International Baccalaureate
The curriculum for this international post-16 qualification is broadly based in subject groups. Students choose one subject from each of the groups 1-6 but in group 6 may select a further choice from groups 2, 3 or 4 instead of those offered in group 6. See also the IBO website: http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum
The table below shows the current offer for September 2010 based on the initial choices made by our candidates.
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1. English |
· English |
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2. Language: Ab Initio subjects are available as an alternative for students who would like to learn a new language (not previously studied). |
· Chinese* · French · German · Japanese · Latin* · Spanish · Spanish (ab initio) |
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3. Individuals and Societies: |
· Economics · Geography
· History · Psychology |
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4. Science: |
· Biology · Chemistry · Design & Technology · Environmental Systems* · Physics |
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5. Mathematics: |
· Mathematics · Mathematical Studies* |
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6. Arts and Electives: |
· Computer Science
· Theatre
· Visual Arts
· Chemistry· Biology · Economics · German · Spanish |
* Indicates a subject that is only available at Standard Level.Students take three subjects at Higher Level and the remaining three at Standard Level.In addition to this, the following components complete the IB requirements:
- The CAS programme (Creativity Action Service)
- The Extended Essay
- Theory of Knowledge
Students have to complete all areas successfully to be awarded the Diploma.The following video of less than three minutes expresses the IB mission: