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The International Baccalaureate program is an internationally recognized academic program of advanced courses that gives high school students an opportunity to take rigorous, introductory, college level classes while still in high school. These are generally two year courses that take place over the junior and senior year, and require the successful completion of all official IB assessments, including a May exam at the end of the senior year for a chance to earn college credit. Upon completing the course, you will also receive HS credit and a grade from FFSD. IB courses are different from other program opportunities because these courses emphasize inquiry based learning,, interdisciplinary connections, and the importance of being a caring, principled, and balanced citizen of a global community who is equipped with the knowledge and skills to make the world a better place. 

To earn college credit, you must complete and earn a qualifying score on the IB assessments which includes an exam in May of your senior year. College credit is determined by the college of your choice. Upon completing the course, you will also receive HS credit and a grade from FFSD. 

Benefits

There are many benefits to taking IB courses: IB is a globally recognized program that emphasized global mindedness and making the world a better place, FFSD pays all exam fees, your admissions application may be perceived as being more competitive when applying for college, your college or university may grant you college credit depending on your exam score, grade points are weighted, you may be exempt from beginning level courses, you may be eligible for Honors and other special programs in college, and you might save time and money in your college experience after high school.

Enrollment Requirements

There may be recommended prerequisite courses. See specific courses in the CCPG, and speak to your guidance counselor to begin planning your college and career path as soon as possible.

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IB Diploma Program, and the IB Career Program

In addition to individual IB courses, the IBO also offers a Diploma Program, and a Career Program. You can earn the IB Diploma at McCluer North High School, and the Career Program is coming soon at STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley High School, scheduled to begin for the 2022-2023 school year. You can find more information on the STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley High School IB program, here.