IB Points Calculator
Enter your six subject grades plus your Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge grades. The calculator shows your total out of 45, your core bonus points and whether your grades meet the Diploma award conditions. It works for predicted grades as well as final results.
Higher Level subjects
Standard Level subjects
Core
Your total
38 / 45
- Higher Level points
- 18
- Standard Level points
- 18
- Core bonus points
- 2
These grades meet the Diploma award conditions.
You are 0 points above your target.
How the IB total is worked out
Six subjects are each graded 1 to 7, which gives up to 42 points. The Extended Essay (EE) and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) are each graded A to E and together add 0 to 3 bonus points. The maximum total is 45.
Core points matrix (Extended Essay × Theory of Knowledge)
| EE \ TOK | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | Fail |
| B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Fail |
| C | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fail |
| D | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fail |
| E | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Conditions for being awarded the Diploma
- A total of at least 24 points.
- CAS requirements completed.
- No grade E in the Extended Essay or Theory of Knowledge.
- No grade 1 in any subject.
- No more than two grade 2s.
- No more than three grade 3s or lower.
- At least 12 points from the three Higher Level subjects.
- At least 9 points from the three Standard Level subjects.
These conditions apply to the standard six-subject Diploma with three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects. Students with different subject combinations should check the rules published by the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Common questions
How is the IB Diploma score calculated?
Each of the six subjects is graded from 1 to 7, giving up to 42 points. The Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge together add up to 3 bonus points, so the maximum total is 45.
What is the pass mark for the IB Diploma?
A student needs at least 24 points in total, and must also meet the other award conditions, such as completing CAS and having no failing conditions in individual subjects or the core.
How do the core bonus points work?
The Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge are each graded A to E. A matrix combines the two grades into 0 to 3 bonus points. A grade E in either component is a failing condition.
Is 45 the maximum IB score?
Yes. Six subjects at grade 7 give 42 points, and the maximum of 3 core bonus points brings the total to 45.
Can I fail the IB with 24 points or more?
Yes. Other conditions apply, including CAS, no grade 1 in any subject, limits on grade 2s and 3s, and minimum points across Higher Level and Standard Level subjects. The calculator flags these.
Does this calculator give an official result?
No. It is an estimate based on the published scoring rules. Official results come from the International Baccalaureate Organization, and universities set their own entry requirements.
Need help raising your score?
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