International Baccalaureate (IB) Test Equivalency List for MC GE
International Baccalaureate (IB) Test Equivalency List for MC GE
Rules for Using International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit for the Associate Degree
Moorpark College faculty has determined passing scores and, when appropriate, certification areas for General Education (GE) and course equivalency of International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations as provided below.:
- Students who complete the IB Diploma with a score of 30 or above will receive 20-semester units of credit.
- Students completing IB Higher Level exams with scores of 5, 6, or 7 will receive credit for each exam as specified below. An acceptable score of 4 or higher on the IB Mathematics Higher Level (HL) exam will satisfy the math competency requirement for the VCCCD associate degree.
- Students will not receive credit for Standard Level exams.
- Credits awarded for IB exams shall not impact a student’s GPA.
- Units granted for IB will not be subject to the unit limits for Credit for Prior Learning or Pass/No Pass grading which otherwise apply within the district.
- Credits acquired by exams are not counted in determining the 12-semester units in residence at the granting institution required for an Associate Degree.
The list was approved by MC Curriculum Committee on 2/15/2022.
| International Baccalaureate Exam (IB Exam) | Minimum Passing Score | Total Units Earned (includes GE) | GE Units Earned | AA/AS GE Area | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology HL | 5 | 6 | 3 | A1 | BIOL M01 (No Lab credit) |
| Chemistry HL | 5 | 6 | 3 | A2 | No equivalent course |
| Economics HL | 5 | 6 | 3 | B2 | ECON M201 |
| Geography HL | 5 | 6 | 3 | B2 | GEOG M02 |
| History (any region) HL | 5 | 6 | 3 | B2 | No equivalent course |
| Language A: Literature HL | 4 | 6 | 3 | C2 | No equivalent course |
| Language A: Language and Literature HL | 4 | 6 | 3 | C2 | No equivalent course |
| Language A1 (any language) HL (prior F2013) | 4 | 6 | 3 | C2 | No equivalent course |
| Language A2 (any language) HL (prior F2013) | 4 | 6 | 3 | C2 | No equivalent course |
| Language B (any language) HL | 4 | 6 | 0 | n/a | No equivalent course |
| Mathematics HL (prior F2022) | 4 | 6 | 3 | D2 | No equivalent course |
| Mathematics HL: Analysis and Approaches | 4 | 6 | 3 | D2 | No equivalent course |
| Mathematics HL: Applications and Interpretation | 4 | 6 | 3 | D2 | No equivalent course |
| Physics HL | 5 | 8 | 3 | A2 | PHYS M10A and PHYS M10B |
| Psychology HL | 5 | 6 | 3 | B2 | PSY M01 |
| Theatre HL | 5 | 6 | 3 | C1 | No equivalent course |
Reference:
- VCCCD AP 4235 Credit for Prior Learning, last reviewed in 2024.
- Last reviewed and approved by MC Curriculum Committee on 2/15/2022.
Rules for Using International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit for Transfer and CSU GE-Breadth
The International Baccalaureate (IB) exam assesses student work and measures students’ academic, intercultural and basic skills. The California State University (CSU) faculty has determined passing scores and, when appropriate, certification areas (for General Education Breadth and United States History, Constitution, and American Ideals) for CSU-approved IB examinations. Each campus in the CSU system determines how it will apply external examinations toward credit in the major. For students not already certified in GE (General Education) and/or American Institutions, the campus also determines how to apply credit from such exams toward the local degree requirements.
- An acceptable IB score of 4, 5, 6, or 7 (except where noted) on Higher Level (HL) exams is required to grant credit for CSU GE-Breadth certification.
- An acceptable IB score equates to 3 semester or 4 quarter units for GE certification purposes, except where noted otherwise.
- Students will not receive credit for Standard Level exams.
- Students who have earned credit for an IB exam should not take a comparable college course because credit will not be granted for both.
| International Baccalaureate Exam (IB Exam) | Minimum Passing Score | Minimum Semester Units Earned | Semester Units toward CSU GE-Breadth Certification | CSU GE-Breadth and/or American Institutions Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology HL | 5 | 6 | 3 | B2 |
| Chemistry HL | 5 | 6 | 3 | B1 |
| Economics HL | 5 | 6 | 3 | D2 |
| Geography HL | 5 | 6 | 3 | D5 |
| History (any region) HL | 5 | 6 | 3 | C2 or D6 1 |
| Language A: Literature HL | 4 | 6 | 3 | C2 |
| Language A: Language and Literature HL | 4 | 6 | 3 | C2 |
| Language A1 (any language) HL (prior F2013)2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | C2 |
| Language A2 (any language) HL (prior F2013)2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | C2 |
| Language B (any language) HL2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | n/a |
| Mathematics HL (prior F2022) | 4 | 6 | 3 | B4 |
| Mathematics HL: Analysis and Approaches | 4 | 6 | 3 | B4 |
| Mathematics HL: Applications and Interpretation | 4 | 6 | 3 | B4 |
| Physics HL | 5 | 6 | 3 | B1 |
| Psychology HL | 5 | 3 | 3 | D9 |
| Theatre HL | 4 | 6 | 3 | C1 |
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IB exam may be used in either area regardless of where the certifying CCC's discipline is located.
