Similarities:
• IB offers college-level work to students in grades 11-12.
• IB courses often lead to college credit or advanced placement.
• I B courses conclude with a final exam in May.

Differences:
• IB assesses a variety of student work throughout the year, including papers, portfolios, audio tapes, and exams (some of which count toward the final score).
• The IB curriculum emphasizes the development of skills, not just content mastery.
• IB gives annual feedback to teachers.
• The IB curriculum has an international focus.
• By choosing their level of study, IB students work to their individual strengths.
• IB is a two-year, interdisciplinary program that culminates in a diploma.