IB at GRHS

International Baccalaureate (IB) at Grand Rapids High School is a demanding two-year, pre-university, internationally-based program for motivated juniors and seniors. GRHS was the first school in Minnesota to be IB. An IB Diploma is the most comprehensive and thorough preparation available for higher education.

GRHS IB Coordinator:
Dale Christy 218-327-5760, ext. 41528,
dchristy@isd318.org

IB Diploma candidates are required to:

• Study six courses - one in each of the six IB subject areas.
• Take “Theory of Knowledge” - a unique course on the philosophy of learning
• Write an Extended Essay - a college-level research paper done under the direct supervision of one of our staff.
• Participate in CAS - a two-year program that includes 150 hours of creativity, activity, and service.
• Take the IB Exams.

IB Subject Areas

• Group 1: Language A (IB English 11 & 12)
• Group 2: Language B (IB German III & IV or IB Spanish III & IV)
• Group 3: Individuals and Societies (IB Economics 11 & 12 or IB History 11 & 12)
• Group 4: Experimental Sciences (IB Chemistry I & II, IB Physics I & II or IB Biology)
• Group 5: Mathematics (IB Pre-Calculus or IB Calculus)
• Group 6: Arts and Electives (IB Studio Art, IB Business and Management, or IB Elective of additional course in group 3 or 4)

More information is available on the International Baccalaureate website at www.ibo.org.

IB for College Credit

Most colleges and universities award credit for IB courses taken in high school. Most require a score of 4 or higher on the IB exam before college credit will be awarded. For students who earn the IB Diploma and score high on their IB exams, many universities allow incoming students a "sophomore" status upon entry.

Every college and university is different with regard to this policy. Check the links below for information on specific schools.

• International Baccalaureate Diploma Recognition
• University of Minnesota Requirements
• Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Requirements