| International
Baccalaureate |
Advanced
Placement |
| International standard
of excellence |
National standard of excellence |
| Teachers are evaluated,
monitored and given feedback |
No feedback from teachers |
| Six exams in six subject
areas required, in areas of strength and sometimes
weaker areas |
Exams selected
by student only in areas of strength |
| Evaluation includes teacher's
assessment, submitted work, and oral exams |
Evaluation
is by examination only |
| Exams are primarily written
essay |
Exams also emphasize multiple
choice |
| A diploma is issued which
is recognized internationally |
No diploma is issued |
| Other requirements exist,
like CAS, Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge |
No requirements outside
examination |
| Exams based on broad general
knowledge and fundamental themes |
Exams based on on-depth
mastery of more specific concepts |
| Exams are
marked in places all over the world, as well as
headquarters in Wales |
Exams are
marked in Princeton, by U.S. educators |
| Student must attend an
authorized school and be enrolled in IB courses |
Student does
not have to be enrolled in an authorized school
or AP course |
| Register in Fall |
Register in Spring |
| No refunds |
Short time frame for refunds |
