Welcome to the IB @ FASNY

The IB Diploma program is considered one of the best in preparing students for higher education. 

Unique to the IB Diploma Program are its Inquiry Cycle and the Core comprising three components:

Theory of Knowledge (ToK) which explores the nature of knowledge and helps students question knowledge in different ways

Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) which enables the student to balance their in class learning experiences with outdoors learning of concepts and skills of their choice. Here are some CAS Ideas.

The Extended Essay (EE) which requires independent research work by the student, guided by a supervisor to complete a 4000-word essay. It is regarded as one of the best preparations for college research work. 

Six additional subjects are selected by students from the following groups:

Group 1: Studies in Language 

• English A: Literature

• French A: Language and Literature

Group 2: Language Acquisition

• French Ab initio

• French B

• Spanish B

Group 3: Individuals and Societies

• Economics HL and SL

• History HL and SL

• Environmental Systems and Societies

• Psychology

Group 4: Sciences

• Biology

• Chemistry 

• Physics

Group 5: Mathematics

• Mathematics Analysis and Approaches

• Mathematics Applications and Interpretations

Group 6: The Arts

• Visual Arts HL and SL