IBAC or GCSE

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barbfoster1x · 16/10/2019 23:05

Any thoughts anyone ??

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clary · 17/10/2019 08:19

Do you mean Ibac or A levels? If so, it depends on the child I think. My DD just did A levels and would gave struggled with the breadth of the Ibac. She certainly had no wish to continue maths fur example.

otoh Ibac is great if you have a student who still wants to continue with MFL or a humanity while actually seeking to specialise in science. It's a lot of work but can be rewarding.

onetimeonlyy · 17/10/2019 08:22

Don't do ib it's way more work for no reason and UK universities don't acknowledge it in the same way as a levels so the grade boundaries aren't adjusted properly. Saying this as someone who did it 10 years ago

tracystevens · 17/10/2019 13:04

IB is great! My kids got through it fine.

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barbfoster1x · 18/10/2019 07:58

Thanks Tracy

My D's school is suggesting it for their Upper school and I want to know if I need move or stay .

I love the school - its been through some rough times with a crazy Head, who mde it bankrupt! but has been bought by Dukes and is really great this year - neHead, major investment and DD is so happy and really succeeding. Want to stay but unsure of I Bac.

Thanks :)

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