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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to understand the grading differences between IB and IGCSE<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-58681942 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"58681942\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-337d7636 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"337d7636\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b11a179 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b11a179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a direct answer, here it is: IGCSE grading gives your child a separate certificate for every subject with a letter or number, while IB grading pools everything together into one big score out of 45.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing between them for your child at an International school Bangalore depends on whether they want to show off specific subject strengths or prove they can handle a massive, interconnected workload. You must look past the numbers and understand that the grading system for IGCSE measures what you know, but the IB measures how you think.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"button-2 button1\" type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\"><a class=\"cta-btn\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: var(--e-global-typography-text-font-size);\" href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/bangalore\/curricula\/\">Get a Preview of Our IB Curriculum Today<\/a><\/button><\/p><h2><b>Why IB and IGCSE Grading Systems Are Often Confusing<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most parents in India grew up with percentage marks, so these international scales feel like a puzzle. In many local boards, 90% is the gold standard. In the IB, a 7 is the top mark. In IGCSE, it might be an A* or a 9.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>The IB Grading System<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The logic behind IB grading is all about the &#8220;Total Score.&#8221; A student takes six subjects, and each is marked from 1 to 7. This gives a base of 42 points. But then you have the &#8220;Core,&#8221; which includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the Extended Essay (EE). These extra bits can add 3 points to the total. If your child misses the Core requirements, they don&#8217;t get the diploma, even if they score 7s in all their subjects.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/bangalore\/academics\/\"><b>IB syllabus<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also makes Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) mandatory. You don&#8217;t get points for it, but you fail without it. It is a high-stakes balance. This approach works well for students who are consistent. In fact, data shows that around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tes.com\/magazine\/news\/secondary\/ib-results-2025-students-score-higher-year\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">81.26 %<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of students earned the IB Diploma in 2025, up from ~80 % in 2024. This increase shows that students are getting better at managing this complex point system.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"hhttps:\/\/owis.org\/in\/enquire-now\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/owis-cta-1.png\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p><h3><b>The IGCSE Grading System<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking at IGCSE grading, you see a much more flexible path. Students usually take these exams in Grade 10. You get a grade for each subject, usually from A* to G or 9 to 1. There is no combined total. If a student gets a 9 in Math but a 5 in Art, the Art grade does not lower the Math &#8220;score&#8221; because they stay separate.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should know that IGCSE is a stand-alone subject qualification taken at <\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cambridgeinternational.org\/programmes-and-qualifications\/cambridge-upper-secondary\/cambridge-igcse\" rel=\"nofollow\">age ~14\u201316 <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and not combined into a single total score like the IB Diploma. This makes the grading system for IGCSE perfect for students who want to focus on their best subjects before they move into a specialised <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/\"><b>IB programme school<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for their final years.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Key Grading Differences Between IB and IGCSE<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way teachers arrive at these grades is the real secret. IGCSE relies almost entirely on your performance in the final exam hall. IB uses &#8220;Internal Assessments,&#8221; where projects and lab reports done in class count for up to 30% of the final mark.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td style=\"background-color: #40baec;\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #40baec;\"><b>IB Diploma (DP)<\/b><\/td><td style=\"background-color: #40baec;\"><b>IGCSE (Cambridge)<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Grading Scale<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 to 7 (7 is highest)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A* to G or 9 to 1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Final Calculation<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total points (Max 45)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual subject grades<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Bonus Points<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 3 for TOK and EE<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None available<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Internal Work<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20-30% of final grade<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost zero weight<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Difficulty Levels<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher (HL) &amp; Standard (SL)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core &amp; Extended papers<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn-cta-alsord button2\" type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\"><a class=\"cta-btn\" style=\"color: black; font-size: var(--e-global-typography-text-font-size);\" href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/blog\/creative-thinking-how-imagination-and-innovation-benefit-childrens-growth\/\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> Creative Thinking: How Imagination and Innovation Benefit Children\u2019s Growth<\/a><\/button><\/p><h2><b>How OWIS Supports Families With IB and IGCSE Decisions<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At One World <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/bangalore\/\">International School Bangalore<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we know that these numbers can feel overwhelming. We help parents see the child behind the grades. We don&#8217;t just push for high scores; we build the skills that earn them.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kindness First:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We integrate kindness into our daily curriculum. This helps students stay calm during the high-pressure exam seasons.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accessible Excellence:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As part of the Global Schools Group, we offer a world-class IB education at a cost that makes sense for families.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Environment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We have over 70 nationalities on our campuses. This diversity helps students succeed in the IB\u2019s focus on international-mindedness.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seamless Path:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Since we offer the IB from the early years through Grade 12, our students don&#8217;t feel a &#8220;culture shock&#8221; when they hit the harder grading years.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Modern Facilities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our Sarjapur and Whitefield campuses use smart labs and collaborative spaces to make sure students actually enjoy their learning.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We focus on university preparation through our dedicated &#8220;University Connect&#8221; sessions. We make sure our students know how to present their scores to top global colleges. We want every student to feel confident in their own academic journey.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"button-2 button1\" type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\"><a class=\"cta-btn\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: var(--e-global-typography-text-font-size);\" href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/enquire-now\/\">Uncover IB Excellence: Get Your IB Programme Details<\/a><\/button><\/p><h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IGCSE grading helps you plan the middle years, while mastering the IB grading ensures your child is ready for the world&#8217;s best universities. Both systems have their own merits. If you want a flexible start, trust the grading system for IGCSE. If you want a total package that proves your child can handle anything, the IB is the gold standard. At OWIS, we provide the environment where your child can thrive in both.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like me to show you how our specific subject combinations at OWIS can help your child reach that 45-point goal?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit OWIS Bangalore to see how we turn these grading systems into success stories. Contact us today to book a tour of our Sarjapur or Whitefield campus.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents If you want a direct answer, here it is: IGCSE grading gives your child a separate certificate for every subject with a letter or number, while IB grading pools everything together into one big score out of 45. 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