Preparing for International Baccalaureate (IB) Results Day: A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Guardians
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Results Day is an important milestone for students who have completed the programme. On this day, students receive their official scores, which determine their academic future to a large extent. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide on the Enquiry Upon Results (EUR) process, a mechanism designed to ensure fairness and accuracy in the awarding of IB Diploma grades.
Enquiry Upon Results (EUR) Process
After the IB exam results are released, a candidate or their school coordinator can request an EUR. This process is initiated through the IB coordinator at the candidate’s school. The EUR can include a clerical recheck, a review of the marking, or a review of moderation, depending on the circumstances.
A clerical recheck verifies that all marks were correctly transferred and added. A review of the marking involves additional examiners re-assessing the candidate’s work to confirm the awarded marks are appropriate. If applicable, a review of moderation looks at how the candidate’s work was standardized across schools.
The review process may lead to the original grade being confirmed, raised, or lowered depending on the findings. Fees apply for making an EUR, and the request must be made within a designated timeframe following the release of results, typically within a few weeks.
Re-mark Process
The re-mark is part of the EUR procedure focused specifically on the academic assessment of the candidate’s work. After requesting a re-mark, the IB’s examination team sends the candidate’s work back to examiners for a second evaluation. The result of the re-mark is final and binding. It is important to note that the grade can be adjusted upward or downward.
Additional Appeals
Additional appeals outside the EUR are rare and often limited to formal complaints about the examination or grading process, handled by IB official channels or the candidate’s school IB Diploma Programme committee.
Preparing for Results Day
On Results Day, it is essential to choose a space where you’ll feel safe, calm, and supported when you receive your results. It is also important to ensure you have your IBIS username and password ready beforehand. If you forget your IBIS password, contact your school's IB coordinator who can reset it for you.
If you don’t have your IBIS login details, you should contact your school’s IB coordinator in advance. The IB Results Day typically releases results at 12:00 GMT on July 5 (May session) and January 2 (November session). You can view results on your phone using a stable Wi-Fi connection, but prepare your login details in advance.
Post-Results Actions
After receiving your results, review your individual subject scores, Extended Essay (EE) and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) results, Core points, and Total score out of 45. Compare these scores with your predicted grades and university requirements.
If you are disappointed or missed your target, consider options like Enquiry Upon Results (EUR) or retaking IB exams. Some universities may still accept you if you missed your offer based on holistic review, or offer alternate courses. Others may require resits or a new application.
If you are happy with your results, confirm your university plans and plan the next step, such as visa applications, course registration, or gap year. Common mistakes to avoid on Results Day include panicking if a score is lower than expected, immediately emailing universities without guidance, misreading subject codes or bonus point breakdowns, assuming one result defines your academic future, and neglecting to consider re-mark or resit options.
Parents should be calm and non-judgmental, celebrate effort, help explore options without pushing, and stay informed about appeals and resits. To stay calm and focused on Results Day, breathe deeply, avoid social media comparison, prepare a plan A and plan B in advance, keep snacks, water, and your favorite playlist handy.
This procedure is designed to ensure fairness and accuracy in the awarding of IB Diploma grades. For the official and detailed steps, deadlines, and fees, candidates should contact their IB Diploma Programme coordinator or consult the IB’s official website.
- The Enquiry Upon Results (EUR) process, a part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, includes a review of the marking, a clerical recheck, or a review of moderation, aiming to ensure fairness and accuracy in the awarding of IB Diploma grades.
- After receiving their IB Diploma Programme results, students should consider the re-mark process as an option if they are not satisfied with their scores, a step that can potentially adjust the grade upward or downward.
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