IBDP Eligibility & Course Admission - Revised 2025

Course Admission Requirements: In order to qualify as a Full IB Diploma Candidate or an IB Course Candidate (in any subject), students must meet the following requirements, prior to registration.

Higher Level (HL) Courses:

● Pre-IB course average: 90-100% in relevant subjects.

● Students with slightly lower averages (85-90%) may be considered, with

recommendation from subject teachers, and placed on academic probation.*

● Students who fall below the 85% threshold will not be considered for placement in an HL course.

Standard Level (SL) Courses:

● Pre-IB course average: 80-100% in relevant subjects.

● Students with slightly lower averages (75-80%) may be considered, with

recommendation from subject teachers, and placed on academic probation.*

● Students who fall below the 75% threshold will not be considered for placement in an HL course.

IBDP Math Analysis and Approaches:

● For HL, students must complete Extended Math and score 90-100 in Grade 10.

● For SL, students must complete Extended Math and score a minimum of 70 in grade 10.

● Students in Standard Math are not eligible for Math Analysis and Approaches.

Language B Eligibility:

● Students who are native or near-native speakers of a language are not eligible to enroll

in Language B courses for that language. (Spanish B, English B). This is per the IB

Language B policy guide.

● English B is reserved for students who are English as an Additional Language (EAL)

learners within the past 2 years.

● Native or near-native English speakers who do not meet the EAL requirements must

enroll in English A..

Physics Eligibility Recommendations: (For all levels)

● Students must make an 85 or higher in Standard Math or a 70 or higher in Extended Math.

● Students who fall below this threshold may be considered, with recommendation from subject teachers, and placed on academic probation.*

IB Diploma Requirements

CAS & Extended Essay:

● Missing internal deadlines results in loss of IB Diploma status.

● Appeals must be submitted within 5 days.

Internal Assessments & Exams:

● All deadlines must be met.

● Missing deadlines without valid reasons results in an F and an "N" (no grade awarded).

● Students must practice IB-style exams in school assessments.

Turnitin Requirement:

● All major written work (EE, TOK, IA) must be processed through Turnitin.

Course Changes & Fees

Course Level Changes:

● Changes allowed until September 15 of Grade 11.

● HL to SL changes allowed until October 1 of Year 2 (afterward, IBO fees apply).

● Late changes require special approval.

IB Fees:

● Students remain responsible for IB registration fees regardless of status changes.

Pamoja Online Courses

Enrollment & Fees: click here

● Students must confirm interest in Pamoja courses early.

● Special permission is required to enroll in two Pamoja courses.

● Students must log in regularly and complete coursework.

Withdrawals after October 1 will incur a fee.

● Students are responsible for internet access for coursework completion.