Diploma

Earning the IB Diploma

Students in the IB Diploma Programme must take one course in each of five academic groups: Studies in Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals & Societies, Experimental Sciences, and Mathematics. Students must also take a sixth course, either an Arts course or an additional course from one of the groups listed above. Students must also complete the Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) requirements.


In the DP, students receive IB grades ranging from 7 to 1, with 7 being highest. Students receive an IB grade for each DP course attempted.


To determine diploma eligibility the IB grades, or scores, in each of the six subjects are totaled. 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 DP core.


Combined performance in the Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay, which are marked on an A-E basis, contribute up to three additional points to a student’s total, according to the chart below:

Diploma Chart

UNDERSTANDING DIPLOMA POINTS


28 points overall will be required to be eligible for the diploma if a student attains an “E” grade in either the extended essay or theory of knowledge. Attaining a grade “E” in both the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge is an automatic failure.


The maximum total possible IB Diploma Program score is 45 (6 X 7 plus 3). In order to receive an IB Diploma, a student must complete all assessment components for each of the six subjects and complete the TOK, EE, and CAS requirements. A student must earn at least 24 points and meet the following additional rules and requirements.


The International Baccalaureate Diploma will be awarded to a student if they receive 28 points or above and they meet the following requirements:

  • Numeric grades have been awarded in all six subjects registered for the IB Diploma.

  • All CAS requirements have been met.

  • Grades A (highest) to E (lowest) have been awarded for both Theory of Knowledge and an Extended Essay, with a grade of at least D in one of them.

  • There is no grade 1 in any subject.

  • There is no more than one grade 2 at HL.

  • There are no more than two grades of 2 at SL.

  • Overall, there are no more than three grades of 3 or below.

  • At least 11 points have been gained on HL subjects.

  • At least 8 points have been gained on SL subjects

  • The final award committee has not judged the candidate to be guilty of malpractice.


The International Baccalaureate Diploma will be awarded to a student if they receive 24-27 points and they meet the following requirements:

  • Numeric grades have been awarded in all six subjects registered for the IB Diploma.

  • All CAS requirements have been met.

  • At least grade D has been awarded for both Theory of Knowledge and an Extended Essay.

  • There is no grade 1 in any subject.

  • There is no grade 2 at a higher level.

  • There is no more than one grade 2 at standard level.

  • Overall, there are no more than three grades of 3 or below.

  • At least 12 points have been gained on higher level subjects

    • Candidates who register for FOUR higher level subjects must gain at least 16 points at higher level.

  • 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.

  • The final award committee has not judged the candidate to be guilty of malpractice.


Successful IB Diploma candidates will receive an IB Diploma. An IB Diploma candidate who fails to satisfy the requirements for the IB Diploma will be awarded course results for individual subjects.