To be eligible for the award of the IB Diploma, students are required to:

  • Study six academic subjects, one from each of the groups represented by the hexagon below (exceptions for group 6 apply) 
  • Complete at least three (and not more than four) of these at the Higher Level and the remainder at the Standard Level;
  • Satisfactorily complete the following additional core requirements:
    • Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
    • Extended Essay (EE)
    • Creativity, Action and Service (CAS)

IB Learner Profile

2008 Subjects

Group 1 - English as First Language
English

Group 2 - Second Language
French
Mandarin

Group 3 - Individuals and Society
Business and Management
IT in a Global Society
Psychology

Group 4 - Experimental Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

Group 5 - Mathematics
Mathematics Studies Standard Level
Mathematics Standard Level
Mathematics Higher Level

Group 6 - Arts or Second Science Option
Music
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

Core - All compulsory
Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
Extended Essay

For more information please see the Subject Descriptors & Aims.