A student who chooses not to undertake the IB Diploma is encouraged to take IB certificates in subjects for which the student qualifies. Universities in more than 65 countries worldwide recognize the IB Diploma. Students and parents are encouraged to consulate IB publications concerning recognition policies and to consult university admission offices directly. This is particularly important for UK university applications. ASW Every Diploma candidate must take one course from each of Group 1-5, and must satisfy the Group 6 requirement.
Exceptions apply to students planning post-secondary study in engineering or medicine.
The following listing is intended to explain ASW's offerings in each group, and can be used as a reference by potential Diploma candidates and by students intending to take certificates. Course choices, and even choices between the Subsidiary and Higher levels of a course, can in some cases determine where, and in what subject areas, s student will be able to pursue further education. The IB Organization views it as acknowledgement that important educational experiences also take place outside the classroom. The willingness to serve the community is seen as an important complement to the intellectual development of the student. The CAS program at ASW continues throughout the Diploma years.