The full Diploma programme is made up of 3 DP core elements, namely Theory Of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). For DP Courses students, their core programme is made up of Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) alone.

IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) students take three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). In contrast, DP Courses students select six subjects at any level, with at least two being “exam” subjects, meaning they will sit for final IB exams in these subjects.

While HL and SL courses share the same grade descriptors, HL courses cover a broader scope and require students to demonstrate a greater depth of knowledge, understanding, and skills.

IBDP Subject Groups

The IBDP curriculum is structured into six subject groups, with students selecting one subject from each group. However, instead of a Group 6 subject (Arts), students may opt for an additional subject from Group 3 (Individuals and Societies) or Group 4 (Sciences). Additionally, students may take two Group 1 subjects instead of selecting a Group 2 subject.

Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature

English A, Bahasa Indonesia A, Korean Non-IB Exam and Korean A (self-taught)

Group 2: Language Acquisition

English B and Indonesian B

Group 3: Individuals and Societies

Economics, Business Management, History, Psychology

Group 4:: Experimental Sciences

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science (SL), Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS), Design Technology (SL)

Group 5: Mathematics

Mathematics Analysis and Approaches and Mathematics Application and Interpretation

Group 6: Arts

Visual Arts, Music and Film (online only)

Programme, Subject & Level Changes

In extenuating circumstances, a student may apply to transfer from the DP Courses programme to the full IBDP within the first month of Year 1 (Grade 11). Thereafter, no student will be permitted to transfer to full IBDP. The student and parent should complete the Programme Change Form and submit it to the Diploma Coordinator. A decision will be made and communicated within 5 days of receipt of the application.

A student may apply to transfer from the full IBDP to the DP Courses programme until the end of Semester 1 of Year 2 (Grade 12). The student and parent should complete the Programme Change Form and submit it to the Diploma Coordinator. A decision will be made and communicated within 5 days of receipt of the application.

Should a student not meet the promotion requirements to move to DP 2, the student will be required to repeat Year 1 or transfer to the DP Courses programme in DP 2.

A student may apply to change subject until the end of Term 1 of Year 1 (Grade 11). The student and parent should complete the Subject / Level Change Form and submit it to the Diploma Coordinator. A decision will be made and communicated within 5 days of receipt of the application. The decision is made in consultation with the applicable subject teachers and related subject coordinators. An application for subject change does not guarantee that this change will be possible.

A student may apply to change subject levels until the end of Semester 1 of Year 1 (Grade 11). The student and parent should complete the Subject / Level Change Form and submit it to the Diploma Coordinator. A decision will be made and communicated within 5 days of receipt of the application. The decision is made in consultation with the applicable subject teachers and related subject coordinators. An application does not guarantee that this change will be possible. For full DP students, they must ensure that 3 HL and 3 SL subjects are taken, hence a change in level for one subject will require a change in level for another subject (requiring two separate Subject / Level Change forms being completed)

Before any requests for changes in programme, subject or level, students must ensure that they meet with the Career Counsellor to determine how the anticipated changes will impact university applications.

Clinics

Grade 11 Clinics (Group 3 - 6 Subjects)

Grade 12 Clinics (Group 3 - 6 Subjects)

Grade Descriptors

Student friendly Grade Descriptors

The DP Curriculum

Core

TOK

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) challenges students to explore the nature of knowledge and the process of knowing. The course encourages comparisons and connections between different areas of knowledge, fostering awareness of both personal perspectives and those of others.

Students critically reflect on the knowledge, beliefs, and opinions shaped by their academic studies and life experiences. The course is designed to be challenging, thought-provoking, and empowering, equipping students with the skills to navigate complex ideas.

At the heart of TOK are knowledge questions—contestable inquiries about knowledge itself, such as:

What counts as good evidence for a claim?

Are some types of knowledge less open to interpretation than others?

While these questions may seem abstract at first, they become more accessible through real-world examples explored throughout the course.

The full Diploma programme is made up of 3 DP core elements, namely Theory Of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). For DP Courses students, their core programme is made up of Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) alone.

Programme, Subject & Level Changes

Clinics

The DP Curriculum

Core

TOK

Extended Essay

CAS

Group 1

Language A

Internal Site - English A

Resource Bank - Indonesian A (Year 1)

Resource Bank - Indonesian A (Year 2)

Group 2

Language B

Group 3

Economics

Subject Brief HL / SL

Business Management

Subject Brief HL / SL

History

Subject Brief HL / SL

Psychology

Group 4

Biology

Subject Brief HL / SL

Chemistry

Subject Brief HL / SL

Physics

Subject Brief HL / SL

Computer Science

Subject Brief SL

Subject Brief Subject Brief 2027

Design Technology

Environmental Systems & Societies

Group 5

Mathematics AA

Mathematics AI

What is the difference between Math AA and Math AI?

Group 6

Visual Arts

Subject Brief HL / SL

Music