Eligible students at BSI are invited to continue their IB education as students in the Diploma Programme in the 11th and 12th grades. Students can participate as Diploma candidates or Course candidates. Our current policy does allow all 10th grade students to apply to the DP. They may be asked to complete an application or sit for an interview with the IB coordinator to determine if the program is a good fit.
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The DP offers the following benefits:
Excellent preparation for college–academically, socially, and personally
Higher GPA points (DP courses are weighted on a 6.0 scale)
Potential to earn college credit; many colleges and universities offer an entire year's worth of credit for earning the IB Diploma
Development of personal, family, and community pride
Access to the worldwide IB alumni network
IB alumni consistently report that they are:
more prepared for college,
have strong research skills,
are able to manage their time well, and are more self-confident than before their time in the IB Programme.
The following IB courses are offered at Bronzeville:
Group 1: English A Language and Literature HL
Group 2: Spanish B SL or French B SL
Group 3: History of the Americas HL
Group 4: Biology SL
Group 5: Math Application and Interpretation SL
Group 6: Visual Arts SL and HL
College/University Credit
College/University Credit
No school can guarantee acceptance to a student’s first choice university; however, the IB program is known for the academic rigor of its subjects, and may help a student gain acceptance into a selective university. Additionally, students earn higher GPA points in DP courses, which often helps them qualify for more scholarships. Students who successfully complete coursework and IB exams may earn an IB Diploma and college credit.
As a result of a 2016 amendment to the College and Career Success for All Students Act, there is now a standardized IB credit policy for all public colleges and universities in Illinois. Under the new law, public higher education institutions must grant college credit to all students who earn a passing score (4 or higher on a 7-point scale) on an IB exam. For other schools, see the following link: University Recognition Policies
Current DP Students and Families
Current DP Students and Families
You can access all assessment deadlines, exam schedules, and other materials in Google Classroom. Please reach out to the IB coordinator if you need further information.
According to recent research, IB students tend to perform and persist in college better than their non-IB peers, with or without earning the full diploma.
According to recent research, IB students tend to perform and persist in college better than their non-IB peers, with or without earning the full diploma.
Working to My Potential: The Experiences of Chicago Public Schools Students in the IB Diploma Programme, Chicago Postsecondary Transition Project at the University of Chicago, Consortium on Chicago School Research, 2012
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