IB Recognition & Credit
IB Courses and the IB Diploma are Recognized Worldwide!
Credit may be granted upon admission based on the individual college's admission criteria and guidelines for IB and AP recognition. In some cases, IB course/diploma candidates can earn enough credit to grant them entrance as a sophomore.
UC and CSU Recognition Policies
For reference, the UC and CSU systems have the following recognition in place. Please note this information is subject to change. For the most updated information about IB recognition and credit at UC/CSU and other US or international schools, please contact the school's admissions office.
University of California (UC)
"The International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization awards either a diploma or a certificate for individual IB exams. UC awards students who complete the IB diploma with a score of 30 or above with 6 quarter (4 semester) units toward their UC degree, in addition to the units earned for individual Higher Level exams (usually 24 quarter/16 semester units). Students who receive IB certificates with scores of 5, 6 or 7 on Higher Level exams will receive 8 quarter (5.3 semester) units per exam."*
(*Source: IB Credits Webpage, February 25, 2026)
California State University (CSU)
"Students may earn general education or lower-division major credits by taking a CSU-accepted external examination in place of a course. The CSU faculties have determined the passing scores, minimum units of credit earned, and certification area of standardized external examinations, such as Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Each campus in the California State University system determines how it will apply credits earned by external examinations toward the degree major."*
(*Source: CSU External Exam Credit Webpage, February 25, 2026)
Additional Information about IB Recognition and Credit
The following IBO webpages offer helpful information. Please note this information is subject to change. For the most updated information feel free to contact your school of choice's admissions office, or email the IBO at [email protected].
Reporting IB Test Scores
To view your IB test scores, please visit candidates.ibo.org. If you have any questions on how to report IB scores on your college and university applications, please speak with our IB Coordinator, Ms. Dukellis.
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