Applying with the International Baccalaureate Diploma or Bilingual Diploma FAQs
- How do I apply for study at UAC institutions if I'm sitting the IB in 2009?
a) If you are:
- an Australian citizen (including dual citizen)
- a New Zealand citizen (including dual citizen)
- an Australian permanent resident visa holder
- an Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa holder
b) If you are:
- an international student and sitting the IB in Australia you must apply through UAC International using Apply-By-Web.
c) If you are:
- an international student sitting the IB outside of Australia you must apply direct to the institution/s.
- Which institutions accept the IB Diploma and Bilingual Diploma?
UAC’s participating institutions accept the IB Diploma and Bilingual Diploma as equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification. However, acceptance alone does not guarantee entry into courses. Entry is based on competition as places may be limited and some courses may have additional selection requirements.
- Do I need to provide UAC with my IB results?
Current IB Diploma students
Read the following if you are eligible to apply through UAC and you are currently attempting the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma in Australia or overseas.
a) If you have authorised release of your results to UAC via the Request for Results Service on IBIS, UAC will receive your IB results directly from the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). Contact your school’s IB co-ordinator before the deadline to confirm that your school has submitted this request via IBIS on your behalf.
b) If you have not authorised release of your results to UAC via the Request for Results Service on IBIS by the deadline.
You must supply correctly verified documentary evidence of your official IB results as soon as they become available.
Alternatively, you can request IBO to release your results to UAC. Follow the process outlined in the 'Obtaining transcripts section on the IBO's website at http://www.ibo.org/informationfor/supporters/graduates/obtainingtranscripts/
May 2010 session results will not be available in time for consideration for mid-year intake.
Previous IB Diploma students
Read the following if you are eligible to apply through UAC (see above) and you have previously undertaken the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma in Australia or overseas.
You must supply correctly verified documentary evidence of your official IB diploma results to UAC.
For more information on obtaining transcripts, visit IBO’s website at http://www.ibo.org/informationfor/supporters/graduates/obtainingtranscripts/
- Will I receive an ATAR for my IB Diploma results?
No. IB Diploma candidates are not eligible to receive an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). In 2009, an ATAR is only calculated for students sitting the NSW Higher School Certificate and ACT Year 12 Certificate, who satisfy requirements.
You will receive a UAC rank based on your total score if you have been awarded the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma.
The process used to determine university selection ranks for International Baccalaureate students in Australia will not change as a result of the recent change from UAI to ATAR. UAC has sent a letter to IB students in NSW and ACT explaining why.
- Do I receive a higher rank if I have been awarded an IB Bilingual Diploma?
No.
- What happens if I was not awarded an IB Diploma but received an IB Certificate/s instead?
If you were not awarded the IB Diploma and only achieved an IB Certificate you will not be eligible for a UAC rank. You may however be considered for an offer through UAC where offers are based solely on other selection criteria. Note that only a very small number of courses make offers based solely on other selection criteria.
Check with participating institutions’ admissions offices for further information about alternative pathways. - How does UAC calculate the UAC rank from my IB results?
The following table will be used for main admission in 2010. This table was developed nationally and shows the common national measures to be assigned in Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas and WA to each of the IB scores attainable in a completed 2009 IB Diploma: (Check SATAC for the conversion measure used in SA/NT). It will also be used in converting past IB results for 2010 admissions.
Note: IB students do not receive an ATAR. You will receive a UAC rank based on your total score if you have been awarded the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma. You will not be given a UAC rank if you are not awarded an IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma.
Completed International Baccalaureate Diploma and Bilingual Diploma
The information in this table is applicable for 2010 admissions only. Content is reviewed yearly.
Aggregate score including bonus and penalty points UAC Rank
(Combined Rank)45 99.95 44 99.90 43 99.80 42 99.70 41 99.30 40 98.90 39 98.20 38 97.50 37 96.60 36 95.30 35 93.90 34 92.55 33 90.95 32 89.05 31 86.85 30 84.00 29 81.30 28 79.45 27 77.35 26 74.95 25 72.25 24 68.95 Below 24 /Incomplete diploma No rank - What NSW HSC subjects are my IB subjects comparable to?
You may need to know how your IB subjects compare to NSW HSC subjects to check that you meet any course prerequisites and assumed knowledge, and also to determine if you will be eligible for bonus points for specific courses. Refer to Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my IB Diploma subjects? below for more information.
The IB subjects comparable to NSW HSC subjects table shows for each IB Diploma subject the comparable subject in the NSW HSC.
- How do results in my IB subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
The following table shows for each IB result the comparable result in the NSW HSC.
IB HL IB SL NSW HSC Band NSW HSC Band Extension subjects 6,7 7 6 E4 5 6 5 E3 4 5 4 E3 3 4 3 E2 3 4 2 E1 1,2 1,2,3 1 E1 The information in this table is applicable for 2010 admissions only. Content is reviewed yearly.
- Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my IB Diploma subjects?
All UAC institutions recognise performance in Australian Year 12 subjects relevant to the course/s for which you have applied.
To determine if you are eligible to receive bonus points:
1. Check What NSW HSC subjects are my IB subjects comparable to?
2. Check How do results in my IB subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
3. Visit the websites of the relevant institution/s for more information - check subject bonuses for links.
- Will my IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma satisfy English Proficiency?
Not necessarily. If you completed or are attempting the IB overseas, you may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Read English language proficiency for more information.
- What if I’m attempting the IB Diploma with another secondary qualification (eg NSW HSC, ACT Year 12 Certificate)?
You must declare details of both qualifications in your UAC application. Where appropriate, UAC will calculate a rank for both qualifications.
If both qualifications are completed in the same year, you will be considered on the basis of the higher of your ATAR or equivalent interstate conversion and your IB UAC rank.
