To earn the IB Diploma, students must successfully take one course from each of the six groups: Studies in Language and Literature (in English), Language Acquisition (Second Language), Individuals and Societies (Social Sciences), Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts (or electives) as well as fulfill the IB Core requirements of Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service hours (CAS). Students must earn a cumulative total of 24 out of 45 potential points on their IB exams for Diploma credit.

Most colleges award college credit to students who earn a rating of “4” out of a possible “7” on assessments for IB courses. IB Diploma candidates often have advantages in competing for college admission and scholarships. Parents and students are advised to check with colleges for details. Information can also be found on the IBO public website in the University Recognition and Policy section found at http://www.ibo.org. 

In addition to receiving college credit, students who earn the IB Diploma are at a significant advantage when it comes to competitive university admissions. In a recent report by Crimson Education, a leading college admissions counseling service, IB Diploma graduates had an 18% better chance of admission into an Ivy League university and a 22% greater chance of acceptance into a top public university. To view the report and compare acceptance rates of IB applicants at the the top 25 US universities, click here.

Students who do not pursue the full IB Diploma may take individual IB courses in specific subject areas for certificate credit and/or pursue a JICHS Global Pathway option. 

IB course grades for a high school Carnegie unit receive an additional weight of 1.0 on the South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale. 

IB Specific Policies at JICHS

JICHS Academic Honesty Policy  and IB Addendum

Predicted Grades - what does this mean?

A sample course sequence flow chart with suggested courses for high school can be viewed here.