International Baccalaureate (IB)
Credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) High Level exams is similar to AP exams. Students can earn credit for International Baccalaureate HL examinations with a minimum score of 5 except where noted. Students who have earned credit from an IB exam should not take a comparable college course as transfer credit is not typically granted for both. A score of 5, 6, or 7 on Higher Level exams is required to grant credit for a Cal-GETC general education area.
The IB Chart is based on the most current information available. Although every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, make sure to use the links at the end of the section for the original documents.
| IB Exam | GWC AA/AS GE Area | Cal-GETC Area & Units for Certification | CSU Semester Transfer Units | UC Semester Transfer Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology HL | (6) Area 5 | 5B (3) | 6 | 5.3 |
| Chemistry HL | (6) Area 5 | 5A (3) | 6 | 5.3 |
| Economics HL | (6) Area 4 | 4 (3) | 6 | 5.3 |
| English Language A - Language and Literature HL | (6) 1A + 3 | 3B (6) | 6 | 5.3 |
| English Language A - Literature HL | (6) 3 | 3B (3) | 6 | 5.3 |
| Geography HL | (6) Area 4 | 4 (3) | 6 | 5.3 |
| History (any region) HL | (6) Area 3 or 4 | 3B or 4 (3) | 6 | 5.3 |
| Language A - Literature HL | (6) Area 3 | 3B (3) | 61 | 5.3 |
| Language A - Language and Literature HL | (6) Area 3 | 3B (3) | 61 | 5.3 |
| Language A - Literature (any language, except English) HL | (6) Area 3 | N/A | 0 | 5.3 |
| Language A - Language and Literature (any language, except English) HL | (6) Area 3 | N/A | 0 | 5.3 |
| Language B (any language) HL | (6) N/A | N/A | 61 | 5.3 |
| Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches HL | (6) Area 2 | 2 (3) | 61 | 5.3 |
| Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation HL | (6) Area 2 | 61 | ||
| Physics HL | (6) Area 5 | 5A (3) | 6 | 5.3 |
| Psychology HL | (3) Area 4 | 4 (3) | 3 | 5.3 |
| Theatre HL | (6) Area 3 | 3A (3) | 61 | 5.3 |
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A minimum score of 4 is needed for GWC or CSU credit.
The IB Chart is based on the most current Information available. Although every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, please use this link to see the original documents:
- Cal-GETC: Cal-GETC Standards 1.3. IB exams must be used in area indicated regardless of where the certifying CCC’s discipline is located.
- CSU: All CSU campuses will accept the minimum units shown for transfer credit and can be applied to their CSU general education. Please note that individual CSU campuses may choose to grant more units than those specified toward completion of general education requirements. CSU - Historical CSU IB exam credit and changes
- UC: Credit granted for IB exams