The honest answer on IBretake is simple: the student checkout price is fixed at EUR 150 registration plus EUR 600 for the first selected exam, EUR 570 for the second selected exam, and EUR 540 for each exam from the third onward. The same formula applies regardless of school count, country, session, or subject mix, with supported checkout currencies converted from the EUR base price.
Here is how to think about the main cost categories.
1. Fixed IBretake Price
The fixed student price covers the managed search and placement workflow. It is not recalculated from each school's internal fee settings.
Registration: EUR 150 once per student request
Exam line: EUR 600 for the first exam, EUR 570 for the second, and EUR 540 for each exam from the third onward
Currency: converted where checkout is shown in USD, GBP, CHF, or JPY
Cost note: IBretake student pricing is fixed at EUR 150 registration plus the multi-subject exam ladder: EUR 600 first exam, EUR 570 second exam, and EUR 540 from the third onward. Checkout converts that fixed EUR formula to the selected currency where applicable, regardless of school count, country, session, or subject mix.
2. What Can Still Change the Family Budget
The IBretake checkout is fixed, but the full family budget can still change because of travel, accommodation, bank fees, document checks, university transcript timing, visa requirements, or starting too close to a deadline.
Subjects: Confirm each HL or SL subject with the accepting coordinator
Core components: Confirm separately if TOK, EE, or another non exam requirement is relevant
Retake boundary: IBretake does not arrange IA, coursework, tutoring, or coursework supervision
3. IBretake Fixed Student Price
For students using IBretake, the platform price is no longer based on a variable school administration quote. The fixed student price covers the managed search and placement process:
One registration line: EUR 150
Per-exam lines: EUR 600 first exam, EUR 570 second exam, EUR 540 from the third exam onward
Currency conversion where the student checks out in USD, GBP, CHF, or JPY
One request dashboard where the search, school response, and refund status are tracked
IBretake fixed price: EUR 150 registration plus EUR 600 for exam one, EUR 570 for exam two, and EUR 540 from exam three onward, converted to the selected checkout currency where applicable.
The same formula applies whether the search contacts one school or many schools. Travel, visa, courier, or non-platform costs are still separate planning items.
4. Late Registration Surcharge
If you miss the standard registration deadline, the IB may allow a late registration window. Late fees can apply and should be confirmed by the accepting coordinator before you rely on a placement.
After the late deadline closes, no registrations are accepted. Period.
5. IBretake Search Package and Refund Timing
IBretake shows the fixed package price before checkout. After payment, your search becomes active and eligible coordinators in the selected zone are contacted. School names stay private until a school accepts your request.
Before 5 days: Refunds are not yet available unless support handles an exceptional case.
After 5 days: You can request a full refund if no school has accepted you yet.
After acceptance: The placement is considered successful and refunds are no longer available.
No IA services: IBretake does not arrange new IA, coursework, tutoring, or coursework supervision. If your retake depends on IA or coursework handling, confirm that separately with the relevant IB coordinator before relying on a placement.
Second exam adds EUR 570; third and later exams add EUR 540 each, converted to the checkout currency
How to Reduce Your Retake Costs
Start early. Avoid deadline panic and expensive last-minute travel where possible.
Use a realistic search zone. The IBretake price is fixed, so the biggest swing is usually travel and accommodation.
Resolve IA or coursework separately. IBretake is for exam hosting searches, not IA or coursework support.
Keep subjects together where practical. One request keeps the registration line at EUR 150 and applies the second-exam and third-exam discounts automatically.
Look beyond the obvious cities. A cheaper travel route can matter more than the location name.
See the fixed EUR 150 registration plus multi-subject exam discount price before checkout.
