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As an International Baccalaureate student deciding on a university, you are undoubtedly faced with numerous questions about how to continue your international education. I hope you will find these pages provide straightforward answers. We think you’ll quickly discover how Richmond’s offering of an American education in a British setting will prepare you for a global future beyond compare.
The liberal arts curriculum offered at Richmond works hand in hand with the IB program, to enable a smooth transition from secondary school to university studies. This is why over the years Richmond has become an attractive destination for IB students from around the world, with 30% of our student population coming from IB schools.
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Percentage of IB students at Richmond Compared to Total Enrollment (Class of 2008)
IB Student Profiles - Success at Richmond
What current Richmond students who have completed the IB Diploma have to say about studying in the liberal arts curriculum.
Roshenka De Mel
What year are you at Richmond?
Freshman
What is your major?
Communications
What IB school did you attend before coming to Richmond?
Bishop Mackenzie International Secondary School (Lilongwe, Malawi)
Why did you choose Richmond?
Richmond had everything I was looking for in a university; great courses, a multicultural environment and a deep rooted sense of community.
How do you feel the IB curriculum prepared you for the liberal arts curriculum at Richmond?
The IB program involved taking a selection of courses from different areas of study. This was an extremely appropriate prelude to Richmond's liberal arts curriculum as it trained me to be flexible and encouraged me to apply different ways of thinking to various types of work.
What is your favorite course taken at Richmond (past or current)?
Principles of Writing 2
Would you recommend Richmond to other IB students?
Absolutely
How has what you've experienced at Richmond enforced what you learned in the IB program?
The IB program taught me to think independently and shaped me into a more investigative individual. Furthermore IB required me to manage a heavy workload and a lot of research, to think creatively and constantly challenge myself academically. Richmond has the same demands and all the knowledge and approaches that I obtained and applied in the IB program have served to make my transition from high school to university, a great deal smoother.
Claire Helfrich
What year are you at Richmond?
Sophomore
What is your Major?
I major in Communications, with a double minor in International Relations and Psychology
What IB school did you attend before coming to Richmond?
The American International School of the Hague (ASH)
Why did you choose Richmond?
I chose Richmond because it seemed like the perfect university for third-culture kids like me. With students and staff having moved all over the globe, and a strong international program that is recognized in both Europe and the US alike, Richmond matched everything I was looking for for my undergraduate studies. The dual accreditation allowed me to keep my options open. The small classes also affected my choice, because it invites discussion and allows students to provide their own input into lectures, and therefore stimulates active learning. In addition to this, Richmond’s amazing setting (and its proximity to central London) offered the unique opportunity for me to explore beyond the University walls, inviting me to learn outside the classroom, and thus contributing to the whole university experience.
How well do you believe the IB program prepared you for University standard coursework?
The IB Diploma program is, in essence, a university-level program, so IB was an excellent preparation for many of the courses you take in University. Especially when it comes to term papers and research projects, I found that the IB program’s Extended Essay and Internal Assessments were especially helpful in giving me the proper tools and mindset that are required for writing a term paper.
Would you recommend Richmond to other IB students?
I certainly would. IB basically gives you the tools you need to succeed at any university, yet Richmond seems a logical continuation of the IB program because it is such an international environment and offers many excellent courses.
How is the degree of difficulty and rigors of the IB program compared to Richmond University’s coursework?
To be honest, I think very few undergraduate programs are more difficult than the IB ‘monster.’ This is not necessarily due to the level of the IB courses, but because of their sheer magnitude and the fact that you have to do everything at once in the IB Diploma program – your 7 courses AND internal Assessments AND the Extended Essay AND 150 CAS hours. The great thing about Richmond is that while you have five courses which are all challenging in their own specific ways, you still have time to make friends and explore London on top of your studies. But in terms of the coursework, I find that Richmond does challenge students and the professors push you to your full potential.
Have your experiences at Richmond reinforced what you learned while undertaking the IB program?
Very much so. The IB program forced students to think on their feet and encouraged individual opinion. Richmond, being such a unique combination of international voices, further stimulates you to develop your personal perspective and provides the platform on which to present your ideas.
Elyse
What year are you at Richmond?
Junior
What is your Major?
Psychology
What IB school did you attend before coming to Richmond?
Fort Dorchester High School (N. Charleston, SC)
Why did you choose Richmond?
I chose Richmond because it offers a liberal arts education, which allows me to explore a variety of fields of study. I also love the international environment and the sense of community.
How well do you believe the IB program prepared you for University standard coursework?
The IB program challenged me to organize my coursework along with extracurricular activities, CAS, and work. IB also taught me to be a well-rounded student and balance the different subjects.
Would you recommend Richmond to other IB students?
Definitely, I would recommend Richmond to other IB students who like the learning environment of IB.
How is the degree of difficulty and rigors of the IB program compared to Richmond University’s coursework?
I feel that the rigors of the IB program have prepared me well for Richmond University’s coursework and that of any other. I would compare the degree of difficulty of the IB program to Richmond to be somewhat similar.
Have your experiences at Richmond reinforced what you learned while undertaking the IB program?
Yes, my experiences in the IB program have taught me to approach differences with an open mind. I also learned to be well-rounded and to recognize my strengths and weaknesses as an individual and a student. I have learned to use my strengths in order to succeed. Richmond has reinforced my experiences through its international setting and liberal arts education.
CJ Redfern
What year are you at Richmond?
Junior
What is your Major?
International Relations
What IB school did you attend before coming to Richmond?
Fort Dorchester High School, Charleston SC, USA
Why did you choose Richmond?
