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IB past papers & mark schemes
Every IBDP subject, HL and SL, by exam session and paper (2021–2026) — with markband guidance so practice actually moves your grade.
Past papers, by session and paper
Pick a subject to see its papers laid out by exam series. Work each under timed conditions, mark yourself against the band descriptors, and use the guidance to close the gap to a 7.
Group 1 · Studies in Language and Literature
Group 2 · Language Acquisition
Group 3 · Individuals and Societies
Group 4 · Sciences
Group 5 · Mathematics
Group 6 · The Arts
Group 7 · Core
Frequently asked questions
- Are IB past papers free here?
- Yes — browse every IBDP subject at HL and SL by exam session and paper for free, with mark-scheme and markband guidance for each so you know how examiners award marks.
- Which IB sessions are covered?
- We cover recent May and November exam series (2021–2026). Each subject page lists the available sessions and papers.
- How should I use IB past papers?
- Work a paper under timed conditions, then mark yourself against the band descriptors — not just a model answer. Repeat across sessions and track which papers keep costing you marks.