International Baccalaureate (IB)

To earn an IB diploma a student must complete:

• Earn a composite of 24 out of a possible 45 points

• A composite score is determined by adding exam scores from all six subject exams to the Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay scores

• The total number of points possible per exam is 7

• A student must earn a total of 12 points in their higher level classes, with no score being lower then 3, to be eligible for the Diploma

• The total number of points possible from Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay combined score is 3

• Complete three Higher Level Courses

• A higher level course is a two year course

Students must

• Complete an Internal Assessment in each higher level course

• Earn a minimum score of 3 on the IB exam in each higher level course

• Complete three Standard Level Courses

• A standard level course is a one year course

• Students must

• Complete an Internal Assessment in each standard level course

• Complete the IB exam in each standard level course

• Complete Creativity, Action and Service

• Complete course work in Theory of Knowledge

• Complete a 4000 word Extended Essay on a topic of the student’s choosing

If you have questions, please contact Wendy Ausfeld, Program Coordinator, at 518-918-8443 or email ausfeldw@schenectady.k12.ny.us