I chose Richmond for the International Relations program and its location in one of the most diverse, fast pace, opportune cities in the world. The International Baccalaureate program exposed me to peoples and cultures outside of the familiar, and London was the perfect environment to practice all that I had learned.
How well do you believe the IB program prepared you for University standard coursework?
The International Baccalaureate program was both rigorous and time-consuming, academically and in extra-curricular activities. The demanding academic aspect taught me new ways of thinking and enforced strong organizational and time-management skills necessary at a university, such as Richmond. The International Baccalaureate also challenged me to think of my environment and community through its community service program, CAS, which further propels me to participate in activities, societies, and clubs at Richmond. The liberal arts focus of the International Baccalaureate allowed a smooth transition to the framework of Richmond’s liberal arts program.
Would you recommend Richmond to other IB students?
I would definitely recommend Richmond to prospective International Baccalaureate students. Richmond seems like a natural extension of the ideology and goals of the International Baccalaureate. Students continue to grow and learn in a multi-cultural environment and an increasingly globalized community.
How is the degree of difficulty and rigors of the IB program compared to Richmond University’s coursework?
After participating in the International Baccalaureate I felt extremely well prepared for University coursework. The general degree of difficulty is surpassed by the preparation I received through the International Baccalaureate program. I have the educational background coupled with important and necessary organizational and time-management skills that are crucial to success at a University.
Have your experiences at Richmond reinforced what you learned while undertaking the IB program?
Yes, Richmond reinforces many of the skills the International Baccalaureate endowed me. Not only does Richmond continue to challenge me academically with its liberal arts curriculum, it provides London as a backdrop with which I can apply the knowledge and skills I learned in the International Baccalaureate program and current studies at Richmond.
Advanced University Credit Offered for the IB Diploma and Certificates
Students with advanced qualifications may be awarded course credit towards completion of degrees after review by the Dean of Academic Affairs. Typically, these students are granted exemption from some courses in the Richmond Core Curriculum or for lower-division courses in their majors.
International Baccalaureate credits are determined by the guidelines outlined by the International Baccalaureate Organization. The IB awards six credits for grades of 4-7 on higher level International Baccalaureate (IB) subject examinations; three credits are awarded for grades of 4-7 on subsidiary level IB subject examinations. No credit is awarded for grades less than 4. Last year, students admitted to Richmond University had an average score of 33.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit Awards
| IB SUBJECT (GRADES 4, 5, 6, or 7) | SL (3 cr) | HL (6 cr) |
| Art/Design | ADM 103 | ADM 103/110 |
| Biology | BIO 113/4 | BIO 113/4 |
Business & Management |
ECN 103 | ECN 103 |
| Chemistry | CHM 113/4 | CHM 113/4 |
| Classical Latin | ELECTIVE | ELECTIVE |
| Computer Science | CSC 121 | CSC 107/121 |
| Design Technology | SCI ELECTIVE | SCI ELECTIVE |
| Economics | ECN 211 | ECN 210/211 |
| English A1 or A2 | ENG 111 | ENG 111/LIT 200 |
| Environmental Systems | ENV 150/1 | ENV 150/1 |
| French B | FRN 111/112 | FRN 111/112 |
| Geography | ENV 101 | ENV 101 |
| German B | ELECTIVE | ELECTIVE |
| History | HST ELECTIVE | HST ELECTIVE |
| History of the Americas | HST 235 | HST 235/6 |
| History of Europe | HST ELECTIVE | HST ELECTIVE |
| Info Tech in a Global Society | CSC/SCL 215 | CSC/SCL 215 + ELECTIVE |
| Math, Advanced | MTH 117 | MTH 117 + ELECTIVE |
| Math Methods | MTH 105 | MTH 105/115 |
| Math Studies | MTH ELECTIVE | MTH ELECTIVE |
| Music | ELECTIVE | ELECTIVE |
| Philosophy | PHL 203 | PHL 203 + ELECTIVE |
| Physics | PHY 123/124 | PHY 123/124 |
| Psychology | PSY 150 | PSY 150/205 |
| Russian | ELECTIVE | ELECTIVE |
| Social Anthropology | ANT 150 | ANT 150 + ELECTIVE |
| Spanish B | SPN 111/112 | SPN 111/112 |
| Theatre Arts | THR 204 | THR 105/204 |
| Visual Arts | ADM 103 | ADM 103/110 |
| World Cultures | HST ELECTIVE |
IB Scholarships
IB Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students based upon the predictive IB results of the applicant. Students are required to complete a scholarship application to be considered for a university IB scholarship.
Preferential consideration will be given to those students who submit a completed application within the annual deadlines. For fall 2010 enrolment, the application deadline is March 1st. Applicants will be notified of their scholarship award shortly after they receive their offer of admission to the University.
The scholarship will be guaranteed for every year through graduation presuming satisfactory progress is maintained, in accordance with scholarship policy. Over half of all enrolled students are typically eligible for one of these scholarship levels.
PRESIDENTIAL IB SCHOLARS are awarded a £6,000 annual grant or a minimum guarantee of £24,000 over a four year undergraduate career at the University. This category is the University’s highest level of academic excellence and typically awarded to students that have achieved a 38 or higher on their IB diploma. Such students have an impressive record of academic performance and represent exceptional scholarship.
DEAN’S IB SCHOLARS receive an annual grant of £4,500 representing a minimum guarantee of £18,000 over a four year undergraduate career at the University. Typically, students who achieve a 34 or higher on their IB diploma will be eligible for this award. Such students have impressive academic records and show promise to perform very well at the University.
Students taking IB courses for certificates within individual subject areas will be considered for scholarship based on their overall grade point average, standardized test results and IB subject results.
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