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Please email IB Diploma Coordinator with any questions/concerns about the Lex1 IB Diploma Program (Jason Blackburn - jblackburn@lexington1.net)
Diploma Program Curriculum
Diploma Program Curriculum
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum sets out the requirements for study of the DP.
The curriculum is made up of the DP core and six subject groups.
Made up of the three required components, the DP core aims to broaden students’ educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills. (IBO.org)
IB Diploma Program Subject Briefs
Subject Briefs include information about each course's core requirements, aims, and assessment. Each subject publishes a full and comprehensive Subject Guide that can be requested by emailing Mr. Derek Allison (IB Coordinator) at dallison@lexington1.net.
In the IB Diploma Program, candidates are enrolled in six IB courses, Theory of Knowledge, complete an Extended Essay and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). Candidates choose courses from the two different levels (HL and SL), and are only allowed to study up to 4 HL subjects at any one time.
IB Core (TOK, Extended Essay, CAS)
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) - First Exam 2022
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
Group 1 (Language and Literature)
Group 2 (Language Acquisition)
Ab-Initio SL Guide - Available for French, Not Available for German.
Classical Language SL - Used for Latin
Language-B SL - Used for French, German, and Spanish
Group 3 (Individuals and Societies)
Economics HL (First Exam 2022) - Course Taught at HL-Level, Students May Elect to Take SL Examination
Economics SL (First Exam 2022) - Course Taught at HL-Level, Students May Elect to Take SL Examination
History HL (History of the Americas)
Psychology HL/SL - Course Taught at HL-Level, Students May Elect to Take SL Examination
Group 4 (Experimental Sciences)
Group 5 (Mathematics)
Mathematics Analysis and Approaches SL (Math A&A) - Course Designed for Future Math Based Majors
Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL (Math A&I) - Course Designed for Future Non-Math Based Majors
Group 6 (Arts)
(Currently Unavailable for In-Person Teaching) Film SL - Available as an Online Course by Application for Full Diploma Candidates
Pamoja Education (Virtual) Courses - Pamoja Education courses are available on a limited basis (by application only*) for students to take. Pamoja Education courses are taken using a virtual platform and time will be scheduled for students to complete their online coursework. Pamoja Education may only replace an IB Elective course, and is subject to funding availability. (Click Here: Pamoja Education Website)
Group 2 (Language Acquisition)
Ab-Initio SL Mandarin (First Exam 2020)
Ab-Initio SL French (First Exam 2020)
Ab-Initio SL Spanish (First Exam 2020)
Group 3 (Individuals and Societies)
Business Management HL or Business Management SL
Digital Society HL or Digital Society SL - First Exam in 2024
Group 6 (Arts)
Film SL Guide (First Exam 2011)
*The application for Pamoja Education (Virtual) courses can be requested from IB Coordinator Derek Allison by emailing dallison@lexington1.net. Registrations will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis based on the annual allowance.
Subject Areas Used For Extended Essay (Not Available for Teaching)
Group 1 - Language and Literature (First Exam 2021)
Group 3 - Global Politics Guide (First Exam 2017)
Group 3 - World Religions (First Exam 2017)
Group 6 - Literature and Performance (Last Exam 2023)
Group 6 - Music
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