WHAT IS THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME?
• Academically challenging and balanced
2 year program that prepares students for
success in college and life beyond
• IB courses are university level type classes
• Developed skills prepare students for college
• Leads to a qualification that is widely recognized
by the world’s leading colleges and universities
WHAT IS THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME?
• Prepares students to participate in a
rapidly evolving global society by:
•Developing physically, intellectually, emotionally
and ethically
•Acquiring breadth and depth of knowledge by
studying courses from 6 subject groups
•Developing a strong sense of their own identity
and culture
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
• One subject taken from each group
• 3 taken at Higher Level (240 hrs)
• 3 taken at Standard Level (150 hrs)
• All subject group courses are 2 years
• 3 core requirements
• Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
• Extended Essay (EE)
• Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
KAISER IBDP COURSES OFFERED
Group 1: Language & Literature Group 4: Sciences
English
Literature HL
Group 2: Language Acquisition
Mandarin Ab Initio SL
Chinese SL
Japanese Ab Initio SL
Japanese SL
Spanish Ab Initio SL
Spanish SL
Biology HL
Environmental
Systems & Societies SL
Physics SL (prerequisite: Algebra 2)
Group 5: Mathematics
Math
Studies SL (prerequisite: Geom)
Math SL (prerequisite: Algebra 2)
Group 3: Individuals & Societies Group 6: The Arts
History of the Americas HL
Information Technology in a
Global Society (ITGS) HL
Geography HL
Film HL
Music SL
and HL
Visual Arts SL and HL
Ab initio - little to no
experience in the
language (0-1 year)
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS
Extended Essay (EE) – an independently researched
and written paper of 4,000 words on a topic of the
student’s choice
 Theory of Knowledge (TOK) – a 2-semester
interdisciplinary course that allows students to
explore the nature of knowledge across disciplines;
encourages an appreciation of other perspectives
 Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Activities – 150 hours
appreciation of life beyond the academic arena;
encourages students to be involved in creative
pursuits, physical fitness, and community service
 Detailed on page 4
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SUBJECT ASSESSMENTS
• Internal Assessments (IA)
• Internally graded by teachers and
externally moderated by IB examiners
• External Assessments (EA)
• Externally graded by IB examiners
• Most typically referred to as the exams in May of
senior year
• Certain subjects have an additional EA
• Detailed on page 5
IB GRADES & AWARD OF THE IB DIPLOMA
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Assessment components for each of the 6 subjects,
EE, CAS, TOK completed
IB subject assessments scored on a 1-7 scale; total
of 42 points possible for 6 subjects
3 additional points can be earned for exemplary
work on EE and TOK, totaling 45 maximum points
earned for the IB diploma
24 points minimum to earn IB Diploma, however
students must also meet certain conditions
Detailed on page 6
PROJECTED IBDP COSTS CLASS OF 2017
IBDP Student Registration Fee (IBO fee):
$175
(per candidate)
Subject Exam Fees (IBO fee):
$720
($120/subject; 6 subjects)
Shipping Fees (KHS fee):
TOTAL COST:
$80
$975
(detailed on page 6)
FORMER KHS IBDP GRADUATES
• 59 Kaiser High School students have
earned the IB Diploma thus far
(Classes of 2012, 2013, 2014)
• Most KHS IB Diploma Candidates were
accepted to one of their top choices of
colleges/universities
• Many KHS IB Diploma Candidates were
awarded college credits or course
waivers
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE
Academy of Art University
Arcadia Univ
Arizona State University
Azusa Pacific Univ
Baylor University
Berny College
Cal Lutheran University
California State University
California College of the Arts
Chaminade University
Chapman Univeristy
Colorado State University
Concordia University
Corban University
Creighton University
DePaul University
Earlham College
Eckerd College
Emerson College
Fashion Institute of Design
and Merchandising
Flagler College
Florida Tech
Georgia Southern University
Georgia State University
Georgia Tech
Gonzaga University
Guilford College
Hawaii Pacific University
Illinois Tech
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE
Johns Hopkins University
Kenyon College
La Verne
Linfield College
Loyola Marymount University
Marist College
Maryland Institute College of Art
McDaniel College
Menlo College
Mills College
Minnesotat State University
New York University
Newlands College
Northern Arizona University
Notre Dame de Namur Univ
Oregon State University
Pacific Lutheran University
Pepperdine University
Philadelphia University
Portland State University
Pratt Institute
Purdue University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech
Saint Mary's College
San Diego State University
San Jose State Unviersity
Santa Clara University
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University
St. John's University
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE
