English Language AB Initio 2020–Present
Standard IB Subject
Syllabus
Language
Timezone / Session
Predicted Grade
Using the M25 TZ0 grade boundary
Percentile
Beats 21%
of M25 test takers
Weighted score
50%
To Grade 5
3 marks
| M25 TZ0 grade boundaries | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 0-11 | 12-25 | 26-40 | 41-52 | 53-63 | 64-76 | 77-100 |
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Grade outlook
This grade has been consistent
A boundary 10 marks higher would make this Grade 3.
Compare assessments
Assessment
+1 mark
To Grade 5
Paper 1: Writing
+0.83% overall
+4
Paper 2: Reading Comprehension
+0.63% overall
+5
Paper 2: Listening
Best
+1.0% overall
+3
IA: Individual Oral
+0.83% overall
+4
| SL English Language AB Initio Grade Distribution | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam SessionSession | Total studentsStudents | Average gradeAvg | Grade (%)% | |||||||
| N | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |||
| N25 | 122122 | 4.9 | 1.61.6 | 0.00.0 | 3.33.3 | 17.217.2 | 18.918.9 | 24.624.6 | 18.918.9 | 15.615.6 |
| N24 | 4949 | 4.4 | 0.00.0 | 0.00.0 | 12.212.2 | 24.524.5 | 10.210.2 | 30.630.6 | 12.212.2 | 10.210.2 |
| N23 | 2929 | 3.8 | 3.43.4 | 6.96.9 | 20.720.7 | 24.124.1 | 13.813.8 | 13.813.8 | 3.43.4 | 13.813.8 |
| November SessionsNovember | 200200 | 4.6 | 1.51.5 | 1.01.0 | 8.08.0 | 20.020.0 | 16.016.0 | 24.524.5 | 15.015.0 | 14.014.0 |
Historical Grade Boundaries
Compare official grade thresholds across examination sessions.
Language
Language AB Initio is offered only at the SL level
SL English Language AB Initio
Minimum score needed for each grade across past sessions.
How to read this chart
Each point is the typical published boundary for that exam session. Hover or tap a point to see the timezone range.
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SL boundary history
| SL English Language AB Initio | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam sessionSession | Minimum mark for gradeMinimum mark | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| N25 TZ0 | 0 | 15 | 32 | 46 | 58 | 71 | 84 |
| M25 TZ0 | 0 | 12 | 26 | 41 | 53 | 64 | 77 |
| M24 TZ0 | 0 | 14 | 29 | 44 | 57 | 70 | 83 |
| M23 TZ0 | 0 | 13 | 27 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 81 |
| M22 TZ0 | 0 | 14 | 28 | 41 | 56 | 70 | 86 |
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About sessions and timezones Optional reference
TZ0: Worldwide or combined
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TZ1 / TZ2 / TZ3: Different paper variants
Choose the matching variant Use the boundary label supplied with your paper or results. Ask your coordinator when it is unclear.
Match the syllabus Compare sessions from the same course version whenever possible.
Treat 2020–2022 carefully Examination arrangements changed during the pandemic, so those sessions may not be directly comparable.
Compare like with like May and November sessions have different student groups. A past pattern does not determine a future boundary.