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Student must take at least 3 Higher Level courses (up to a maximum of 4) and six courses total (one from each of the six groups) to earn their Diploma.
HL = Higher Level: 240 hours (cover more topics) SL = Standard Level: 150 hours
GROUP 1 Language A1 (English)
Grade 11 English A1 SL or HL Grade 12 English A1 SL or HL (IB Exam)
Group 2 Second Language (Foreign Language – French)
Grade 11 French SL or HL Grade 12 French SL or HL (IB Exam) or Grade 11 ab initio French SL Grade 12 ab initio French SL (IB Exam)
Group 3 Individuals and Societies (History)
Grade 11 History SL or HL Grade 12 History SL or HL (IB Exam)
Group 4 Experimental Sciences (Biology, Physics)
Grade 11 Physics SL or HL Grade 12 Physics SL or HL (IB Exam) or Grade 11 Biology SL or HL Grade 12 Biology SL or HL (IB Exam)
Group 5 Mathematics and Computer Science (Math Studies)
Grade 11 Math Studies SL Grade 12 Math Studies SL (IB Exam)
Group 6 Arts and Electives (Visual Arts, ITGS)
Grade 11 Visual Arts SL or HL Grade 12 Visual Arts SL or HL (IB Exam) or Grade 11 ITGS SL Grade 12 ITGS SL (IB Exam)
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) 100 hours An interdisciplinary class designed to stimulate critical thinking by learning how to ask questions, examine truth and understand knowledge. Gr. 11—3 periods per week Gr. 12—2 periods per week Diploma Requirements
-Attend classes -Two essays -External examiner assess one essay (1,200:1,600 words) -Internal assessment (oral presentation) Extended Essay (EE) 4,000 words
An independent and original, in-depth research project supervised by Teacher Advisors. Gr. 11—begin process in December Gr. 12—essay is due the end of January Diploma Requirements-Submit essay for external assessment
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) 150 hours Broadens the students’ education beyond the classroom and encourages respect and concern for other people and the world. The students must stretch themselves to develop a project for which they have passion with the hope they will become involved in the world around them for life.
Creativity-50 hours This should be interpreted as imaginatively as possible to cover a wide range of arts and other activities and to include creativity by the individual student in designing and carrying out a project at school or otherwise, or attending cultural events(performances, museums, etc.) Evidence of attendance must be kept (ticket stub or program)
Action-50 hours May include physical activities, both team and individual, and also training for Service.
Service-50 hours Encompasses community and social service but may also include environmental and international projects.
10th grade-students will receive their CAS booklets in May of their Grade 10 year and may begin collecting hours in the summer.
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