The MYP Physics grade release timeline follows the common MYP eAssessment schedule. Results from the May session are issued on 1 August, while November-session results are issued on 1 February, normally around 10 to 13 weeks after the examination.
These dates apply to official IB eAssessment results, not classroom Physics grades or school reports. Results go to schools first, so each school determines how and when students receive them.
When are MYP Physics grades released?
The IB releases all MYP eAssessment results for a session together rather than publishing individual subjects as soon as marking finishes.
| Examination session | Examination period | Official results release | Approximate wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| May session | Two-week period in May | 1 August from 12:00 noon GMT | About 10 to 13 weeks |
| November session | Two-week period in November | 1 February from 12:00 noon GMT | About 10 to 13 weeks |
Physics grades therefore appear alongside the other externally assessed MYP subjects. Students who sit Physics early in the examination window wait slightly longer than those examined near the end, but the release date is identical.
The dates appear in the IB's MYP eAssessment registration timeline. Coordinators should also consult the current session calendar in the Programme Resource Centre because operational instructions can change.
Why does marking take several weeks?
MYP Physics is an externally marked on-screen examination. Digital delivery records and transfers students' responses, but it does not produce an immediate final grade.
Trained examiners mark responses before the IB completes quality checks and grade awarding. This process helps ensure that assessment standards are applied consistently across schools and examination sessions. The final subject result is reported on the 1 to 7 scale.
RevisionDojo's guides to MYP eAssessment exam duration and MYP grades and grade boundaries explain the examination and grading process in more detail.
How students receive their Physics result
Schools access official MYP results through IBIS, the IB information system. MYP candidates do not use the candidate results website available to Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme students.
The usual process is:
- The IB publishes results through IBIS.
- The MYP coordinator checks candidate records.
- The school distributes results to students and families.
- The coordinator explains any post-results options.
Consequently, 1 August or 1 February is the IB release date, not a guarantee of an email at exactly 12:00 GMT. Schools may use email, parent portals, printed reports, or meetings, and staff may check records before releasing them.
Students should confirm the school's procedure and results-day contact before the end of term, especially when results arrive during a holiday.
MYP Physics eAssessment logistics
According to the IB's on-screen examination information, Physics is a two-hour on-screen science examination normally available in English and French. Schools manage devices, candidate access, invigilation, examination files, and response submission.
Continuous internet access is not required throughout the assessment because the examination is installed locally. The IB's exam preparation guidance explains technical requirements and familiarisation materials.
Students should report technical problems immediately to the invigilator. A problem does not automatically mean the result will be missing, provided the school follows the required incident and submission procedures.
External results versus school Physics grades
Official eAssessment results and internal school grades are different.
| Type of grade | Managed by | Release timing |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom or report-card grade | School and teacher | School reporting calendar |
| Predicted grade | School | According to school or IB procedures |
| Official eAssessment grade | IB, through the school | 1 August or 1 February |
Students should clarify which result they are awaiting. The guides to good MYP scores and the MYP grading scale explain how criterion scores, subject grades, and the MYP Certificate differ.
Planning for results day
Before school closes, ask the MYP coordinator which email address or portal will be used, whether a parent must receive the result, and whom to contact if access fails. Keep your candidate details available, but do not share login information or personal records publicly.
If the result is needed for admission to another school, check that institution's document deadline in advance. The IB release date cannot be accelerated for an individual candidate, so schools should plan around the published schedule. After receiving the result, save the official document and raise any apparent error promptly because post-results requests have fixed deadlines.
What happens after results day?
Check that Physics appears under the correct candidate record and session. If the result is missing, marked N, or substantially different from expectations, contact the MYP coordinator rather than approaching the IB directly.
The IB's enquiry upon results process opens on results day. The public timeline lists 15 October as the final deadline for May-session enquiries and 15 April for November-session enquiries, although schools may set earlier internal deadlines. Requests go through the school, and families should discuss procedures, fees, and possible outcomes before proceeding.
Conclusion
Official MYP Physics grades are released on 1 August after the May session and 1 February after the November session. Schools receive results through IBIS and control how they are communicated to students.
For a future session, students can prepare with RevisionDojo MYP Physics resources, the Physics Questionbank, and the 30-day MYP eAssessment study plan.
Sources and referenced URLs
- IB MYP grading and awards
- IB MYP eAssessment registration timeline
- IB MYP on-screen examinations
- IB guidance for preparing for an examination
- IB assessment FAQ on candidate access
- RevisionDojo MYP Physics resources
- RevisionDojo Physics Questionbank
- RevisionDojo eAssessment exam duration guide
- RevisionDojo MYP grade boundaries guide
- RevisionDojo good MYP score guide
- RevisionDojo MYP grading overview
- RevisionDojo 30-day eAssessment study plan




