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Prior Learning Assessment International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams

International Baccalaureate exams are administered in May and November at participating high schools. 

In order to apply for course credit with your IB scores:

  1. Request your official score report be sent to Testing Services. For information on ordering an official IB score report, visit International Baccalaureate Request for Results.
  2. Contact Testing Services at 913-469-4439 or email testingservices@jccc.edu your intent to receive course credit with your IB scores.

Here is a list of IB tests accepted for credit at JCCC.

Subject (Level) Minimum Score Required JCCC Course Equivalency (Credit Hours)
Economics (HL) 4 ECON 132 Survey of Economics (3)
Economics (SL) 4 ECON 132 Survey of Economics (3)
English A: Lang & Lit (HL) 4 ENGL 121 Composition I (3)
English A: Lang & Lit (SL) 4 ENGL 121 Composition I (3)
English A: Literature (HL) 4 ENGL 121 Composition I (3)
English A: Literature (SL) 4 ENGL 121 Composition I (3)
English A: Lang & Lit (HL) 6 ENGL 122 Composition II (3)
English A: Lang & Lit (SL) 6 ENGL 122 Composition II (3)
English A: Literature (HL) 6 ENGL 122 Composition II (3)
English A: Literature (SL) 6 ENGL 122 Composition II (3)
Psychology (HL) 4 PSYC 130 Intro to Psychology (3)
Psychology (SL) 4 PSYC 130 Intro to Psychology (3)