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IB Diploma Students at Top 25 US Universities

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Students entering the Pre-DP or IB Diploma Programme may receive scholarships covering up to 90% of tuition fees. Learn more about Tesla\'s IB Diploma Programme.

Tesla Education: Launching the IB Diploma Programme with Confidence

\r\nWhile 2026–2027 will be Tesla Education’s first DP cohort, our programme is built on strong foundations.\r\n\r\nTesla Education is already an IB Continuum School, authorized to offer:\r\n

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  • Primary Years Programme (PYP)
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  • Middle Years Programme (MYP)\r\n
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  • Diploma Programme (DP)
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\r\nThis means our students benefit from a fully aligned IB learning journey from early years through graduation.\r\n\r\nOur DP development has included:\r\n

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  • collaboration with IB consultants and experienced DP educators
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  • curriculum planning aligned with IB Programme Standards and Practices\r\n
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  • professional development for teachers in IB assessment and pedagogy\r\n
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  • university guidance structures for DP students
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\r\nAs a result, Tesla’s first DP students will enter a programme designed from the beginning to meet international IB expectations.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tesla IB Diploma Scholarship Opportunities

\r\nStudents entering the Pre-DP or IB Diploma Programme may receive scholarships covering up to 90% of tuition fees, depending on academic performance and scholarship evaluation.\r\n

Why Scholarships Are Offered for the IB Diploma

\r\nTesla’s IB Scholarship Programme reflects our belief that talented students should have access to world-class education regardless of financial barriers.\r\n\r\nThe programme aims to:\r\n

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  • attract motivated and high-achieving students
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  • build a strong academic culture within the IB Diploma cohort\r\n
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  • support students with the potential to succeed at leading global universities
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\r\nBy learning alongside other motivated students, scholarship recipients help create a dynamic and inspiring academic environment.\r\n

Who Should Apply?

\r\nStudents currently in Grade 8, Grade 9, or Grade 10.\r\n

Why Grades 8-10 Are the Ideal Time to Prepare for the IB Diploma

\r\nMany successful IB students begin preparing during Grade 8 – Grade 10.\r\n\r\nEarly preparation allows students to:\r\n

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  • strengthen academic foundations in mathematics and sciences\r\n
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  • develop advanced English academic writing\r\n
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  • explore subject interests before choosing Higher Level courses\r\n
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  • build leadership experience through activities and service
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\r\nAt Tesla Education, students entering Pre-DP receive guidance that prepares them academically and personally for the IB Diploma Programme.\r\n

Acceptance Rates & Credit Policies of Top 25 Universities in USA

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University

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General Acceptance Rate

IB Student Acceptance Rate

IB Course Credits Awarded

Harvard University

Harvard Shield

5.1%

12.2%

Advanced Standing possible with HL 7s

Stanford University

Stanford Seal

4.65%

17%

HL 5–6 eligible for credit

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

MIT Seal

7.2%

23.1%

HL 6–7 eligible for credit

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Caltech Seal

8%

28.3%

No IB credit (placement exams required)

