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
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- 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 |
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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 |
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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 |