A level VS IB

By: Jia Ni, Angel, Chloe, Joey, Liana, Ying Ning

18/10/2021
Contents

01. 02. 03. 04.

Definition Admissions Pros & Cons Quiz
• What is a level • School • Comparisons be- • A level or IB suits
• What is IB • Fees tween A level and you more?
• Subjects IB
• Gradings
What is A Level?
A level (advanced level)

A course leading to a public examination in a subject

taken for the General Certificate of Education (GCE),
usually at the age of 17-18
Two-years course
Student take three of four A level courses in their first year of
sixth form, and most taking four cut back to three in their sec-
ond year
Subjects

Language Sciences & Mathematics Arts Society

• English language • Biology • Accounting
• Art and Design (Fine
• Bahasa Melayu • Chemistry • Business
Art)
• French • Physics • Computer Science
• Design and technology:
• Spanish • Mathematics • Economics
Product Design
• Further Mathematics • Geography
• Drama
• History
• Media Studies
• Physical Education
• Music
• Psychology
• Music Technology
What is IB Diploma
Programme?
IB (International Baccalaureate)
An academically demanding course, with a minimum
requirement of 5 IGCSE passes at Grade C or above.
Two-years course
• Extended Essay (EE)
• Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
• Creativity, activity, service (CAS)
• 6 subjects (3 HL and 3 SL)
 04. Sciences
01. English
• Design Technology
• English A: Language& • Chemistry
Literature • Physics
• English B • Biology
• SEHS
• ESS
02.
Subjects Languages
• Malay B 05. Mathematics
• French B
• Mandarin B • Mathematics AA
• Spanish AB • Mathematics AI

03. Individuals and Societies 06. The Arts and Electives

• Film
• Business Management • Music
• IT in a Global Society • Theatre
• Psychology • Visual Arts
• Geography • Biology
• History • Chemistry
• Economics
Gradings

A level IB Diploma Programme

Grades are assigned IB are graded on a 1-7 scale

using eight interna- with 7 being the highest score.
tionally recognized The maximum points that can
grades, A* to G be awarded us the full score
of 45 (42 points from 6 subjects
and 3 bonus points from the
core EE, TOK, CAS)
 SCHOOLS

ISB JIS Maktab Duli PTET PTES

IBDP A level and IBDP A level A level A level

January and August in- August intake March intake March intake March intake
takes
Fees

Public
ISB JIS
school

Yearly: $18150 Yearly: $17736 Monthly: $225 (Green IC)

$130 (Red IC)
Free (Yellow IC)
PROS &CONS
 IB VS A LEVEL

SUBJECTS 6 subjects and 3 core programmes 3 or 4  in A level and one AS subject

COVERAGE focus on a larger breadth of topics gain in -depth knowledge in subjects picked

It is broader and keeps your course Only have choice of university courses where
UNIVERSITY
options open for university A levels reach the requirement to apply 

SECOND       
compulsory  not compulsory
LANGUAGE 
Stimulating personal growth and Time is more flexible hence more focus on
CHALLENGE
developing the whole person independent study
COURSES holistic discrete
GRADE letters ex: A* points ex:45 
QUIZ
 If yes, then you should go for
Do you demonstrate clear preference a-level. Because you can focus on
and aptitude for certain subjects? the subject that you sure you
( 你是否表现出对某些科目的明确偏好 want to study. A level have fewer
和能力 ?) subject so is more manageable.
Interview question in university
often formulated with A-levels in
Do you struggle with organization and mind.
time management?
( 你在组织和时间管理方面有困难吗 ?)

Do you want to apply into a university

that require an interview as a part of
the administration process?
( 你想申请一所需要面试作为管理过程
一部分的大学吗 ?)

Are you an all rounder?
( 你是否喜欢很多科目 ?)
Do you enjoy independent research and extended
writing?
( 你是否喜欢独立寻找资料和写作吗 ?)
If yes then you should go for IB!
You enjoy a range of subjects.
You will find the heavy written
demands of IB Diploma not
challenging!

Are you not sure what subject to study?

( 你是不是不确定要读什么课程 ?)
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