International Baccalaureate
- International standard of excellence
- Comprehensive curriculum of college level work
- Teachers are evaluated, monitored and given feedback
- Six exams in six subject areas required, in areas of strength and sometimes weaker areas (full diploma).
- Evaluation includes teacher's assessment, submitted work, and oral exams
- Exams are primarily essay
- A diploma is issued which is recognized internationally
- Other requirements exist, like CAS, extended essay and theory of knowledge
- Exams are marked in places all over the world, as well as headquarters in Wales
- Student must attend an authorized school and be enrolled in IB courses
- Register in the fall
- No refunds
- Tests given in early May. Conflicts can be resolved.
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Advanced Placement
- National standard of excellence
- Encourages academically talented, highly motivated students
- No feedback to teachers other than test results
- Exams selected by student only in areas of strength
- Evaluation is only by examination
- Exams also emphasize multiple choice
- No diploma is issued
- No requirements outside examination
- Exams are marked in Princeton, by U.S. educators
- Student does not have to be enrolled in an authorized school or AP course
- Register in the spring
- Short time frame for refunds
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