May 2025 IB Exam Information:

HERE is a link to the IB exam schedule which includes arrival times and locations.

Further important details:

WHERE: MOST exams will be held at the Tiffany Center: 1410 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205 with the exception of HL Literature, HL Mathematics, HL Anthropology, SL Philosophy & SL Spanish - which will be held in the LHS wrestling room.

WHEN: ALL morning exams require that you arrive at the testing location at 8:30 am.
ALL afternoon exams require that you arrive at the testing location by 12:30 am.

Please note that all exams take place over two days with the exception of History SL (one day) and Mathematics HL (three days). You must attend all days and complete all parts of the exam in order to receive a score.• 

Exam Rules & Tips

 

1. Be on time. We cannot seat students for the exam after the session has begun. Report to the assigned testing location at 8:30 AM for a morning exam and 12:30 AM for afternoon exams.

 

2. Bring your ID (school ID or driver’s license).

 

3. No talking once you enter the testing room even before the exam has begun per IB rules.

 

4. All students are released at the same time to comply with IB exam security requirements and to respect each student’s full testing time. If you finish early, you must wait until everyone is released. The earliest release for any exam will be 10:30 for AM exams and 2:30 for PM exams. You cannot be released for another activity.

 

5. No cell phones or other electronic devices allowed on a person. All phones must be turned off and stowed in a backpack stored outside the testing room. If a phone or device is found on a person, that is a breach of IB regulations and must be reported to IB.

 

6. No watches (smart or analog) on your person.

 

7. No bags or backpacks allowed at a testing table. They can be stored in the secure areas outside the testing rooms.

 

8. No food in the exam room. Students may bring their own food to eat in the lobby areas of the building.

 

9. No beverages besides water. Water is allowed ONLY in a clear, see-through bottle and placed on the floor. One option is to rip off the label of a purchased water bottle.

 

10. IB requires that all calculators used for an IB Exam be cleared both before and after each exam. To ensure a smooth start to each exam and full compliance with IB policies, we are providing calculators where possible and have established procedures for students who wish to use their own calculators.

 

11. If you are taking an exam that allows a calculator, please review our Calculator Procedures.

 

12. Please see this link for a full list of approved and prohibited calculator models.

 

13. We will supply pens and pencils. However, if you prefer, you may bring ball point pens only. No gel or liquid ink. Blue or black ink only. You may also bring regular or mechanical pencils.

 

14. No pencil cases. Any extra pens/pencils must be stored in a see through bag.

 

15. Please be prepared for different temperatures and bring layers of clothing.

 

16. There are no make-up exams. IB does not reschedule exams unless “there is a circumstance of extreme nature that threatens the safety of candidates and/or teachers (for example civil unrest, natural disaster).” If you miss the exam for any reason, you are not able to retake it and your score for that testing component will be a zero.

 

17. If medical issues arise that preclude you from attending the exam, you will need to provide medical documentation to petition for a medical exemption (IB will need to approve the exemption). Without documentation your score for that testing component will be a zero.

 

18. We will clear student absences on testing days with the attendance office. Students will be cleared for the full day on the date of an exam. Note! *If you are on campus you are expected to be in your class.*

 

19. Exam results will be available online on July 6th. You will receive an email in May with your PIN code and instructions for how to look up your scores.

 

20. Seniors: Please confirm the college or university that you plan to attend in Maia Learning. IB will send your scores to one college or university (one free of charge). Afterwards, you are responsible for having your own scores sent. IB will charge for this service.

 

21. And finally …..

 

* Get a good night sleep before your exam!

 

* Listen attentively to the announcements and directions at the beginning of the session and read the exam instructions carefully.

 

* You may raise your hand if you want to ask a question, and proctors will come to you

 

* Pace yourself and know that students generally have enough time to complete their IB exams without feeling rushed.

 

* If you have time at the end of the exam, review your answers.

 

* We are rooting for you!!

 

Below are documents you will need to review before your exams:

 

* The Notice to Candidates regarding the conduct of exams explains the rules you must be familiar with to be eligible for a score.

 

* The Items Not Permitted lists all of the items that you must leave at home or put safely into storage during the exam.

 

* The Use of Calculators in IB Examinations describes all the regulations that apply to the use of calculators, as permitted during IB Exams in Science and Mathematics.

 

* For reference, you may review the IBO Assessment Procedures which details the 2025 assessment process.

A folder containing example exams for every IB subject can be found HERE. 

 

Please contact Kim Bliss, IB Coordinator, at kbliss@pps.net with any questions or concerns!