IB points calculator
Add up your IB score out of 45 — six subjects (1–7) plus the Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay bonus — and instantly see whether you meet the diploma award conditions.
Your six subjects
Core: TOK & Extended Essay
Total points
36 from subjects + 2 bonus
- At least 24 points overall · 38/45
- No grade E in TOK or the Extended Essay · TOK B, EE B
- No grade 1 in any subject
- No more than two grade 2s · 0 twos
- No more than three grades of 3 or below · 0 at ≤3
- At least 12 points across HL subjects · 18 HL
- At least 9 points across SL subjects · 18 SL
An estimate of your /45 and the published award conditions. The final diploma also requires completing CAS and depends on your exact HL/SL registration — confirm with your coordinator.
Revise free with IB coursesHow the IB /45 is built
Six subjects are each graded 1–7, so subjects alone are worth up to 42 points. Your Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay grades (A–E) are then read off the official bonus matrix, which adds 0–3 points — giving the familiar maximum of 45. An E in either TOK or the Extended Essay is a failing condition: it awards no bonus and prevents the diploma being issued, however high your subject total.
Passing is more than 24 points
24 points is the minimum, but the award also checks the spread of your grades — no grade 1, limits on low grades, and minimum totals at HL and SL. This calculator flags each condition so you can see exactly what is keeping you below the line. It does not check CAS, which is required but not graded.
FAQ
- How is the IB Diploma scored out of 45?
- Each of your six subjects is graded 1–7, giving a maximum of 42 points. Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay together add up to 3 bonus points from a fixed matrix, for a maximum of 45. CAS is required but not graded.
- How many points do you need to pass the IB?
- You need at least 24 points to be awarded the diploma, plus several conditions: no grade 1, no more than two 2s, no more than three grades of 3 or below, at least 12 points at HL and 9 at SL (for 3 HL + 3 SL), no E in TOK or the Extended Essay, and completed CAS.
- How do TOK and the Extended Essay give bonus points?
- Your TOK grade and Extended Essay grade (each A–E) are read off a fixed matrix that awards 0–3 bonus points. Two A grades give the full 3 points; an E in either is a failing condition that awards no bonus and prevents the diploma being issued.
- What counts as a good IB score?
- The global average is around 30–31 points. A score of 38+ is strong and competitive for selective universities, while 40+ places you near the top. Many courses set offers in points (e.g. 36 with specific HL grades), so always check your target universities.