The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme is currently offered by 21 international schools in Vietnam as of 2024. IB demands considerable effort from students if they aim to qualify for admission to top universities worldwide.
The IB exam is a crucial component of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). It comprises a series of assessments held at the end of the IB programme, usually towards the end of the academic year. The IB exam includes a range of tests in core subjects and elective subjects that students have chosen. It’s organized and administered by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). The scores from the IB exam, along with other achievements throughout the program, determine whether students are eligible to receive the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
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The subjects in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) include 6 groups of subjects:
1. Language acquisition (English)
2. Language and Literature (Vietnamese)
3. Sciences
4. Mathematics
5. Business Management
6. Visual Arts
Additionally, students need to complete 3 core subjects:
Studying for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) brings numerous benefits to students, including comprehensive development of knowledge, skills, and critical thinking; it serves as a solid preparation for university studies, offers opportunities for global learning and employment, as well as recognition and high appraisal from universities and organizations worldwide. Universities worldwide highly favor IB programme graduates because of its teaching objectives that have helped develop diverse and balanced skills. With all the subjects studied in the IB programme, students have more diverse options for university programs. In the current societal context, companies also prioritize candidates with flexibility and high adaptability skills-traits that IB students have been nurtured with from their early years of education.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme is authorized to be taught at many schools worldwide. Students can participate in this program at international schools or schools that offer the IB programme. To be authorized to teach the IB programme, schools must meet stringent criteria set by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). In Vietnam, there are currently 21 schools recognized by the IB Organization, including:
1. Tesla Education
2. Australian International School
3. British International School
4. European International School
5. German International School
6. Saigon Pearl International School
7. International School Ho Chi Minh City
8. North American International School
9. Renaissance International School Saigon
10. South Saigon International School
11. Western Australian International School
12. Vietnam – Finland International School
13. Canadian International School
14. American International School Vietnam
15. Wisdomland International Preschool – Diamond Campus
16. British International School Hanoi
17. Hanoi International School
18. Olympia Schools
19. United Nations International School of Hanoi
20. QSI International School of Haiphong
21. Reigate Grammar School Vietnam
Tesla Education teaches the IB programme
To prepare well for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma exam, students can participate in exam preparation courses organized by reputable educational centers or attend specialized preparation classes. In addition, there are many online forums and communities for IB students to share experiences, ask questions, and find study materials. Some popular forums include Reddit’s IB subreddit and IB Survival.
Information about IB exam fees in Vietnam may vary from year to year and from school to school. Students should directly contact their school or the managing organizations for specific information about fees. Attending the International Baccalaureate exam has a fee of 172 USD (approximately 4 million VND) and an additional 119 USD for each subject group.
In Vietnam, some international schools or private schools may be authorized to organize the IB DP exams. However, for detailed and up-to-date information on organizing IB exams at these schools, parents should directly contact the schools.