The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an internationally recognised high school certificate that is becoming a popular choice for year 11 and 12 students to pursue here in Australia. Check out our guide on how the IB works for a more complete understanding.
The IB November 2025 examinations are scheduled from Friday, 24 October 2025, to Friday, 14 November 2025. Australia falls under Exam Zone A, which includes regions from UTC+12 to UTC+3.5. Exam start times in this zone typically range between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM local time for morning sessions, and between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM for afternoon sessions. It's crucial for students to confirm specific timings with their school's IB coordinator, as start times can vary based on local arrangements.
Examinations are divided into morning and afternoon sessions, with no exams scheduled on weekends. However, exams may occur on public holidays, so students should plan accordingly.
🗓️ 2025 IB Examination – Key Dates for Popular Subjects
| Subject | Date |
| Language A Literature HL/SL paper 2 Biology HL paper 1 (1a and 1b) Biology SL paper 1 (1a and 1b) | Tuesday 28 October |
| Biology HL paper 2 Biology SL paper 2 | Wednesday 29 October |
| Spanish A Literature HL paper 1 Spanish A Literature SL paper 1 Spanish A Language & Literature HL paper 1 Spanish A Language & Literature SL paper 1 | Thursday 30 October |
| Spanish A Literature HL/SL paper 2 Spanish A Language & Literature HL/SL paper 2 | Friday 31 October |
| History HL/SL paper 1 History HL/SL paper 2 | Monday 3 November |
| History HL paper 3 | Tuesday 4 November |
| Physics HL paper 1 (1a and 1b) Physics SL paper 1 (1a and 1b) | Wednesday 5 November |
| Physics HL paper 2 Physics SL paper 2 English A Literature HL paper 1 English A Literature SL paper 1 English A Language & Literature HL paper 1 English A Language & Literature SL paper 1 | Thursday 6 November |
| English A Literature HL/SL paper 2 English A Language & Literature HL/SL paper 2 | Friday 7 November |
| Mathematics: - analysis and approaches HL paper 1 - analysis and approaches SL paper 1 Mathematics: - applications and interpretation HL paper 1 - applications and interpretation SL paper 1 | Monday 10 November |
| Mathematics: - analysis and approaches HL paper 2 - analysis and approaches SL paper 2 Mathematics: - applications and interpretation HL paper 2 - applications and interpretation | Tuesday 11 November |
| Mathematics: analysis and approaches HL paper 3 Mathematics: applications and interpretation HL paper 3 | Friday 14 November |
💡 Note: These are the exam dates for the most common IB subjects – for the full timetable, always refer to the official IB site.
📘 How Important Are These Exams?
The external assessments are extremely important for the IB exams, as it takes up about 70-80% of the final grades. This means that a strong performance in your external exams can make a huge difference to your final score and future university options.
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✅ How to Prepare for IB Success
At KIS Academics, our IB tutors are high-achieving grads who understand how stressful this period can be — and how to approach it strategically. Here’s how you can boost your preparation:
- Get started early: Start revising content now so you have time for practice exams later.
- Prioritise practice: The more practice exams you do under timed conditions, the better prepared you’ll be.
- Rest well: A well-rested mind and body can help to increase productivity and exam performance.
- Seek help where you need it: If you're struggling with a topic, get help early — a few sessions with a tutor can make a big difference.
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