Can students earn college credit through the IB Program?
Possibly. Any credit or advanced standing awarded by a college/university is dependent upon a number of factors. The first consideration is the policies of the specific college/university the student has decided to attend. A second consideration is the score the student has received on the IB exam(s). Other things to consider include the IB subjects/exams that were taken and the level of the exams (Higher Level v. Standard Level). Many colleges will not award credit for Standard Level exams taken. The best way to find out which colleges/universities grant credit is to go to the university/college website (see the Links page of this website). In addition several IB classes at Lee’s Summit West High School also offer dual credit for a fee through colleges/universities such as UMKC, UCM, and Longview.
