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Know exactly what your IB retake will cost — before you commit.

An itemized, country-specific estimate in your own currency. Includes registration, per-subject fees, EE/TOK resubmission, late fees, FX, and tutoring.

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Your retake details

Fees are compiled from publicly available IB school policies. Figures are estimates — always confirm with your IB coordinator.

Where will you sit the retake?

Country / region

Changes the base registration and per-subject fees.

Display currency

Live FX rate applied to the final total.

What are you retaking?

Full diploma retake Multiple subjects, may include core Single-subject retake Already hold the diploma

Mode is informational — IBO charges the same base registration for both paths.

Number of subjects to retake

Typical retakes are 1–3 subjects.

Resubmit Extended Essay (EE) Adds the IB core-component re-registration fee. Resubmit TOK Adds the Theory of Knowledge re-submission fee. Late registration Applies a 1.5× surcharge on registration — estimate only, IBO's exact late-fee policy varies by session.

Optional add-ons

School administration fee (local currency)

Ask your IB coordinator — this varies widely by school. Contribute your school's fee →

Tutoring budget per subject (local currency)

Private 1-on-1 IB tutoring typically runs $40–$120/hour × 20–40 hours per subject.

Your estimated total

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Includes registration, per-subject, core, late, school, and tutoring costs.

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Source: — · Reviewed 2026-04-21

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Compare with a gap year

A gap year avoids retake fees but typically delays university entry by 12 months. Estimate your opportunity cost: lost earnings + living expenses − any wages earned. Use this as a sanity check — not as financial advice.

Frequently asked questions

Can I retake just one subject?

Yes. If you already hold the IB Diploma, you can retake a single subject to improve your score — you do not have to re-sit the entire diploma. Select Single-subject retake above. Core components (EE, TOK) are only required if you want to improve those grades.

Where can I sit the retake?

You can register as an "anticipated candidate" at any authorized IB World School that accepts external candidates — not only your original school. Many students sit retakes at British Council centers, international schools, or private IB tutoring centers. Contact the IB directly for a list of approved centers in your country.

What are the IB core-component fees?

Based on Mora Gymnasium's 2026 fee schedule, the IB charges approximately €70 for Extended Essay and €36 for TOK when resubmitting. Per-subject fees are about €92. Your school typically adds an administration fee on top.

What does "late registration" mean?

The IB publishes two deadlines per session: an on-time deadline and a late deadline. Late registration adds roughly 50% to the registration fee as a rule of thumb. Deadlines differ by session (May/November) and country — confirm yours with your IB coordinator.

How accurate is this calculator?

It's an estimate. IB fees change yearly, schools charge wildly different admin fees, and currency rates fluctuate. Numbers marked "Published fees" in the result card come directly from a cited source. Numbers marked "Estimated fees" are derived from the IBO EUR schedule plus typical school markups. Use the output as your starting point for a conversation with your IB coordinator.

Sources & methodology

Fee tables are compiled from publicly available IB school policies. Every country row carries a confidence tag and a one-line source note in the result card.

Fee data last reviewed: April 2026 · Next review: November 2026.