IB Mandarin AB SL Grade Boundaries 2025

Paper 2 Listening – out of 25

• Grade 7: 20–25
• Grade 6: 16–19
• Grade 5: 12–15
• Grade 4: 8–11
• Grade 3: 5–7
• Grade 2: 3–4
• Grade 1: 0–2

Paper 2 Reading – out of 40

• Grade 7: 29–39
• Grade 6: 24–28
• Grade 5: 18–23
• Grade 4: 13–17
• Grade 3: 7–12
• Grade 2: 4–6
• Grade 1: 0–3

Final IB Mandarin AB SL Grade Boundaries – out of 100

• Grade 7: 77–100
• Grade 6: 64–76
• Grade 5: 50–63
• Grade 4: 37–49
• Grade 3: 21–36
• Grade 2: 10–20
• Grade 1: 0–9

Tips to Achieve a Level 7

• Internal Assessment (Oral): Speak fluently with accurate tones, grammar, and cultural references.
• Paper 1: Focus on character recognition, grammar, and comprehension.
• Paper 2 Listening & Reading: Practice with past papers and pay attention to key details and context.
• Overall: Regular practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing ensures top performance.

Conclusion

The 2025 IB Mandarin AB SL grade boundaries help students identify target scores and plan effective revision. With consistent practice and cultural understanding, achieving a Level 7 is fully attainable.

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