Can I Retake IB Exam? Yes, you can retake IB exams in a future session to improve your grades or attempt to earn the diploma. The IB offers two annual sessions (May and November) specifically to accommodate retakes.
Retake Rules and Process:
Eligibility:
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Any candidate who has previously registered for IB exams can retake.
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You can retake individual subjects—you don’t have to redo the entire diploma unless you want to.
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You must retake within a reasonable timeframe (most schools allow retakes in the next session).
What You Can Retake:
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Written exams (Papers 1, 2, 3)
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Some coursework components (like the EE or TOK essay) can be resubmitted with new work.
What You Cannot Retake:
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Internal Assessments (IAs) are generally carried forward unless you redo the course.
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CAS cannot be “retaken” but may need additional completion if incomplete.
Process:
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Contact your IB coordinator immediately after results.
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Decide which subjects to retake.
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Register through your school (fees apply per subject).
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Prepare intensively using feedback from your first attempt.
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