The International Baccalaureate Program at Seminole High School is an officially recognized affiliate member of the International Baccalaureate Organization.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a demanding pre-university course of study that leads to examinations and designed for highly motivated secondary school students aged 16 to 19. The program has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment, helping IB diploma holders access the world’s leading universities. The Diploma Program's grading system is criterion-referenced, meaning each student’s performance is measured against well-defined levels of achievement. IB grades on a 1 to 7 scale, with 7 being the highest score attainable. To earn the IB Diploma a student must earn a minimum of 24 points in six subjects, complete 150 hours of outside activities (CAS), complete the Theory of Knowledge course, and write an original 4000 word research paper (extended essay).

Seminole High School’s IB magnet program is open to all students in Seminole County who apply by a set deadline regardless of middle school grades and test scores. We currently offer 13 IB subjects at the standard and higher level.

Group 1: Language A1 English HL

Group 2: Language B Spanish SL, French SL

Group 3: Individuals and Societies History of the Americas HL

Group 4: Experimental Sciences Biology SL & HL, Chemistry HL, Physics SL

Group 5: Mathematics Mathematics HL, Mathematics SL, Math Studies SL

Group 6: The Arts/Electives Psychology SL/HL, Music SL/HL, Economics SL/HL, or a second science subject.

April Parent Information Nights
In April, the IB counselor hosted a series of evening presentations to discuss the IB program in greater detail. At the event, attendees received a copy of their student’s transcript and requested courses for the upcoming school year. The presentations are available from the links below.

IB Freshmen Orientation - IB Class of 2016

IB Program Standards and Information