Philosophy
IB Philosophy is a Group 3 course that engages students with some of the world's most influential thinkers, developing skills in argumentation, reasoned judgment, and critical evaluation. The IB Philosophy course emphasizes doing philosophy through the study of philosophical themes, close reading of texts, and real-life application across both SL and HL. This IB Philosophy grade calculator helps students predict their final exam score.
Assessment inputs
Enter raw marks below — grades calculate live.
Paper 1
Max 75 marks
Paper 2
Max 25 marks
Paper 3
Max 25 marks
Philosophical Analysis Of A Non-Philosophical Stimulus
Max 25 marks
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Historical grade boundaries
Every published boundary across 12 sessions. Multiple dots per session are timezone variants.
Global grade distribution for HL Philosophy
Based on May 2024 results for HL Philosophy (1,944 candidates).
Best place to gain marks
One mark is worth more in some parts than others. The top items give you the biggest boost to your final score.
1. Paper 2
+0.8%final score for 1 mark
20% weight · max 25 marks
2. Paper 3
+0.8%final score for 1 mark
20% weight · max 25 marks
3. Philosophical Analysis Of A Non-Philosophical Stimulus
+0.8%final score for 1 mark
20% weight · max 25 marks
4. Paper 1
+0.53%final score for 1 mark
40% weight · max 75 marks
Common questions about Philosophy
What levels are available for IB Philosophy HL?
Philosophy HL is currently mapped with HL calculator input on calculateIB.
Which syllabus versions are included for IB Philosophy HL?
This page tracks 2 syllabus versions: 2025 to Present, 2016 to 2024.
How are IB Philosophy HL boundaries handled on this page?
The page checks the selected exam session first. If that boundary is unavailable, it falls back to May 2024 and then to the nearest available session, while keeping the fallback local to this subject route.