IB Exam

Information

All students taking an IB Diploma course are expected to take the assessment/exam associated with that course and level (HL or SL).

IB Grading

IB Courses are graded on a 1-7 scale for IB (Central utilizes the traditional A-F scale for district grades)

IB scores are a composite of internal and external assessments.
DP Candidates must earn at least 24 points and meet other conditions to earn the IB Diploma, there is no such point matrix for CP Candidates, however CP students must receive passing scores on all courses & assessments.
Many colleges award credit based on high IB scores (see individual IB recognition policies for each university).
Candidates not achieving the CP certification may still receive college credit for individual IB scores.

IB Exam Registration Information

Juniors and Seniors taking an IB assessment/exam will be registered in September prior to the May exam session.

IB Exam fees are $123 per subject assessment
All IB Diploma, Career-Related, or Individual course students will need to register for HL courses that they are sitting in the second year, and/or their one-year SL courses.
Invoices will be mailed home as soon as registration is complete and verified by the student. Student signatures on the verification forms indicate that the registration information is correct.
Payment plans are available by notifying the IB offices.
Inclusive Arrangements for IB exams will be made if a student has a 504/IEP, or is in need of handwriting accommodation.
There are no refunds for exam fees after the final registration deadline of November 15th.

IB Transcript & Certificate Request Information

The IB provides an official transcript of grades for the Diploma Program (DP). It is an official copy of an IB candidate’s results. Transcripts can be sent directly to an institute of higher education, such as a university. These documents are not sent to students or other organizations.

Students in Grade 12 may request that their results be sent to one school, free of charge, prior to graduation from the DP Coordinator. (A google form will be sent out in April to all seniors who have taken an IB assessment).
After the deadline and the release of results on July 5th, IB graduates can request for their transcripts to be sent to institutions directly by placing a request throughhttps://rrs.ibo.org/replacement_orders/index.cfm. A fee of $17 will be charged for each additional request that is submitted, regardless of whether any previous requests have been made for that student.
If you need to check if your chosen university has received your transcript, please check with the university admissions office first. If they are unable to locate it there, then please contact IB Answers.
- When you contact IB, please include your name, school where you obtained your diploma, university, and the date that you requested for your results to help IB process your request faster.

Requesting a Replacement Diploma or Certificate

If your Diploma or Certificate has been lost or destroyed, students can request a replacement. To submit a request using a debit or credit card please complete the online request for results service form.

The process takes up to 28 days. You will need proof of identity, including your name and date of birth.

IB Exam Notice To Candidates

General Announcements:

Math & Science Students: Label and turn your calculator in to your science or math teacher to have it cleared prior to the exam day.
You are excused for your exam sessions only – any other absences need to be cleared with the attendance office
- Do NOT leave class or enter the exam session early – we will let you into the exam room 10 minutes prior to the start of exams, not earlier.
Know your exam locations and times – we start early some sessions
Add up the TOTAL time for each paper you will be writing and add 30 minutes to determine when you will be finished with each session
Make sure to ask off work/be excused from other commitments in the afternoons on exam days
There are NO approved absences for IB exams as there are NO makeup IB exams. If you miss your IB exam, you miss the opportunity to earn your IB Diploma, Career-Related Certificate, and/or IB Course Certificate.

What to Bring / What NOT to Bring to Exam Sessions:

You should bring several black pens, dress in layers, and water (if desired), nothing else
NO GEL PENS, NO CELL PHONES, NO SMART WATCHES!
- If the pen says G, Gel, G2, etc. DON’T USE IT!
NO food or drink (other than water) in the exam rooms

Exam Conduct Notes:

Enter the exam location quietly, leave quietly and take restroom breaks quietly
NO talking in the exam room
Leave your bags at the back or side of exam room as directed with cell phones OFF
Find your assigned seat
Late arrivals (within 1 hour) may test, but will not be given extra time
Restroom breaks during exams should be for emergencies only and must be monitored and noted by the exam proctors
No communication with other candidates – ask the proctors if you need something or have a question
If you realize that you taken something unauthorized to your table, report it ASAP
No sharing of supplies
No leaving the room until the exam session is over.
If you leave the room unaccompanied by a proctor, you may not return
Proctors will collect exam papers and any extra papers from your table and dismiss you from the session
Do not discuss the content of the exam papers with anyone outside of CHS for 24 hours. Failure to follow this requirement may result in academic malpractice and forfeit of exam results.

Exam Booklet Instructions:

Read the Answer Booklet Guide before your first exam session! Here is a quick overview:

Write your candidate number and name on your answer booklet BEFORE writing in the booklet
Write clearly in all boxes on the cover sheet and the answer booklets.
Write your question number correctly BEFORE answering the question in the boxes provided
If you run out of space, ask for an additional answer booklet
Cross out anything that you do not wish to be graded
Attach your cover sheet to your completed exam booklet(s) using the string tag provided

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