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IB Exams 2026

May 2026 IB Exam Registration

IB Exams are the summative exams that allow students to demonstrate what they’ve achieved throughout the course.

Who
  • Juniors in 1-year Standard Level Courses
    • Juniors can take up to 2 standard level exams
  • Seniors in any IB Course
    • Seniors can take any higher level or standard level exams
  • Required for IB Diploma and IB Career-related Program students
    • IB Diploma Program students must take 3 higher level and 3 standard level exams (unless they already took a standard level exam as a junior)
What
  • IB Exams are the summative exams that allow students to demonstrate what they’ve achieved throughout the course.
  • IB Exams for all courses are made up of two components:
    • Internal Assessment (IA) – this is an assessment completed within each course. It is assessed by the teacher. A sample is sent to the IB for moderation. The teacher determines at which point during the course the IA will take place.
    • External Assessment – these are the exams that take place in May. These assessments are sent to the IB for grading.
  • The scores from all components are combined to give a final score on a 1-7 scale. A 4 is considered passing.
When
  • Internal Exams can take place at any point in the school year.
  • · External Exams will take place between April 30 and May 20, 2026
    • See the attached calendar for the full exam schedule.
    • IB Exam dates cannot be rescheduled for any reason including local or national sporting events or competitions, school events of any kind, graduation ceremonies, local or national holidays, and family events. The only exceptions to this rule are for emergency situations or IB exams that conflict with each other. This policy is from the International Baccalaureate Organization.
    • AM exams will start at 8:45 am; students will report to their testing room at 8:25
    • PM exams will start at 12:45 pm; students will report to their testing room at 12:20. Students with a PM exam will take 1st lunch.
Where
  • All exams take place at Chief Sealth International High School.
Why
  • Validate and affirm how much you’ve learned in your IB Courses
  • Opportunity to earn college credit!
    • All Washington State colleges and universities must award credit for any IB exam, taken at any level, with a passing score of 4 or above.
    • Many colleges and universities award additional credit for students who earn the IB Diploma
    • Thousands of colleges and universities in the United States and around the world recognize IB and will award college credit.
      • Visit the websites of the colleges and universities in which you’re interested and type “IB Credit” in their search bar OR see Ms. Hays and she can help you.
    • Earning college credit now will help you make faster progress toward your college and career goals!
How Much
  • Each exam costs $124.
  • All exam fees must be paid in order to complete your registration.
  • For an IB Diploma student who takes all 6 exams, the cost is $744
    • If you pass one exam, that’s 5 credits given to you at University of Washington
    • The normal cost of 5 credits at University of Washington is around $2,106.
  • For Low-Income Families – If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you will qualify for an exam fee waiver. This information needs to be on file with the district. Please fill out the Online Free and Reduced Lunch Application or the paper copy that was in your students first day packet. This application must be filled out every year. This must be completed in order to waive the exam fee.
  • If you do not qualify for free or reduced lunch, but the cost of exams is prohibitive, please see Ms. Hays ASAP to work out a minimum payment or payment plan.
  • Late fees and Withdrawals
    • No Changes or additions may be made after November 14th
    • If you withdraw from an individual exam or all your exams after January 15th, you will not receive a refund.
    • All fees are set by the International Baccalaureate Organization.  
Process
  1. Show this information to your parent/guardian
  2. Fill out the May 2026 IB Exam Registration Form by November 3rd.
    • You must login to your school account to register.
    • If you’re not sure which exams you should register for, check with your teachers and/or Ms. Hays.
  3. Pay for your exams by November 3rd
    • By Cash or Check: Bring to Ms. Taylor in the Book Room (across from band room) before school, at lunch, or after school. Make checks out to Chief Sealth International High School and add your name and “IB Exams” to the memo line. Please include a sticky note or paper with a list of the exams for which you are registering.
    • On SchoolPay: There are now credit card fees on all schoolpay transactions. You will be asked to list the exams for which you are registering.
  4. Again, Payment is due by November 3rd; you will not be registered for your exams until payment is received.
  5. Please Keep your Receipt as proof of payment.

IB Exam Schedule May 2026

CourseDateTimeLocation
Environmental Systems and Support
Paper 1		30 April 202612:20 – 2:30Auditorium
Computer Science Paper 130 April 202612:20 – 2:30Auditorium
Environmental Systems and Support
Paper 2		4 May 20268:25 – 11:00Auditorium
Computer Science Paper 24 May 20268:25 – 11:00Auditorium
History Papers 1 & 24 May 202612:20 – 3:40Auditorium
History Paper 35 May 20268:25 – 11:30Auditorium
Japanese/Mandarin
Paper 1 & Reading		5 May 202612:20 – 3:30Portable 1A
Japanese/Mandarin
Listening		6 May 20268:25 – 11:00Multiple
Locations
Psychology Paper 16 May 202612:20 – 2:50Portable 1A
Psychology Paper 27 May 20268:25 – 12:00Portable 1A
Lang & Lit Paper 17 May 202612:20 – 3:00Auditorium
Lang & Lit Paper 2 8 May 20268:25 – 11:00Auditorium
Biology Paper 1 (a & b)11 May 202612:20 – 3:00Portable 1A
Biology Paper 212 May 20268:25 – 11:30Portable 1A
Spanish Paper 1
& Reading		13 May 202612:20 – 3:40Auditorium
Spanish Listening14 May 20268:25 – 11:00Multiple
Locations
Mathematics Paper 114 May 202612:20 – 3:00Auditorium
Mathematics Paper 215 May 20268:25 – 11:00Auditorium
Chemistry Paper 1 (a & b)15 May 202612:20 – 3:30Portable 1A
Chemistry Paper 218 May 20268:25 – 11:00Portable 1A
Mathematics HL Paper 320 May 202612:20 – 2:30Portable 1A