The Diploma Program is a challenging two-year program of international education for students aged 16 to 19.It leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.

Students learn more than a collection of facts. The Diploma Program prepares students for university and encourages them to:

ask challenging questions
learn how to learn
develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture
develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures.

WHAT IS IN THE CURRICULUM?

Students study six subjects selected from the subject groups. All three parts of the core—extended essay, theory of knowledge and creativity, action, service—are compulsory and are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Program.

IB SUBJECTS

Group 1: Language A: English
Group 2: Language B: French / Spanish
Group 3: Psychology / Economics
Group 4: Biology / Chemistry
Group 5: Mathematics
Group 6: Art / Music

The three core requirements are:

Extended Essay: The Extended Essay has a prescribed limit of 4,000 words. It offers the opportunity to investigate a topic of individual interest, and acquaints students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university.
Theory of Knowledge (TOK): The interdisciplinary TOK course is designed to provide coherence by exploring the nature of knowledge across disciplines, encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives.
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS): Participation in the school’s CAS program encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work, thus fostering students’ awareness and appreciation of life outside the academic arena.