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IB for UK University Admissions: How to Interpret Total Score, HL, and Math Requirements
Using official guidelines from LSE, King's College London, and the University of Edinburgh as examples, this guide explains why UK universities evaluate both the total IB score and three HL subjects, how to read KCL's A-level to IB grade conversion table, which majors have strict Math AA and AI requirements, whether IB English scores meet language requirements, and the role of predicted grades and the fact that meeting requirements does not guarantee admission. A major requirements checklist is also included.
How the IB Mathematics Exam Works: First Distinguish Between AA and AI, SL and HL, Then Secure Your Math Exploration Score
IB Mathematics offers two courses, AA and AI, and two levels, SL and HL. The Mathematical Exploration accounts for 20% across all four combinations, but Paper 1 for AA does not allow calculators, while all papers for AI require a graphic calculator. This article explains how each is tested and practiced, and what will change in the new syllabus for the first exam in 2029.
How to Score High on the IB: First Understand How the 45 Points Are Calculated, Then Secure Your Core Points and Internal Assessments
In the May 2026 IB session, the global average score was 30.88, with about 10% of students scoring above 40. Out of the 45 total points, 3 come from TOK and the EE, but earning an E in either means you will not receive the diploma. This article follows official IB rules to explain the score structure, internal assessments, how grade boundaries are set, and why predicted grades rely on regular coursework.
IB Curriculum Course Selection Strategy: How to Choose HL and SL Subjects
Plan a reasonable combination of HL and SL subjects in the IB curriculum based on university application goals.
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Chief English InstructorMaster's Degree in TESOL · Over 13 years of teaching experience at overseas universities and private schools in Canada and elsewhere
Haggai
Senior Instructor in Mathematics and Computer SciencePh.D. and Master's degrees in Mathematics from SFU, along with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science for his bachelor's degree (graduated with straight A+s and Distinction honors, achieving a Ph.D. GPA of 4.24/4.33) · Served as a Teaching Assistant in the Mathematics Department at Simon Fraser University since 2018, tutoring multiple core university math courses; served as the sole instructor for SFU's Advanced Calculus III in 2025; possesses extensive teaching and tutoring experience across K-12, AP (Calculus, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics), and all university levels.
Mehrdad
Senior Science and Interdisciplinary InstructorPh.D. in Interdisciplinary Oncology from the Faculty of Medicine at UBC in Canada, affiliated with the Genome Sciences Centre at the BC Cancer Research Centre; undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from SFU · Over 7 years of science teaching experience, tutoring mathematics and physics courses from K-12 to introductory university levels, drawing on his university research and teaching assistant experience
Aaron
Senior Economics InstructorMaster's degree in Economics from the University of Toronto, Bachelor's degree in Economics from Simon Fraser University (ranked in the top 2% of the Economics Department during undergraduate studies) · Former Teaching Assistant in the University of Toronto Economics Department, providing teaching support for advanced macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics; years of tutoring experience in high school, AP, IB economics, and university preparatory courses.
Michael
Senior Physics and Mathematics InstructorPh.D. and Master's degrees in Physics from the University of Toronto, and an Honors Bachelor's degree with a double major in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Waterloo · Over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience at universities and high schools; formerly taught at the University of Copenhagen and served as a visiting professor at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), mentoring numerous master's and Ph.D. students; extensive experience tutoring SSAT/SAT Math, AP/IB Mathematics and Physics, academic competition preparation, and introductory university courses.
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Senior Instructor in English Literature and DebateBachelor of Arts in English Literature from UBC; holds a TEFL certification from the International TEFL Academy · Extensive experience in K-12 English teaching and personalized tutoring across all grade levels, covering English language, literature, close reading and writing, debate, and preparation for IB, TOEFL, and TOEFL Junior exams.
Nathan
Senior Science InstructorJoint Honours Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Chemistry from UBC (Repeatedly recognized on the Dean's Honour List and President's Honour List during undergraduate studies) · Years of experience tutoring middle school and introductory college-level science, covering math, calculus, physics, chemistry, and biology across K-12, AP, and IB curricula.Start Your Journey to a Higher IB Score
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