IB subject statistics
IB Turkey in the 20th Century grade distribution and average grade, May 2026
By Michael Thompson - Head of Teaching Excellence; 15 years as an IB Coordinator
Short answer: In May 2026, IB Turkey in the 20th Century students averaged 5.5 at SL (753 students). 14.6% scored a 7, and the most common grade was 6.
This page summarises how candidates performed in IB Turkey in the 20th Century in the May 2026 session. The figures come from the IB's official statistical bulletin for that session. They are provisional, and a final version of the bulletin follows later in the year.
In May 2026 the data shows 753 candidates at SL, with a mean grade of 5.5. Below we look at what that mean and the spread of grades say about how the subject is scored, and what it may mean for choosing and preparing for it.
Key figures
| Level | Students | Mean grade | Share of 7s | vs May 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 753 | 5.5 | 14.6% | no change |
Grade distribution, May 2026
| Grade | Standard Level |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0% |
| 2 | 0.1% |
| 3 | 3.6% |
| 4 | 13.5% |
| 5 | 23.5% |
| 6 | 44.5% |
| 7 | 14.6% |
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Mean grade and grade distribution
The SL mean grade is 5.5. The distribution shows grade 6 as the most common result, at 44.5% of candidates, followed by grade 5 at 23.5% and grade 7 at 14.6%. Grade 4 accounts for 13.5%, grade 3 for 3.6% and grade 2 for 0.1%, while no candidates received a grade 1 (0%). Grades 6 and 7 together cover more than half of all candidates, so the typical outcome is a high grade. The distribution is also clearly concentrated in the upper-middle range, with only a small tail at the bottom.
HL and SL
Only an SL row appears in the May 2026 data, so there is no HL result to compare it with. We cannot say whether HL was not offered or simply not reported, and we do not draw any HL versus SL conclusions. Everything on this page therefore describes the SL cohort of 753 candidates.
Change since May 2025
The SL mean grade in May 2025 was 5.5, the same as in May 2026. At the level of the mean, the subject therefore looks stable between the two May sessions. Individual grade shares moved only slightly too: grade 6 went from 43.2% to 44.5% and the share of 7s from 14% to 14.6%. The session-wide diploma average of 30.9 points is context for the whole cohort and says nothing specific about this subject.
What this means for choosing and preparing
A mean of 5.5 with grade 6 as the most frequent result suggests that strong grades are achievable in this subject. Possible reasons include well-prepared candidates or a self-selecting group of students with a particular interest in the topic, but the data cannot confirm either. Grade 7 reached 14.6% of candidates, so it is realistic but not routine. For preparation, it is sensible to aim for consistent performance across all assessed components rather than relying on a high mean to carry you. Students should also check the official subject guide for the current assessment structure.
Key takeaways
- In May 2026 the SL mean grade in Turkey in the 20th Century is 5.5, based on 753 candidates (provisional bulletin).
- Grade 6 is the most common result at 44.5%, and grade 7 is reached by 14.6% of candidates.
- The SL mean was 5.5 in May 2025 as well, so it is unchanged between the two May sessions.
- No HL row appears in the May 2026 data, so no HL versus SL comparison is possible.
Frequently asked questions
- What was the mean grade in IB Turkey in the 20th Century in May 2026?
- The SL mean grade was 5.5, based on 753 candidates. This comes from the IB's provisional bulletin for May 2026, and a final version follows later in the year.
- Did the grades change compared with May 2025?
- The SL mean grade was 5.5 in both May 2025 and May 2026, so the mean did not change. Individual grades shifted only slightly: grade 6 went from 43.2% to 44.5% and grade 7 from 14% to 14.6%.
- How many candidates reached a grade 7?
- 14.6% of SL candidates received a grade 7 in May 2026. The most common grade was 6, at 44.5%.
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