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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 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.
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
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
Chinese Language and Literature
English Language and Literature
School Supported Self Study in home language
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.
‘B’ Languages - Chinese, English, French & Spanish
‘Ab initio’ languages - Chinese, French & Spanish
Group 3
Individuals & Societies
Learners should select one subject from this block.
Business Management
Economics
Geography
History
Psychology
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.
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Systems & Societies
Physics
Computer Science
Sports, Exercise Health 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.
Maths: Analysis and Approaches (AA)
Maths: Applications and Interpretation (AI)
Group 6
The Arts
Learners should select one subject from this block.
Music
Theatre
Visual Arts
OR learners can select a second subject from Group 3 or Group 4
IB DIPLOMA SUBJECT CHOICE PROCESS
IB DIPLOMA SUBJECT CHOICE PROCESS
Below are the official IB subject briefs and on the next page there are information sheets produced by each of the subject learning areas at Nexus. Learners should read through these subject briefs and information sheets to get a good overview of the subjects. They should consider the content, skills and assessment of each subject.
Learners should attend the IB Diploma Options Evening on Thursday 24th October. This will provide them with the opportunity to find out further information and ask subject teachers questions.
Learners should submit their IB Diploma choices by Friday 6th December. They will submit these on a google form that will be shared with them after options evening.
All Year 11 learners will have a one-to-one meeting with Ms Vicky (IB Diploma Coordinator) to discuss their option choices.
IBO OFFICIAL SUBJECT GUIDES
IBO OFFICIAL SUBJECT GUIDES
Group 1
Group 1
Language and literature
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
Group 2
Language acquisition
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
Group 3
Individuals and societies
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
Group 4
Sciences
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
Group 5
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics: analysis & approaches
Standard Level & Higher Level
Mathematics: applications & interpretation
Standard Level & Higher Level
Group 6
Group 6
Arts
Arts
Music
Standard Level & Higher Level
Theatre
Standard Level & Higher Level
Visual Arts
Standard Level & Higher Level
IB COURSES PROGRAMME
IB COURSES PROGRAMME
IMG_1663.MOVIB 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.
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