What are the additional costs for the IB Diploma Programme?
The additional IB DP tuition fee is € 6,000 in total for the two years of the Diploma Programme. For further information please contact the IB Coordinator.
How successful are IB students in applying to university?
Recipients of the IB Diploma enjoy a high rate of acceptance at leading universities. In addition, some universities offer scholarships to IB graduates. (cf link: Why do universities value IB students?)
I am an IB student. Who do I turn to with questions about the programmes?
The IB Coordinator at your school is your best resource for information about the IB programmes. Also, take a look at the pages for students on this website.
Does the IB Diploma Programme satisfy my national requirements for receiving a secondary or high school degree?
In the majority of countries, the IB Diploma can entirely replace the national qualification for entry to university. However, it is important to check national regulations to see if the IB Diploma gives, in addition, the same legal rights as a national diploma (for example, the right to be employed in the state service).
Can I transfer from one IB World School to another?
The IB regional offices work closely with schools to ensure that students of all ages can transfer without problems. However, each IB World School makes its own decision.
Is the Diploma Programme curriculum the same all over the world?
The core requirements are the same but there is room for flexibility. The courses offered by one school may differ somewhat from those of another school.
Where can I find a schedule of Diploma Programme examinations?
The latest examination schedules are posted on the following website.
When are examination results made available?
Examination results are sent out in July for the May session and in January for the November session. Students may also find out about their results online. To access the website, students must obtain a personal identification number (PIN) from their Diploma Programme Coordinator.
What happens if an Abitur exam and an IB exam fall on the same date?
In agreement with the IBO in the case of a clash the national exam (the Abitur) can be sit in the morning, whereas the IB exam will have to be taken in the afternoon of the same day. In some cases, the IB exam may also be rescheduled to another day.