Theory of Knowledge past papers · IB SL
2021–2026Group 7Essay · Exhibition
IB Theory of Knowledge SL past papers — by session
Every recent Theory of Knowledge exam series we cover (2021–2026), each with Essay, Exhibition. Practise a paper, then mark it against the IB band descriptors — that's where the grade is won.
Practice by topic
Criterion-based practice for every syllabus point — revise the lesson, then mark your response band-by-band.
- 1.1Knowledge and the knower (core theme)
- 1.2Knowledge and technology
- 1.3Knowledge and politics
- 1.4Knowledge and religion
- 1.5Knowledge and indigenous societies
- 2.1History as an area of knowledge
- 2.2Human sciences as an area of knowledge
- 2.3Natural sciences as an area of knowledge
- 2.4Mathematics as an area of knowledge
- 2.5The arts as an area of knowledge
- 3.1TOK essay — understanding the title
- 3.2TOK essay — argument and evidence
- 3.3TOK essay — perspectives and implications
- 4.1TOK exhibition — three objects
- 4.2TOK exhibition — commentary (950 words)
Papers by exam series
- May 2026SLEssayExhibition
- November 2025SLEssayExhibition
- May 2025SLEssayExhibition
- November 2024SLEssayExhibition
- May 2024SLEssayExhibition
- November 2023SLEssayExhibition
- May 2023SLEssayExhibition
- November 2022SLEssayExhibition
- May 2022SLEssayExhibition
- November 2021SLEssayExhibition
- May 2021SLEssayExhibition
Practise any paper, then upload your answer for criteria-based feedback while official IB mark-scheme marking rolls out.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I find IB Theory of Knowledge SL past papers?
- Every recent Theory of Knowledge SL exam series (2021–2026) is listed below by session, covering Essay, Exhibition. Practise each, then mark against the band descriptors.
- Does IB Theory of Knowledge 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 Theory of Knowledge 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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