IB Biology SL
Past Papers

Each year, in May or November, IB SL students worldwide sit their final exams for the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Once these exams are completed, the exam papers, referred to as “Past Papers”, become valuable study resources for future students preparing for their own final assessments. Hence, Biology SL Past Papers are exam papers from previous years, sat by students who undertook the IB Biology Standard Level course. These IB Bio SL past papers are widely used in IB schools as practice exams to help students familiarise themselves with the exam format and question styles.

Utilising IB Biology Standard Level Past Papers is a highly effective way to prepare for final exams. These papers give students insight into the types of questions they can expect, as well as the exam’s length and level of difficulty. If you’re a Biology SL student preparing for your exams, incorporating IB SL Past Papers practice into your revision strategy is strongly recommended

A common challenge IB Biology SL students face when using IB Bio SL Past Papers for revision is understanding how to answer exam questions effectively. Additionally, the official mark schemes can be difficult to interpret and often lack detailed working steps, as they are designed for exam markers rather than students. To support Biology SL students, Revision Village provides high-quality video tutorials for every IB Bio Standard Level Past Paper question. These tutorials are led by experienced IB Biology teachers who explain concepts in a clear, intuitive, and engaging way. Each question is also mapped to its corresponding syllabus subtopic, allowing IB SL Biology students to easily find exam questions on specific topics, such as ‘Proteins’.

It is likely that your school will have access to all of the IB Biology SL Past Exams. It is therefore recommended that students ask their biology teacher or IB Coordinator for copies of the exam papers and mark schemes. Alternatively, Bio SL Past Papers can be purchased from the Follett IB online store, commonly found by searching IB Resources Past Papers in google search.