International Baccalaureate Credit

Through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, high school students may apply for college credit. International Baccalaureate classes are offered in such subjects as English composition, foreign language, history, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Each examination is intended to measure the achievement of students and to determine at what point students should begin college study of that subject. To receive Rend Lake College credit, students must earn a score of 5, 6, or 7 and must request an official copy of the examination results be sent to the Registrar. The examination results must be received by Rend Lake College prior to the student taking the course for which credit is sought. Credit will be placed on the student’s transcript after the student successfully completes 12 credit hours of study at Rend Lake College. International Baccalaureate credit is not used in computing a student’s grade point average. For specific information, students should consult the Vice President of Instruction.

Rend Lake College will allow International Baccalaureate credit for scores of 5, 6, or 7 as listed below.