Promoting a Dual-Track AP × IB Curriculum: WIST Builds Diverse Pathways to Connect with the World

To help students and parents stay informed about global curriculum trends and strengthen their academic planning, WIST recently hosted an “AP × IB Curriculum Seminar and IB Diploma Programme Information Session.” The event systematically introduced the key features and differences between the two major international curricula, while also providing opportunities for face-to-face discussions between teachers and parents, fostering a deeper understanding of how each pathway influences university applications and long-term academic development.

為協助學生與家長掌握國際課程發展趨勢並完善升學規劃，WIST日前舉辦「AP × IB課程分享會暨IB國際文憑說明會」，系統性介紹兩大主流國際課程的核心特色與差異，並安排授課教師與家長進行面對面交流，協助深入理解不同學程對未來大學申請與學習歷程發展的影響。 

Principal Liu Yi-Hsin of WIST noted that students often face a critical decision between AP and IB when planning their international academic pathways. Each offers distinct advantages: the AP (Advanced Placement) program provides flexible course selection, allowing students to choose one or multiple subjects based on their interests and abilities, thereby strengthening academic depth in specific fields; in contrast, the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme emphasizes holistic education, requiring students to complete six subject areas and three core components over two years, cultivating critical thinking, research skills, and social awareness.

WIST校長劉一欣表示，學生在規劃國際升學路徑時，常面臨AP與IB課程選擇的關鍵決策。兩者各具優勢，AP大學先修課程採彈性選修制度，學生可依興趣與能力選讀單一或多門學科，強化特定領域的學術深度；IB國際文憑課程則以全人教育為核心，學生需於兩年內完成六大學科領域及三大核心課程，培養批判思考、研究能力與社會關懷素養。 

In terms of AP course planning, students can independently design their study plans according to their academic interests and career aspirations. This allows early exposure to college-level knowledge and the gradual development of specialized expertise. Such flexibility not only deepens subject mastery but also enables students to clearly demonstrate their academic strengths and motivation in university applications—making it especially suitable for those with clear goals or strong subject interests.

在AP課程規劃方面，學生可依據個人志向與學術興趣自主安排修課內容，提早接觸大學層級知識，逐步建立專業基礎。此一制度不僅有助於深化學科能力，也能在申請大學時清楚展現學術優勢與學習動機，特別適合具備明確發展方向或專長領域的學生。

The seminar also provided a comprehensive overview of the global competitiveness of the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in university admissions. All IBDP teachers at WIST have completed official training certified by the International Baccalaureate Organization, ensuring that teaching quality aligns with international standards. The curriculum emphasizes academic rigor and interdisciplinary integration. Through core components such as the Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), students develop independent research skills, academic writing proficiency, and self-directed learning habits—laying a strong foundation for higher education worldwide.

說明會中亦針對IB國際文憑大學預科課程（IBDP）於全球升學體系中的競爭優勢進行完整說明。華盛頓中學WIST全體IBDP教師皆通過國際文憑組織專業培訓，確保教學品質與國際標準接軌。課程設計強調學術嚴謹性與跨域整合能力，學生透過延伸論文（EE）、知識理論（TOK）及創意、服務與行動（CAS）等核心學習歷程，培養獨立研究能力、學術寫作素養與自主學習態度，為銜接國際高等教育奠定基礎。

WIST’s College Counseling Center emphasized that it will continue to support students through parent seminars, university guidance talks, and personalized counseling services. These initiatives aim to help students choose the most suitable academic pathway based on their individual strengths and aspirations, ensuring a well-structured and confident approach to international university admissions. By advancing a dual-track AP and IB system, WIST empowers students to discover their unique strengths, broaden their opportunities, and confidently engage with the global academic landscape.

WIST升學輔導中心指出，未來將持續透過家長說明會、升學講座及個別化諮詢機制，協助學生依據個人特質與發展目標，選擇最適切的學習路徑，穩健規劃國際升學藍圖。透過AP與IB雙軌課程的整合推動，讓學生在多元選擇中找到定位，發展個人優勢，開拓更寬廣的國際學習與發展機會。

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