How is IB more advantageous than dual enrollment or another special program currently available to Portage students?
IB offers the opportunity for a baccalaureate diploma in a globally focused program with widely recognized international standards and assessments. IB may be appealing to students who desire a challenging program but who wish to remain on their home campus. IB is respected and recognized by colleges and universities worldwide for the excellence of its program. The strongest reason for pursuing the IB Diploma is its reputation for preparing students for successful work in post-secondary study: the confidence to handle challenging work, self-assurance in presenting and defending one’s ideas, and appreciation for other cultures and ideas. Studies undertaken the past few years by several U.S. universities (University of Florida, The College of William and Mary, Virginia Tech, Case Western Reserve, and Marquette University) have all begun to show the advantages of the IB Diploma Program in preparing students for post-secondary success.
