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2025.07.20

2026 IB Exam Time, Location, and Costs

Find out when and where to take IB exams for DP and CP programs, whether online or in school. Includes 2026 IB exam timetable, registration fees, and tuition-based costs by program type.

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IB Exam Time, Location, and Costs

When Are IB Exams Held?

  • The main examination periods for the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) are held twice a year:
    • May
    • November
  • Internal assessments (orals, essays, projects) are conducted by teachers throughout the program.

Where Are IB Exams Conducted?

  • Online Exams: For students not enrolled in an IB-authorized school, IB exams can be taken online.
  • In IB Schools: Students enrolled in IB-authorized schools take exams on campus.

How Much Do IB Exams Cost?

Exam Type / Program
Cost
Online Exam (per subject)
76 USD
Online Exam (discount for 7 subjects)
456 USD
PYP (in-school, included in tuition)
8,520 USD
MYP (in-school, included in tuition)
10,050 USD
DP (in-school, included in tuition)
11,650 USD
CP with DP courses
1,480 USD
CP without DP courses
8,500 USD

2026 IB Exam Timetable

The official 2026 IB exam schedule will be released by the International Baccalaureate Organization. Please check back for updates.
Date
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
May 4, 2026 (Monday)
IB English A: Language and Literature HL Paper 1
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL Paper 1
May 5, 2026 (Tuesday)
IB Biology HL Paper 1 & 2
IB Psychology SL Paper 1
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