MYP criterion-related assessment
In the MYP, criterion-related assessment measures achievement against subject-specific criteria. The Personal Project is assessed through the report and product/outcome against published criteria.
The International Baccalaureate offers a continuum of education that moves students from broad interdisciplinary learning in the Middle Years Programme to specialised subject study in the Diploma Programme. IB Tutoring Academy provides subject tutoring and planning support aligned to the IB calendar, helping students manage coursework, core requirements, and key transition points.
The International Baccalaureate continuum spans the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). Students progress from concept-driven, interdisciplinary work in the MYP to subject-specific depth in the DP, with compulsory core components that develop research, reflection, and community engagement.
IB Tutoring Academy supports students across this continuum with subject tutoring and planning that follows the academic calendar. Support is structured around the milestones students encounter each term, from Personal Project development in MYP5 to Extended Essay and internal assessment deadlines in DP1 and DP2.
The DP spans two years (DP1 and DP2) and requires students to study six subjects across groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts or an additional subject from another group.
Three subjects are taken at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL), with HL involving greater depth and teaching hours.
Subject choices are often confirmed around November of MYP5. Students need to understand HL/SL differences, workload expectations, and any school-specific prerequisites before finalising their DP or CP pathway.
The DP culminates in final examinations and external assessment, with internal assessment components in each subject contributing to the final grade.
In the MYP, criterion-related assessment measures achievement against subject-specific criteria. The Personal Project is assessed through the report and product/outcome against published criteria.
Where schools use MYP eAssessment, ePortfolio submissions and on-screen examinations are added.
Each subject includes internal assessment (such as investigations, oral work, or portfolios) marked by teachers and moderated by the IB.
Externally marked final examinations sit alongside internal assessment components in each subject.
TOK and the Extended Essay are externally assessed and contribute bonus points to the overall diploma score.
IB Tutoring Academy provides online subject tutoring from experienced tutors, with support structured around the IB academic calendar.
Tutoring can focus on Personal Project development, success criteria, supervisor meeting preparation, and DP subject planning.
Support shifts to combined review of achievement levels, Personal Project report drafting, eAssessment readiness, and DP/CP pathway confirmation.
Throughout DP1 and DP2, tutoring aligns with internal assessment cycles, Extended Essay milestones, TOK essay and exhibition preparation, and final examination revision.
Families can begin by completing the consultation form on the IB Tutoring Academy website. The form collects information about the student's current programme stage, subjects, and specific goals, allowing the academy to match the student with a suitable subject tutor.
After submission, the academy reviews the details and arranges next steps for tutoring support aligned to the student's IB timeline.
The MYP (years 1–5) uses interdisciplinary, concept-driven learning with criterion-related assessment and culminates in the Personal Project. The DP (two years) requires six subjects across defined groups at HL or SL, plus the core components TOK, EE, and CAS, leading to final examinations.
DP or CP subject choices are often confirmed in November of MYP5, after students have reviewed HL/SL differences, workload expectations, and any school-specific prerequisites.
The three compulsory core components are Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). TOK and EE are graded and can contribute bonus points; CAS must be completed for the diploma.
MYP uses criterion-related assessment and the Personal Project report. DP combines internal assessment (teacher-marked, IB-moderated) with final external examinations. TOK and EE are externally assessed. Some schools also use MYP eAssessment with ePortfolios and on-screen exams.
IB Tutoring Academy offers online subject tutoring aligned to the IB calendar. Support includes Personal Project development, DP subject planning, internal assessment guidance, Extended Essay and TOK support, and examination revision, matched through a consultation form.
Complete the consultation form to share your student's programme stage, subjects, and goals. IB Tutoring Academy will match you with a subject tutor and outline support aligned to the IB calendar.