IB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A two-year pre-university programme accepted by universities in over 90 countries. Students take six subjects (three Higher Level, three Standard Level) plus Theory of Knowledge, an Extended Essay, and CAS. Competitive scores: 38+ for top universities, 42+ for Oxbridge.
Frequency
May and November each year
Duration
Six subjects over two years
Format
Offline
Score range
1–7 per subject (max 45 with TOK/EE bonus)
Eligibility
IB Diploma Programme students (typically grades 11–12)
Conducting body
International Baccalaureate Organization
Source: International Baccalaureate Organization. Details here are for guidance only — fees, dates and eligibility change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
Universities that accept IB
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Yale University
University of Toronto
McGill University
University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
Imperial College London
University College London
London School of Economics and Political Science
ETH Zürich
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