IB Diploma Programme (DP) 

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a two-year academic experience for 11th and 12th-graders that prepares students for success in college and in an increasingly global world. Students take a balanced set of challenging courses while also completing three core components that build critical thinking, research skills, and personal growth. There are two different pathways for participation in the IB DP: Diploma Candidate or Certificate Student.

To earn the IB Diploma, students will:

• Take six IB courses across different subject areas (including English, world language, math, science, history, and an arts or elective option). 3-4 courses are taken at the Higher Level (HL) and others at the Standard Level (SL).
  
  

• Complete the IB Core, which includes:
  
  

  • Theory of Knowledge (TOK): A course that explores how we know what we know.
    
    

  • Extended Essay (EE): A 4,000-word independent research paper on a topic the student chooses.
    
    

  • CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service): A series of experiences and a long-term project that encourage creativity, physical activity, and community involvement.
    
    

• Take IB exams at the end of the programme, which include written assessments, projects, and sometimes oral presentations or performances.
  
  

• Maintain academic integrity, commitment, and consistent engagement throughout the two-year programme.

To earn the IB Certificate, students will:

• Take a minimum of two IB courses across different subject areas (including English, world language, math, science, history, and an arts or elective option). Some courses can be taken at the Higher Level (HL) and others at the Standard Level (SL).
  
  

• Participate in the IB Core, which includes:
  
  

  • Theory of Knowledge (TOK): A course that explores how we know what we know.
    
    

  • An option to participate in CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service): A series of experiences and a long-term project that encourages creativity, physical activity, and community involvement.
    
    

• Take IB exams at the end of the programme, which include written assessments, projects, and sometimes oral presentations or performances.
  
  

Maintain academic integrity, commitment, and consistent engagement throughout the course of their studies.

Overall, the IB Diploma Programme challenges students to think deeply, manage their time effectively, and take responsibility for their learning—helping them build the skills needed for college and beyond.