What is the International Baccalaureate Program and why was it begun?
The IB Program is a college prep program that leads to examinations for which high school students may earn advanced placement and/or credits upon entering college. The IB Program was begun by UNESCO, an arm of the United Nations, to accommodate the children of diplomats who, because of their varied educations in many different countries, had difficulties applying and being admitted to colleges. UNESCO wanted a series of examinations created that would be acceptable for entrance into any university in the world. When this was accomplished, the need for a curriculum to prepare students for the examinations was apparent. There are currently over 900 IB Diploma Program Schools in over 90 countries worldwide. 2. What is the difference between IB and AP? AP or Advanced Placement is an American program offering exams in individual subjects for which students may earn advanced placement and/or credits upon entering college. However, the College Board does not require a student to take an AP c
