Category: Grades & Grade Boundaries
The average IB Diploma score worldwide has historically sat close to 30 points out of a possible 45 — a genuinely useful reference point for calibrating your expectations, but “good” ultimately depends far more on…
If you believe a final grade doesn’t reflect your actual performance, Enquiry Upon Results (EUR) is the formal process for requesting a review — and understanding your specific options before applying can save both time…
Getting predicted grades lower than expected is one of the most stressful moments in the IB Diploma Programme — but it’s also one of the most actionable, because unlike a final exam result, there’s still…
Understanding the IB retake policy matters both for students who receive a disappointing result and for those weighing whether resitting could genuinely strengthen their university applications — yes, retakes are possible, but the process and…
Looking at IB grade boundaries by subject over multiple exam sessions reveals patterns that are genuinely useful for understanding your own subjects — but it’s important to understand why these trends exist rather than just…
IB grade boundaries are the specific raw score ranges that determine which final grade (1 through 7) you receive in each subject — and understanding how they’re actually set removes a lot of confusion around…
Understanding exactly how the IB Diploma points score is calculated removes a lot of unnecessary confusion around results day — the total isn’t just an average of your six subjects, and a small, separate bonus…
IB predicted grades are the estimated final scores your teachers submit to the IB and to universities before you sit your actual exams — and for most students, they matter more than any other single…