Diploma Programme
IB Curriculum
In order to earn the IB Diploma a student must complete each of the following requirements:
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Complete the full two year prescribed IB course of study.
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Take all parts of the exams for each of the six required subjects.
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Achieve at least 24 points from test scores, TOK (Theory of Knowledge), and the Extended Essay.
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Average at least a 3 on Standard Level exams.
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Average at least a 4 on Higher Level exams.
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Complete and submit all Internal Assessments and Oral Components.
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Complete and submit an Extended Essay of approximately 4,000 words.
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Complete requirements and a reflective portfolio of CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) activities during the junior and senior years.
Group 1: |
Junior Year English HL |
Senior Year English HL |
Group 2: World Languages |
French SL, Latin SL, Spanish SL/HL, or Mandarin Chinese SL |
French SL, Latin SL, Spanish SL/HL, or Mandarin Chinese SL |
Group 3: Individuals and Societies |
History of the Americas HL OR Psychology SL OR Business Management SL |
History of the Americas HL OR Psychology SL OR Business Management SL |
Group 4: Sciences |
Biology HL OR Chemistry SL |
Biology HL OR Chemistry SL |
Group 5: Mathematics |
Applications and Interpretations SL OR Analysis and Approaches SL |
Applications and Interpretations SL OR Analysis and Approaches SL |
Group 6: The Arts and Electives |
Theatre Arts SL/HL OR Music SL OR Elective from Groups 2, 3, or 4 |
Theatre Arts SL/HL OR Music SL OR Elective from Groups 2, 3, or 4 |
Theory of Knowledge | 2nd Semester Only (1/2 credit) |
1st Semester Only (1/2 credit) |
Seminar Courses | Junior Seminar - 1st Semester Only (1/2 credit) |
Senior Seminar - 2nd Semester Only (1/2 credit) |
Elective | Student Choice (1 credit) |
Student Choice (1 credit) |
In addition, IB Diploma candidates will be required to complete their Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) hours and the Extended Essay.
SL = Standard Level
HL = High Level