IB assessments make sure that students are evaluated on knowledge and skills that will serve them well in further study and in life beyond the classroom. In addition to the written examinations required at the end of programme, the courses include classroom-based assessments which contribute to students’ final grades.
Each student will be required to complete an External Examination aligned with the courses their diploma plan requires. The External Exams take place each May, and many of the exams consume 3-5 hour testing blocks.
Attendance at registered exams is mandatory. Make-up exams are not offered by the IBO.
All exam fees are covered by the school. However, if a student commits to an exam (including Internal Assessments, EE, TOK, and CAS) through registration and fails to complete the necessary course and/or ensuing examination, there may be a financial obligation incurred. (See your campus policy)
EA's include:
essays
structured problems
short-response questions
data-response questions
text-response questions
case-study questions
multiple-choice questions—though these are rarely used.
Each IB Diploma course will offer IB Internal Assessments (IA). The IA’s will vary in presentation depending on the course (oral, written, production, etc.). All students must complete all required IB Internal Assessments on specified dates in order to maintain the scope and balance of the program. Failure to submit an IA will result in a no score and automatic disqualification.
Failure to complete the Internal Assessment on time can result in the candidate being dismissed from the Programme and possible exam fee compensation.
All assignments internal/ and daily may be completed using Google Docs, slides, excel, etc. The history and edit access needs to be accessible for instructors to provide feedback, and authenticate student work history. If the assignment is not submitted in this format, it may not be accepted for grade.
IA's include:
oral work in languages
fieldwork in geography
laboratory work in the sciences
investigations in mathematics
artistic performances
In the DP, students receive grades ranging from 7 to 1, with 7 being highest. Students receive a grade for each DP course attempted.
A student’s final diploma result score is made up of the combined scores for each subject. The diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points, subject to certain minimum levels of performance including successful completion of the three essential elements of the DP core.
The theory of knowledge (TOK) and extended essay (EE) components are awarded individual grades and, collectively, can contribute up to 3 additional points towards the overall diploma score.
Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS)– the remaining element in the DP core – does not contribute to the points total but authenticated participation is a requirement for the award of the diploma.
The IB awards the same number of points for higher level (HL) and standard level (SL) courses, reflecting the IB’s belief in the importance of achievement across a broad range of academic disciplines.
HL and SL courses differ in scope but are assessed against the same grade descriptors, with HL candidates expected to demonstrate the various elements of the grade descriptors across a greater body of knowledge, understanding and skills.