Where can I find IB Design Technology HL past papers?

Every recent Design Technology HL exam series (2021–2026) is listed below by session, covering Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3. Practise each, then mark against the band descriptors.

Does IB Design Technology have mark schemes?

Yes — IB publishes mark schemes that use markbands and assessment criteria. Our guides explain how examiners place answers into level bands so you can mark your own work like an examiner.

What's the best way to use Design Technology past papers?

Work a full paper under timed conditions, mark yourself strictly against the band descriptors, list every mark you dropped, then drill those skills before the next session.

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Design Technology past papers

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Criterion-based practice for every syllabus point — revise the lesson, then mark your response band-by-band.

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May 2026HL
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November 2025HL
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May 2025HL
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November 2024HL
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May 2024HL
Paper 1Paper 2Paper 3
November 2023HL
Paper 1Paper 2Paper 3
May 2023HL
Paper 1Paper 2Paper 3
November 2022HL
Paper 1Paper 2Paper 3
May 2022HL
Paper 1Paper 2Paper 3
November 2021HL
Paper 1Paper 2Paper 3
May 2021HL
Paper 1Paper 2Paper 3

Practise any paper, then upload your answer for criteria-based feedback while official IB mark-scheme marking rolls out.

IB Design Technology HL past papers — by session

Every recent Design Technology exam series we cover (2021–2026), each with Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3. Practise a paper, then mark it against the IB band descriptors — that's where the grade is won.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find IB Design Technology HL past papers?: Every recent Design Technology HL exam series (2021–2026) is listed below by session, covering Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3. Practise each, then mark against the band descriptors.
Does IB Design Technology have mark schemes?: Yes — IB publishes mark schemes that use markbands and assessment criteria. Our guides explain how examiners place answers into level bands so you can mark your own work like an examiner.
What's the best way to use Design Technology past papers?: Work a full paper under timed conditions, mark yourself strictly against the band descriptors, list every mark you dropped, then drill those skills before the next session.

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