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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Was looking through the course requirement for the RMIB diploma, and we are a little confused if HL is needed in English OR History?

If a student turns out to be more STEM oriented, is there a way to do the three HLs in Chemistry, Physics and Math rather than History or English?

At our local W-school, most of the high achieving students seem to be taking anywhere between 10-16 APs.  Given that RMIB kids need to take IB tests, do they just end up taking significantly less AP tests than their peers at the local school, or just as much?  If so, wouldn't that require a lot of self-studying?  TIA[/quote]
RMIB expects all diploma candidates to HL in English (even STEM focused students.) You must take HL tests in 2 or 3 other subjects and then SL in 3 or 2 subjects, for a total of 6 tests, one per subject area. You may take additional IB tests, but will pay an additional fee.

Most students in IB take the corresponding AP tests too. They also often have AP only classes and take those tests. Some students self study a topic and take the test without having taken the course. 10-16 AP tests is not uncommon, in addition to the 6 IB tests.[/quote]

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