About The Programme
The DP's grading system is criterion-referenced, which means that each student's performance
is measured against well-defined levels of achievement. These are consistent from one examination session
to the next and are applied equally to all schools. The DP incorporates the best elements of national systems. It allows internationally mobile students to transfer from one DP school to another.
The programme has four components:
- The strengths of a traditional and broad curriculum with the study of
six subjects: three studied at Higher Level and three at Standard Level (see below).
These are externally assessed both through examinations and oral presentations.
- An Extended Essay of approximately 4,000 words intended to introduce students to the kind of
independent research and writing skills expected by universities.
This is assessed externally.
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK): an interdisciplinary course taken by all students.
It is intended to stimulate critical reflection on the knowledge in its many forms.
It is assessed through an essay and the internal component moderated externally.
- Participation in the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) programme aims to develop in students
a greater awareness of themselves, concern for others,
and the ability to work cooperatively with other people.
The programme was born of efforts to establish a common curriculum and university entry credential for students moving from one country to another.
International educators were motivated by practical considerations but also by an idealistic vision. They believed that students should share an academic experience that would emphasize critical thinking, intercultural understanding and exposure to a variety of points of view.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
The three parts of the core, theory of knowledge (TOK), the extended essay and creativity, activity and service (CAS), at its centre are surrounded by the six subject groups.
Over the course of the two-year programme, students Study six subjects, chosen as follows:
A. All students are required to do Language AI English (Group 1),
Language B or A Language ab initio course (Group 2), and Mathematics (Group 5).
B. For the remaining three subjects, they choose one subject from among "Individuals and Societies" (Group 3);
one subject from among "Experimental Sciences" or a second subject from the "Individuals and Societies" or "Computer Science" (Group 5).
- Studies in Language & literature
- Language acquisition
- Individuals & Societies
- Science
- Maths
- 2nd subject from "Individuals & Societies" or "Science" or "Visual Arts"
Complete an extended essay
- Follow a theory of knowledge course (TOK)
- Participate in creativity, activity and service (CAS).
Normally:
Three of the six subjects are studied at higher level (HL) 240 teaching hours over the two years
The remaining three subjects are studied at standard level (SL) 150 teaching hours over the two years
Many of the higher-level courses are at a similar standard to first year university courses.
Academic Subjects:
Students would have to choose 6 subjects. 1 subject each from group 1 to group 5 which totals to 5 subjects. Students get to choose any 1 additional subject from group 3, 4 or 6.
In addition to the six subjects, students will have to meet the three core requirements of the programme, which are:
- Theory of knowledge
- Extended Essay
- Creativity, Activity & Service
You should choose one subject from each group, and enter each 'Subject choice' You should indicate whether a subject is at Higher level (HL) or Standard Level(SL). You may not choose the same subject twice at different levels.
Discuss thoroughly the selection of the subjects from each group with the DP coordinator.
Group |
Subjects |
Higher Level |
Standard Level |
Group 1:Language A |
English Language and Literature |
English Literature |
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Group 2:Language B |
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Language B Ab Initio |
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Group 3: Individuals and Societies |
Business and Management |
Economics |
Environmental Systems & societies |
Geography |
Global Politics |
History |
Psychology |
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Group 4:Experimental Sciences |
Biology |
Chemistry |
Computer Science |
Environmental Systems & societies |
Physics |
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Group 5:Mathematics |
Mathematics - Analysis & Approaches |
Mathematics - Applications & Interpretation |
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Group 6: The Arts |
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