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IB Diploma Programme: Structure, Assessment, and the Grade
IB Diploma Programme prep with an AI tutor: six subjects, HL/SL balance, TOK, EE, CAS, and May/November exams with mock practice and recovery.
The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year curriculum for students aged 16–19, offered in roughly 3,000+ schools worldwide. You study six subjects — three at higher level (HL) and three at standard level (SL) — plus three core components: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and CAS (creativity, activity, service).
Each subject is graded 1–7, you need at least 24 points to pass, and up to 3 bonus points from TOK and the EE can push the maximum to 45.
How the DP is assessed
External exams are taken in May or November sessions. Internal assessments (IAs) are marked by the school and moderated externally, and they typically carry around 20–25% of the subject mark.
The core — TOK, the EE, and CAS — is where the bonus points hide, and it is often the part students run out of time to do properly.
Where OmniTutor fits
Build one journey per subject, with the plan split across both years so HL depth and SL breadth both get their share. Exam countdown mode makes the May or November window visible months ahead.
Practice the question styles the boards actually use and log recoverable mistakes per subject — the core included, so it never slips into exam-season panic.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum to pass the IB Diploma?
At least 24 points across six subjects (grades 1–7 each), with the core requirements — TOK, EE, and CAS — completed. Up to 3 bonus points can lift a strong score to the 45 maximum.
How much do internal assessments weigh?
IAs are typically worth around 20–25% of a subject and are school-marked then externally moderated. The exact weight varies by subject, so check your subject’s assessment outline.
Can OmniTutor write my Extended Essay or IA?
No — and it should not: IAs and the EE are your own academic work. OmniTutor helps you plan, practice, and review; it never writes submissions for you.
IB Diploma assessment pieces and how to plan them
| Assessment | What it looks like | How OmniTutor helps |
|---|---|---|
| External exams | Papers in May or November across six subjects | Countdown plans, mocks, and timed section practice |
| Internal assessments | School-marked and moderated; ~20–25% of the subject | Practice and recovery that mirror the question style |
| TOK + EE | Core components that can add up to 3 bonus points | Scheduling so core work never slips into exam-season panic |
| Six subjects | Three HL and three SL chosen by the student | A separate journey per subject with visible progress |
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