Assessment & Graduation
Assessment
At the end of the two-year program, each IB Diploma student will:
- Take written examinations in each of the 6 subjects. These examinations and assessments are marked / moderated by external IB examiners. Each subject is graded on a scale of 1 -7 (for a maximum possible total mark of 42 points)
- Submit 2 Essay Papers
- 1 essay paper to complete the Extended Essay component
- 1 essay paper in the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course.
Essay papers are sent to external IB examiners for marking.
The papers will contribute up to 3 bonus points for the student.
- Complete the CAS requirement
The IB uses both external and internal assessment in the Diploma Program. The highest total that an IBDP student can achieve is 45 points.
Awarding the Diploma
The IB Diploma is awarded to a student who:
- has achieved a total point score of no less than 24 out of a possible 45 points
- has met IB standards for the issuing of the Diploma and
- completes the Creativity, Action, and Services (CAS) Requirements.
Students who earn the IB Diploma are also awarded the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma. Eligible students may also earn the IB French Bilingual Diploma as well as the French Immersion Certificate or Integrated French Certificate.
Final Grades / University Admission
- IB Diploma student transcripts, with anticipated grades, can be sent to university admissions offices in November, February or April.
- Official grades are awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organization in July and sent online to universities and to each IB Diploma student.