FAQ

To earn their diploma, students must:

• Complete 3 HL courses, 3 SL courses, and all Internal Assessments (IAs) required by each subject area

• Test in all 6 subject groups - English, Foreign Language, Social Studies, Science, Math, and Arts/Electives at the end of the course

• Write an Extended Essay (EE) over a topic of the student's choosing

• Take Theory of Knowledge (TOK), which will be completed during the 2nd semester of the student's 11th grade year and 1st semester of the 12th grade year.

• Earn a total of 24 points from IB's grading of the 6 exams, IAs, EE, and TOK

To earn IB certificate, students must:

• Select the course(s) they wish to pursue from any of the subject groups

• Complete all IAs for that subject area and test at the end of the course

• That's it!

Just like AP, students pay for each test they register for.

Each exam is $119 bringing the total cost for all 6 exams (Diploma candidates) to $714.

Yes! The state of Texas has guaranteed students who graduate with the IB Diploma 24 credit hours (about 8 classes) at any public university in the state.

To earn college credit, a student's Internal Assessments (IAs) plus their IB exams are submitted to IB and produce a score that your college will receive.

IB is not designed for students who want to study internationally. Even though the program is internationally based, the instruction provided is intended to prepare students for the rigorous coursework they will encounter in any college or career they choose!

Yes! Our IB students are some of the most involved students at Oak! We have students currently involved in:

• DECA
• National Honor Society
• Student Council
• UIL
• The Fine Arts - Theatre, Oak Break Crew, Choir, Orchestra, and Marching Band
• Athletics - Football, Volleyball, Swim, Soccer, Basketball, Track/Cross-Country, and Color Guard
• Destination Imagination (DI)
• Numerous Clubs and Organizations - some even started by our past IB students!

• Yes, any advanced program is academically challenging, but remember that what is challenging for one individual might come easily for another. We invite you to try an IB course and decide for yourself what academic pathway fits you best.

Absolutely not! This question is question that many of our students ask themselves in grades 9 or 10. What we have found is that often times, students might face their first true academic challenge during these years and "fight or flight" kicks in. For some, the immediate impulse is to get out of the situation, but we recommend that students visit with our counselor and consider changing up their study habits. In fighting through these brief challenges, our students can realize a new level of academic achievement.

Yes, Klein Oak is the only campus in Klein ISD that currently offers the IB program. Students accepted into IB will attend high school at Klein Oak and bus transportation is available to help support students from across the district.

Yes, you will. Upon your exit, you will be withdrawn from Oak and will have to enroll at your zoned high school. Our IB Counselor will assist you and your family with this process.