IB Business Paper 1 Summary

IB Business Paper 1 is an exam focused on a pre-released case study provided to students before the test. It assesses your ability to apply business concepts, tools, and theories directly to a specific business scenario. The questions are based entirely on this case study and test your analytical, evaluative, and decision-making skills.

• Standard Level (SL): 1 hour 15 minutes

• Higher Level (HL): 2 hours 15 minutes (includes an extra section with more complex, evaluative questions)

Paper Format Includes:

• Short-answer questions

• Data-response questions

• Extended-response questions (especially in HL)