Diplomas, Certificates and College/University

Each academic subject is graded on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum). The award of the IB Diploma requires a minimum of 24 points and the satisfactory completion of other components. In addition there are certain excluding conditions which apply and bonus points which can be awarded. The maximum Diploma score, including bonuses, is 45 points.

If a student successfully completes the Diploma requirements and has taken one language at A1 level and another at A1 or A2 level they will be awarded the Bilingual Diploma.

If students do not satisfy all the necessary Diploma requirements, then they are awarded Certificates which detail all their academic achievements, IB or otherwise.

Good individual subject scores or high overall Diploma totals will open doors in the most competitive European, British and North American colleges. Our students have also been successful in college placement in Australia, South Africa and India. Many North American colleges award advanced placements and course credits, for up to one year, based on IB grades. Certificate students gain access to a wide range of universities and colleges in both Europe and North America.

In addition, all students who satisfactorily complete Grade 12 at IST receive an IST high school diploma. This is awarded separately from the IB Diploma or Certificates.

IST University Placement 2003-5

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