The IB announced over the weekend that its May 2020 examinations will no longer be held. The announcements comes after AP announced students will be able to take exams at home.
In a message to schools, the IB said:
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The May 2020 examinations, as scheduled between 30 April and 22 May, for Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme students will no longer be held.
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Depending on what they registered for, the student will be awarded a Diploma or a Course Certificate which reflects their standard of work. This is based on student’s coursework and the established assessment expertise, rigor, and quality control already built into the programmes.
Full details will be release by March 27. IB published a Frequently Asked Questions page which it is updating regularly:
The College Board said on Friday that AP exams will be online and students will be able to take then at home. It is posting updates on its website: