Hong Life CalculatorsUCAS Tariff points for IB components
UCAS does not give points to the IB Diploma as a whole. Points come from each certificate: Higher Level and Standard Level subjects, the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge. CAS earns no points.
| Grade | Higher Level | Standard Level |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 56 | 28 |
| 6 | 48 | 24 |
| 5 | 32 | 16 |
| 4 | 24 | 12 |
| 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grade | Extended Essay | Theory of Knowledge |
|---|---|---|
| A | 12 | 12 |
| B | 10 | 10 |
| C | 8 | 8 |
| D | 6 | 6 |
| E | 4 | 4 |
How it is calculated
- Look up each HL and SL grade in the table (grades 1 and 2 give 0).
- Add the points for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge grades (A = 12 to E = 4).
- Add everything up. Example: HL 7,6,6 (56+48+48) + SL 6,5,5 (24+16+16) + EE B (10) + TOK B (10) = 228 points.
FAQ
How many UCAS points is an IB 7 at Higher Level?
56 points – the same as an A* at A level. A 7 at Standard Level is 28 points.
Do universities use UCAS points for IB students?
Some do, but most selective universities state IB offers as a total Diploma score and specific Higher Level grades. UCAS points are mainly used by universities that make points-based offers.
Why is my total so high compared with A levels?
Because the IB has six subjects plus the core. Three A levels at A*A*A* give 168 points, while a strong IB Diploma often passes 200 points.
Source (checked 10 November 2026): UCAS Tariff tables (ucas.com, “new-tariff-tables” – IBO Certificates in Higher Level, Standard Level, Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge). Estimate, not an official result.