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International Baccalaureate

If you seek an academically challenging, well-rounded program offering excellent preparation for college, robust college acceptance rates, potential college credit, and the chance to strive for an internationally-recognized IB Diploma, submit an online application at the link below.
While most students apply to the IB Program in the 8th grade and begin participation in 9th, freshmen and sophomores are also welcome to apply. Students from outside SCUCISD may be eligible to participate as well as long as they don't currently reside in a district that offers the full Diploma Program. Contact the IB Coordinator for more information or with questions - LRollins@scuc.txed.net
Learn More:
IB Video: "IB Learner Profile"
IB Video: "Education for a Better World"
Additional information included in the files below.
The effectiveness of IB is due to the depth of the individual courses and the comprehensive nature of the program. Interested in applying?
Please note that the application is a two-step process:
If you are a transfer student, you will need to complete an "Out of District Transfer Request" in the spring of each academic year.
Research Corner:
- Wondering about the IB Diploma and college acceptance? Read the results of a study on "college acceptance" and IB here.
- Why IB? What good will it do you? Read the results of an in-depth qualitative study interviewing IB grads "to explore the long-term impact of" IB. Find the article here.
- Wondering about the IB Diploma and college readiness? Read the report from the Education Policy Improvement Center here.
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Wondering about the differences between IB and AP? Read this article as reported by the American Foreign Service Association
Related Files
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IB Newsletter May 2022 - special graduate newsletter
This is our special May 2022 special graduate newsletter.
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Examining College Readiness and IB
Positive impact of the IB Diploma Program (DP) on college readiness -
To see the qualities possessed by successful IB students, take a look at the IB Learner Profile.
To see the qualities possessed by successful IB students, take a look at the IB Learner Profile.