How is the IB assessed?
At both Higher (HL) and Standard Levels (SL), each examined subject is graded on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum). The award of Diploma requires a minimum of 24 points with satisfactory completion of the Theory of Knowledge course, the Extended Essay and C.A.S. External Assessment: These components are sent to over 4,000 examiners around the world. The examiners then send their results to the IB assessment center. – written examinations – essays, research notebooks – the Extended Essay is also externally assessed Internal Assessment: These assessments are marked by the teacher, and subject to external moderation. Samples are sent to examiners to ensure that the teacher’s standards are correct. – a variety of types (oral, written, field work, laboratory experiments) *There are a number of failing conditions that can negate a diploma even if 24 points have been earned, such as a 2 in a HL subject. See the IB coordinator.
