SUBJECT CHOICES
SUBJECT CHOICES
SUBJECT CHOICES
In order to obtain the Diploma students must take one subject from each of Groups 1-6 , choosing three at Higher Level ( HL ) and three at Standard Level ( SL ).
Subjects are covered in sufficient depth and breadth to provide balance and flexibility . The choice of HL subjects allows students to pursue areas of personal interest , to play to their strengths , and to meet specialist requirements for university entrance .
The IB also provides the opportunity for students to specialise in the Humanities , in the Sciences or in Languages by allowing them to choose a second subject from Group 2 , 3 or 4 instead of an Arts subject in Group 6 .
1 . English English Literature , including selected texts from World Literature ; or , combined with Theatre to form a Literature and Performance course ( SL only ).
2 . Languages A modern language , or Latin , or Classical Greek .
3 . Individuals and Societies ( Humanities ) Economics , Geography , History , Philosophy , Psychology .
4 . Experimental Sciences Biology , Chemistry , Physics .
5 . Mathematics Analysis and Approaches ; Applications and Interpretations .
6 . Arts Music , Theatre , Visual Arts .
A second subject chosen from Group 2 , 3 or 4 can be taken instead of an Arts subject .
In addition , students are required to complete a course in Theory of Knowledge ( TOK ), to write an Extended Essay of 4000 words on a subject of their choice , and to complete a programme of activities in the areas of Creativity , Action and Service ( CAS ).
Assessment Each subject is graded on a scale of 1 ( minimum ) to 7 ( maximum ). The award of the Diploma requires students to meet certain standards and conditions including a minimum total of 24 points and satisfactory completion of the Extended Essay , Theory of Knowledge and CAS ( Creativity , Action and Service ). The maximum score of 45 points includes three points for exceptional work in TOK and an excellent Extended Essay .
University Entry The IB Diploma is fully recognised as an entry qualification to all British universities , including the most prestigious , as well as those in the US and elsewhere in the world .
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