Introduction
The IB Business Management HL course equips students with essential analytical, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills. Success requires understanding how each assessment contributes to the final grade—and knowing the grade boundaries set by the IB.
In this guide, you’ll find the complete grade boundary ranges for IB Business Management HL in 2025: Internal Assessment, Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, and the final overall grade boundaries, along with tips to achieve a 7.
Quick Start Checklist for IB Business Management HL
- ✅ Memorize the grade boundary ranges for each component.
- ✅ Understand business concepts, terminology, and frameworks.
- ✅ Practice case studies and structured exam responses.
- ✅ Complete Internal Assessment thoroughly with analysis and reflection.
- ✅ Review examiner reports to understand expectations for top grades.
IB Business Management HL Grade Boundaries 2025
Internal Assessment (out of 25)
- Grade 7: 20–25
- Grade 6: 17–19
- Grade 5: 13–16
- Grade 4: 10–12
- Grade 3: 7–9
- Grade 2: 4–6
- Grade 1: 0–3
Paper 1 (out of 30)
- Grade 7: 23–30
- Grade 6: 20–22
- Grade 5: 18–19
- Grade 4: 15–17
- Grade 3: 11–14
- Grade 2: 6–10
- Grade 1: 0–5
Paper 2 (out of 50)
- Grade 7: 34–50
- Grade 6: 28–33
- Grade 5: 23–27
- Grade 4: 17–22
- Grade 3: 11–16
- Grade 2: 6–10
- Grade 1: 0–5
Paper 3 (out of 25)
- Grade 7: 18–25
- Grade 6: 15–17
- Grade 5: 13–14
- Grade 4: 10–12
- Grade 3: 7–9
- Grade 2: 4–6
- Grade 1: 0–3
Final IB Business Management HL Grade Boundaries (out of 100)
- Grade 7: 71–100
- Grade 6: 60–70
- Grade 5: 50–59
- Grade 4: 38–49
- Grade 3: 26–37
- Grade 2: 14–25
- Grade 1: 0–13
Tips for Scoring in the Top Grade Ranges
- Internal Assessment: Provide thorough analysis, clear recommendations, and reflection on business decisions.
- Paper 1: Focus on terminology, definitions, and structured short-answer responses.
- Paper 2: Practice applying business tools and frameworks to case studies.
- Paper 3: Prepare for data response and stimulus-based questions using analysis and evaluation.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Why are grade boundaries different for each assessment?
Each assessment evaluates different skills—analysis, evaluation, application, and reflection. Boundaries reflect difficulty and historical student performance.
2. How much does each assessment impact my final grade?
All components contribute to the final mark out of 100. Weakness in any area can reduce the overall grade, even if other components are strong.
3. Which assessment is considered the hardest in HL?
Many students find Paper 2 or Paper 3 challenging due to case study application and stimulus-based questions. Preparation and practice with past papers make these manageable.
Conclusion
Success in IB Business Management HL requires conceptual understanding, analytical skills, and exam strategies. Knowing the exact grade boundaries allows students to plan effectively, set goals, and maximize final grades.
RevisionDojo provides guidance and strategies to help students achieve their best results efficiently.
Grade Boundaries at a Glance (IB Business Management HL 2025)
Internal Assessment (25)
7: 20–25 | 6: 17–19 | 5: 13–16 | 4: 10–12 | 3: 7–9 | 2: 4–6 | 1: 0–3
Paper 1 (30)
7: 23–30 | 6: 20–22 | 5: 18–19 | 4: 15–17 | 3: 11–14 | 2: 6–10 | 1: 0–5
Paper 2 (50)
7: 34–50 | 6: 28–33 | 5: 23–27 | 4: 17–22 | 3: 11–16 | 2: 6–10 | 1: 0–5
Paper 3 (25)
7: 18–25 | 6: 15–17 | 5: 13–14 | 4: 10–12 | 3: 7–9 | 2: 4–6 | 1: 0–3
Final Grade (100)
7: 71–100 | 6: 60–70 | 5: 50–59 | 4: 38–49 | 3: 26–37 | 2: 14–25 | 1: 0–13
