IB DP Class 12 Arts

IB DP Class 12 Arts Chapter Weightage 2026-27

Topic-wise Marks Distribution — Psychology, History, Visual Arts & Languages

Complete guide to chapter weightage for IB DP Class 12 Arts. Understand the marks distribution to plan your final exam preparation effectively. Your complete guide to IB DP Arts chapter weightage.

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IB DP Arts Weightage Overview 2026-27

Subject	Paper 1	Paper 2	Paper 3	IA
Psychology	25%	25%	20% (HL only)	20%
History	30%	30%	20% (HL only)	20%
Visual Arts	30%	30%	20% (HL only)	20%
Languages	25%	25%	25% (HL only)	25%

Note: HL students have additional Paper 3 for all Arts subjects. Weightages vary between subjects.

IB DP Psychology Weightage 2026-27

Unit	SL Weightage	HL Weightage
Unit 1: Research Methodology	15-20%	15-20%
Unit 2: Biological Approach	20-25%	20-25%
Unit 3: Cognitive Approach	20-25%	20-25%
Unit 4: Sociocultural Approach	20-25%	20-25%
Unit 5: Ethical Considerations	10-15%	10-15%
Units 6-10: HL Extension	N/A	20-25%

Note: Weightage may vary. Please check with your IB school for exact distribution.

IB DP History Weightage 2026-27

Unit	SL Weightage	HL Weightage
Unit 1: 20th Century World History	20-25%	20-25%
Unit 2: Regional History	20-25%	20-25%
Unit 3: Regional History	20-25%	20-25%
Unit 4: Historical Methodology	15-20%	15-20%
Unit 5: Source Analysis	10-15%	10-15%
Units 6-10: HL Extension	N/A	20-25%

Note: Weightage may vary. Please check with your IB school for exact distribution.

IB DP Visual Arts Weightage 2026-27

Component	SL Weightage	HL Weightage
Comparative Study	30%	20%
Process Portfolio	40%	40%
Exhibition	30%	40%

Note: Weightage may vary. Please check with your IB school for exact distribution.

IB DP Languages Weightage 2026-27

Paper	SL Weightage	HL Weightage
Paper 1	25%	25%
Paper 2	25%	25%
Paper 3 (HL only)	N/A	25%
Internal Assessment	25%	25%

Note: Weightage may vary by language. Please check with your IB school for exact distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which topics have the highest weightage in IB DP Arts?

In Psychology, Biological, Cognitive, and Sociocultural Approaches have the highest weightage. In History, 20th Century World History has the highest weightage.

How is the IA weightage distributed in Arts subjects?

The IA contributes 20% for Psychology, History, and Visual Arts, and 25% for Languages of the final grade.

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