International Baccalaureate Diploma

You should consider it seriously if you:

• are a well-organised student who enjoys a wide range of subjects and activities and who is keen not to narrow your education too early
• want a course that will extend and challenge you personally and intellectually
• want a course that will encourage you to think independently and to speak and write well in more than one language
• want to keep all your university and career options open at 16 plus
• want an international qualification, which is recognised all over the world for your future career

The IBD is taught worldwide and is internationally recognised and understood i by universities and employers as an excellent preparation for further study or employment. It is administered by the International Baccalaureate Organisation, a body which is independent of any government and which has an international perspective. Please note; students wishing to study at university abroad should check countryspecific requirements and the entry requirements of individual universities on the IBO website.

HOW THE COURSE IS ASSESSED

The maximum possible score is 45. In order to pass the Diploma you need 24 points. There are no external examinations at the end of Year 1. All written exams take place in May of Year 2 and the results are published in July. In many subjects there is a substantial amount of coursework and assessed oral presentation. Theory of Knowledge is assessed by an externally-marked coursework essay.