International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses

International Baccalaureate (IB)

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is a high school diploma program with worldwide recognition and is only offered at Skyline High School. It is a rigorous pre-university course of study that meets the needs of highly motivated students. By emphasizing the dynamic combination of knowledge, skills, experience, and critical thinking, IB promotes academic achievement along with the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship.

The IB curriculum is divided into Higher Level courses (2 years of study) and Standard Level (1 to 2 years of study), and sometimes includes other independent activities. Offered during the last two years of high school, the program is designed to allow graduates to fulfill requirements of various national systems of education.

All Skyline students are encouraged to enroll in IB classes. Students at Skyline choose to take the courses and IB exams in those areas where they feel most comfortable or interested. Partial involvement in IB is good preparation for the rigors of college work and students are encouraged to participate in these classes to the degree they are able while maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Students taking IB courses may choose to sit for the corresponding IB exams and pay the associated fee. Fees are paid in the fall during exam registration. Depending on their scores, students may receive credit, advanced placement, or both from colleges and universities. Colleges typically treat these courses and exams the same as Advanced Placement tests for the granting of credit and/or advanced standing.

Students have three options within the programme: IB Courses, IB Career, or IB Diploma.

IB Diploma Program (IBDP) - Students choosing the IB Diploma track, must take IB classes in 6 academic areas and pass examinations and assessments in 3 to 4 Higher Level and 2 to 3 Standard Level subjects (6 total),plus complete other programmatic requirements (CAS, EE, and TOK). Students wishing to pursue the IB Diploma complete a diploma plan and sign an IB contract in March of their sophomore year prior to registering for classes.

Under RCW 28A.230.122 students who complete all IB requirements, pass all IB classes, and sit as a registered taker for all exams in the IB Diploma are considered to have satisfied District graduation requirements, with the exception of Northwest Studies, US History, and meeting standards on all mandated state assessments. Failure to meet the standards above as required by law will result in the nullification of any waivers and will require the student to complete all Issaquah School District graduation requirements.

IB Career-related Program (IBCP) - The IBCP combines highly regarded and internationally recognized IB Diploma Programme courses with an approved career-related study and a unique IBCP core. Students choosing the IB Career track must take 2-4 IB classes and exams in a combination of HL and SL levels, plus meet a number of other programmatic requirements that allow students to link their academic studies to a defined career pathway and study of that pathway. Students choosing this track must meet with the IB Career Coordinator just prior to the Course Request Process in March of their sophomore year before registering for classes. See current IBCP Pathway options.

IB Course Certificates - Certificates are awarded for each Higher Level and Standard Level exam passed (awarded by IB). Students who receive sufficiently high scores are eligible for college credit. Students must register for the IB exam to be eligible.

IB Class only - students do all class work, but do not take the IB exam. IB courses are listed on the student’s SHS transcript but there is no eligibility for college credit.

For more information, please visit Skyline's IB website.

IB Courses at Skyline

All Washington state community and technical colleges award credit for students who achieve certain scores on the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.

For more information about college credit offered at Washington state community and technical colleges, please visit:

For information regarding the recognition policies of other North American colleges and universities and those that grant credit and/or advanced standing for IB Diplomas and Certificates, search for "International Baccalaureate recognition policy" on college websites. Some colleges may award credit for IB Diploma recipients and many award credit for individual Higher Level (and sometimes Standard Level) exams with scores of 4 or above.

For more information about the International Baccalaureate Programme, please visit:

2025-26 IB and AP Course Offerings Presentation

Principal Hennig's IB and AP Course Offerings for the 2025-2026 School Year Presentation (PDF)

IB Course Offerings - Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL)

Available Courses	Courses offered only at HL	Courses offered at both HL and SL	Courses offered only at SL
Language Arts		English
Mathematics		Mathematics
Science	Biology Physics	Chemistry Computer Science	Environmental Systems & Society Exercise Science
Social Studies		Business & Management History	Economics Psychology World Religions
World Languages		French Japanese Mandarin Chinese Spanish
Optional Classes		Theatre Arts Visual Arts	Film Music

IBCP Career Program (IBCP) Requirements

The IBCP is designed to support career-focused students in the last two years of secondary education. In order to receive an IBCP Career-Related Certificate, students must pay and complete the following in grades 11-12:

All program fees yearly. If there is a concern about the cost, please see the ASB bookkeeper or your counselor.
A minimum of two (one being a two-year course) and a maximum of four Diploma Program courses (not including the Diploma Program courses included in the chosen career path)
An IBCP core consisting of:
- A language development extension that suits their needs, background, and context
- A 50-hour service learning component completed and documented over 2 years beginning September of 11th grade and not before
- A reflective project which will analyze, critically discuss, and evaluate an ethical dilemma associated with a particular career path
- A Personal and Professional Skills course second semester of junior year and first semester of senior year
- A two-year, career-related study in one of the following areas:

Business and Management

Year One: BU651A/B - IB Business Management SL
Year Two: BU652A/B - IB Business Management HL

Business Management and Economics

Year One: BU651A/B - IB Business Management SL
Year Two: SS672A/B - IB Economics SL

Computer Science

Year One: Both INT245 - Intro to Computer Science and INT246 - Intro to Computer Science (Python) or CO650A/B - IB Computer Science SL
Year Two: CO650A/B - IB Computer Science SL or CO651A/B - IB Computer Science HL

