Advanced Programs

World Language programs sometimes incorporate other curricular components such as:

Advanced Placement (AP) Program from College Board
Cambridge International Education (CIE)
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

These programs are an opportunity for high school students to pursue advanced coursework or college level studies while in secondary schools and prepare for the examinations that accompany them. Depending on the exam score a student earns, they may be eligible for college credit and/or qualify for the World Languages portion of the Global Languages Endorsement, NC's Seal of Biliteracy.

Please use the links in the sections below to access a variety of resources, information, and materials about AP, CIE, and IB

Resource Links for AP Courses

AP Courses and Exams webpage - Main page to find all AP course information; scroll down to the AP World Languages and Cultures section
AP Course Audit webpage - Details and links for everything needed to complete the AP Course Audit process
AP Teacher Community - Online community where AP and Pre-AP teachers discuss teaching strategies, share resources, and connect with each other (sign-in required)
NCDPI Advanced Coursework landing page - Guidance and information about NC AP/IB/CIE exam and registration fees, teacher legislated bonuses, GPA weighting, and satisfying graduation requirements
NCDPI Advanced Coursework page AP section - Details about AP courses, offerings across North Carolina, the AP exam schedule, etc.
UNC System Uniform Credit Policy with the AP Credit FAQ & Exam Details by Campus - Learn about the UNC Board of Governors system-wide AP credit policy, including the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and links to each campus for exam information about credit(s) for AP scores of 3, 4, or 5

Materials from College Board for AP World Languages & Cultures
(plus Infinite Campus Course Codes for AP in North Carolina)

AP Chinese Language and Culture webpage plus course and exam description PDF booklet (AP Chinese Language & Culture has course code 1A027X0 )
AP French Language and Culture webpage plus course and exam description PDF booklet (AP French Language & Culture has course code 1A037X0 )
AP German Language and Culture webpage plus course and exam description PDF booklet (AP German Language & Culture has course code 1A047X0)
AP Italian Language and Culture webpage plus course and exam description PDF booklet (AP Italian Language & Culture has course code 1A057X0)
AP Japanese Language and Culture webpage plus course and exam description PDF booklet (AP Japanese Language & Culture has course code 1A067X0)
AP Latin webpage plus course and exam description PDF booklet (AP Latin has course code 1A077X0)
AP Spanish

Resource Links for CIE Courses

Cambridge Assessment International Education webpage - Main page to find all CIE course and exam information
Cambridge International AS & A Levels webpage - Details and links about these courses
Cambridge International Support for Teachers webpage - Online space with planning, teaching, assessment, and other resources for educators
NCDPI Advanced Coursework landing page - Guidance and information about NC AP/IB/CIE exam and registration fees, teacher legislated bonuses, GPA weighting, and satisfying graduation requirements
NCDPI Advanced Coursework page CIE section - Details about Cambridge courses, offerings across North Carolina, etc.
UNC System Uniform Credit Policy with the Cambridge AS & A Credit FAQ & Exam Details by Campus - Learn about the UNC Board of Governors system-wide credit policy, including the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and links to each campus for exam information about credit(s) for Cambridge AS & A exam scores

Materials from Cambridge for CIE World Languages

(plus Infinite Campus Course Codes for CIE in North Carolina)

CIE French as a Foreign Language webpage with syllabuses, updates, and school support hub
- CIE French Language AS is 1V068X0
- CIE French Language A is 1V078X0
CIE Spanish as a Foreign Language webpage with syllabuses, updates, and school support hub
- CIE Spanish Language AS is 1V048X0
- CIE Spanish Language A is 1V058X0

Resource Links for IB Courses

IB Diploma Programme webpage - Details and links about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 16 - 19

The pre-IB programs offered at the elementary level (Primary Years Programme) and middle school (Middle Years Programme) also have their own webpages.

IB Login portal - Sign in to access materials, resources, and information if you are an IB educator
IB Professional Development webpage - Information about workshops and conferences for IB educators
IBO webpage - Landing page for the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) inclusive of all IB programmes for students aged 3 - 19
NCDPI Advanced Coursework landing page - Guidance and information about NC AP/IB/CIE exam and registration fees, teacher legislated bonuses, GPA weighting, and satisfying graduation requirements
NCDPI Advanced Coursework page IB section - Details about International Baccalaureate courses, offerings across North Carolina, etc.
UNC System Uniform Credit Policy with the IB Credit FAQ & Exam Details by Campus - Learn about the UNC Board of Governors system-wide credit policy, including the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and links to each campus for exam information about credit(s) for IB exam scores

Materials from the IB Diploma Programme for IB World Languages

(plus Infinite Campus Course Codes for IB in North Carolina)

IB ab initio Guide - Overview from the IB DP on Language ab initio courses in PDF booklet form
- IB French ab initio is 1I172X0
- IB German ab initio is 1I182X0
- IB Italian ab initio is 1I362X0
- IB Japanese ab initio is 1I192X0
- IB Mandarin ab initio is 1I202X0
- IB Russian ab initio is 1I372X0
- IB Spanish ab initio has course code 1I212X0
IB Language B Guide - Overview from the IB DP on Language B courses at the Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) in PDF booklet form
- IB Language B - French SL is 1I058X0
- IB Language B - French HL is 1I068X0
- IB Language B - German SL is 1I078X0
- IB Language B - German HL is 1I088X0
- IB Language B - Hebrew SL is 1I228X0
- IB Italian B - Italian SL is 1I388X0
- IB Italian B - Italian HL is 1I398X0
- IB Language B - Japanese SL is 1I098X0
- IB Language B - Japanese HL is 1I108X0
- IB Language B - Latin SL is 1I118X0
- IB Language B - Latin HL is 1I128X0
- IB Language B - Mandarin SL is 1I138X0
- IB Language B - Mandarin HL is 1I148X0
- IB Language B - Russian SL is 1I238X0
- IB Language B - Russian HL is 1I248X0
- IB Language B - Spanish SL is 1I158X0
- IB Language B - Spanish HL is 1I168X0
*IB Language A Guide - Overview from the IB DP on Language A courses, which focus on language and literature, at the Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) in PDF booklet form
- IB Language A - Mandarin SL is 1I298X0
- IB Language A - Spanish SL is 1I308X0
- IB Language A - Other Modern Lang SL is 1I318X0
- IB Language A - Mandarin HL is 1I338X0
- IB Language A - Spanish HL is 1I348X0
- IB Language A - Other Modern Lang HL is 1I358X0
- IB Language A - Self-Taught SL is 1I048X0
  [The Self-Taught course code is used for students completing coursework with support from a heritage community in a language that is not yet offered locally, such as Danish, Hindi, or Swedish.]

*In IB sequences for students in Heritage Language programs or DL/I Continuation programs, IB Language A may be offered in another language, if there are students with high proficiency in the language who need placement beyond IB Language B courses. Taking two IB Language A (English and another language) courses that focus on language and literature with a score of 3 or higher is one way of obtaining a bilingual diploma.

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