Accelerated Education Opportunities

(see table below)

Students who have participated in the International Baccalaureate program in high school may receive a maximum of 30 hours of credit for scores of four or higher in the subsidiary and higher level program areas. The table below labeled “International Baccalaureate” provides information related to the International Baccalaureate program credit.

International Baccalaureate
(all modern languages)

International Baccalaureate offers examinations in many languages and literatures at different levels: B, A2, and A1. Most students in Florida take English as their A1 level language (literature for native or near-native speakers) and one or more foreign Language B exams. Within each category, there are “standard” and “higher” level examinations. Institutions may wish to award additional credit for higher-level exams.

Language B
(most common)

Students earn a minimum of one semester (3 credits) of language credit at the Elementary Language II or equivalent level (usually 1121C) level for a score of 4. Students who score 5-7 earn a minimum of two semesters (min. 6 credits) of Elementary Language II and Intermediate Language I or their equivalents (usually 1121C/ 2200) level. No literature credit will be awarded for International Baccalaureate Language B exams.

Language A2
(language and literature courses for highly proficient speakers; uncommon in Florida)

No direct equivalent. Content of Language A2 varies widely. Minimum 3 credits language or literature for score of 4, 6 credits of language or literature for a score of 5-7.

Language A1
(literature courses for native speakers; languages other than English)

No direct equivalent. Content of Language A1 varies widely. Minimum 3 credits in literature for score of 4, 6 credits for score of 5-7.

IB Latin

LNW 3700. This is a unique number assigned to this exam. The IB Latin course includes a reading component and a selection of two out of four authors on a list that changes periodically. Minimum 3 credits for score of 4, 6 credits for score of 5-7 (all exams for diploma holders, higher level exams only for others).