The International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate is a challenging and highly regarded two year programme qualifying you for direct entry into universities in the UK and many other universities worldwide.  With IB qualifications you may be awarded up to one year's credit in the United States.  

What do I study if I take the IB?

You study  3 subjects at Higher level (ie in greater depth) and 3 at Standard level. 

IB diploma programme

• First Language - Your own language.
• Second Language - A foreign language, usually English if this is not your mother tongue - your choice from a selection of foreign languages if English is your mother tongue.
• Individuals and Societies - you may select from History, Geography, Economics, Business and Organisation, and Psychology.
• Experimental Science - Biology, Chemistry and Physics and Environmental Systems.
• Mathematics
• Sixth Subject - Choice of Art/Design, Information Technology, Music, Theatre Arts, another Language, Science or subject from Individuals and Society, 

In addition you will: 

• Take a course in Theory of Knowledge to help you develop critical thinking. 
• Write an extended essay of 4,000 words based on personal research. 
• Take part in activities involving Creativity, Action and Service (CAS). 

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