IB students have not only completed their exams, they have completed a program of education which emphasizes high academic standards, international mindedness and develops learning skills that will last a lifetime.

The breadth and balance of learning is achieved by the course of study required. To earn an IB Diploma, students must take courses in six subjects from the following 6 subject areas.  In addition, they are required to complete a course in the Theory of Knowledge, to write an Extended Essay of 4,000 words on a subject of their choice, and to complete a minimum of 150 hours of activities in the areas of Creativity, Action and Service. Central to all subjects are the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Creativity Action & Service (CAS).
 

Group 1 - Language AEnglish

Group 2 - Language BSpanish, French, or Chinese

Group 3 - Individuals and SocietiesEconomics, Psychology,  History, Philosophy, Sociology

Group 4 - Experimental SciencesBiology, Chemistry, Physics

Group 5 - Mathematics
Mathematics HL, Mathematics SL, or Mathematical Studies

Group 6 - The Arts and ElectivesTheater, Visual Arts, Music, Film Studies or a second subject from groups 2-4

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) 

The study in TOK is central to the educational philosophy of the International Baccalaureate. TOK explores the assumptions and values on which the various subject disciplines are based as well as their limitations. It encourages students (and teachers) to reflect critically on various ways of knowing (experience, reason etc.) and areas of knowledge (subject disciplines), and to deliberate on the role that knowledge plays in a larger society. It encourages students to become conscious of themselves as thinkers, to become aware of the complexity and intricacy of knowledge, and to recognize and appreciate the need to act responsibly in an increasingly interconnected world.

Extended Essay  

This is a substantial piece of independent research (4,000 words) on a topic of the student's choice from a wide range of subject areas and supervised by a member of the school's staff. The emphasis is on original research, careful analysis and academic rigor.

Creativity, Action & Service (CAS) 

In order to provide a balance to their academic studies, and to provide for the well rounded development of imaginative, fit and compassionate young people who leave school ready and able to participate in the life of a wider community, students are required to complete a CAS program, which includes 10 significant activities (150 hours) classed as Creativity, Action and Service.  Students reflect on their activities and how they apply to IB learning objectives.