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The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) program was developed in the 1960's and provides a standard, internationally recognised course of study and qualifications. It has grown to the point where almost 1400 schools in over 116 countries offer IB programs.
Educating the Individual
While it is still relevant to those students who are, or wish to be, internationally mobile, the IB has been adopted by a wide
range of national schools both government and independent. The Diploma granted by the Swiss-based International
Baccalaureate Organisation is accepted by Universities in Australia and in more than 116 other nations.
Students undertake the IB in their final two years of secondary school; in Victoria it is an alternative to the Victorian Certificate of
Education.
The IB Diploma Structure
This program is based on broad academic study underscored by 3 central elements that distinguish the IB from all other
educational programs.
IB Diploma is usually studied over two years during Years 11 and 12. All students select six subjects to be studied. One subject is chosen from each of the six Groups and may be taken at either Higher Level or Standard Level. Each student
will normally take three subjects at each Level.
- Group 1 First Language
English A1, Chinese A1 *
- Group 2 Second Language
English B, French B, Japanese B, Indonesian B, Indonesian (ab initio) *
- Group 3 Individuals and Society
History, Economics, Psychology, Information Technology in a Global Society *
- Group 4 Experimental Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Physics *
- Group 5 Mathematics
Mathematical SL, Mathematics HL, Computer Science, Mathematical Studies *
- Group 6 Arts & Electives
One subject from Visual Arts, Music, a second subject from Groups 2, 3, 4 or 5. Other subjects may be offered, subject to demand *
*Subjects offered vary from one school to another.
Central Elements of the IB
In addition to the subjects described, all students must complete activities in the following areas:
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
This is an interdisciplinary course of study which develops an understanding of:
- the role of language and thought in knowledge
- the requirement of logical rigour in developing knowledge
- knowledge systems in the sciences and humanities
- the values and moral aspects of knowledge
Extended Essay
This research-based exercise requires that each student, under the guidance of a supervisor, selects and explores a
topic of personal interest and completes an extended essay of 4000 words on the findings.
Creativity, Action and Service (CAS)
Contributing depth to the experience of the IB, each student must undertake the equivalent of approximately one half day per
week engaged in CAS activities.
These include:
- Creativity - includes participation in a wide range of Performing Arts activities, for example; orchestra, choral and drama
productions
- Action - includes any involvement in sports and other outdoor activities
- Service - includes voluntary work and other activities which provide service to the community.
For more information on The International Baccalaureate (IB) program and schools that offer the program, please contact us.
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