| | Answer |
1. | What kind of IB students does Okayama University want? | IB students who have characteristics similar to the IB Learner Profile |
2. | Will there be any additional tests after passing the initial IB screening? | No written tests. Only interviews in some faculties |
3. | Are there classes in English? | Some General Educaiton classes, G-Course classes are in English |
4. | If I don't have Japanese A or B, will my JLPT score be counted? | For faculites, no, it won't |
5. | Is the application guide available in English? | Not yet, but coming soon |
6. | Can we apply with IB certificate to faculties? | No. Only GDP |
7. | Are there special preferences for full diplomas in English (all 6 subjects)? | No. All full Diploma's are considered equal |
8. | Can IB credits be transferred? | No |
9. | Can the application procedure be 100% online? | Application is completely online, but you need to post the print outs |
10. | Is it possible to set a fixed IB Diploma score for each faculty? | Presently, it is under consideration |
11. | Do you accept both Maths HL and SL? | It depends on the faculty |
12. | Are there special considerations for IB scores over 40 (such as scholarships, etc)? | No |
13. | Are IB Core subjects important? | It depends on the faculty |
14. | Are SAT scores necessary? | No. Only IB Diploma scores |
15. | What IB score is considered good? | It depends on the faculty |
16. | Is the JLPT test counted? | For faculites, no,it isn't. Only GDP |
17. | Is Japanese B (SL) okay? | No. Depending on the faculty, you need at least Japanese B(HL) |
18. | Are college entrance exams also important as the IB diploma? | No. You do not need to take any college entrance exams |
19. | Are there special scholarships only for IB students? | No |
20. | Are there special classes only for IB students? | No |
21. | Are interviews conducted in English? | It depends on the faculty, but most interviews are in Japanese |
22. | How many letters of recommendations are required? | Please follow the instructions on the addmission guide |
23. | Are there special admissions based on race or nationality? | No |