Earning the Diploma

Each IB subject area is assessed on a scale of 1 – 7 points, with 7 being the highest. The score is calculated based on a combination of final internal and external assessments given during 11th and 12th grade.

Students can earn a maximum of 45 points to earn their IB diploma (score of 7 on all six IB exams with 3 bonus points from TOK and EE).  

The IB Diploma will be awarded to a candidate provided all the following requirements have been met:

• • • CAS requirements have been met. 

    • The candidate’s total points are 24 or more. 

    • There is no “N” awarded for theory of knowledge, the extended essay or for a contributing subject.

    • There is no grade E awarded for theory of knowledge and/or the extended essay.

    • There is no grade 1 awarded in a subject/level. 

    • There are no more than two grade 2s awarded (HL or SL). 

    • There are no more than three grade 3s or below awarded (HL or SL). 

    • The candidate has gained 12 points or more on HL subjects (for candidates who register for four HL subjects, the three highest grades count).

    • The candidate has gained 9 points or more on SL subjects (candidates who register for two SL subjects must gain at least 5 points at SL).

    • The candidate has not received a penalty for academic misconduct from the Final Award Committee. 

Freehold Township High School students who finish their courses, the Extended Essay, and CAS requirements will receive a school certificate for completion of the IB program.