• For the May, 2024 IB assessment session, there were 5,586 schools world-wide that offered the IB Diploma program. 

• The number of countries offering the IB Diploma program was 160.

• The USA, alone, had 2,010 of the 5,586 schools offering the IB Diploma program.

This is a most useful site: Find countries/territories and universities that recognize IB programs , but it is common for universities to update their acceptance requirements, and how IB Diploma program courses can benefit you. Thus, you need to be looking at the university websites which you are interested in applying to.

Universities have their own policies regarding acceptance of ALL transfer credits, including IB. Each institution shares on their website the required  scores to award credit for IB's  SL and/or HL courses, and what grades in the scale of 1-7 they consider worthy to accept in lieu of their own subjects. Feel free to do your own research and ask Mrs. Aviles, our college counselor, if you are unclear of your universities' requirements." 

Regarding IB Math:

Students who take IB Math Analysis SL will be evaluated by colleges of their choice as learners that are taking the most rigorous course available to them.  Trust that you will be prepared for the rigors of college mathematics. If you are wondering if you need additional studies to complete your learning experience, please seek the guidance of Mrs. Aviles. 

AP vs IB Diploma Courses:

• AP (Advanced Placement) courses are typically one year courses; AP exams can be taken without taking an AP course. Depending on the student's AP exam score, universities across the globe recognize AP courses in the admission process.

• IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma courses are two year courses; taking an IB exam requires a student to complete the two year course. Depending on the student's IB grade, universities across the globe recognize IB courses in the admission process. Generally speaking, covering a course over two years is advantageous in that students are provided time to make connections of the material covered with information covered in other courses or real-world connections; thus, students are positioned to have greater breadth and depth of understanding of the subject and are more likely to retain the knowledge for a longer amount of time.