The IB Business Management SL course builds students’ understanding of key business concepts, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills. To succeed, students need to know how each assessment contributes to the final grade—and understand the grade boundaries set by the IB.
In this guide, you’ll find the complete grade boundary ranges for IB Business Management SL in 2025 (Timezone 2): Internal Assessment, Paper 1, Paper 2, and the final overall grade boundaries, along with strategies to achieve a 7.
Quick Start Checklist for IB Business Management SL
- 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 SL Grade Boundaries 2025 (Timezone 2)
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: 26–30
- Grade 6: 23–25
- 20–22
