By Sandra Steiger, Academic Support Manager, TutorsPlus
Results day is undeniably one of the most emotionally charged days of a teen’s life. Months, even years of hard work come down to a single moment on Monday, July 6, 12:00 PM GMT. Whether you're confident about receiving good news or bracing for a surprise, knowing what to do at each stage makes the experience so much easier to navigate. To help students and families prepare, TutorsPlus is hosting a free webinar on July 1 led by university admissions specialist Dr Daniele Labriola, covering exactly what to do when results arrive, as well as a live Q&A. Here’s a recap of the basics in the meantime.
Accessing Your Results
Log in using your case-sensitive Personal Code and PIN provided by your IB Coordinator. Ensure you locate them a few days in advance. The portal gets extremely busy the moment results drop, so if pages are slow to load, wait a few minutes rather than repeatedly refreshing. Bear in mind that three failed login attempts will lock your account for 30 minutes.
Once inside, your results statement will show subject grades (1–7), TOK and Extended Essay bonus points, your total score out of 45, CAS completion status, and your Diploma award status.
University Offers and UCAS Clearing
The IB sends results electronically to universities and UCAS automatically. You don't need to do this yourself. If you've met your conditions, your place is confirmed through UCAS Hub, with a notification typically following within 24–48 hours.
A narrow miss doesn't automatically close the door. Admissions teams often consider the broader picture including your HL grades, predicted grades, personal statement, and references. In this scenario, contact the admissions office directly and promptly; a calm, proactive conversation can go a long way.
If you need it, UCAS Clearing opens from July 2, giving IB students a headstart over A Level applicants. Go in prepared: have a shortlist of courses, your Clearing number, and university contact details ready. Dr Labriola's webinar covers how Clearing works in detail.
Remarks and Retakes
If a grade doesn't reflect your performance, you can request an Enquiry Upon Results (EUR) through your IB Coordinator. This is worth considering if you're one or two marks below a higher grade boundary, or if a single point separates you from a university offer. Fees run around $100–$120 USD per subject, typically refunded if your grade increases. However, grades can also go down, so speak to your teachers honestly before proceeding. Alternatively, November 2026 retakes allow you to re-sit individual exams and most universities will consider improved resit grades.
A Final Word of Encouragement
One set of results doesn't define your future. Stay organised, communicate openly with your school and universities, and take things one step at a time. And if you want to walk into July 6 feeling fully prepared, join the free TutorsPlus webinar on July 1 at 19:00 CET. It’s your chance to get personalised answers before the pressure of results day.
Author's bio
Sandra Steiger is the TutorsPlus Academic support manager and has over 10 years’ experience teaching English at various schools in Switzerland. During her 6 years at the International School of Geneva, she was also the Service Learning programme Coordinator, Homeroom Mentor and Head of Year 8. Now she helps parents and students get the academic support they need.
