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Pre-University
and Beyond

International Baccalaureate (IB) Assessment
Students are graded through internal and external
assessment, and the three core components
Diploma Programme mentioned earlier. Internal assessment involving
written assignments and presentations, is conducted
by the teachers in the student’s school. External
he International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a pre-university programme that was assessment, on the other hand, is carried out by
established in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968. The IBDP helps prepare students between age 16 and examiners from outside the school. Since students
T19 who are planning to further their studies at a university. The programme is recognised by many need to take six subjects in total, and seven points is
universities for its high academic standards and takes approximately two years to complete. the highest score given per subject, the total score
that students can achieve is 42. Meanwhile, the
Subjects of the Programme three components will be given three points in total.
Students who are enrolled in the IBDP are required to take a total of six subjects from various subject Therefore, the highest score a student can obtain is
categories, ranging from Language Acquisition; Language and Literature; Individuals and Societies; 45 points. It must be borne in mind that the diploma
Sciences; Mathematics; and the Arts. Refer to the subject categories in the table below to see what will only be awarded to students who achieve a
subjects are offered by the IBDP in 2021. minimum of 24 points.
Structure of the Course
Three courses are required to be taken at Higher Advantages of the IBDP
Subject Category Subjects Offered Level (HL), where the students are required to take Besides its global recognition by universities, the
Language A: Literature a total of 240 hours of classes, while another three IB curriculum helps students to develop critical
Language Acquisition Language A: Language and Literature courses are required to be taken at Standard Level and independent thinking skills through the Theory
Literature and Performance (SL), where students take a total of 150 hours of of Knowledge (TOK) course, the Extended Essay
classes. Students should take into consideration their components and the various assessments of the
Classical Languages intended career path when selecting courses in order subjects taken. The structure of the curriculum
Language and Literature Language ab Initio to take subjects that are relevant. Students should encourages students to independently come up with
Language B do prior research on their preferred university course complex questions and to conduct research to find
Business Management and identify the prerequisite subjects to be taken and possible answers for those questions. The IBDP
Economics whether they should be taken at Higher Level (HL) or offers learning beyond the classroom as students
Geography at Standard Level (SL) as requirements differ for each are required to complete an array of subjects,
Global Politics university. such as foreign languages and art, where they are
Individuals and Societies History expected to develop a multitude of skills. In addition,
Information Technology in a Global Society The programme also requires students to complete qualities such as compassion and empathy are likely
Philosophy three core components. The first component is an to be nurtured through community service. A wide
Psychology extended essay, where students are required to do range of subjects also help the student to develop
Social and Cultural Anthropology research and write a 4,000-word essay that relates multiple perspectives and a global mindset. The IBDP
World Religions to one or two of the subjects taken. The second provides freedom for students in their academic
component is a course on theory of knowledge progress and this is reflected in the Extended Essay
Biology (TOK), where students are required to develop critical component where students are allowed to pick any
Chemistry thinking skills in order to sharpen their understanding topic to write about from the six subjects chosen by
Computer Science of knowledge. Students will be assessed through a the students themselves.
Sciences Design Technology presentation and an essay that ranges between 1,200
Environmental Systems and Societies to 1,600 words in length. The third component is The IBDP is a challenging course that pushes
Physics Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) where students take students out of their comfort zone through the
Sports, Exercise, and Health Science part in activities that teach them to communicate and rigorous curriculum. By the end of the two-year

Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL engage with society. These activities make up 150 programme, the IBDP students would already
Mathematics Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL hours in total study time. Creativity-related activities have developed great confidence in areas such as
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL include music, art, dance, sport and many others, writing, research, speaking, and time management.
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation HL while Action revolves around physical activities such Therefore, IBDP students will have no problem
as sports. Service involves students taking part in furthering their education at any university of their
Dance unpaid volunteer work to give back to the community. choice.
Film
Arts Music References
Theatre https://www.ibo.org/globalassets/what-is-an-ib-education-en.pdf
Visual Arts https://www.ibo.org/globalassets/publications/recognition/dp-guide-for-universities-en-2016.pdf
https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-complete-list-of-ib-courses-and-classes

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