IB Diploma Programme

Preparing Students for Success in Higher Education and Life

Programme Overview

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is a rigorous, academically challenging and balanced programme of education designed to prepare students aged 16 to 19 for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students.

Academic Excellence

Develops students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge

Global Recognition

Recognized and respected by the world's leading universities

Holistic Development

Fosters physical, intellectual, emotional and ethical development

Curriculum Structure

The DP curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay (EE).

Studies in Language and Literature

Development of a student's first language

Language Acquisition

Development of skills in a second language

Individuals and Societies

Study of humans in their social, cultural and physical environments

Sciences

Experimental sciences and their application

Mathematics

Development of mathematical knowledge and skills

The Arts

Creative expression and appreciation of the arts

The DP Core

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Develops a coherent approach to learning that unifies the academic disciplines

Extended Essay (EE)

Independent research culminating in a 4,000-word paper

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)

Involvement in artistic pursuits, sports, and community service

Assessment and Recognition

The IB Diploma Programme assessment includes both internal and external assessment components. Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including examinations, coursework, and practical work.

External Assessment

  • Written examinations at the end of the programme
  • Performed by external IB examiners
  • Includes essays, structured problems, and short-response questions

Internal Assessment

  • Coursework completed during the programme
  • Assessed by teachers and externally moderated
  • Includes oral presentations, practical work, and field studies

University Recognition

The IB Diploma is recognized by universities worldwide, including prestigious institutions in:

  • United States (Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, Berkeley)
  • United Kingdom (Oxford, LSE, Imperial College, Edinburgh)
  • Canada (University of Toronto, McGill, UBC)
  • Australia (University of Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, ANU)
  • And many more leading institutions globally