To meet the requirements of the IB Diploma program, one course must be selected from each of Groups 1-5. An additional course is selected from Group 4 or Group 6. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is a required course. Three courses must be taken at the Standard Level (SL), 150 hours student-teacher contact time; three courses must be taken at the Higher Level (HL), 240 hours student-teacher contact time. Higher Level courses have a greater depth of study across a broader range of content in the subject.

In addition, as part of the IB Diploma Program, students are responsible for a 4000 word (maximum) Extended Essay (EE) in the subject area of their choice and the completion of Creativity, Activity/Action, Service (CAS) over the two year period of participation in the program.

IB Diploma Program Requirements Course offerings are subject to change due to enrollment numbers and scheduling restrictions.

Students who successfully complete all of the IB Diploma requirements will earn a Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma. Each examined subject is graded on a scale of 1-7. The maximum for the six subjects (6x7) is 42 points. The IB Diploma is awarded to students who achieve a minimum total point score of 24 points* and complete the requirements of TOK, the Extended Essay, and the CAS program. The TOK and the Extended Essay grades (A-E) contribute up to three bonus points towards a student’s total points. The maximum number of points that can be awarded for an IB diploma is 45.