IB
2 synonyms for IB, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The International Baccalaureate: an international education programme, best known for its Diploma Programme for students aged sixteen to nineteen, which is taught in schools worldwide and accepted for university entry in many countries.
Synonyms
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International Baccalaureate
IB Diploma
How to use IB
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IB Diploma
IB student
do the IB
IB score
IB curriculum
Standard in education contexts worldwide. Nearly always used as the initialism.
Etymology
An initialism of International Baccalaureate.
Full origin of IB →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between IB and A-levels?
The IB Diploma requires six subjects across a broad spread, plus an extended essay, a theory of knowledge course and a creativity-activity-service component. A-levels let students specialise in three or four subjects. IB suits breadth and international mobility; A-levels suit early specialisation, and both are accepted by UK universities.
What is the IB scored out of?
The Diploma is marked out of 45: six subjects worth up to 7 points each, giving 42, plus up to 3 bonus points from the extended essay and theory of knowledge. Twenty-four points is the usual minimum to pass.
Is the IB harder than AP?
They are demanding in different ways. AP courses are taken individually and are assessed by a single exam, so students can pick just one or two. The IB Diploma is a whole programme with compulsory components and coursework, so the workload is broader and more sustained.
