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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There’s no reason to think he’d be a fit for IB (even in 1.5 years from now) if he’s struggling at Gonzaga and based on your comments. Sounds like you need to think through the realistic options- a mix of honors and regular classes at Gonzaga or whatever is the step below IB at WL.

One thing I’ll say for Gonzaga is the global studies program has expanded and the study aboard options are great. My DS and his friends have been to Argentina, Italy and France. You host a student, too. It’s a cool program your DS might enjoy. 
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WL doesn’t have a step down. It’s two tracks IB/AP an essentially gened. It’s more of a cliff than a step. [/quote]

The step down from full IB is to take a few AP or IB classes in areas of strength/interest.

My kids both went to W-L and did not do full IB. They took 1 AP class in 9th, 1 in 10th, 3 in 11th, 4-5 in 12th. This was challenging enough for them. Lots of students at W-L take some AP/IB classes without doing the IB diploma program.[/quote]

OP is only a freshman, and the IB program doesn’t begin until junior year, so assessment can wait until then. The current mix of intensified courses and a few AP classes is far less demanding than the Gonzaga experience described.[/quote]

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