How do the EE and TOK bonus points work?

The Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge are graded A–E and combined in a fixed matrix that awards 0 to 3 bonus points. An E in either, or failing conditions, can result in no diploma being awarded.

What total do I need to pass the IB Diploma?

The minimum passing total is 24 points, subject to additional conditions such as no more than a certain number of grades below 4 and passing the core requirements. This tool focuses on the numeric total.

What is a good IB score?

The global average is around 30–31 points. Scores of 38+ are strong, and 40+ are excellent and competitive for selective universities, which often set conditional offers at specific totals.

Does this include failing conditions?

This calculator computes the numeric total out of 45. Full diploma award also depends on pass conditions (minimum grades, core requirements) that are not modeled here — confirm with your coordinator.

IB Predicted Grade Calculator

Q: How is the IB Diploma total calculated?

Your six subjects each score 1–7 for a maximum of 42 points, plus up to 3 bonus points from the combined Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge grades, giving a maximum total of 45.

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Compute your IB Diploma total out of 45

The IB Diploma is scored out of 45 points: six subjects worth up to 7 each (42 max) plus up to 3 bonus points from the combined Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge core. This calculator adds your HL and SL subject grades and the core bonus to give your predicted total, then checks it against a target threshold like a university conditional offer.

How it works

The total is a straightforward sum with a capped bonus:

subject_total = sum of six grades (each 1–7)   → max 42
total = subject_total + core_bonus             → core_bonus is 0–3, max 45

The core bonus comes from the IB’s EE/TOK matrix, where the two A–E grades combine into 0, 1, 2, or 3 points. This tool lets you enter that bonus directly. Enter a target total and it tells you whether your predicted score meets or misses it, and by how much.

Tips and notes

The numeric total is only part of full diploma award — IB also imposes pass conditions (a minimum of 24 points, limits on how many grades fall below 4, and core requirements), which are not modeled here. Treat the total as the figure universities quote in conditional offers. Because the bonus caps at 3, strong EE/TOK work can only add so much; the surest way to raise your total is improving subject grades, especially at HL where universities scrutinize relevant subjects most. Confirm pass conditions with your IB coordinator.