Pursuing the IB Diploma

To earn an IB diploma a student must complete:

· Earn a composite of 24 out of a possible 45 points

· A composite score is determined by adding exam scores from all six subject exams to the Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay scores

· The total number of points possible per exam is 7

· A student must earn a total of 12 points in their higher level classes, with no score being lower then 3, to be eligible for the Diploma

· The total number of points possible from Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay combined score is 3

· Complete three Higher Level Courses

· A higher level course is a two year course

· Students must

· Complete an Internal Assessment in each higher level course

· Earn a minimum score of 3 on the IB exam in each higher level course

· Complete three Standard Level Courses

· A standard level course is a one year course

· Students must

· Complete an Internal Assessment in each standard level course

· Complete the IB exam in each standard level course

· Complete Creativity, Action and Service

· Complete course work in Theory of Knowledge

· Complete a 4000 word Extended Essay on a topic of the student’s choosing