1. Candidates of the IB Diploma must satisfy all assessment requirements in six subjects as well as the core areas of Theory of Knowledge; Extended Essay; and Creativity, Action and Service. Performance in each of the six IB Diploma subjects is graded on a scale of 1-7 points. A maximum of 3 points is awarded for combined performance in TOK and EE. The maximum total diploma point score is therefore 45.
2. Diploma candidates must take at least three—and not more than four—courses at Higher Level (HL), with the remaining courses taken at Standard Level (SL). The difference between HL & SL is not in quality of instruction, but in quantity of instructional time and in the number of assessments—with HL usually having more. All HL subjects and at least one SL subject must be taught over the two years of the diploma program.
3. The diploma will be awarded to candidates whose total scores, including any bonus or penalty points, reaches 24-27 points, satisfactory grades on both Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay, and an approved Creativity, Activity and Service program completed.
4. The following additional requirements must also be met.
       > There is no grade 1 in any subject.
       > There is no grade 2 in a Higher Level subject.
       > There is no more than one grade 2 at Standard Level.
       > Overall, there are no more than three grades 3 or below.
5. At least 12 points have been gained on Higher Level subjects; candidates who register for four Higher Level subjects must gain at least 16 points at higher level.
6. At least 9 points have been gained on Standard Level subjects; candidates who register for only two Standard Level subjects must gain at least 6 points at standard level.
7. The diploma will be awarded to candidates whose total scores, including any bonus or penalty points, reaches 28-45 points, satisfactory grades on both Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay, and an approved Creativity, Action and Service program completed.

Note: The diploma will not be awarded to candidates regardless of their score if any of the following conditions exit.

1. The student fails to complete all assessments for all subject areas.
2. The student receives a grade of 1 in any Higher Level subject
3. The student does not submit an Extended Essay
4. The student does not successfully complete the Theory of Knowledge course
5. The student does not successfully completed Creativity, Activity and Service activities; or 
6. There has been an instance of malpractice (academic dishonesty).