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, 200 kb)
- French Higher Level: paper 2 (PDF, 200 kb)
- Spanish Higher Level: paper 2 (PDF, 200 kb)
Group 2: Second language
- English Standard Level A2: paper 2 (PDF, 183 kb)
- French Standard Level A2: paper 2 (PDF, 183 kb)
- Spanish Standard Level A2: paper 2 (PDF, 184 kb)
Group 3: Individuals and societies
- History Higher Level/Standard Level: paper 2 (PDF, 260 kb)
Group 4: Experimental sciences
- Chemistry Higher Level: paper 3 (PDF, 374 kb)
Group 5: Mathematics and computer science
- Maths Standard Level: paper 2 (PDF, 447 kb)
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