International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program
Georgia high school graduates now have a new path to earn college credits when they enroll in any University System of Georgia (USG) college or university
USG colleges and universities will give college credits to a student who scores well on end-of-course assessments for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. The credits allow USG freshmen to receive course credit for selected, basic college courses, and advanced level courses. High assessment scores on IB courses are a strong indicator of academic performance that is beyond that expected of typical high-school students.
The IB program originated in 1968 in Geneva, Switzerland, and it is currently offered in 2,122 schools in 125 countries. There are three levels of the program - primary years, middle years, and the diploma program for 16-19 year-olds. Students who complete the IB diploma program, which is currently being offered in 22 Georgia high schools can receive up to 24 hours of college credit. The amount of college credit awarded will vary among the USG's colleges and universities, depending upon each institution's course offerings.
A participant who wishes to apply for USG college credit for his/her completion of the IB diploma program should contact their institution's IB Representative.