curriculum
As stated on the IBO website, ibo.org/diploma, "The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The programme, has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities."
The IB Diploma Programme requires students to study six main academic subjects which include at least two languages, one social science, one experimental science, and a mathematics course. Exams are set and marked by external examiners. Each subject is graded on a scale of 1 to 7. To earn the IB diploma a student must gain a minimum of 24 points in six subjects, complete 150 hours of extra-curricular activities (CAS), participate in a course called the Theory of Knowledge, and write an original 4,000-word thesis paper (Extended Essay). The vast majority of 11th – 12th grade ISG students are full IB Diploma candidates; only a few are IB course candidates.
Students study concurrently:
· three subjects at higher level (240 hours each).
· three subjects at standard level (150 hours each).
· all three parts of the core.
The IB Learner Profile and the core are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.
The IB Diploma Programme requires students to study six main academic subjects which include at least two languages, one social science, one experimental science, and a mathematics course. Exams are set and marked by external examiners. Each subject is graded on a scale of 1 to 7. To earn the IB diploma a student must gain a minimum of 24 points in six subjects, complete 150 hours of extra-curricular activities (CAS), participate in a course called the Theory of Knowledge, and write an original 4,000-word thesis paper (Extended Essay). The vast majority of 11th – 12th grade ISG students are full IB Diploma candidates; only a few are IB course candidates.
Students study concurrently:
· three subjects at higher level (240 hours each).
· three subjects at standard level (150 hours each).
· all three parts of the core.
The IB Learner Profile and the core are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.