UPDATE: 2020 IB Exams
More information about exams to be posted by IB on March 27.
The May 2020 examinations as scheduled between April 30th and May 22nd for Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme candidates will no longer be held as previously scheduled.
March 23, 2020
To our IB Students and Families,
The International Baccalaureate Organization has announced that the May examinations for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme will not be held this year due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
As an organization, it is critical for the IB to ensure that the options it provides its global community of IB World Schools are based on compassion and fairness for the difficult circumstances that its students and educators are experiencing. As a result, based on considerable advice from stakeholders across the globe, including schools, students, universities and official bodies, the IB has determined what it believes to be the most responsible and ethical way forward.
The May 2020 examinations as scheduled between 30 April and 22 May for Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme candidates will no longer be held.
Depending on what they registered for, the student will be awarded a Diploma or a Course Certificate which reflects their standard of work. This is based on student's coursework and the established assessment expertise, rigor and quality control already built into the programmes.
We know parents and student will have many questions. The IB will share full details and FAQs with us and on their website by 27 March 2020.
For any other questions, please contact Rebecca Tanaka at rtanaka@pths209.org or (708) 338-4169.
Thank you and stay well.
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23 de marzo del 2020
Estimados estudiantes y familias del IB,
La Organización del Bachillerato Internacional ha anunciado que los exámenes de mayo para el Programa del Diploma del Bachillerato Internacional no se llevarán a cabo este año debido a la pandemia COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Como organización, es fundamental que IB se asegure de que las opciones que brinda a su comunidad global de Colegios del Mundo del IB se basen en la compasión y la justicia por las circunstancias difíciles que experimentan sus estudiantes y educadores.
Como resultado, basándose en el considerable asesoramiento de las partes interesadas de todo el mundo, incluidos colegios, estudiantes, universidades y autoridades, el IB ha determinado cuál cree que es el camino más responsable y ético a seguir. Los exámenes de mayo del 2020 programados entre el 30 de abril y el 22 de mayo para los candidatos al Programa del Diploma ya no se realizarán.
Dependiendo de para qué formato fueron registrados, los estudiantes recibirán un Diploma o un Certificado de Curso que refleje su nivel de trabajo. Esto se basa en los cursos del estudiante y la experiencia establecida en la evaluación, el rigor y el control de calidad ya integrados en los programas. Sabemos que los padres y los estudiantes tendrán muchas preguntas. El IB compartirá todos los detalles y las preguntas mas frecuentes con nosotros en su sitio web antes del 27 de marzo de 2020.
Para cualquier otra pregunta, comuníquese con Rebecca Tanaka, rtanaka@pths209.org or (708) 338-4169.
Gracias y esperamos se encuentren bien.