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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There was something posted a few years ago about the additional expense of IB.  It was substantial--as I recall.

For one thing, an IB Coordinator is required at each school.  It was my understanding that this person does not teach.  Another poster said that is not true.  I did look at staff of one school, and it indicates that their coordinator is just that--not a teacher.
Also, except, perhaps, for Robinson, most of the IB schools are smaller--therefore, it is necessarily more expensive for that coordinator per student.

There were other expenses, as well.  I think the tests are more expensive.

It seems to me that most of the IB schools would be better served with AP.  It certainly would be cheaper.

And, the only schools that are anywhere near 20% IB diplomas are Robinson and Marshall.  One year, South Lakes came close--but that was just one year, and it was not the last year posted.

Keep IB at Marshall, I guess.  It is not that far from South Lakes, so the kids could place there.  If Robinson wants to keep it, that is okay, too.  Otherwise, what a waste of funds for a handful of kids.[/quote]

+1000. [/quote]

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