International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
IB DP Exam Timetable 2026–2027
Search every final November 2026 Diploma Programme paper by subject, level and session, check the school’s local start time by IB exam zone, and review the confirmed publication status of the May and November 2027 examination periods.
Complete November 2026 IB DP exam timetable
All 126 final rows are included with date, session, subject, level, paper/component, duration, notes and direct official source.
Final period: 23 Oct–13 Nov 2026. The dataset contains 0 exact duplicate rows.
| Date | Day | Session | Subject / course | Level | Paper / component | Duration | Notes | Source details |
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November 2026 DP subject index
The index summarises each subject’s published levels, number of paper entries, and first and last examination dates.
33 subject records reproduced from the workbook.
| Subject / course | Levels | Paper entries | First exam | Last exam |
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IB exam-zone start times
Choose the school’s allocated exam zone and sub-zone. The workbook states that these are local times and no daylight-saving adjustment is required.
Zone coverage: A 10, B 4 and C 8 sub-zone rows.
| Exam zone | Sub-zone | Morning start | Afternoon start | Notes | Official source |
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DP core and written examinations
Theory of knowledge, the extended essay and CAS remain required core components but do not appear as separate centrally timed examination papers.
3 core records reproduced in full.
| DP core component | Centrally timed exam? | Assessment / requirement | Notes | Official source |
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IB DP timetable publication status for 2026–2027
Known overall periods are kept separate from exact subject schedules so unpublished 2027 paper slots are not presented as confirmed dates.
3 session records as of 18 Aug 2026.
| Exam session | Public status | Exact timetable available? | Known period | Included? | Notes | Official source |
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Official IB timetable sources
Use the current schedule page, published PDFs and DP curriculum resources to verify examination dates and core requirements.
6 official-source records retained from the workbook.
| Source | Official URL | Use in workbook |
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Build a reliable IB DP examination plan
The safest workflow starts with the candidate’s registered subjects and levels and finishes with the school-issued timetable.
1. Confirm registrations
List all six subjects and their SL or HL level, then separate centrally timed papers from internal and core requirements.
2. Match every paper
Filter each subject, record every component, duration and session, and note days containing more than one paper.
3. Apply the correct zone
Ask the coordinator for the school’s exam zone and sub-zone, then add reporting, room and authorised-arrangement details.
- Confirm every registered subject and level.
- Match each paper or component carefully.
- Identify the allocated exam zone and sub-zone.
- Use local morning and afternoon start times.
- Report clashes to the IB coordinator.
- Recheck the official source before exam week.
IB DP exam timetable FAQs
Answers to common questions about November 2026 dates, 2027 publication status, SL/HL papers, exam zones, start times and DP core assessment.
What does this IB DP timetable cover?
It includes all 126 final November 2026 Diploma Programme examination rows in the workbook, plus subject summaries, exam-zone start times, DP core guidance and 2027 publication status.
When is the November 2026 IB DP examination period?
The final November 2026 examination period runs from 23 October to 13 November 2026.
How many November 2026 exam dates are included?
The workbook contains 16 distinct examination dates and 126 paper rows across those dates.
Are exact May 2027 IB DP subject dates available?
Not in the workbook’s public-status snapshot. It records the overall period as 23 April to 19 May 2027 but does not invent subject-by-subject paper slots.
Are there IB examinations on 1 May 2027?
The workbook’s May 2027 publication note says the announced period runs from 23 April to 19 May 2027 with no examinations on 1 May.
When is the November 2027 IB DP examination period?
The workbook records the overall period as 22 October to 12 November 2027. Exact paper slots were not yet public as of the report date.
What do Morning and Afternoon mean?
They identify the examination session. The actual local start time depends on the school’s allocated IB exam zone and sub-zone.
How do I find my IB exam zone?
Ask the school’s IB coordinator. The school must know its allocated zone and sub-zone and should provide the operational candidate timetable.
Do I adjust exam-zone times for daylight saving?
The workbook states that the listed start times are local and no daylight-saving adjustment is required. Follow the school coordinator’s instructions.
What do SL, HL and HL/SL mean?
SL means Standard Level, HL means Higher Level, and HL/SL identifies a shared paper or component that applies across both levels as published.
How do I find all papers for one DP subject?
Use the exact Subject / course filter, then match every paper and level against the candidate’s registered subjects and school-issued timetable.
Why does a subject have multiple paper rows?
A DP course can have several externally assessed papers or components, sometimes across different days or sessions. Each row must be planned separately.
Does Theory of knowledge have a centrally timed written paper?
No. TOK is assessed through prescribed components rather than a separate globally scheduled paper in this timetable.
Does the extended essay appear in the examination timetable?
No. The extended essay is an independent research essay submitted through the school and IB process, not a centrally timed examination slot.
Does CAS have a central examination session?
No. Creativity, activity, service is a diploma completion requirement confirmed by the school and has no central written-exam session.
What should I do if two IB DP exams clash?
Contact the IB coordinator immediately. The school applies IB rules for authorised arrangements or rescheduling; students should not make their own changes.
Where can I verify an IB DP exam date?
Open the official IB source linked in the timetable row or Sources section, then confirm the latest candidate timetable with the school.
How should I create an IB DP revision plan?
Filter each registered subject and level, record every paper, duration and session, apply the correct exam-zone start time, and plan backwards from the most crowded examination week.
