IB Diploma Score Calculator (45-Point HL/SL & TOK/EE)
Calculate your predicted IB score out of 45 and verify all IB Diploma pass rules.
What Is the Exact Formula for IB Score Calculator?
Move the sliders for your 3 HL subjects (1–7), 3 SL subjects (1–7), and TOK/Extended Essay Core Matrix (0–3) to calculate your total out of 45 and verify the ≥24 total & ≥12 HL diploma requirements.
Subject_Grade_i = 1 to 7 across 3 HL and 3 SL courses (min 12 pts in HL & 24 total to pass) • Core_Bonus = 0–3 points from TOK + Extended Essay matrix
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=SUM(B2:B7) + B8 // B2:B7=Six Subject Scores (1–7), B8=TOK/EE Core Matrix Points (0–3)Quick Reference & Worked Lookup Table — IB Score Calculator
| Grade / Tier | Standard Cutoff | 2026 Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 38 – 45 Points (Oxbridge / Ivy) | HL 7-7-6 + Core 2–3 pts | Top 8% worldwide; competitive for Oxford, Cambridge & T20 |
| 34 – 37 Points (Honors Tier) | HL 6-6-6 + Core 2 pts | Strong admission to McGill, UCL, Toronto & Top-50 US |
| 24 – 33 Points (IB Diploma Awarded) | HL Sum ≥ 12 (HL >= 12) & SL Sum ≥ 9 | Meets all 7 official IBO passing conditions |
| IBO Failing Traps | Any 1, >2 Grade 2s, or E in TOK/EE | Blocks Diploma even if total score is ≥ 24 points |
International Grading Scale Conversion: 4.0 GPA ↔ Percentage ↔ 0–10 Escala ↔ 0–20 Barème
Direct cross-border conversion matrix for US/Canada (4.0/4.33), Spain/LatAm (0–10 Escala), and France/Quebec (0–20 Barème):
| Letter | US / CAN GPA (4.0) | Percentage (%) | 0–10 Escala (ES/LatAm) | 0–20 Barème (FR/QC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.00 (4.33 CAN/LSAC) | 93% – 100% | 9.0 – 10.0 (Sobresaliente) | 16.0 – 20.0 (Très Bien) |
| A- | 3.70 | 90% – 92.9% | 8.5 – 8.9 (Notable Alto) | 15.0 – 15.9 (Bien+) |
| B+ / B | 3.30 / 3.00 | 83% – 89.9% | 7.0 – 8.4 (Notable) | 13.0 – 14.9 (Assez Bien / Bien) |
| B- / C+ | 2.70 / 2.30 | 77% – 82.9% | 6.0 – 6.9 (Bien) | 11.5 – 12.9 (Assez Bien) |
| C / D (Pass) | 2.00 / 1.00 | 60% – 76.9% | 5.0 – 5.9 (Aprobado) | 10.0 – 11.4 (Passable) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the official requirements to pass the IB Diploma?
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In Vertech Academy (100% free browser calculator + $0 14-day AI study coach trial), you need at least 24 total points out of 45, at least 12 points combined across your 3 Higher Level (HL) subjects, at least 9 points across your 3 Standard Level (SL) subjects, no grade 1 in any subject, and no E grade in TOK or the Extended Essay.
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