The Diploma Programme

The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The programme, has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities. The programme is designed for highly motivated students looking for a rigourous educational experience

• The Diploma Programme started in 1968 with first examinations in 1970 and is now offered by thousands of schools in over 150 countries around the world including more than 30 schools in Hong Kong. For more information on IB related statistics, please click here. The IB also has an FAQ page for parents here.

• For a detailed history of the development of the IBDP see the excerpt from Ian Hill’s article here.

• All students and parents in the Diploma Programme are required to read the General Regulations. Please click on the link to review the publication.

• Finally, to truly understand what an IB education is, click here.

• Course Outlines and IB Subject Briefs are available here.