IB Global Politics Mock Exams — HL

Source-based Paper 1 papers, 15-mark Paper 2 essays and HL Paper 3 papers for IB Global Politics SL and HL, with instant AI-powered grading against the IB markbands.

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Global Politics Paper Breakdown

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Paper 1SL + HL1 hour 15 minutes30% SL / 20% HL

Source-based questions on the core topics: understand a source, analyse a source, compare two sources, and evaluate and synthesise the sources with your own knowledge.

Source comprehensionSource analysisCompare sourcesEvaluate + synthesise
Paper 2SL + HL1 hour 45 minutes40% SL / 30% HL

Extended 15-mark essays on the thematic studies (rights and justice, development and sustainability, peace and conflict), rewarding diverse perspectives that are explored and evaluated.

Extended essay
Paper 3HL only1 hour 30 minutes30% HL

Stimulus-based questions on the HL extension "Global political challenges": understand, analyse an issue, recommend a solution, and synthesise your researched case studies.

Stimulus responseRecommendationSynthesis essay

Available Global Politics HL Mock Exams

6 HL mock exams ready to practice. Browse for free — start a timed session with a subscription.

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Paper 3

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Why Practice Global Politics Mock Exams?

  • Build familiarity with the Paper 1 source ladder and Paper 2 essay format before the real exam
  • Master timing across the source questions and the 15-mark essays
  • Practise exploring AND evaluating diverse perspectives — the top-band discriminator
  • Learn to ground every point in a contemporary case study
  • Identify weak topics to target revision
  • Reduce exam anxiety through repeated realistic timed practice

Global Politics Exam Tips from Top Scorers

Explore AND evaluate perspectives

Top marks come from weighing different perspectives against each other, not just listing them — reach a justified judgement.

Anchor in a contemporary case

Every claim should be tied to a real case study from roughly the last 20 years, explained rather than just named.

Route back to the key concepts

Frame answers around power, sovereignty, legitimacy and interdependence — the concepts the syllabus is built on.

Plan before you write

A two-minute plan keeps a 15-mark essay focused on the question and argued to a conclusion.

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Global Politics Mock Exams — FAQ

How many IB Global Politics mock exams are available?
Mock papers covering Paper 1 (source analysis), Paper 2 (essays) and HL Paper 3 are added as the subject builds out.
Can I practise Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately?
Yes. Each paper type is offered separately so you can drill source skills (Paper 1) or essay writing (Paper 2) on their own.

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