What are the benefits of the IB Program?
Under current conditions, students who earn the IB Diploma are eligible to receive the Florida Academic Scholars Award, provided they meet Florida Department of Education criteria and deadlines for applying. Students who complete the program of study for the IB program, but who do not earn the IB Diploma, are eligible for the Florida Academic Scholars Award as long as their SAT score is 1270 or their ACT is 28. These requirements are reviewed each legislative session and are subject to change. It is evident, though, that our lawmakers recognize the benefits of the challenging courses IB students have taken. Designated IB courses are weighted at 1.0 quality points, while state-designated Pre-IB courses are weighted at .5 quality points for the purpose of calculating grade point averages (GPA’s). There are currently a number of universities and colleges that offer students college credit (i.e. “standing”) and/or stipends when they earn an IB Diploma, or when they complete the curriculum,