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The IB curriculum offers language at various levels for native and non-native speakers. Language B courses are offered at the intermediate level for non-natives. Language A1 and A2 are advanced courses in literature for native and non-native speakers, respectively.
Reference:
- CSU Systemwide Credit for External Examinations PolicyStat ID: 14685671 (last revised 1/6/2024).
International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit for Transfer and IGETC
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization awards either a diploma or a certificate for individual IB exams. UC awards students who complete the IB diploma with a score of 30 or above with 6 quarter (4 semester) units toward their UC degree, in addition to the units earned for individual Higher Level exams (usually 24 quarter/16 semester units). Students who receive IB certificates with scores of 5, 6 or 7 on Higher Level exams will receive 8 quarter (5.3 semester) units.
Designated examinations are awarded elective units which may be applied to UC graduation requirements for specific subjects and/or for general education/breadth requirements, as determined by each campus.
The units granted for IB exams are not counted toward the maximum number of credits required for declaration of a major or the maximum number of units a student may accumulate prior to graduation. Students who enter the UC with IB credit do not have to declare a major earlier than other students, nor are they required to graduate earlier.
IB and UC Transfer
Students should refer to the UC Admissions website and the individual campus catalogs/bulletins for information on how subject credit may be granted for the IB exams. Below are the Rules and the IB exams that can be applied to the IGETC.
Rules for IB and IGETC Certification
- A score of 5, 6 or 7 on Higher Level exams is required to grant credit for IGETC certification.
- An acceptable IB score equates to either 3 semester or 4 quarter units for GE certification purposes, except where noted otherwise.
- Students will not receive credit for Standard Level exams.
- Students who have earned credit for an IB exam should not take a comparable college course because credit will not be granted for both.
- The IB curriculum offers language at various levels for native and non-native speakers. Language B courses are offered at the intermediate level for non-natives.
- IB courses that have been discontinued are not shown on this table. A student with catalog rights may be able to use a now discontinued course if accepted under IGETC at the time the course was taken.
| International Baccalaureate Exam (IB Exam) | Minimum Passing Score | Units Earned toward UC Admission (qtr/sem) | Units Earned toward IGETC Certification (qtr/sem) | IGETC Area(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, Social and Cultural | 5 | 8/5.5 | 0 | n/a |
| Biology HL | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 5B (without lab) |
| Business Management | 5 | 8/5.3 | 0 | n/a |
| Chemistry HL | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 5A (without lab) |
| Computer Science | 5 | 8/5.3 | 0 | n/a |
| Dance | 5 | 8/5.3 | 0 | n/a |
| Economics HL | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 4 |
| Film | 5 | 8/5.3 | 0 | n/a |
| Geography HL | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 4 |
| Global Politics | 5 | 8/5.3 | 0 | n/a |
| History (any region) HL | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 3B or 41 |
| Language A: Literature (any language except English) HL | 5 | n/a | 4/3 | 3B and 6A |
| Language A: Language and Literature (any language, except English) HL | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 3B and 6A |
| Language A: Literature (any language) HL | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 3B |
| Language A: Language and Literature (any language) HL | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 3B |
| Language B (any language) HL | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 6A |
| Mathematics HL2 | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 2A |
| Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 2A |
| Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation HL3 | 5 | 8.5.3 | 4/3 | 2A |
| Music | 5 | 8/5.3 | 0 | n/a |
| Philosophy | 5 | 8/5.3 | 0 | n/a |
| Physics HL | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 5A |
| Psychology HL | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 4 |
| Theatre HL | 5 | 8/5.3 | 4/3 | 3A |
| Visual Arts | 5 | 8/5.3 | 0 | n/a |
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IB exam may be used in either area regardless of where the certifying CCC's discipline is located.
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A score of 4 or higher on the IB Mathematics Higher Level (HL) exam will satisfy Moorpark College’s math competency.
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Credit may not be granted at all UCs.
Reference:
- UC Admissions and IB Credit
- IGETC Standards, Policies, and Procedures Manual, Version 2.4 (Approved 2023) Section 7.2 International Baccalaureate (IB).