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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]AP is more rigorous than IB, which is what school systems implement in failing schools to create the illusion of rigor.[/quote]

IB is very rigorous if you take the complete program and does really teach you to research and write. It's excellent preparation for college. But it does have limitations on classes you can take plus the community service piece.

My kids went to W-L and took a mix of AP and IB classes. Generally AP for math and English. IB when an AP wasn't available (Economics) or science classes. DD is very into science and asked her Intensified Biology teacher (who also taught AP and IB) which she recommended and she said 100% IB. The 2-year HL class goes deeper than AP and really prepares you for college work.

That said, I think the full IB program is a ton of work and I wouldn't have my kid transfer to do it (frankly, they couldn't handle it as both have ADHD and we preferred for them to focus on high-level classes just in their interests). We're just lucky to be in zone so they can sample classes from it.[/quote]

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