In order to earn the IB Diploma, candidates must satisfy the following requirements;
- Total Points - The candidate has gained 24 total points or more across all subjects, including bonus points.
- HL Points - The candidate has gained 12 points or more on HL subjects (for candidates who register for four HL subjects, the three highest grades count).
- SL Points - 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).
- Grade of 3 - There are no more than three grade 3s or below awarded (HL or SL).
- Grade of 2 - There are no more than two grade 2s awarded (HL or SL).
- Grade of 1 - There is no grade 1 awarded in a subject/level.
- Grade of “N” - There is no “N” awarded for TOK, the EE or for a contributing subject.
- Grade of “E” - There is no grade E awarded for TOK and/or the EE.
- CAS - Creativity, Activity, Service requirements have been met.
- Malpractice - The candidate has not received a penalty for academic misconduct from the Final Award Committee.