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IB Diploma Exam Dates November 2026

The November 2026 IB Diploma examination session. Full schedule will be available when IB releases the official timetable.

Timetable Status: Awaiting Release

The full IB Diploma timetable for November 2026 will be published by the International Baccalaureate in the coming months. We'll update this page with the complete schedule as soon as it's available.

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Expected Key Dates

Based on typical IB November session scheduling:

Exam Period

Late October - Mid November 2026

Written exams for all subjects

Results Release

January 2027

IB Diploma results

About the IB November Session

The November session is the main examination period for IB schools in the Southern Hemisphere, where the academic year runs from February to November/December.

  • Southern Hemisphere: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, parts of South America
  • All Subjects: Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL) papers available
  • Three Zones: A, B, and C for different time zones

Available Now

Check out these current timetables:

IB Diploma May 2026

27 April - 15 May 2026

Current

Cambridge May/June 2026

23 April - 9 June 2026

Current

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the IB Diploma November 2026 exam?
The IB Diploma November 2026 examination session is expected to run from late October to mid-November 2026. The exact dates for each subject will be confirmed when IB releases the full timetable.
When will the full November 2026 timetable be released?
IB typically releases the full exam schedule several months before the examination period. For November 2026, expect the complete timetable to be available by mid-2026. We'll update this page as soon as it's released.
Who takes the IB November session?
The November session is primarily for IB schools in the Southern Hemisphere, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, and other countries where the academic year ends in November/December. It can also be used for retakes by students from the May session.
When are IB November 2026 results released?
Results for the IB Diploma November 2026 session are expected to be released in January 2027. The exact date will be confirmed by IB closer to the time.
What are IB exam zones?
IB divides the world into three time zones (A, B, C) for exam scheduling. This ensures exam security by staggering exam times. Each zone receives different versions of papers or takes them at different times. Your school will assign you to the appropriate zone.