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IB Diploma Program (DP)

An infographic from Lecanto High School titled "How do I get an IBDP Diploma?" which outlines the requirements for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The infographic is divided into several key sections: What is the IB Program?: Describes a two-year academic program for 11th and 12th-grade students focused on college preparation and well-rounded learning. 6 IB Courses: States students must choose 3 Higher Level (HL) and 3 Standard Level (SL) courses. Listed options include subjects like Language & Literature, Spanish, History of the Americas, Biology, Mathematics, and various Arts or Electives. IBDP Core: Lists three mandatory components: Extended Essay (EE): A 4,000-word research paper. Theory of Knowledge (TOK): A course on critical thinking assessed via an essay and exhibition. CAS: An 18-month project involving Creativity, Activity, and Service. Requirements: Explains the scoring system where students must earn at least 24 points out of 45. This includes points from 6 subjects (graded 1–7) and up to 3 extra points for the EE and TOK components. The layout features a green and yellow color scheme with the IB logo and a circular diagram representing the IB curriculum model.An educational infographic titled "How does IBDP help with college?" that details the benefits of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for students in 11th and 12th grade.The content is organized into four main sections:Applications (11 & 12 Grade): Explains that the IB Diploma gives students a competitive edge by proving they can handle rigorous, college-level work. It notes that the "Theory of Knowledge" (TOK) course helps students build resumes, draft essays, and secure strong recommendation letters.Acceptance (University): States that admissions officers view IB students as driven and well-prepared. It highlights that IB students at this school have been accepted to Florida colleges at double the rate of non-IB students.Courses / College Credits: Many colleges award credit or allow students to skip introductory courses based on IB exam scores, which can save time and tuition. This flexibility allows students to graduate early, double major, or study abroad.Bright Futures & more ($): Highlights financial benefits, specifically for Florida students. IB Diploma earners automatically qualify for the Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholars (FAS) Scholarship, covering 100% tuition at Florida public universities. It also mentions that the program's students earn an average of $5.5 million in scholarship offers per year.The design features a green and yellow background with an illustration of a graduation cap resting on a globe atop a stack of books.

 

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