IB English B SL Grade Boundaries 2025 (Timezone 0)

The listening paper (out of 25) is often one of the more challenging components. Scoring 19+ puts you in the Grade 6 band.

English B SL Paper Two Reading Grade Boundaries – 2025 TZ0

• Grade 7: 37–40
• Grade 6: 33–36
• Grade 5: 29–32
• Grade 4: 25–28
• Grade 3: 17–24
• Grade 2: 9–16
• Grade 1: 0–8

Reading comprehension is out of 40 marks. To achieve a 7, students must score 37 or higher.

Final English B SL Grade Boundaries – 2025 TZ0

The overall grade boundaries (out of 100 total marks) are:

• Grade 7: 88–100
• Grade 6: 74–87
• Grade 5: 59–73
• Grade 4: 45–58
• Grade 3: 29–44
• Grade 2: 14–28
• Grade 1: 0–13

To pass with confidence, aim for at least 45 marks overall. To secure a Grade 7, students need 88 or more marks out of 100.

Tips for Scoring High in English B SL

• Balance your effort – Paper 1 and the Oral carry heavy weight, so strong preparation in writing and speaking pays off.
• Practice listening and reading daily – Exposure to authentic materials (podcasts, articles, news) helps improve comprehension.
• Understand the markschemes – IB examiners reward clarity, structure, and accuracy.
• Manage time effectively – In Paper 1, allocate planning, writing, and proofreading time carefully.

Conclusion

The IB English B SL grade boundaries for 2025 (TZ0) show that students need strong, consistent performance across oral, written, listening, and reading components to achieve the top grades. With 88 marks securing a Grade 7, preparation should focus on maximizing marks across all components rather than relying on just one.

If you’re also looking for the English B HL grade boundaries or comparisons across Timezone 1 and 2, check out our other guides.

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