University of Chicago

Chicago Shield

7.9%

60.3%

Up to 1 year credit for HL 6–7

Princeton University

Princeton Crest

6.5%

17.2%

HL 6–7 course credits

Yale University

Yale Shield

6.3%

14.3%

Up to two acceleration credits

Cornell University

Cornell Seal

14.1%

47%

HL 6–7 advanced standing

Johns Hopkins University

JHU Crest

11.4%

46%

HL 6–7 credit

Columbia University

Columbia Crown

6%

13.9%

HL 6–7 credit up to 16 points

University of Pennsylvania

Penn Crest

9.4%

31.6%

HL 4–7 advanced standing

University of Michigan

Michigan Block M

28.6%

70.8%

HL 4–6 credits

Duke University

Duke Shield

9%

36.2%

HL 6+ elective credits

University of California Berkeley

Berkeley Seal

17.5%

45.5%

HL 5+ earns 8 quarter units

Northwestern University

Northwestern N

9%

48.8%

HL credit depending on department

UCLA

UCLA Script

18%

41.4%

HL 5+ earns 8 quarter units

UC San Diego

UCSD Triton

35.9%

60.7%

HL 5+ earns 8 quarter units

Carnegie Mellon University

CMU Seal

13.7%

69.6%

HL 6–7 credits

New York University

NYU Torch

33%

46.8%

HL 6–7 earns course credit

Brown University

Brown Crest

9.3%

19.2%

HL 5–7 earns course credit

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Wisconsin W

49%

75%

HL 4+ earns credits

University of Washington

Washington W

45%

63.4%

HL 5+ earns 5+ credits

University of Texas at Austin

Texas Longhorn

39%

81.5%

SL & HL 4+ eligible for credit

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Illinois I

66%

90.4%

SL & HL 4+ credits

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Tech GT

25%

79.4%

HL 5+ earns credits

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IB Course Credits Awarded: What This Means for Students and Families

\r\nOne of the major advantages of the IB Diploma Programme (DP) is that many universities—especially in the United States—award university course credits for strong IB exam results.\r\n\r\nThis means that students who perform well in Higher Level (HL) subjects may receive:\r\n

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  • university course credits\r\n
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  • advanced standing\r\n
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  • the ability to skip introductory courses
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\r\nIn practical terms, IB students may enter university already holding credits equivalent to first-year courses.\r\n

Types of IB Credit Universities Offer

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1️⃣ Course Credit

\r\nStudents receive actual university credit hours. This means the student does not need to take that course again in university.\r\n\r\nExample: A student scoring HL Physics 6 may receive credit for Physics 101.\r\n

2️⃣ Advanced Standing

\r\nSome universities allow IB students to graduate earlier.\r\n\r\nExample: Harvard allows students with three HL scores of 7 to apply for Advanced Standing, allowing them to graduate in three years instead of four.\r\n

3️⃣ Placement into Higher-Level Courses

\r\nStudents may skip introductory courses and start at a more advanced level.\r\n\r\nExample: A student with HL Mathematics 7 might begin directly in second-year mathematics courses.\r\n

Financial Benefits for Families

\r\nReceiving university credits can significantly reduce the cost of university education. For Vietnamese students studying in the US:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Scenario

Estimated Savings

Public university

$18,000 – $37,500

Private university

$30,000 – $52,500

\r\nIn some cases (Harvard Advanced Standing, Chicago credit policies), students may even graduate one semester or one year early, increasing savings further.\r\n

Academic Advantages for Students

\r\nIB course credits also provide academic flexibility.\r\n\r\nStudents may:\r\n\r\n✔ graduate earlier\r\n ✔ take advanced courses sooner\r\n ✔ add a second major\r\n ✔ study abroad during university\r\n ✔ pursue internships earlier\r\n\r\nThis flexibility allows students to customize their university experience more effectively.\r\n

Why Universities Value IB Students

\r\nUniversities award IB credit because the IB Diploma already develops university-level academic skills.\r\n\r\nIB students graduate with experience in:\r\n

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  • independent research (Extended Essay)\r\n
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  • critical thinking (Theory of Knowledge)\r\n
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  • academic writing and analysis\r\n
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  • interdisciplinary learning\r\n
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  • time management and academic rigor
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\r\nThese skills closely mirror what students will experience in university.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Preparing Students for IB Success at Tesla

\r\nAt Tesla Education, IB preparation begins long before the final exams.\r\n\r\nOur DP students receive structured support including:\r\n

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  • subject-specific academic mentoring\r\n
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  • internal assessment planning and supervision\r\n
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  • Extended Essay supervision and research guidance\r\n
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  • university counselling and career planning\r\n
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  • mock examinations and exam preparation workshops
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\r\nThis ensures students are not only prepared for IB exams but also ready to transition confidently to leading universities worldwide.\r\n\r\nAt Tesla, we are proud to begin this journey with our first DP students and to support them as they develop into thoughtful, capable, and internationally minded graduates.\r\n

📩 Admissions for the 2026–2027 IB Diploma Programme are now open.

\r\nFamilies interested in learning more are warmly invited to:\r\n

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  • visit our campus\r\n
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  • speak with our IB educators\r\n
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  • attend an IB information session
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\r\nTesla Education\r\n IB World School – PYP · MYP · DP\r\n Ho Chi Minh City

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