Become an IB Student
We are excited that you are interested in joining the IB Diploma Programme, and we look forward to getting to know you!
IB students typically have the following characteristics: interest in international issues, appreciation for developing connections among their courses, interest in community service, desire to do research, and a strong work ethic. We are pleased that you have these sorts of dispositions and plan to develop further in these areas!
Linked here are answers to frequently asked questions from prospective IB students and their parents/guardians.
Below on this page, you will find course recommendations for students at all grades. Please be in touch with any questions.
Rising 11th grade students
The following are resources for rising 11th graders.
Students formally declare their intention to join the IB Diploma Programme during the second semester of the 10th grade. In this article from the Broughton Newspaper, Class of 2021 Head Editor and IB Diploma recipient Olivia Gschwind identifies some of primary issues that prospective students might consider as they finalize their decision.
Prospective students and parents should watch the video linked here. This video was recorded in January of 2021. There have been some updates in NC social studies requirements and in math options since recording; we'll discuss these during our informational meetings. The video slides are linked here.
We will have a meeting for prospective IB students and parents/guardians at 5:30 PM in the Broughton Auditorium on February 28, 2024.
We will host course registration meetings for prospective 10th graders during both lunches in POD 2-4 on the following days in early 2024: Feb 26, Feb 27, Feb 28, Mar 4, Mar 6, and Mar 14. All prospective IB students must attend one of these sessions. The following are the resources typically used during the information sessions.
All interested students must complete the IB intent form by 2:30 PM on March 15, 2024. The form is linked here. Students must be logged in with their Wake ID in order to access the form. If you are not currently a WCPSS student, please get in touch with Mr. Quinn or Dr. Brooks for an alternative option.
All current Broughton students complete their course registration in PowerSchools by the end of the school day on March 15, 2024.
Prospective IB students should continue to pay attention to their WCPSS email through the spring and summer in case there are updates regarding course options, summer assignments, or other important details.
Rising 10th grade students
Although there is flexibility, we recommend that 10th graders who may take the program in grades 11 and 12 enroll in the following grade 10 courses.
Chemistry (usually Honors-level)
World History (usually AP-level)
Honors English
Math 2 or above; Honors Math 3 or above is most typical
World Languages Level 2 or above
Other graduation credits or electives
Many 10th graders choose to take AP Environmental Sciences, which can be helpful, especially for students who plan to take a Higher Level IB science course. However, the IB Environmental Systems and Societies meets the same graduation requirement so that students can build this requirement into their personalized IB program while fulfilling both state and IB science requirements simultaneously.
Rising 9th grade students
Although there is flexibility, we recommend that 9th graders who may take the program in grades 11 and 12 enroll in the following grade 9 courses:
Honors Biology
Honors Civics and Economics
Honors English
Math 1 or above; Math 2 Honors or above is most typical
World Languages Level 1 or above
Health & Physical Education
Other graduation credits or electives
Transfer and International Students
Please contact the IB Coordinators if you are moving to Raleigh and/or transferring from another school. If your intention is to join the IB Programme at Broughton as a 12th grade student after beginning the program at another school in grade 11, please be in touch as soon as possible so that we can do our best to work with the 11th grade school to ensure curriculum consistency.
Prior to enrolling, students who may use the IB Diploma as an admissions credential for universities outside the USA are strongly encouraged to consult the websites of their potential universities to determine if specific IB courses are required and others not allowed. This issue is of particular importance in some Northern European countries. Typically, the intention of these requirements is to ensure that the students' chosen IB courses closely mirror the curriculum and assessments required for university admission in the respective country and/or state. The IB Coordinators are happy to help with this process, so please let them know about your post-high school plans. Students who plan to enroll in universities in the USA do not typically need to be concerned about these additional admissions guidelines.