A student’s progress is monitored by each subject teacher and reported termly. 

Formative assessments allow students to attempt new skills and demonstrate recent learning without their performance affecting their overall grade.

Summative assessments such as essays, projects, tests, and exams demonstrate students’ learning and contribute to their overall course grade. The assessment tasks are designed to allow students to demonstrate all the categories of achievement: knowledge and understanding, thinking and inquiry, communication and application/making connections. 

IB Results

Despite being a relatively young IB World School, the Canadian School of Milan has consistently achieved strong results that reflect both the commitment of our students and the quality of our teaching. In recent years, our average IB Diploma score has ranged between 33 and 35, regularly surpassing the global average. Each year, a number of our students earn scores above 40, with top achievers reaching 43 or 44 out of 45. These outcomes are a testament to the supportive environment, personalised guidance, and academic rigour that define the CSM approach to the IB Diploma Programme.

IB results are released each year in July. Students can access their results by logging in with their Personal Code and PIN, both of which are available in the “Plan” section of ManageBac. Results can be viewed through the link provided below.

Re-Marks

If you're considering requesting a re-mark, especially because a higher grade could make the difference in meeting a university offer, you can do so by speaking to your teacher first.  Share your results with them (take a screenshot), as they may not yet have access to the mark breakdowns or grade boundaries yet. .Re-marks come with a fee of €92 per subject, and there are a few important points to keep in mind:

• The deadline for submitting requests is 15 July
• The grade can increase but it can also go down
• Re-marks are usually more effective in Arts and Humanities than in Maths and Sciences and it is worthwhile when your score is very close to the next grade boundary.

Take the time to weigh your options carefully before proceeding.

Legalization of IB Diploma

Some universities, especially in countries like Italy, Spain or The Netherlands, require official legalisation of your diploma through an embassy or consulate. This confirms the diploma’s authenticity for university admission.

If you’re unsure whether this is needed, contact your university directly or speak to our University counsellor.

CSM can assist with legalisation requests until the end of June after examinations. To do this, complete the Legalisation Request Form below. Make sure the name matches your passport and school records. Requests for Italy must include a copy of your passport’s main page. The cost is €140.

After June, students must complete the process independently through the IB SERVICES REQUEST website (link below).