IB International Baccalaureate
Overview
IB Diploma
Overview
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) is a two-year pre-university
curriculum for students aged 16–19. It focuses on academic rigor, interdisciplinary learning, and
global citizenship.
🧱 IB Core Programme
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
• (epistemology; ) .
• :
• TOK Essay: 1600 ,6 knowledge question _external assessment
• TOK Exhibition : 35 IA prompt ,
_ internal assessment
Extended Essay (EE)
• 4000 _6 research question
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
📚 Subject Groups Breakdown
Group Subject Area Example Subjects
Group 1 Studies in Language and Literature English A Literature, Language & Literature
Group 2 Language Acquisition French B, Spanish Ab Initio, Korean B
Group 3 Individuals and Societies History, Economics, Global Politics, Geography
Group 4 Sciences Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems
Group 5 Mathematics Mathematics: AA or AI (SL or HL)
Group 6 The Arts (optional) Visual Arts, Music, or another subject from Groups 15
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📆 Roadmap Timeline: Year by Year
🧱 Pre-IB (after Year 11)
Focus Areas Activities
Foundation Skills Academic writing, research, time management
Subject Preparation Pre-IB courses (e.g. Pre-IB Economics, History, Global Politics)
IB Subject Awareness Learn the difference between HL & SL, group structure, core requirements
Career Planning Discuss university and career goals to guide subject choices
🗓 Year 1 (DP Year 1 / Y 12)
Timeframe Milestones
August-September Choose subjects: 6 total (3 HL + 3 SL typically)
September-November Begin core subjects: TOK (Theory of Knowledge), CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service)
October-December Start Internal Assessments (IAs) planning (especially for Group 4 and Economics)
January-April Research and define your Extended Essay (EE) topic
May-June Complete first major TOK exhibition and first draft of EE
Summer Continue EE research, complete CAS reflections, and revise Year 1 content
🗓 Year 2 (DP Year 2 / Y 13)
Timeframe Milestones
August-September Finalize IAs and submit early drafts of EE and TOK Essay
October-December Submit final Extended Essay, TOK Essay, and IAs
January-March Final school assessments / mock exams and predicted grades
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April Last-minute revision & past paper practice
May Final exams (Paper 1, 2, and sometimes 3 depending on subject)
July IB Results released (typically July 5)
🎯 Key Skills Developed
• Academic research & writing
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Intercultural understanding
• Time management and independence
• Oral and written communication
✅ Tips for Success
📚 Start IAs and EE early – don’t leave them to Year 2
🧠 Practice evaluation in essays – especially in History, Global Politics, and Economics
🔁 Use past papers for exam prep from early in Year 2
⏳ Balance time: CAS + academics = good planning
💬 Ask for feedback from teachers often
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