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International Baccalaureate (IB)
International Baccalaureate is an education program that provides internationally accepted qualifications for entry into higher education. Examinations taken in high school in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) will give college credit to those students who have passed one or more International Baccalaureate Exams with a 4 or higher. Illinois House Bill 3522 states that IB scores of 4 or higher shall be accepted for credit by all Illinois institutions of higher education.
Students who have taken IB Exams must have an original IB transcript on file with the Registrar before credit can be evaluated and awarded. Students who have passed an IB Exam based on the following standards will receive ungraded credit, except in the case where credit has already been earned for that equivalent course from sources other than the International Baccalaureate Program.
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IB Approval Process
- Students must submit an official score report from International Baccalaureate.
- Students must submit JJC's Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form, found on the student portal.
- Once all documents are received, score reports will be evaluated by JJC staff, and any applicable credit will be awarded to the student's record within 30 days.
- Students can view the proficiency credit awarded on the Student Planning Module after 30 days.
IB Equivalency Chart
We are currently reviewing all IB exams. We will add more information as it becomes available.
IB Exam Title | Score Accepted | JJC Equivalent Courses (IAI Equivalent* if applicable) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
Biology | 4+ SL | BIO 104 (L1 900L) | 5 |
Biology | 4-6 HL | BIO 104 (L1 900L) | 5 |
Biology | 7 HL | BIO 151 (L1 901L) | 5 |
Business Management | 4+ SL/HL | BUS 101E (business elective) | 3 |
Chemistry | 4+ SL | CHEM 100 (P1 903L) | 5 |
Chemistry | 4 HL | CHEM 101 (P1 902L) | 5 |
Chemistry | 5 HL | CHEM 102 (CHM 912) | 5 |
Chemistry | 6+ HL | CHEM 101 (P1 902L) and 102 (CHM 912) | 10 |
Classic Languages | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Computer Science | 4+ SL/HL | BUS 101E (business elective) | 3 |
Creativity, Activity, and Service | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Dance | 4+ SL/HL | KIN 110 | 1 |
Design Technology | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Digital Society | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Economics | 4+ SL/HL | BUS 101E (business elective) | 3 |
Environmental Systems and Societies | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Extended Essay | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Film | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Further Mathematics | 4 HL | MATH 128 (M1 902), 137 (M1 902), or 170 (M1 900-1) | 4 or 5
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Further Mathematics | 5-7 HL | MATH 128 (M1 902), 170 (M1 900-1), or 171 (M1 900-2) | 4 or 5 |
Geography | 4+ SL/HL | GEOG 106 (SN 900N) | 3 |
Global Politics | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
History | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Language AB Initio | 4+ SL/HL | LANG 101E (foreign language elective) | 3 |
Language A: Literature | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Language and Culture | 4+ SL/HL | COMM 204 | 3 |
Language and Literature | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Language B | 4+ SL/HL | LANG 101E (foreign language elective) | 3 |
Literature and Performance | 4+ SL/HL | THEA 102 (TA 916) | 3 |
Mathematical Studies | 4-7 SL | MATH 127 (M1 904) | 3 |
Mathematics | 4 SL | MATH 128 (M1 902), 131, or 138 | 4 |
Mathematics | 5-7 SL | MATH 128 (M1 902), 131, 138, 139, or 142 | 4 or 5 |
Mathematics | 4 HL | MATH 128 (M1 902), 131, 137 (M1 905), 138, 139, or 142 | 4 or 5 |
Mathematics | 5-7 HL | MATH 128 (M1 902), 137 (M1 905), or 170 (M1 900-1) | 4 or 5 |
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches | 4 SL | MATH 138 (no IAI equivalent) | 4 |
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches | 5+ SL | MATH 139 | 4 |
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches | 4 HL | MATH 139 | 4 |
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches | 5+ HL | MATH 170 (M1 900-1) | 5 |
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation | 4 SL | MATH 127 (M1 904) | 3 |
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation | 5+ SL | MATH 131 | 4 |
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation | 4 HL | MATH 131 | 4 |
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation | 5+HL | MATH 150 (M1 900-B) | 4 |
Music | 4+ SL/HL | MUS 101 (F1 900) | 3 |
Philosophy | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Physics | 4+ SL | PHYS 100 (P1 900L) | 4 |
Physics | 4-5 HL | PHYS 100 (P1 900L) | 4 |
Physics | 6+ HL | PHYS 101 (P1 900L) and 102 | 10 |
Psychology | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Social and Cultural Anthropology | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Sports, Exercise, and Health Sciences | 4+ SL/HL | KIN 201 | 3 |
Theatre | 4+ SL/HL | THEA 101 (F1 907) | 3 |
Theory of Knowledge | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
Visual Arts | 4+ SL/HL | ART 109 (F2 900) | 3 |
World Religions | 4+ SL/HL | ELEC 101E (general elective) | 3 |
*The Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) is a statewide transfer agreement, which is transferable among more than 100 participating colleges and universities in Illinois. IAI works best for students who know they are going to transfer but are undecided on the college or university that will grant their baccalaureate degree. You can find more information on the IAI website.
Last updated: 6/18/25
