Introduction
IB Economics HL evaluates students on microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, and development economics, plus a written Internal Assessment. Knowing grade boundaries is essential for setting realistic goals and prioritizing exam preparation.
This guide shows IB Economics HL 2025 grade boundaries for Timezone 0 for Internal Assessment, Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3, and final overall grades.
Quick Reference Checklist
- Familiarize yourself with mark ranges for each assessment.
- Practice exam-style questions for Papers 1–3.
- Draw and label diagrams accurately.
- Use real-world examples to support answers.
- Manage exam time effectively.
IB Economics HL Grade Boundaries 2025 (Timezone 0)
Internal Assessment (out of 45)
- Grade 7: 37–45
- Grade 6: 32–36
- Grade 5: 26–31
- Grade 4: 21–25
- Grade 3: 13–20
- Grade 2: 7–12
- Grade 1: 0–6
Paper 1 (out of 25)
- Grade 7: 19–25
- Grade 6: 15–18
- Grade 5: 12–14
- Grade 4: 8–11
- Grade 3: 6–7
