Sample examination papers
The following are examples of actual examination papers used in past years. They are provided for information only.
Group 1 - language A1
- English Higher Level: paper 2 (PDF, 200kb)
- French Higher Level: paper 2 (PDF, 200kb)
- Spanish Higher Level: paper 2 (PDF, 200kb)
Group 2 - second language
- English Standard Level A2: paper 2 (PDF, 183kb)
- French Standard Level A2: paper 2 (PDF, 183kb)
- Spanish Standard Level A2: paper 2 (PDF, 184kb)
Group 3 - individuals and societies
- History Higher Level/Standard Level: paper 2 (PDF, 260kb)
Group 4 - experimental sciences
- Chemistry Higher Level: paper 3 (PDF, 374kb)
Group 5 - mathematics and computer science
- Maths Standard Level: paper 2 (PDF, 447kb)
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