IB Core

The IB Diploma Programme core allows students the opportunity to engage with an extend their learning in ways that are unique for pre-tertiary curricula.

The IB Diploma Core consists of

  • The interdisciplinary Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course is designed to develop critical thinking and a coherent approach to learning, and transcends and unifies the academic areas.

  • The Extended Essay is a research report of up to 4000 words that offers the opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest and acquaints students with independent research and writing skills expected at university.

  • The Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) programme encourages students to be involved in sports, artistic pursuits and community service work, and to link through reflection their academic pursuits with the world around them.