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Int'l Baccalaureate (IB)
The International Baccalaureate Organization’s (IBO) Diploma Program (DP) is a demanding pre-university course of study that leads to examinations in various subjects. These examinations, in addition to being part of a rigorous preparation for college, may qualify the participants for academic credits at the college level. The DP is designed for highly motivated secondary school students aged 16 to 19. The program is a comprehensive two-year international curriculum, which offers 157 exams in 51 disciplines.
Students who participate in the full Diploma Program are required to study and take examinations in six different academic subjects. At least three and not more than four of the six subjects are taken at the higher level, the others at standard level. Students who are not Diploma candidates can choose to take individual International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and subsequent exams.
A link to the IBO Web Site is available under Related Links and contains useful information about the various International Baccalaureate Programs. The site includes * IB Credit Policies for courses in non-Minnesota Colleges & Universities. A link to IB Minnesota is also available.
Contact: Sally Wherry at 651-582-8768
* Links to third-party sites are provided as a service to Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Website visitors. See our disclaimer regarding these sites in our copyright information linked at the bottom of this page. Links will open in a new browser window.
IB Credit Policy Manual 2007-2008
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| IB credit policies for courses in MN colleges and universities | |
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International Baccalaureate Orientation Seminars 2009
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| Seminar schedule and registration form for schools and districts interested in beginning an IB program for the 2009-10 school year. | |
International Baccalaureate Reimbursement Form
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| Reimbursement form and instructions to cover teacher training costs. (REVISED May 2008) | |
International Baccalaureate Teacher Training Sample Spreadsheet
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| Tool for schools and districts to list International Baccalaureate teacher training costs for reimbursement. (May 2008) | |
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Student Exam Fees Reimbursement Form
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| Form and instructions to cover cost of International Baccalaureate student exam fees. (REVISED May 2008) | |