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Many students and parents express concern about the
acceptability of the IB diploma or credits earned in our program. The International Baccalaureate Organization of North America
(IBNA) publishes a directory of Recognition Policies of North American Universities which lists over 500 U.S. colleges and
universities as well as dozens of Canadian institutions of higher learning.
Below are excerpts from the directory to give
you a sense of the value of IB study based upon college credit awarded by various colleges. Note that the rigor of the IB
curriculum is not usually compared to traditional programs, but that universities express their appreciation of the program
in terms of potential college credits (units) awarded.
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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Florida State University
recognizes the IB credential and may award up to 30 semester hours for the IB diploma.
This policy is a system-wide policy
for our universities.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Students who have received the IB Diploma may receive credit and/or
placement for subjects completed at the Higher level with grades of 5 or above. Typically, 8 semester hours of credit will
be awarded for each Higher level examination meeting the requirements of NYU. (up to 24 credits)
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Northwestern Universitys recognition of IB is limited to the award of two units (8 quarter hours) of credit for each
score of at least 5 on the Higher level IB examinations. No credit is offered for Standard level work. (up to 24 credits)
UNIVERSITY
OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
The University of California implements a system-wide policy which awards 8 quarter units
for each Higher level examination with a score of 5 or higher. (up to 24 credits)
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Chicago
does award credit for IB work, recognizing that good scores on the Higher level examinations signal college-level proficiency.
Students may receive up to a year's worth of credit in a given subject for scores of six or seven on the Higher level exams.
Scores of five on the Higher level exams are subject to faculty review. Students who have not earned the IB diploma but who
present good scores may also petition for credit. In addition, the University offers a comprehensive array of its own placement
examination, which any new student is entitled to sit for in the fall.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
The University
of Miami recognizes the IB as an outstanding college-preparatory programme. The University awards credit for entering students
who score 4 or higher (Level H) on selected IB exams.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
The University of
Southern California believes that the students who successfully complete the IB programme are far better prepared for the
rigors of academic life than students without the IB. USC may base an admissions decision on the successful completion of
the IB programme. Typically, USC grants course credit and advanced standing for each IB subject passed at the Higher level
with grades of 5 or better, and students may earn a maximum of 18 college units.
For further information on the recognition policies of colleges and universities, you may go to the International IB web site.
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