Introduction
IB Economics SL assesses students on microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, and development economics. Understanding grade boundaries helps plan study strategy and focus on high-yield topics.
This guide shows IB Economics SL 2025 grade boundaries for Timezone 2 for Internal Assessment, Paper 1, Paper 2, and final overall grades.
Quick Start Checklist
- ✅ Familiarize yourself with grade ranges for all assessments.
- ✅ Practice past papers under timed conditions.
- ✅ Draw and label diagrams clearly.
- ✅ Support essays and answers with real-world examples.
- ✅ Manage time effectively during exams.
IB Economics SL Grade Boundaries 2025 (Timezone 2)
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: 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 2 (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 Maximizing Grades
- Internal Assessment: Pick a focused case study and analyze it with economic theory.
- Paper 1: Answer all questions precisely with diagrams where needed.
- Paper 2: Integrate examples, data, and evaluations for higher marks.
- Time Management: Divide your time based on mark allocation per section.
