DP Programme
The DP curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay. Through the DP core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service.
Subject groups:
- Language and literature
- Language acquisition
- Individuals and societies
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- The arts
Subject selection:
Students must select six subjects to study, either one from each of the six groups or one from each of groups 1 – 5 and one other from groups 1 – 5. Three must be studied at higher level and three at standard level.
Timeline:
The DP is a two year programme beginning in September of year one and ending in May of year two. Assessment takes place internally at intervals throughout the two years and culminates in externally moderated exams in May of the second year.
Information on the IB Programmes has been extracted and adapted from IB publications.
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