202,103 students worldwide received their Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) results from the May 2025 examination session, marking the completion of their two-year DP and CP learning journey. This marks a 4.8% increase in the number of students receiving DP and CP results.
The IB celebrates the achievements of all students who have reached this important milestone. Over the course of the two-year DP and CP journey, they have developed the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to thrive in a changing world and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Today’s IB graduates join a community of 2.7 million lifelong learners across 157 countries worldwide where the DP and CP are offered. The global average DP score for the May 2025 session is 30.58 points.
Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of the International Baccalaureate, congratulated all the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme students on reaching this important achievement.
“I’m inspired by the dedication, resilience, and compassion shown by IB students during such a complex time in the world. As IB graduates move forward—into higher education, careers, or service to their communities—they carry with them the competencies, values, and global mindset needed to thrive and make a meaningful difference.
IB graduates leave not only with knowledge, but also with the perspective and purpose to lead, serve, and shape a better world. We are proud of who they are and the impact they’re already making.”
The Diploma Programme (DP) offers students a globally respected, transformative education that prepares them for university and beyond. Its balanced, inquiry-based curriculum fosters academic achievement, critical thinking, language development, and personal growth. Offered in over 3,800 IB World Schools across 157 countries, the DP aligns with local education systems while nurturing global perspectives and ethical leadership.
The DP country alignment studies (2023) demonstrated that DP courses meet or exceed national standards in France, Spain, Finland, Canada, South Korea, the Unites States, Singapore, and Australia. These studies confirmed that the DP offers strong academic depth and breadth, adaptability across education systems, and alignment with internationally benchmarked outcomes.
The Career-related Programme (CP) continues to grow globally, with 427 IB World Schools currently offering the programme in 58 countries. The CP is designed for students aged 16–19 who want to combine academic studies with career-related learning. The CP develops key transferable skills such as confidence, responsibility, and a strong sense of purpose, offering students a practical and future-ready pathway.
For the May 2025 examination session, DP and CP students completed all assessment components for each subject and the IB awarded grades using all components, coursework and examinations.
For more information on how to access results visit the Getting Results page.
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