What is the International Baccalaureate (IB)?
Q: What is the International Baccalaureate (IB)?
A: The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an advanced school program that is taught in English, French and Spanish in over 140 countries.
Q: What do students receive after completing the IB program?
A: Students who complete the IB program receive an IB Diploma after passing exams and fulfilling program requirements.
Q: In how many subject areas do students have to take classes in the IB program?
A: Students have to take classes in 6 subject areas in the IB program.
Q: What are the six subject areas in the IB program?
A: The six subject areas in the IB program are Language 1 (first language), Language 2 (second language), Math, Science, World Studies, and Electives.
Q: What additional requirements do students have to fulfill in the IB program?
A: In addition to passing exams and completing classes in 6 subject areas, students in the IB program also have to write a 4000-word Extended Essay, take a philosophy class called Theory of Knowledge, and complete 150 hours of CAS (Creativity, Action, Service).
Q: How many subjects do students have to take at Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL)?
A: Students have to take 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and 3 subjects at Standard Level (SL) in the IB program.
Q: How is the IB studied in different countries?
A: Although IB is studied in most countries, some schools study the IB program differently.
