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Curriculum — IB Diploma Options

It is our intention to offer students (subject to authorisation) the opportunity to study for the International Baccalaureate Diploma from September 2008.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a programme of study where students choose one subject from each of six groups.

Subjects are studied at Standard Level or Higher Level and students offer 3 Higher Level Subjects and 3 Standard level subjects.

We are planning to offer the following subjects in each group:

Group 1 – Language
• English

Group 2 – Second Language
• French, • German, • Spanish

Group 3 – Individuals and Societies
• History, • Geography, • Economics and • Philosophy

Group 4 – Experimental Sciences
• Biology, • Chemistry, • Physics

Group 5 – Mathematics and Computer Science
• Mathematical Studies or • Mathematics

Group 6 – The Arts and Electives
• Theatre Arts, • Visual Arts OR an additional subject from groups 2,3,4 or 5

In addition students also follow the core requirements of the diploma, comprising Theory of Knowledge, an Extended Essay and Creativity, Action and Service (CAS).

You can find out more about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (16-19) at www.ibo.org

Please also visit the appropriate subject department pages on this website.

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