January 2nd of the following year.

Candidates can access their results via the IB's secure candidate website (candidates.ibo.org) using their personal code and PIN, which are provided by their school's IB coordinator.

You can access your IB scores through the official IB candidate website:

1. Go to candidates.ibo.org.
2. Enter your unique Personal Code.
3. Enter your PIN (Personal Identification Number).

These login credentials are provided to you by your school's IB Diploma Programme Coordinator before the results are released. If you have trouble accessing your scores, you should contact your school's IB coordinator for assistance.

Old scores (from previous years) can also be accessed, but you might need to request a transcript service from the IBO, especially if it's been several years.

The IB Diploma Programme score is calculated as follows:

• Subjects: Students take six subjects. Each subject is graded on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest). This gives a maximum of 6 subjects * 7 points/subject = 42 points.
• Core Components:
  • Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Graded A (highest) to E (lowest).
  • Extended Essay (EE): Graded A (highest) to E (lowest).
  • The grades for TOK and EE are combined according to a matrix to award up to 3 additional (bonus) points to the diploma total. For example, an A in TOK and an A in EE yields 3 bonus points. An E in either TOK or EE is a failing condition for the diploma.
  • Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): This is a pass/fail component and does not contribute points to the total score, but it must be successfully completed to receive the diploma.

Therefore, the maximum total IB Diploma score is 42 (from subjects) + 3 (from TOK/EE) = 45 points.

Each subject's grade (1-7) is determined by a combination of internal assessments (IAs), marked by teachers and moderated by the IB, and external assessments (final exams), marked by IB examiners. The weighting of IAs and exams varies by subject.

What constitutes a "good" IB score is subjective and depends on the university and program you are applying to. However, here are some general guidelines:

• Passing Score for Diploma: The minimum to achieve the IB Diploma is typically 24 points, provided all other passing conditions (CAS, TOK/EE requirements, minimum HL/SL points, no E/N grades, etc.) are met.
• Average IB Score: The global average IB score typically hovers around 30-32 points. So, any score above this is generally considered above average.
• 30-34 points: A solid, respectable score that can open doors to many good universities worldwide.
• 35-37 points: A very good score, making you a competitive applicant for many selective universities.
• 38-39 points: An excellent score, highly competitive for most universities.
• 40-42 points: An outstanding score, placing you in the top percentile of IB students globally. This is often the range sought by highly selective universities, including many Ivy League institutions.
• 43-45 points: An exceptional, near-perfect or perfect score, highly sought after by the world's most prestigious universities (e.g., Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge). For such institutions, scores often need to be 42 or higher, with strong performance in relevant HL subjects.
• Subject Scores (out of 7):
  • A 4 is generally considered a passing grade for a subject.
  • A 5 is good.
  • A 6 is very good.
  • A 7 is excellent.

Always check the specific entry requirements for the universities and courses you are interested in, as they can vary significantly.

For an individual subject/exam:

While the IB doesn't explicitly state a "passing grade" for an individual subject in the way a school might, a grade of 4 out of 7 is generally considered satisfactory performance. Grades below 3 can jeopardize your diploma prospects depending on other conditions.

To obtain the IB Diploma:

Several conditions must be met. A student will NOT be awarded the diploma if they:

• Have a total score of less than 24 points.
• Receive an 'N' (No grade) for TOK, the Extended Essay, or for a contributing subject.
• Receive an 'E' (Elementary/Failing grade) for either Theory of Knowledge or the Extended Essay.
• Receive a grade '1' in any subject.
• Receive a grade '2' in three or more subjects (HL or SL).
• Receive a grade '3' or below in four or more subjects (HL or SL).
• Obtain fewer than 12 points on HL subjects (for students who register for three HL subjects).
• Obtain fewer than 9 points on SL subjects (for students who register for three SL subjects and three HL subjects). (Note: HL point requirements are generally more emphasized for 3HL students; for 4HL students, the minimum is typically 16 points on HLs).
• Have not completed CAS requirements.
• Are found guilty of academic misconduct by the Final Award Committee.

So, while 24 points is the minimum total, achieving this total does not guarantee the diploma if any of the other failing conditions apply.

Candidates are responsible for requesting that their results be sent to universities. Your school does not automatically send them.

Before results are released:

• You can request that your results be sent to up to six institutions worldwide free of charge. This is typically done through your IB coordinator or directly via the IB candidate website (candidates.ibo.org) before a certain deadline (usually in late June for May exams).
• For US and Canadian institutions, you can select up to three institutions during the admissions process.

After results are released:

• If you need to send your results to more institutions, or if you make requests after the deadline, there is a fee per transcript.
• You can make these requests through the IB's transcript request service, accessible via rrs.ibo.org or linked from the main IBO website. You will need your personal code and PIN.

It's crucial to check the deadlines and procedures of the universities you are applying to, as some may have specific requirements for receiving IB results.

Maximum IB Score:

The maximum possible score in the IB Diploma Programme is 45 points. This is achieved by scoring a 7 in all six subjects (42 points) and earning the full 3 bonus points from the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Extended Essay (EE) components.

Average IB Score:

The global average IB Diploma score typically falls in the range of 30 to 32 points. This can fluctuate slightly from year to year and between May and November exam sessions. For example, in May 2023, the average diploma point score was 30.24.

IB Scores to GPA Conversion:

There is no official, standardized conversion from IB scores to a Grade Point Average (GPA) system (like the 4.0 scale used in the US). The IB Diploma Programme is a comprehensive and distinct curriculum, and universities (especially in the US) evaluate IB scores on their own merits alongside other application components.

Some high schools might attempt an internal conversion for their own ranking purposes, but this is not recognized universally. Universities that are familiar with the IB will understand the 1-7 subject scores and the overall 45-point scale directly.

Predicted IB Scores:

Predicted scores are grades estimated by your IB teachers for each of your subjects before you sit your final exams. These are crucial for university applications, especially in systems where offers are made before final results are out (e.g., UK, Canada, early applications in the US).

• They give universities an indication of your likely academic performance.
• Accuracy of predicted scores is important; universities often compare predicted grades to final achieved grades when assessing a school's reliability.
• Your school's IB coordinator manages the submission of predicted scores to the IB and to universities as needed.