IB Diploma Programme students study six courses at higher level (HL) or standard level (SL). Students must choose one subject from each of groups 1 to 5, thus ensuring breadth of experience in languages, social studies, the experimental sciences and mathematics. The sixth subject may be an arts subject chosen from group 6, or the student may choose another subject from groups 1 to 5. In addition the programme has three core requirements that are included to broaden the educational experience and challenge students to apply their knowledge and understanding: The Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity, and Service.
Curricular Requirements
The IB Core
The Extended Essay (EE)
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
Group 1: Studies in Language & Literature
Language A (HL)
Individual Oral Commentary
Written Assignment
Group 2: Language Acquisition
French, German, Spanish
Language B (SL)
Interactive Oral
Bilingual students can take
Self-Taught School Supported Lang A
Interactive Oral
Group 3: Individuals in Society
History (HL)
Historical Investigation
Group 4: Sciences
Biology (SL/HL)
Chemistry (SL/HL) Investigations
Physics (SL/HL) Group 4 Project
Computer Science (SL/HL)
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Group 5: Mathematics
Math SL: Applications & Interpretation
Mathematical Project
Math SL: Analysis and Approaches
Mathematical Exploration
Group 6: The Arts & Electives
Visual Arts (SL/HL)
Student Portfolio & Research-based Sketch Book
Psychology (SL)
Experimental study