Baccalaureate

Course summary

The IB pathway involves an integrated programme of study that combines diversity and academic rigour. Pupils study six subjects - three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL) - chosen from a range of subjects which have been divided into six groups. As well as English (as their native language) and Maths, pupils study a second language, a science and a humanity subject.* For their sixth choice, pupils choose either an Arts subject or they can opt to study an additional language, science or humanity. * Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS) can be simultaneously considered both as a Science and a Humanity subject and so enables flexibility in the programme (e.g. two Languages or two Arts). It is advised that the subject(s) most closely related to a pupil’s likely degree course should be studied at Higher Level. In this way pupils are able to study some subjects in depth and others more broadly within a course that plays to their skills and interests. In addition, pupils complete the following three core components. These lie at the heart of the Diploma Programme and are integral to its philosophy: 1. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) 2. The Extended Essay (EE) 3. Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS)