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Students Enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

Florida law recognizes International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum as a method of qualifying for a Florida Academic or Florida Medallion Scholars award through the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.  To qualify for a Bright Futures award utilizing the IB curriculum option, students must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Complete the IB curriculum requirements
  • Meet the appropriate SAT or ACT test score

The IB curriculum is defined as follows:

  • Complete a minimum of 13 credits identified by the International Baccalaureate Organization as follows:
    • Two credits* in each of the following areas:  Language Arts, Foreign Language, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics and Arts/Electives.
    • One Credit in Theory of Knowledge.
  • Complete CAS, which includes at least 75 hours of community service completed in grades 9-12.
  • Complete an extended essay.

* Students may satisfy the two-credit requirement for their standard level subject areas by completing one course and taking the IB examination in that subject area.

See the Comprehensive Course Table to identify IB courses.

Students who earn an IB diploma will earn the Florida Academic Scholars award.

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