International Baccalaureate (IB) Details

This is an internationally recognised qualification that allows you to study six subjects (three at Higher (H) Level and three at Standard (S) Level) across a wide range of disciplines spanning languages, arts, humanities, maths and sciences as outlined below, as well as a ‘Core’ comprising theory of knowledge, and extended research essay and a portfolio of Creative, Active and Service activities, known as CAS. Group 1 Language - English (H and S) Group 2 Second Language - French (H and S), German (H and S) Italian ab initio (for beginners) (S) Spanish (H and S and for beginners) (S) Spanish ab initio (for beginners) Group 3 Individuals and Society - Geography (H and S) Psychology (H and S) Philosophy (H and S) History Group 4 Sciences - Biology (H and S) Environmental Systems and Societies (S) (this can also qualify as a group 3 subject), Physics (H and S) Chemistry – which is taught in Group 6 Group 5 Mathematics - Mathematics (S) Mathematical Studies (S) Group 6 Electives - Art and Design (H and S) Music (H and S) Film Studies (H and S) Chemistry (H and S) History (H and S) A second language can also sometimes be offered at H/S level or you can take a beginners (ab initio) alongside your H/S.