IB Courses

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is an assessed programme for students aged 16 to 19.  It is respected by leading universities across the globe.     The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum sets out the requirements for study of the DP.  The curriculum is made up of the DP core elements and six subject groups.       Made up of the three required components, the DP core aims to broaden students’ educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills.

Choosing subjects in the Diploma Programme?

Students choose courses from the following subject groups: studies in language and literature; language acquisition; individuals and societies; sciences; mathematics; and the arts.  Students may opt to study additional sciences, individuals and societies, or a language course instead of a course in the arts.  Students will take some subjects at higher level (HL) and some at standard level (SL).  HL and SL courses differ in scope but are measured according to the same grade descriptors. Students are expected to demonstrate a greater body of knowledge, understanding and skills at the higher level.  Each student takes at least three (but not more than four) subjects at higher level, and the remaining at standard level. The standard level subjects take up 150 teaching hours.  The higher level comprises of 240 teaching hours.