Advanced Class Options
(AP, IB, CE)
What are the Differences Between AP, IB, and CE?
An AP course is an advanced advanced high school class facilitated by the high school.
AP classes are available to grades 9-12.
Students earn high school credit by receiving a passing grade in the class.
College credit may be earned by passing the AP Exam at the end of the school year (a score of 3 or higher).
Each college and university views AP credits differently. Check with any intended schools as to how they apply AP credits.
An IB course is an advanced high school class facilitated by an IB designated high school.
IB classes and exams are only available to juniors and seniors.
Students may earn an IB diploma with completion of the IB program.
Students earn high school credit by receiving a passing grade in the class.
College credit may be earned by passing the IB Exam at the end of the school year (a score of 4 or higher).
Each college and university views IB credits differently. Check with any intended schools as to how they apply IB credits.
A CE course is a college-level class facilitated by the college.
CE classes are available to grades 9-12.
Classes may be held at the high school or on the college campus.
High school credit is awarded with a passing grade and the transfer of a college transcript.
College credit is earned by passing the class with a satisfactory grade at the college standard (C or higher).
CE classes begin a college transcript and become a part of the student's permanent college record.