Introduction
IB French Ab Initio SL is designed for beginners to develop communication skills in French. Understanding grade boundaries helps students plan their study and identify areas for improvement.
This guide provides complete 2025 grade boundary ranges for Internal Assessment (Oral), Paper 1, Paper 2 Listening, Paper 2 Reading, and final grades.
Quick Start Checklist for French Ab Initio SL
- Learn the format of all assessment components.
- Practice oral skills and written assignments for the Internal Assessment.
- Train listening comprehension with authentic French audio.
- Improve reading comprehension and answer questions accurately.
- Track marks and focus revision on weaker areas.
IB French Ab Initio SL 2025 Grade Boundaries
Internal Assessment (Oral) (out of 30)
- Grade 7: 27–30
- Grade 6: 22–26
- Grade 5: 18–21
- Grade 4: 13–17
- Grade 3: 8–12
- Grade 2: 4–7
- Grade 1: 0–3
Paper One (out of 30)
- Grade 7: 24–30
- Grade 6: 21–23
- Grade 5: 17–20
- Grade 4: 14–16
- Grade 3: 8–13