Computer Science and Web Design

Year One: COM330 - Website Design and either INT245 - Intro to Computer Science or INT246 - Intro to Computer Science (Python)
Year Two: CO650A/B - IB Computer Science SL

Criminal Justice

Year One: INT475 - Police Science/Forensics 1, INT476 - Police Science/Forensics 2
Year Two: SST505 - Criminal Justice 1 and SST506 - Criminal Justice 2

Engineering

Year One: IN435A/B - Introduction to Engineering Design
Year Two: IN143A/B - Mechatronics

Fashion Design & Merchandising

Year One: HFL110 - Fashion Design & Merchandising 1 and HFL111 - Fashion Design & Merchandising 2
Year Two: BU125A/B - Sales & Marketing 1, BU225A/B - Sales & Marketing 2, or BU651A/B - IB Business Management SL

Marketing and Business & Management

Year One: BU125A/B - Sales & Marketing 1 or BU225A/B - Sales & Marketing 2
Year Two: BU651A/B - IB Business Management SL

Sales & Marketing

Year One: BU125A/B - Sales & Marketing 1
Year Two: BU225A/B - Sales & Marketing 2

Sales & Marketing and Economics

Year One: BU125A/B - Sales & Marketing 1 or BU225A/B - Sales & Marketing 2
Year Two: SS672A/B - IB Economics SL

Sports Medicine (Note: IN505A/B and IN510A/B are offered in alternating years)

Year One: IN500A/B - Introduction to Sports Medicine, IN505A/B - Advanced Sports Medicine: Evaluation, or IN510A/B - Advanced Sports Medicine: Rehabilitation
Year Two: IN505A/B - Advanced Sports Medicine: Evaluation or IN510A/B - Advanced Sports Medicine: Rehabilitation

Teaching

Year One: HF330A/B - Teaching Academy 1
Year Two: HF430A/B - Teaching Academy 2

Television Production

Year One: INT250/253 - TV/Video Production 1 or IN350A/B - TV/Video Production 2
Year Two: IN350A/B - TV/Video Production 2 or IN451A/B - TV/Video Production 3

Course offerings are dependent on student requests and instructor availability. Other pathways beyond those listed are possible. Please feel free to make a proposal to the IBCP Coordinator to have an alternate pathway considered.

IB Diploma Requirements

Diploma candidates must take at least one IB course and exam in English, World Languages, Science, Social Studies, and Math. The sixth exam may be in a Fine Art or may be a second exam in Social Studies, Science, or World Languages. Only two SL exams of any kind may be taken in the 11th grade. Please remember that while Fine Arts can be waived for the IB Diploma, it is required for college admission.

ACADEMIC AREA	TEST CATEGORY
1. English
EN652A/B - IB English: Language and Literature HL 1 EN661A/B - IB English: Language and Literature HL 2	Higher Level Only
2. Social Studies
BU651A/B - IB Business Management SL BU652A/B - IB Business Management HL	Higher and Standard Levels
SS656A/B - IB History SL	1-Year Standard Level option
SS650A/B - IB History of the Americas HL 1 SS655A/B - IB History HL 2	2-Year Higher Level option
SS670A/B - IB Psychology SL	Standard Level Only
SS661A/B - IB World Religions SL	Standard Level Only
SS672A/B - IB Economics SL	Standard Level Only
3. World Languages
FO650A/B - IB French SL FO655A/B - IB French HL	Higher and Standard Levels
FO660A/B - IB Japanese SL FO661A/B - IB Japanese HL	Higher and Standard Levels
FO674A/B - IB Mandarin Chinese SL FO675A/B - IB Mandarin Chinese HL	Higher and Standard Levels
FO670A/B - IB Spanish SL FO671A/B - IB Spanish HL	Higher and Standard Levels
4. Science
SC650A/B - IB Biology HL 1 SC655A/B - IB Biology HL 2	Higher Level Only
SC660A/B - IB Chemistry SL	Standard Level Only
CO650A/B - IB Computer Science SL CO651A/B - IB Computer Science HL	Higher and Standard Levels
SC680A/B - IB Environmental Systems & Society SL	Standard Level Only
SC670A/B - IB Physics HL 1 SC675A/B - IB Physics HL 2	Higher Level Only
SC682A/B - IB Exercise Science SL	Standard Level Only
5. Mathematics
MT664A/B- IB Math Analysis and Approaches SL 1 MT665A/B - IB Math Analysis and Approaches SL 2	Standard Level Only
MT649A/B - IB Math Analysis and Approaches HL 1 MT650A/B - IB Math Analysis and Approaches HL 2	Higher Level Only
6. Fine Arts (Select one)
AR651A/B - IB Film SL	Standard Level Only
8MUS03/05 - IB Music SL Seminar	Standard Level Only
ART670/672 - IB Theatre Arts SL ART671/673 - IB Theatre Arts HL	Higher and Standard Levels
AR650A/B - IB Visual Arts SL AR652A/B - IB Visual Arts HL	Higher and Standard Levels

Additional Requirements for the Full Diploma

An extended essay of approximately 4,000 words in one of the approved, extended essay subjects.
Theory of Knowledge, a philosophy course taken during both grades 11 and 12 of the IB Diploma.
A balanced two-year program of creativity, activity and service (CAS) completed and documented beginning in September of the 11th grade.