Introduction
IB Economics SL provides students with a strong foundation in economic theory and real-world application. While it covers fewer topics than HL, achieving top marks still requires strong exam technique and consistent performance.
This guide breaks down the 2025 grade boundaries for IB Economics SL (P22, Timezone 0), including the Internal Assessment, Paper 1, Paper 2, and the final grade thresholds.
IB Economics SL Grade Boundaries 2025
Here are the official grade boundary ranges:
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 One (out of 25)
- Grade 7: 20–25
- Grade 6: 18–19
- Grade 5: 15–17
- Grade 4: 13–14
- Grade 3: 11–12
- Grade 2: 6–10
- Grade 1: 0–5
Paper Two (out of 40)
- Grade 7: 33–40
- Grade 6: 27–32
- Grade 5: 22–26
- Grade 4: 16–21
- Grade 3: 12–15
- Grade 2: 6–11
- Grade 1: 0–5
Final IB Economics SL Grade Boundaries (out of 100)
- Grade 7: 80–100
- Grade 6: 68–79
- Grade 5: 55–67
- Grade 4: 44–54
- Grade 3: 32–43
- Grade 2: 16–31
- Grade 1: 0–15
Tips for Scoring a 7 in Economics SL
- Paper 1 (Essay): Define terms, draw accurate diagrams, and evaluate policies. Always include real-world examples.
- Paper 2 (Data Response): Practice extracting key information quickly, and link it directly to theory.