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, Computer Science.
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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