Introduction
IB Global Politics HL challenges students to understand and analyze political concepts, global issues, and governance structures. Success requires not only knowledge but also strategic exam preparation. Knowing the grade boundaries for 2025 is essential for setting goals and tracking performance.
This guide presents the full IB Global Politics HL grade boundaries for Extension Oral, Internal Assessment, Paper 1, Paper 2, and the final overall score.
Global Politics HL Extension Oral Grade Boundaries
- Grade 7: 17–20
- Grade 6: 14–16
- Grade 5: 12–13
- Grade 4: 9–11
- Grade 3: 5–8
- Grade 2: 3–4
- Grade 1: 0–2
The Extension Oral is worth 20 marks. A Grade 7 requires at least 17 marks.
Global Politics HL Internal Assessment Grade Boundaries
- Grade 7: 16–20
- Grade 6: 14–15
- Grade 5: 11–13
- Grade 4: 9–10
- Grade 3: 6–8
- Grade 2: 3–5
- Grade 1: 0–2
The IA is scored out of 20 marks, emphasizing research, argumentation, and analysis.
Global Politics HL Paper One Grade Boundaries
- Grade 7: 19–25
- Grade 6: 16–18
- Grade 5: 12–15
- Grade 4: 9–11
