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I.B or A levels?

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Seepage · 01/09/2011 08:47

DD wants to know if maths and english are compulsory for IB?

Also - pros or cons of either?

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tallulah · 01/09/2011 08:52

Yes.

IB you take 6 subjects - 3 at higher level and 3 at standard. AFAICR my DS took English. Maths, Japanese, History, Biology and Drama. There isn't a lot of choice.

They have to do some sort of service element and an extended essay and other activities (DS got signed off by ballroom dancing). It is a more rounded curriculum than A levels but a lot of work.

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idrilis · 01/09/2011 09:15

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complexnumber · 02/09/2011 00:37

I agree with everything idrillis has written. A small point though; few schools offer the further maths option, it is a hell of a lot of work.

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