A student must be enrolled at San Bernardino Valley College to receive course credit for the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma or certificates. A score below 4 for Mathematics (HL) will require that students complete the self-guided placement at SBVC. Please refer to the table below for IB credit (in accordance with Title 5, §55052.5). Students who have earned credit from an IB exam should not take a comparable college course because transfer credit will not be granted for both. Any questions may be directed to the Articulation Officer in the Counseling Center, AD/SS 103.
| IB Examination | Minimum Score | Units | SBVC Equivalent | SBVC Graduation | Cal-GETC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology (HL) | 5 | 3 | BIOL 205 | Area 4B (lab) | Area 5B (no lab) |
| Chemistry (HL) | 5 | 3 | CHEM 101 | Area 4B (lab) | Area 5A (no lab) |
| Economics (HL) | 5 | 3 | ECON 200 or ECON 200H | Area 3B | Area 4 |
| Geography (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3B | Area 4 |
| History (any region) (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A or 3B | Area 3B or 4 |
| Mathematics (HL): Analysis and Approaches | 4 | 3 | TBD | Area 2 | Area 2 |
| Mathematics (HL): Applications and Interpretation | 4 | 3 | TBD | Area 2 | Area 2 |
| Physics (HL) | 5 | 3 | PHYSIC 101 | Area 4A (lab) | Area 5A |
| Psychology (HL) | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3B | Area 4 |
| Theatre (HL) | 4 | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A | Area 3A |
| IB Examination | Minimum Score | Units | SBVC Equivalent | SBVC Graduation | Cal-GETC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language A: Literature HL | 4 | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A | Area 3B |
| Language A: Language and Literature HL | 4 | 3 | No equivalent | Area 3A | Area 3B |
| Language B (any language) HL | 4 | 0 | No equivalent | No credit | No credit |
| Language B (any language) HL | 5 | 3 | No equivalent | No credit | No credit |
IB Exam Notes
- The IB chart is based on the most current information available at the time of catalog publication.
- Refer to the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) AP, IB, and CLEP Examination Chart for passing scores and credit details per Title 5 §55052.5.
- IB transfer credit (including possible differences in units to be awarded beyond those used for Cal-GETC certification) awarded for these and other IB exams at admission are determined by the CSU and UC.
- For the complete list of CSU IB policies and credit information, visit: Viewing CSU Systemwide Credit for External Examinations
- For the complete UC Policy for IB credit, visit: IB credits | UC Admissions