The IB Diploma Programme is a demanding two-year curriculum in six subject areas (English, Second Language, Sciences, Histories, Maths, and Elective) for 11th and 12th graders. All areas are taught to emphasize an international perspective. Unlike AP, IB goes beyond simply completing courses and exams: IB mandates external assessment and three additional requirements including a 4,000 word research paper (13-14 pages), CAS (creative action/service), and a class on TOK (Theory of Knowledge).
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Some facts about the IB schools/programmes:Â Â
- There are 2,220 IB Schools in over 125 countries
- There are 1,210 IB Schools in North America and the Caribbean
- There are almost 681 Diploma Program (High School)Â Schools in the United States
- There are 71 DP Schools in California
- There are 8 DP Schools in Los Angeles County
- Only 2 are in the City of Los Angeles (NCA is one of them, and the other one if a French Baccalaureate Program)
Strengths of IB compared to other programs (namely, the AP Program)
- IB Students outperform their peers on state assessment tests
- IB students have a higher college acceptance rate
- IB students perform better in colleges than their peers
- IB Diploma graduates typically enter college with sophomore or even junior standing
- IB students qualify to attend international universities (ex. Cambridge, Oxford, etc.)
IBDP@NCAÂ Presentation (Click on the link to view a Flash File)
NCA’s IB Coordinator is Mr. Steven Chai (steve@e-nca.org). Should you have questions, please feel free to contact him.
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