What are predicted grades?

Predicted grades are teachers’ estimates of the grade a candidate is expected to achieve in each subject, TOK and the EE. They are based on coursework, tests and the teacher’s knowledge of IB standards.

When are they used?

• University applications—many universities use predicted grades for offers (especially UK, Canada, Australia)
• IB submission—schools submit predictions to the IB before exams
• Early offers—conditional offers often depend on meeting predicted grades in final exams

How are they decided?

Teachers use:

• Classwork and homework
• Internal assessments and mock exams
• Progress over time
• Knowledge of IB grade descriptors

The IB expects predictions to be accurate—neither systematically high nor low.

Important points

• Predictions are estimates, not guarantees
• Universities may set conditions (e.g. “36 points with 6,6,6 at HL”)
• Final grades can be higher or lower than predicted
• Over-prediction can lead to rejected applications; under-prediction can limit choices

For parents and students

• Discuss progress with teachers
• Use mocks and IAs as indicators
• Apply to a range of universities (reach, match, safety)
• Focus on improving weak areas

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Source: IB Assessment