SUBJECT SELECTIONS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

Learners will need five A-C passes at IGCSE or equivalent to enter the full IB Diploma programme.  Learners who don't meet these requirements may be offered the IB Courses/Certificate programme as a more appropriate pathway.  Details of the IB courses programme are at the bottom of this page. Some Higher Level subjects also have entry requirements - details of these are below. 

Learners must pick one subject from Groups 1-5 respectively. The sixth subject may then be from Group 6 or a second subject from Group  3 or 4. Certain combinations of subjects may only be possible if sufficient learners select them and we would aim to let you know as soon as possible after subject selection closes. 

SUBJECTS OFFERED AT NEXUS

Group 1
Studies in Language and Literature -’A’ Language

Learners should select one subject from this block. This should be a learner’s strongest 

Group 2
Language Acquisition

Learners should select one subject from this block. It is recommended that learners/parents discuss this selection with their current language acquisition teacher. A ‘B’ language requires a strong foundation in the language already. ‘Ab initio’ are beginner courses but learners may have some limited experience in the language already.

Group 3
Individuals & Societies

Learners should select one subject from this block.


Group 4
Sciences

Learners should select one subject from this block. To study a Science at HL, learners should have a Level 7 or equivalent at IGCSE Dual or Triple Award Science.

Group 5
Maths

Learners should select one subject from this block. To study Maths at HL learners should have a Level 8 or equivalent at IGCSE and preferably have studied Further Pure/Additional Maths. 

Group 6
The Arts

Learners should select one subject from this block. 

OR learners can select a second subject from Group 3 or Group 4

IB DIPLOMA SUBJECT CHOICE PROCESS


IBO OFFICIAL SUBJECT GUIDES

Group 1

Language and literature

Language A: language & literature.  

At Nexus this is Chinese or English or school supported self-study
Standard Level & Higher Level 

Group 2

Language acquisition

Language B at Nexus this is Chinese, English, French or Spanish
 Standard Level & Higher Level

Language AB initio at Nexus this is Chinese, Spanish or French
 Standard Level

Group 3

Individuals and societies

Business management
Standard Level / Higher Level 

Economics 
Standard Level / Higher Level 

Geography
Standard Level & Higher Level

History
Standard Level / Higher Level 

Psychology
Standard Level & Higher Level

Group 4

Sciences

Biology
 Standard Level & Higher Level

Chemistry
Standard Level & Higher Level

Computer Science
 Standard Level & Higher Level

Environmental systems & societies
Standard Level & Higher Level

Physics
Standard Level & Higher Level

Sports, exercise & health science
Standard Level & Higher Level 

Group 5

Mathematics

Mathematics: analysis & approaches
Standard Level & Higher Level 

Mathematics: applications & interpretation
Standard Level & Higher Level 

IB COURSES PROGRAMME

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IB Courses is a more appropriate route for our learners who may find the demands of the full Diploma programme too challenging.

With IB Courses, learners still gain an IB certificate that lists all the subjects they studied and the grades awarded.  Each of the elements they studied has university tariff points. 

For learners who choose IB Courses we can be flexible in creating your timetable. Some learners on Courses choose to opt out of one subject that they find especially challenging. Other learners may choose to study more SL subjects than HLs and/or opt out of TOK and the EE. We will have a conversation with learners and parents about designing a course that fits your requirements. 

Nexus has a good track record of supporting learners who take the Course option to access university successfully.  

This video was made by one of our learners (Charlie) who graduated on IB Courses and went straight to a UK university to study for a Bachelors in Education degree.