Campare A levels, AP courses and the IB Diploma

The IB and A-Levels are both 2 years of study. A levels are 3-4 subjects and IB takes on 6 subjects. AP courses only last a year and students can take as many as they want.
 

In addition to the 6 subjects in IB there are additional components such as Extended Essays, Internal Assessments, Theory of Knowledge and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service).
 

The grading systems are different. A levels range from A* to E. IB which uses numbers 1-7, 7 being the highest. AP also uses a numeric scale, from 1 to 5.
 

IB is a fast growing qualification whereas A Levels have been around longer and remain seen as a global standard. AP courses have existed since 1955, but there are not widely used outside of the United States.



The popularity of these programs