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IB Diploma Programme

IB Diploma Programme

A focused two-year programme built from six subjects and a core of research, reflection, and action.

Ages 16-19Two years
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IB DP

Build depth, range, and independence

DP students combine six subjects with three required core components. The programme expects careful subject choices, sustained work, and the ability to connect ideas across disciplines.

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Programme shape

A demanding programme with a clear structure

01

Six subjects

Students choose across language, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, and the arts, with permitted alternatives.

02

Higher and Standard Level

Students normally take three or four subjects at Higher Level, with the remaining subjects at Standard Level.

03

Three-part core

Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and CAS broaden learning beyond individual subject courses.

Subject choices

Six groups, one coherent diploma

Subject selection should balance interests, strengths, future study plans, and the combinations currently available at the school.

  1. 01Studies in language and literature
  2. 02Language acquisition
  3. 03Individuals and societies
  4. 04Sciences
  5. 05Mathematics
  6. 06The arts or an allowed alternative

DP core

Research, reflection, and action

The core asks every student to examine knowledge, complete independent research, and learn through purposeful activity and service.

The subjects shown on this website are current sample content until the school confirms its final subject offering and available combinations.

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Design your own diploma

Choose six subjects and levels in our interactive planner to see how your DP could take shape.

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Planning your Diploma Programme?

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