IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)

IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) – Age 16-19

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is an assessed programme designed for students aged 16 to 19, widely respected by leading universities globally.

Advantages of Enrolling in the IBDP

Students joining the IBDP can expect to:

Develop excellent breadth and depth of knowledge.
Flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically.
Study at least two languages.
Excel in traditional academic subjects.
Explore the nature of knowledge through the programme’s unique Theory of Knowledge (ToK) course.

Benefits of the IBDP

International research demonstrates numerous advantages of choosing the DP over other 16-19 curriculums. For instance:

DP students exhibit higher rates of enrolment, persistence, and graduation compared to the national average, as found in a study on postsecondary outcomes of DP graduates in the United States.
IB students in higher education institutions in the United Kingdom are more likely to achieve positive higher education outcomes than their A-level peers, according to a study comparing student performance.
On average, DP alumni displayed higher proficiencies in various 21st-century skills compared to their non-DP counterparts in an Asia-Pacific study.

The DP Core

The Extended Essay (EE): Involves independent research, delving into an in-depth study of a question related to one of the DP subjects the students are studying. The world studies extended essay option allows focusing on a globally significant topic examined through the lens of a chosen subject.
Theory of Knowledge (ToK): Cultivates a cohesive approach to learning that unifies academic disciplines. This critical thinking course guides students inquiring into the nature of knowledge, deepening their understanding of knowledge as a human construct.
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Engages students in various activities alongside their academic studies. Creativity encourages involvement in the arts and creative thinking. Action promotes a healthy lifestyle through physical activity. Service with the community offers a platform for experiential learning and academic value. CAS’s three strands enhance students’ personal and interpersonal development and facilitate journeys of self-discovery.

The DP Curriculum

IB Diploma Programme students select one subject from each of the five groups (1 to 5), ensuring a broad understanding across their best language, additional language(s), social sciences, experimental sciences, and mathematics. Students may opt for an arts subject from group 6 or a second subject from groups 1 to 5. At least three and up to four subjects are taken at higher level (240 teaching hours), while the remaining subjects are at standard level (150 teaching hours).