Diploma Program

For more information please contact the DP coordinator Julija Kostova @julija.kostova@nova.edu.mk

What is the DP?

The IBO's flagship program is the DP. It is an internationally recognized secondary school diploma since 1968. The DP program is an academically rigorous and intense program that prepares students for university. The DP diploma is externally moderated and assessed.

Curriculum

The diploma program is comprised of six subject groups and "the core". The subject groups then offer a wide variety of courses within the group

Subject Groups:

  1. Studies in language and literature

  2. Language acquisition

  3. Individuals and Societies

  4. Sciences

  5. Mathematics

  6. The Arts

The Core

TOK- Theory of Knowledge is course that explores how we know what we know and what personal, familiar and cultural biases that knowing has.

Extended Essay- Independent academic inquiry by the student culminating in a 4,000 word essay.

CAS- Creativity, activity, and service are requirements to help students remember the need for balance.