The IB Diploma programme for Year 12 and Year 13 aims to develop learners who have a breadth and depth of knowledge, who can think critically and study independently. It is ideal preparation for university and lifelong learning.
Learners should read the information on this site carefully as there are a variety of entry requirements for the IB Diploma. To enter the IB Diploma Programme, learners are required to have achieved at least 5 passes at IGCSE Grade C (or equivalent) and above. There are also entry requirments for some subject groups, particularly at Higher Level.
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Learners taking the IB Diploma Programme study three subjects at Higher Level and three subjects at Standard Level. Each of these subjects is graded out of seven (maximum 42 points). Learners will also need to successfully complete the CORE components of the Diploma. The core involves creativity, activity and service (CAS), an Extended Essay and the Theory of Knowledge exhibition and essay. There are a maximum of three points available from the core making a full Diploma out of a maximum of 45 points. For the full Diploma to be awarded, learners must also successfully pass all of their SL and HL subjects and gain at least 12 points in their three HL subjects.
For some learners the demands of the full Diploma may be too challenging and another option for them would the IB Courses Programme.