IB Options

Students do not have to be completing the entire IB path to participate in IB. Students can earn the full IB Diploma, which is the most rigorous IB option. Students can also earn IB Certificates by completing an IB class and passing the test. Students can also just take IB classes for their own enjoyment.

Diploma

Requirements:

• At least three Higher Level (HL) courses, and the remaining Standard Level (SL) courses for at least 6 IB Courses

  • IB English HL (must take IB English Junior AND Senior year)

  • Second Language either SL or HL

  • Individuals and Societies either SL or HL (this would be psychology, history, & economics)

  • Experimental Sciences SL or HL (HL is available for biology but not for physics, chemistry, or computer science) (biology must be taken both Junior and Senior year)

  • Mathematics either SL or HL

• Theory of Knowledge

• Extended Essay

• CAS Requirements

Certificate

Students who do not want to pursue the full IB diploma can still take IB classes and the tests to earn IB certificates. 

Classes

Even if your student doesn't enroll in the IB program, they may still take IB classes. The classes are open to all students and often there are a variety of students in each IB class. 

Courses

Each student takes at least three (but not more than four) subjects at Higher Level (HL), and the remaining at Standard Level (SL). 

Higher Level courses last for two years, while most Standard Level courses last for one year. Students choose courses from the following subject groups: 

• • • • • • • • Group 1: Language

              • Group 2: Second Language

              • Group 3: Individuals and Societies 

              • Group 4: Experimental Sciences

              • Group 5: Mathematics

              • Group 6: Arts*

HL and SL courses differ in scope but are measured according to the same grade descriptors, with students expected to demonstrate a greater body of knowledge, understanding and skills at the Higher Level.