However the advantage of IB is that you can take the language paper on the language which you are strongest in- it will boost your marks a bit. That is something A levels do not allow. If you are a linguistic person, your second language will probably do well.

You have got to weigh your pros and cons. I will speak to you as a person who have been through A levels. I think it is tough, yes no doubt, a lot of hard work, but it will be recognised by almost all universities in the UK, America and even some parts of Australia.

I am not sure for IB though. It might gain you entrance in Canada, US and yes most UK university. But in UK they will soon be placing a tariff for IB points.