IB FAQs
How many schools/students participate in the IB program?
There are 3,290 schools in 141 countries authorized to offer IB program.There are 969,000 students participating in the IB Program world-wide.
Why is the International Baccalaureate considered a better education?
According to various universities and colleges, International Baccalaureate is a better education because:
- It is a diploma, not a set of discrete exams
- The exams are almost always essay
- There is a requirement of six exams across the curriculum
- There is a required 4,000 word extended essay
- There is a required course called Theory of Knowledge
Why are educators and families drawn to this program?
- quality of its curriculums and assessments
- its successful pedagogical practices
- challenge of its coursework
- rich opportunities, including college credits for post-secondary studies
- meets the need for intercultural awareness in our changing world
- encourages students to become active, life-long learners
- students develop an understanding and appreciate differences in people
How does IB differ from AP?
IB is an international and comprehensive diploma program, rather than a national program where students may choose to enroll in a few selected courses. IB students learn more than a collection of facts, tend to ask more challenging questions, learn how to learn, and develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture. They also develop the ability to communicate and understand people from other countries and cultures.
What is the Diploma Program and what are the advantages of earning an International Baccalaureate diploma?
The IB Diploma Program is a challenging two-year curriculum that is widely recognized by the world's leading universities. Recipients of the IB diploma earn automatic standings at some of the most selective colleges and universities. Students are well prepared for college course work and can earn up to 30 college credits. Studies show that students from IB high schools consistently attain higher GPAs and graduation rates in colleges and universities.
What can be earned by obtaining an IB Diploma?
- Substantial scholarships
- University credits
- Advanced placement
- Both an IB Diploma and a Mercyhurst Prep Diploma
- Global Opportunities (Recent graduates have studied in China, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Scotland, Morocco among other places.)
What are the core requirements of obtaining an IB Diploma?
- Extended 4,000 word essay - students investigate a topic of individual interest using independent research and writing skills · Theory of Knowledge (TOK) - an interdisciplinary course exploring specific areas of knowledge that involve language, reason, emotion and perception
- Service (CAS) creativity, action, service - students are encouraged to delve into the arts, sports and community service
Can you give some colleges and universities that give credit for successfully completing IB courses?
- Allegheny College
- Boston College
- Brown University
- Bryn Mawr College
- Boston University
- Bucknell University
- Carnegie-Mellon University
- Case Western Reserve University
- College of Wooster
- Cornell University
- Dickinson College
- Drexel College
- Duquesne University
- Gannon University
- Georgetown University*
- Harvard-Radcliffe University
- Indiana University
- Juniata University
- Lehigh University
- Mercyhurst College
- Ohio State University
- Penn State University
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- St. Bonaventure University
- State Universities of New York
- Syracuse University
- Universities of California
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Dayton
- University of Michigan
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Virginia
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
* Will Accept IB credit from diploma holders only
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