The international curriculum system is rich, and students have a lot of choice. However, the three major international courses are more popular with students because of their high gold content and high recognition. However, how to choose the most suitable course for themselves among these three courses is also troublesome for many students.
Some students are struggling with IB courses and A-level courses, and they don't know which one they should choose. Today, this article will analyze and compare these two curriculum systems for you.
The IB is not part of any country's education systemIt is a curriculum system developed by the IBO International Baccalaureate Organization to absorb the advantages of the curriculum of developed countries.
A-Level is of British originIt is a British high school curriculum, similar to our general high school curriculum, and its entrance examination is equivalent to our college entrance examination.
2. Duration
Both IB and A-level are 2 years, but there is also a companion course at A-Level – IGCSE. A-level international schools will first set up IGCSE courses to help students lay a foundation, so the duration of education can be up to 3 or 4 years, and IB international schools may also independently develop pre-IB courses to help students lay a foundation.
In short, in China, the duration of these two courses is about the same.
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