IB is designed as a model of holistic education for the mid-range student and above. Statistically speaking, most students who earned the IB Diploma worldwide were of average or above average ability. It is not a program designed only for geniuses. What the IB program requires students to have are a strong work ethic, good time management and solid study skills. The IB program offers courses at different Levels (higher level and standard level).

Answer: Comparing the number of IB diploma students with the number of AP diploma students is comparing apples and oranges. The differences between the two programs are significant. In fact, there is no AP diploma. The College Board, which administers AP exams, stopped offering an AP diploma four or five years ago. At that time, FCPS said it would continue recognizing students who take a specified number of AP courses and exams with an AP certificate. See similar questions...

There are two kinds of IB assessments: external and Internal. Some assessment methods include portfolios/Dossiers, written essays, studio works, experimental work, oral commentaries as well as written exams and are tailored for the different learning styles. Considering that exams may or may not reflect what a student really knows and what he or she is able to do, having a variety of assessment tools allows the IB organization to fairly assess the student's true ability. See similar questions...

IB certificate candidates taking all or some IB classes may choose to take exams in IB subjects of their choice or they may have the choice of not taking any IB exams at all. IB Diploma candidates must sit for exams in all 6 subjects in order to qualify for the IB Diploma. See similar questions...

Diploma programme students generally take six exams, including one literature course taught in the student’s native language, one foreign language, one social science, one experimental science, one mathematics and one arts course. The arts course can be replaced by a second social science, a second experimental science, or a third language. See similar questions...

Yes, the IB staff has the right and the responsibility to remove students from IB if their academic performance is inadequate to enable them to be successful in the program, if they engage in cheating, dishonesty, or any breach of integrity, or if their behavior is such that it interferes with students' opportunities to learn or teachers' opportunities to teach. All students are subject to the IB Probation and Exit Policy, which says that students must maintain a 3. See similar questions...

IB World Schools and their students can choose from a wide selection of IB merchandise via our online store, which includes a variety of graduation souvenirs. They can also approach suppliers licensed by the IB to produce customized graduation gifts using the IB World School logo (see store.ibo.org). See similar questions...

ISP offers the IB program as means to enrich their secondary school experience. Students at ISP have the freedom to register for some IB classes, all IB classes or non-IB college preparatory classes. Some students opt for the IB Diploma as well as the Panamanian diploma which requires taking both IB and non-IB classes. See similar questions...

Any student who does not take the IB exams will be given a parallel ISP exam. In this case, no IB certificate or IB Diploma will be granted but the student will get an ISP grade. It's important to note that in order to get college/university credit for IB subjects, the student must sit for IB exams. See similar questions...

Students and parents are invited to attend an orientation session on the International Baccalaureate program. IB diploma aspirants will have to complete an application process that includes: IB committee comprised of the principal, IB Coordinator and the counselor will evaluate each application carefully and make recommendations for placement of applicants in one of the following categories: Full IB Diploma, IB Diploma (on probation), IB Certificate, or non-IB. See similar questions...

Yes, they often do. Since the IB standard is considered to be quite high, students can get up to one year of university credit (or advanced standing), depending on their IB subjects, levels, etc. The exact amount of credit awarded varies from university to university. See similar questions...

Recipients of the IB diploma enjoy a high rate of acceptance at leading universities. In addition, some universities offer scholarships to IB graduates. See similar questions...

Yes, the IB program is designed so that students meet all the requirements for a Wichita Public Schools diploma. Students should work closely with the IB counselor and administrator to ensure that they enroll in courses required for a USD 259 diploma. These requirements include but are not limited to one year of Physical Education Foundations and one semester of U.S. Government. Students who take Pre-IB A.P. U.S. See similar questions...

Most colleges and universities in the United States have published policies regarding college credit for IB work. Some schools automatically award sophomore status to students entering with an IB diploma. Most schools, however, examine students' test results individually to grant credit or advanced standing in particular disciplines. Students should contact college admissions offices to determine IB credit policies or visit the IBO Web site, www.ibo. See similar questions...

The IB produces leaflets about its programmes especially for distribution to parents and students, which you may purchase from our IB store or download from the pages about our programmes on this website (via the What We Offer drop down menu). These particular materials may be copied for wider distribution, but if you have any queries please contact us at communications@ibo.org. See similar questions...

Yes. Students who wish to transfer to Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD to participate in the International Baccalaureate program may apply as early as 7th grade for Pre-IB status. If accepted, students will not be charged a transfer fee. If the student chooses to exit the IB program or if he/she does not maintain satisfactory progress, he/she will not be allowed to remain in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford schools. See similar questions...

Queensland Academies will purchase past exam papers which can be used as a guide for students to familiarise themselves with the examination format. See similar questions...

Colleges are very aware of the fact that the IB curriculum represents the highest level of rigor of any high school program and they value students who have taken challenging courses. See similar questions...

Yes they can. An IB student wishing to enter a French university needs to make the application early in his or her senior year. The French University Counselor keeps IB students informed about deadlines. See similar questions...

That will depend on you and what you're used to. It's generally reckoned to be a strenuous hike, but there's no rock-climbing or glacier-walking involved, so no technical expertise is required. The difficulty comes largely from the repeated steep ascents and descents, and from the high altitude. The climb to the first pass takes you up from around 2000m (6500ft) to more than 4000m (13000ft) in a relatively short space, followed by a descent of around 1500m (5000ft). See similar questions...