Transylvania University
University of California
University of Texas
University of Oregon
University of Portland
University of British Columbia
University of Colorado
University of Hawaii
University of Illinois
University of La Verne
University of Miami
University of Nevada
University of North Dakota
University of Northern Colorado
University of Puget Sound
University of San Franciso
University of Southern California
University of Tampa
University of Washington
University of West Florida
United States Naval Academy
Villanova University
Wahington State University
Wesleyan University
Western Washington University
Willamette University
Xavier University
Yavapai College
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY CREDITS
(EXAMPLES FROM KHS IBDP GRADS)
6 English credits
6 credits
16 credits
9 credits
(6 Eng, 10 Bio)
30 credits (freshman year waived)
(3 English, 3 Biology)
(6 English, 3 Biology)
11 credits
(4 Chinese, 12 Biology)
16 credits
20 total credits
(4 Bio, 4 English, 3 Art) 21 total credits
15 credits
24 total credits
(3 Writing, 6 Humanities,
(Art, Bio, Eng, Span, Geog, Math)
3 ScI/Math, 3 Art) 25.3 units (freshman year waived)
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY IB RECOGNITION
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The IB Diploma is recognized for admissions, undergraduate
credits, and/or course waivers by many colleges and universities
worldwide.
Candidates who do not achieve the full IB Diploma, but perform
well in individual IB courses, may still receive undergraduate
credits and/or course waivers depending on the college or
university.
Policies regarding credit and placement differ from
institution to institution.
Students should research IB recognition for specific
colleges or universities
A good central source of general information is:
http://ibo.org/recognition/
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
The UW encourages and applauds students who have
chosen International Baccalaureate (IB) courses as
part of their high school curriculum. These courses
are challenging and demanding, and we believe they
provide excellent preparation for university study
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization
awards either a diploma or a certificate for
individual IB exams. UC awards students who
complete the IB diploma with a score of 30 or
above with 30 quarter (20 semester) units toward
their UC degree. Students who receive IB
certificates with scores of 5, 6 or 7 on Higher Level
exams will receive 8 quarter (5.3 semester) units.
Designated examinations are awarded elective
units which may be applied to UC graduation
requirements for specific subjects and/or for
general education/breadth requirements, as
determined by each campus. Students or
counselors should refer to individual campus
catalogs/bulletins for more information on how
subject credit may be granted.
In most cases, five quarter credits (or more) are
granted for Higher Level subjects in which a grade of 5
or higher is earned. Students who earn an IB diploma
may be awarded up to 45 quarter credits for a
combination of subject grades and 15 general
education credits distributed equally among the three
Areas of Knowledge (general education) areas: Visual,
Literary, and Performing Arts (VLPA), Individuals and
Societies (I&S), and The Natural World (NW). No credit
is awarded for Standard Level subject grades.
http://admit.washington.edu/Admission/
International/AdvancedCredit/IB
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.
edu/counselors/exam-credit/ib-credits/index.html
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Oregon State recognizes IB
achievement by awarding credit to
students who score 5 or above on
standard and higher level IB exams.
OSU also grants additional benefits for
students who complete the full IB
diploma with a score of 30 or higher,
as follows:
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programs provide
preuniversity study. IB examinations, whether leading to a full IB
diploma or to an IB certificate often qualify students for advanced
standing at CU-Boulder. In general, credit is granted for approved
IB examinations at the higher level with a score of 4 or better.
Students admitted to the University of Colorado Boulder who have
graduated from high school having successfully completed an
International Baccalaureate Diploma program shall be granted 24
semester hours of college credit. Students should check with their
Sophomore Standing, and IB
college or school to determine if or how the earned college credit
Scholarships are available. Students applies toward degree requirements. No CU-Boulder tuition shall
with a total score on IB exams of 30 or be charged for these credits. These credits shall be granted,
higher are eligible to receive a
however, only if the student receives a score of 4 or better on an
renewable scholarship of $3000.
examination administered as part of the IB Diploma program. If
the student scores less than 4 on any IB subject test, the credit
http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/main
hours granted shall be reduced accordingly.
/credit-opportunities
http://www.colorado.edu/catalog/201415/ugradadmissions/freshman