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WHAT IS IB?

IB (International Baccalaureate) consists of 4 different programmes.

PYP: Primary Years Programme, ages 3–12.
MYP: Middle Years Programme, ages 11–16.
DP: Diploma Programme, ages 16–19.
CP: Career-Related Programme, ages 16–19.

The IB DP is a world-recognised education programme for students aged 16–19. It is a diploma programme that has international validity independent of the country the student lives in and is internationally recognised for university study. It focuses on developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people.

What You Should Know About the IB Programme

What are the advantages of IB?
- Thanks to the IB programme, students obtain an internationally recognised diploma while studying in Turkey.
  
  ● Receive education in a comprehensive and balanced curriculum.
  
  ● Prepare for university-level study.
  
  ● Develop critical thinking and research skills.
  
  ● Develop a global perspective.
  
  ● Gain advanced time-management and study skills at an early age.
  
  The aims of the IB programme are to:
  
  ● Encourage international-mindedness,
  
  ● Develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people,
  
  ● Encourage students everywhere in the world to become active, compassionate, lifelong learners.
In which countries is the IB programme valid?
- With an IB diploma you can enter quality universities in many countries around the world. For this, it is very important to keep your IB diploma score high. Our IB diploma will be valid in the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and many other countries.
How is the International Baccalaureate (IB DP) Diploma obtained?
- The IB Diploma is a two-year education programme for students aged 16–19. To obtain it, students must:
  
  Complete six IB courses, scoring at least 4 out of 7 in each,
  
  7 = Excellent
  
  6 = Very Good
  
  5 = Good
  
  4 = Satisfactory
  
  3 = Mediocre
  
  2 = Poor
  
  1 = Very Poor
  
  Be active in extracurricular activities,
  
  And reach at least 24 points out of a total of 45 across all areas.
IB terms and their meanings
- ● CAS — Creativity, Activity and Service
  
  ● EE — Extended Essay
  
  ● TOK — Theory of Knowledge
  
  ● HL — Higher Level
  
  ● SL — Standard Level
How does the IB course-selection process work?
- Students usually select one course from each of the first five groups, ensuring a broad and balanced curriculum. The sixth course can be chosen from any of the six groups.
  
  It is important to note the following:
  
  Not all schools offer every course listed.
  
  Courses are generally available at both Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL).
  
  Some courses are only available at SL.
  
  Students usually take three or four courses at Higher Level and the rest at Standard Level.
How is the IB score calculated?
- ● Each subject is graded from 1 to 7.
  
  ● TOK and the EE can contribute up to 3 additional points.
  
  ● The maximum total score is 45.
  
  ● The minimum score required to obtain the diploma is 24.
What opportunities do IB students have in Turkey?
- Students with an IB diploma may be exempt from some courses at certain universities in Turkey. For more detailed information, it is worth reviewing the exemption requirements of the universities you are targeting. Get in touch with us for more information.