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- Reference: Education: K through 12: Curriculum (14)
- Reference: Education: K through 12: Gifted Education (190)
International Baccalaureate Mid-Atlantic Sub-Regional Coalition
ibmidatlantic.org
Features IB MARC schools map, coordinator meeting information, course listings, membership schools from Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Center for the Advancement and Study of International Education
casieonline.org
Information regarding department of education and diversity workshops, crossworlds participation and IB workshop schedules.
International Baccalaureate Organization
ibo.org
The official site of the IB program. Includes information about the programs, schools and links to related material.
Quebec Society of International Baccalaureate Schools
sebiq.ca
Features program information, school directory, professional development workshops and employment opportunities. [French and English].
InThinking Educational Consultancy Service
inthinking.co.uk
Workshops and training for IB teachers, administrators and students which promote critical thinking skills across the curriculum.
Florida League of IB Schools
flibs.org
Offers statement of purpose, school listings by location, teacher training workshop schedules, FLIBS membership details and registration information
IBO Virtual Gallery
web1.ibo.org.uk
Features selected work produced by IBO Diploma Program candidates taking the art/design course (two years). The gallery contains examples of higher level (240 hours) and standard level (150 hours) studio coursework.
IB Student Resources Online
geocities.com
Collection of links to websites and resources for English, French, history, math, biology, TOK and the extended essay.
United World Colleges
uwc.org
Organization of 10 related international schools. Includes contact information, history and graduate contact.
IB World Geeks
groups.yahoo.com
Email based message group features files, photos and support for those students enrolled in the IB Program. Yahoo! ID and registration required.
IB Humour Checklist
geocities.com
Anecdotal and humorous perspectives on IB life.
Guild of IB Schools of the Northeast
gibsib.org
Represents schools in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Eastern Pennsylvania. Provides GIBS personnel list, directory of member schools, DP roundtables, PYP and MYP events and orientation seminars.
IB World Schools
ibo.org
Database is searchable by program offered, country, state or province. Provides Diploma coordinator contact details.
Texas International Baccalaureate Schools
texasibschools.org
Provides program descriptions and information on member schools within the State of Texas.
International Baccalaureate British Columbia
ibbc.ca
Provides an introduction to the IBBC, current application information, participating universities, meeting schedules and MYP training workshops.
The Prairie Association of International Baccalaureate School World
ibpo.ca
Provides course listings, membership schools and contact details for IB schools in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
International Baccalaureate Invigilators, The
geocities.com
Group dedicated to supporting the IB Program and student body.
IBscrewed.net
ibscrewed.net
Features complaint department, interactive forum, resources, news and FAQs for IB students worldwide.
International Baccalaureate: Association of Rocky Mountain Schools
ibarms.org
Provides MYP Level I and Level 3 training, meeting notes and school directory.
IBNET
web4.ibo.org
A collection of electronic services available only to Diploma, Middle Years and Primary Years programme coordinators in IBO member schools. The system is available in English, French and Spanish.- Wikipedia: IB Diploma Program - Provides information regarding curriculum, program awards, subject areas, CAS and TOK requirements, acknowledgment of the IB, criticism and notes.
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Is being in the International Baccalaureate(IB) program helpful in getting into a good college?
Q. I'm a freshman now and I'm in the pre-IB program. I want to continue and get into IB. I am taking honors classes and have all A's except one B+. I was just wondering if colleges look for things like being in the IB program. Also, does that one B+ affect my chances of getting into a really good school such as Stanford?
Asked by jennyxxpenny - Fri Jan 11 20:49:11 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I received my I.B. Diploma a week ago (living in South America I graduated from high school in December) and have applied to five universities in the States. Let me tell you something - the I.B. is what's saving my behind right now. These are the benefits its bringing me: I get about a year of advanced placement in university (I'm going to be starting freshman year taking some sophomore classes), I am getting very good job opportunities that many high school graduates my age otherwise could not even apply for (being fluent in three languages helps too i admit) and my I.B. grades compensate for parts of my transcript (like it would the B+ in your case). The I.B. right now is internationally considered the most difficult, and most… [cont.]
Answered by Daniela.Fox - Mon Jan 14 12:26:01 2008
Q. I'm a freshman now and I'm in the pre-IB program. I want to continue and get into IB. I am taking honors classes and have all A's except one B+. I was just wondering if colleges look for things like being in the IB program. Also, does that one B+ affect my chances of getting into a really good school such as Stanford?
Asked by jennyxxpenny - Fri Jan 11 20:49:11 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I received my I.B. Diploma a week ago (living in South America I graduated from high school in December) and have applied to five universities in the States. Let me tell you something - the I.B. is what's saving my behind right now. These are the benefits its bringing me: I get about a year of advanced placement in university (I'm going to be starting freshman year taking some sophomore classes), I am getting very good job opportunities that many high school graduates my age otherwise could not even apply for (being fluent in three languages helps too i admit) and my I.B. grades compensate for parts of my transcript (like it would the B+ in your case). The I.B. right now is internationally considered the most difficult, and most… [cont.]
Answered by Daniela.Fox - Mon Jan 14 12:26:01 2008
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