Examinations

International Baccalaureate

Johnson & Wales University recognizes International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Certificate Examinations for advanced placement credit and will award three to six (3 to 6) semester credits for standard and higher-level exams with a score of 4 or better as applicable for the intended JWU major. Students must request an official IBO examination transcript to be sent from the International Baccalaureate Organization.

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (A-level)

Johnson & Wales University recognizes UK Advanced Level examinations for advanced placement credit and will award up to eight (8) semester credits per subject for GCE Advanced Level Examinations (excluding General Paper) passed with grade equivalents of C or better. Up to four (4) semester credits may be awarded for GCE AS (Advanced Subsidiary) examinations. Students must submit an official or verified certificate or statement of results issued by the UK examinations board. 

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)

Johnson & Wales University recognizes Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations for advanced placement credit and will award up to eight (8) semester credits per subject for two-year CAPE examinations passed with grades of I, II or III. Up to four (4) semester credits may be awarded for single-unit CAPE examinations. Students must submit an official or verified statement of results issued by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC).