Created in 1968, the International Baccalaureate Organization's Diploma Program is designed for students planning to attend university and is a rigorous academic program for highly motivated students. It allows access to university programs throughout the world and utilizes a standardized evaluation system which is applied worldwide.
This program is a comprehensive and rigorous two-year curriculum for juniors and seniors, leading to IB examinations. The IB Diploma Program is a challenging program and universities around the world recognize its value and academic depth, breadth, and rigor. IB works to develop student character along with his/her academic excellence. Hence, IB has become recognized as one of the strongest educational experiences available in secondary education today.
The IB Diploma Program offers a sophisticated curriculum aimed at students aged 16 to 19, presented over the last two years of High School in grades 11 and 12.
There are 2 possible academic plans that students can select from:
DP Plan: - Students choosing the IB Diploma program take all courses at the IB level. Each student chooses 6 subjects, 3 at the higher level and 3 at the standard level, to study. All DP students must complete the core components (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS) of the program successfully.
Course Plan:- Students choosing IB Courses may take one or more IB courses and complete their schedule with American Diploma courses.