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IB Diploma
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a comprehensive two-year, pre-university course leading to either IB Diploma or IB Certificates. The students are required to study 6 subjects, commencing in year 11 and continuing through until the end of year 12. The students must be studied 3 subjects at Higher level and 3 subjects at Standard level. The grade 10 is a pre-IB program, where the students are studying all the foundation to be successful in IB program. International mindedness is what sets the IB apart, but even more importantly it is philosophy students will carry with them through the rest of their lives.
The uniqueness of IB Diploma program:
- Extended Essay in a subject of their choices, with opportunity to undertake independent research on a topic of special interest.
- Complete a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, which explores the relationship between the various academic disciplines.
- Participate in a Creative, Action and Community Service Activities.
IB Diploma program teaches students analytical thinking skills and forces them to examine their ideas and values. It also encourages consideration of the strength and limitation of different way of thinking and is appreciative of various cultural traditions.
Curriculum
The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students for success at university and life beyond. The programme is normally taught for over two years and has gained recognition and respect from the world.
The curriculum is modeled by a hexagon with six academic areas surrounding the three core requirements.
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Group 1 |
Languages A1 |
English A Literature (HL/SL) Indonesian A Literature (HL/SL) Korean A Literature (HL/SL) |
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Group 2 |
Languages A2 (second modern language) |
English B (HL/SL) Mandarin B (HL/SL) Mandarin Foundation (SL) |
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Group 3 |
Individuals & Societies |
Business & Management (HL/SL) Economics (HL/SL) Psychology (HL/SL) |
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Group 4 |
Experimental Sciences |
Biology (HL/SL) Chemistry (HL/SL) Physics (SL) Environmental System (SL) |
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Group 5 |
Mathematics |
Mathematics (HL) Mathematics (SL) Mathematical Studies |
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Group 6 |
Arts & Electives |
Taken from Group 3 or Group 4 Visual Art |
Programme Model
The Curriculum is modeled by a circle with six academic areas surrounding the three core requirements.
Over the course of the two-year programme, students:
- Study six subjects chosen from the six subject groups
- Complete an extended essay
- Follow a theory of knowledge course (TOK)
- Participate in creativity, action, service (CAS)
Normally:
- Three of the six subjects are studied at higher level (courses representing 240 teaching hours)
- The remaining three subjects are studied at standard level (courses representing 150 teaching hours)
Co-Curricular Activity (CCA)
- Badminton
- Band
- Basketball
- Capoeira
- Chinese Calligraphy
- Choir
- Cinematography
- Cooking
- Floor Ball
- Futsal
- Guitar
- International Youth Community
- Math Club
- Modern Dance
- Music Performance
- Paper Crafts
- Science Club
