International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is a demanding course of study that leads to culminating exams for highly motivated high school students.
A minimum score of 4 is required to receive credit. Listed below are the specific departmental credits available at Boise State for acceptable IB exam scores. Credit for IB exams not listed will be granted on the recommendations of the chair of the department offering the course.
How to Receive Credit for an IB Exam
- Review the table below to see the minimum score required and equivalent Boise State course.
- Send your IB transcript to Boise State through IBO or by contacting your high school IB coordinator.
- You will receive an email when your exam score is processed. Test credit will be posted to your record after the 10th day of your first semester at Boise State.
IB Contact Information
Email: ibid@ibo.org
Phone: (301) 202-3000
Visit the International Baccalaureate (IB) website
Grade on Transcript
Credit for IB exams will be recorded on your Boise State transcript with a grade of Pass (P). If your score is too low, no entry is made on your transcript.
Limitations on IB Exams
IB exams cannot be used to repeat a class previously graded. You may earn up to one-third (1/3) of your total credits required for graduation through credit for prior learning.
Questions?
Contact the transfer credit evaluators at degreeprogress@boisestate.edu, (208) 426-4249, or (800) 824-7017.
How IB Exams Transfer to Boise State
For a complete list of Foundation Designations please visit the Undergraduate Catalog: Foundation Designations.| IB Exam | Level | Minimum Score | Boise State Equivalent | Credits | Foundations Designation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | SL or HL | 4 | BIOL 100 | 4 | FN | |
| Biology | SL or HL | 5 | BIOL 191 | 4 | FN | |
| Biology | SL or HL | 6 | BIOL 191, 192 | 8 | FN (BIOL 191) | |
| Business Management | SL or HL | 4 | MGMT 301, 334, 410 | 9 | ||
| Chemistry | HL | 4 | CHEM 111, 111L | 4 | FN | |
| Classical Languages, Greek | SL or HL | 4 | FORLNG 197 | 4 | FH | |
| Classical Languages, Greek | SL or HL | 5 | FORLNG 197 | 8 | FH | |
| Classical Languages, Latin | SL or HL | 4 | LATIN 211 | 4 | FH | |
| Classical Languages, Latin | SL or HL | 5 | LATIN 211, 212 | 8 | FH | |
| Computer Science | SL or HL | 4 | CS 100XF | 3 | ||
| Dance | SL or HL | 4 | THEA 210 | 3 | ||
| Design Technology | SL or HL | 4 | ITM 100XF | 3 | ||
| Diploma Programme | n/a | Completion | ENGL 101, 102 | 6 | FW (College First-Year Composition) | |
| Economics | SL or HL | 5 | ECON 201, 202 | 6 | FS | |
| English A Language and Literature | SL | 4 | ENGL 101 | 3 | FW (College First-Year Composition) | |
| English A Language and Literature | SL | 5 | ENGL 101, 102 | 6 | FW | |
| English A Language and Literature | HL | 4 | ENGL 101, 102 | 6 | FW | |
| English A Language and Literature | HL | 5 | ENGL 101, 102, 175 | 9 | FW/FH | |
| English A Literature | SL or HL | 4 | ENGL 175 | 3 | FH | |
| English B | SL or HL | 4 | ENGL 100XF | 3 | ||
| English B | SL or HL | 5 | ENGL 100XF | 6 | ||
| English B | SL or HL | 6 | ENGL 100XF | 9 | ||
| English B | SL or HL | 7 | ENGL 100XF | 12 | ||
| Environmental Systems and Societies | SL | 4 | ENVHLTH 100XF | 3 | ||
| Film | HL | 4 | FILM 200XF | 3 | ||
| Film | SL | 4 | FILM 100XF | 3 | ||
| Geography | SL or HL | 4 | GEOG 102 | 3 | FS | |
| Geography | SL or HL | 5 | GEOG 101, GEOG 102 | 6 | FS | |
| Global Politics | SL or HL | 4 | POLS 200 | 3 | ||
| History | SL | 4 | HIST 102 | 3 | FS | |
| History, Africa and the Middle East | HL | 4 | HIST 102, 151 | 6 | FS | |
| History, Americas | HL | 4 | HIST 102, 112 | 6 | FS | |
| History, Asia and Oceania | HL | 4 | HIST 102, 121 | 6 | FS | |
| History, Europe | HL | 4 | HIST 101, 102 | 6 | FS | |
| Information Technology in a Global Society | SL or HL | 4 | ITM 100XF | 3 | ||
| Language AB Initio | SL | 4 | 101 | 3 | FH | |
| Language B | SL or HL | 4 | 101 | 3 | FH | |
| Language B | SL or HL | 5 | 101, 102 | 6 | FH | |
| Language B | SL or HL | 6 | 101, 102, 201 | 9 to 12 | FH | -Credits vary depending on the language taken |
| Language B | SL or HL | 7 | 101, 102, 201, 202 | 12 to 16 | FH | -Credits vary depending on the language taken |
| Literature and Performance | SL | 5 | ENGL 100XF | 3 | ||
| Mathematics | SL or HL | 4 | MATH 143, 144 | 5 | FM (MATH 143) | |
| Mathematics | SL or HL | 6 | MATH 143, 144, 170 | 9 | FM (MATH 143, 170) | |
| Further Mathematics - For Further Math HL additional topic credit assessment take your syllabus to the Math department. | HL | 6 | MATH 175, 187, 301 | 9 | ||
| Mathematics Analysis and Approaches | HL | 4 | MATH 170, 175 | 8 | FM (MATH 170) | |
| Mathematics Analysis and Approaches | SL | 4 | MATH 170 | 4 | FM | |
| Mathematics Applications and Interpretation | HL | 4 | MATH 143, 144, 153 | 8 | FM (MATH 143, 153) | |
| Mathematics Applications and Interpretation | SL | 4 | MATH 123 | 3 | FM | |
| Music | SL or HL | 4 | MUS 100XF | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | SL or HL | 4 | PHIL 101 | 3 | FH | |
| Physics | HL | 5 | PHYS 111, 112 | 8 | FN | |
| Psychology | SL or HL | 5 | PSYC 101 | 3 | FS | |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology | SL or HL | 5 | ANTH 102 | 3 | FS | |
| Sports, Exercise and Health Science | SL | 4 | KINES 100XF | 3 | ||
| Theatre | SL or HL | 4 | THEA 101 | 3 | FA | |
| Visual Arts | SL or HL | 4 | ART 100XFA | 3 | FA | |
| World Arts and Cultures | SL | 4 | ART 100 | 3 | FA | |
| World Religions | SL | 4 | HUM 100XF | 3 |