Students are required to complete six subjects with at least one chosen from each of the following subject groups: ‘Studies in Language and Literature’, ‘Language Acquisition’, ‘Individuals and Societies’, ‘Sciences’ and ‘Mathematics’. The sixth subject can be selected from ‘The Arts’, or a second subject may be chosen from ‘Individuals and Societies’ and ‘Sciences’. The IB also requires completion of the three core study areas.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: Students will learn about the various manifestations of literature as a powerful mode of writing across cultures and throughout history. Through close analysis of literary texts in a number of forms and from different times and places, students will consider their own interpretations, as well as the critical perspectives of others.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: Students will learn about the complex and dynamic nature of language and explore both its practical and aesthetic dimensions. They will explore the crucial role language plays in communication, reflecting experience and shaping the world.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: Language B is for a language learner who has 2 – 5 years experience of the target language. First language speakers of Chinese, French, German or Japanese who have completed 12 months in a school where this language is the language of instruction, will not be eligible to enrol. It is not possible to do two languages unless one is completed as an Anticipated Subject in Year 11.
Course Structure: SL
Description: Ab initio is for a beginner who has little or no previous experience of the language. The student must have had no formal instruction in the language nor have lived in a Spanish speaking country.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description:The Economics course emphasises the economic theories of microeconomics, which deal with economic variables affecting individuals, firms and markets, and the economic theories of macroeconomics, which deal with economic variables affecting countries, governments and societies.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: The geography course integrates both physical and human geography, ensuring that students acquire elements of both scientific and socio-economic methodologies. It embodies both global and international awareness, examining key global issues, such as poverty, sustainability and climate change.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: The History course focuses predominantly on modern history and promotes international-mindedness through studying from more than one region of the world. History is a dynamic, contested, evidence-based discipline that involves an exciting engagement with the past through which students can increase their understanding of themselves and of contemporary society.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: The Psychology course involves the systematic study of human behaviour and mental processes, examining the interaction of biological, cognitive and socio-cultural influences. Students can expect to develop an understanding of how psychological knowledge is generated, developed and applied, allowing a deeper understanding of themselves and appreciation for the diversity of human actions.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: The Biology course involves the study of living things from the molecular level through to the macro interactions which occur in the biosphere. By the end of this course, students should have developed an appreciation of the interactions between these levels and of the organisms functioning as entities in the biosphere.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: Chemistry is an experimental science concerned with the study of the materials of our environment, their properties and the ways in which they react with each other. Laboratory work is an integral part of the course and has a direct bearing on the student’s growing understanding of descriptive and theoretical chemistry.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: Design, and the resultant development of new technologies, has given rise to profound changes in society: transforming how we access and process information; how we adapt our environment; how we communicate with others; how we are able to solve problems; how we work and live. The course is structured to equip the student to learn and develop through their use of design and technological concepts. Students will research, design and manufacture a product and plan to develop it into an innovation; that is to theoretically get the product to diffuse into the marketplace.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: Physics aims to develop an understanding of the concepts and principles of this experimental science. The core syllabus provides a non-calculus approach to fundamental Physics. The options lead to a deeper understanding and allow for discussion of some of the technique-orientated applications.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description:The course incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, which are studied in the context of sports, exercise and health. Students will cover a range of core and option topics, and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings, providing the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to apply scientific principles and critically analyse human performance.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: This course is designed for competent mathematics students who wish to pursue studies in mathematics at university or subjects that have a large mathematical content; it is for students who enjoy developing mathematical arguments, problem solving and exploring real and abstract applications, with and without technology. It is best suited to students interested in mathematics, engineering, physical sciences and some economics.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: This course is designed for competent mathematics students who enjoy describing the real world and solving practical problems using mathematics, those who are interested in harnessing the power of technology alongside exploring mathematical models and statistics and enjoy the more practical side of mathematics. It is best suited to students interested in social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, statistics, business, engineering, some economics, psychology and design.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: The Visual Arts course aims to enable students to create artwork that is influenced by personal and cultural contexts; to become informed and critical observers and makers of visual culture and media; and to develop skills, techniques and processes in order to communicate concepts and ideas. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description: The Music course is completely folio based (no final exam) and aims to develop emerging musicians across three core folios for Standard Level and an additional fourth folio for Higher Level students. Students will assume three different roles (Researcher, Creator and Performer) across three different contexts (Personal, Local and Global). Integrated Musical Processes include exploring, experimenting and presenting music.
Course Structure: SL and HL
Description:At the core of the Theatre course lies a concern with clarity of understanding, critical thinking, reflective analysis, effective involvement and imaginative synthesis – all of which should be achieved through practical engagement with the theatre. The Theatre Arts student is a theatrical practitioner, engaged in all levels of theatrical conception and applied stagecraft.
Description: The extended essay enables students to engage in independent research through an in-depth study of around 4000 words relating to one of their chosen subjects.
Description: The TOK is a course in critical thinking that teaches students ˜how’ to learn, helping them to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the learning process that they can apply to various disciplines and across all their subjects.
Description: CAS involves students in a range of activities outside the classroom and will run over an 18-month period. A wide range of experiences will be completed including involvement in the arts, physical activity and community service.
