How to choose the six subjects
The IB Diploma Programme is a challenging two-year Sixth Form course, the IBDP is designed to provide students of different backgrounds with a rigorous, international and broad education in preparation for university and beyond.
The IBDP involves choosing three subjects to study in detail at higher level (HL) and three subjects at standard level (SL). Students must select six subjects by choosing one from each of the following groups:
Group 1 — Studies in Language and Literature - Language A (first language)
Both ‘Literature’ and ‘Language and Literature’ are offered in English, French and Spanish
Either ‘Literature’ or ‘Language and Literature’ are offered in other languages.
Group 2 — Language Acquisition - Language B (foreign language) or Ab Initio (beginners).
Group 3 — Individuals and Societies - Business and Management; Economics; Geography; History; Environmental Systems and Societies.
Group 4 — Sciences - Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Design Technology; Environmental Systems and Societies;
Students selecting Environmental Systems and Societies are deemed to have satisfied the requirements of both Group 3 and Group 4. Hence they have the possibility of choosing a second subject from Groups 1–4 or 6.
Group 5 — Mathematics - Maths (HL and SL) and Mathematical Studies SL
If Students choose Maths HL they should also select 3 other HL subjects.
Group 6 — The Arts - Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts or a second subject from one of Groups 1–5.