Pursuing the IB Diploma
Pursuing the IB Diploma
The IB Diploma Program encompasses six subject groups. A Diploma candidate is required to take one subject from each group (three subjects must be higher level and three must be standard level.)
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