IBO Admissions Information
Guidelines for Admission to the IB Diploma for students already at D-Ivy College. Students should maintain at least an average grade of a “B” in each of the courses for the IGCSE as well as receive recommendations by his/her teachers for entrance into the IB programme.

In cases where a student has not reached the appropriate level in some courses, e.g., Maths and Languages, an extra year may be recommended. It is also important to contact universities of interest in order to obtain recommended pre-requisites for a particular course of study.

Guidelines for Admission to the IB Diploma for new students
Students will be placed according to the results of the placement tests in English, French, and Mathematics. A new student will also have an interview with the IB Coordinator in order to determine the best course of study in preparation for the IB.

Choosing between Higher level and Standard level subjects
Students obviously have their own strengths and interests and these often determine the students Higher and Standard Level subjects. Another consideration, however, is the subject a student wishes to study at university. For example, someone wishing to pursue further studies in medicine should prepare for the Higher Level exams in Chemistry and Biology while a student pursuing a career in Engineering should include Higher Level Mathematics and Physics.

In some cases, however, a department at a particular university, e.g., in the UK, may have specific recommendations for the Higher Level subjects. Students should contact the appropriate department well in advance of starting the IB programme.