The IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) is a rigorous, internationally recognized two-year curriculum offered by the International Baccalaureate (IB) for students aged 16–19. With its emphasis on breadth, depth, research, critical thinking, and global mindedness, the IB DP is designed to prepare students for higher education and life beyond school.
The IB DP curriculum is a balanced, challenging programme that combines six subject groups with a three-part DP core.
DP Core: Comprises three central, compulsory components:
Students typically take three (or sometimes four) Higher Level (HL) courses and the rest at Standard Level (SL). HL courses involve greater depth, more instructional hours, and increased expectations.
This structure ensures both breadth (across disciplines) and depth (in areas of interest), while integrating critical thinking, inter-disciplinary learning, and independent inquiry.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Subject Groups (6) | Students choose one subject from each group (or equivalent). They may substitute a second subject from certain groups instead of the Arts. |
| Levels | HL (higher) and SL (standard) levels; differences in content coverage, assessment complexity, and teaching time. |
| Core (TOK, EE, CAS) | Designed to tie together subject learning, research skills, ethics, creativity, and community engagement. |
| Internal & External Assessment | Each subject includes internal assessments (e.g., investigations, projects, oral work) and external assessments (final exams, extended responses) to gauge student mastery. |
| Subject Updates & Pilots | The IB periodically updates subject syllabi and may pilot new subjects or school-based syllabuses (SBS) to stay current. |
Note:
SBS (school-based syllabus) is allowed only in certain subject groups (Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Arts) and must be authorized by IB.
The IB DP is more than just subject content. It places strong emphasis on:
TOK encourages students to reflect on how different disciplines relate—and to question assumptions about how knowledge is constructed.
The Extended Essay demands independent inquiry, critical thinking, and academic writing—preparing students for university research tasks.
The IB mission is woven through the DP: cultivating open-minded, culturally aware learners who can operate in a global environment.
The DP integrates the IB Learner Profile (e.g., inquirers, reflective, communicators) and ATL skills (thinking, communication, social, self-management, research) into teaching, assessment, and reflections.
Through CAS, students engage with local communities, reflect on ethical issues, and develop a sense of civic responsibility.
These aspects ensure the IB DP shapes not just academic competence but a more holistic student profile.
IB DP assessment aims to ensure fairness, reliability, and consistency across the globe, making it one of the most respected academic evaluation systems in international education.
Types of Assessment in the IB DP
The IB DP uses a combination of internal and external assessments to provide a balanced measure of student achievement.
Purpose:
To assess the skills that cannot be effectively evaluated in written exams, such as research, analysis, creativity, and presentation.
Purpose:
To measure conceptual understanding, critical thinking, problem-solving, and clarity of communication under standardized conditions.
Each subject in the IB DP is graded on a scale of 1 to 7, where:
In addition to the six subjects, students can earn up to 3 extra points based on combined performance in:
This brings the maximum achievable score in the IB DP to 45 points (6 subjects × 7 points + 3 core points).
Adithyan Diwakar
SAT: 1600 / 1600
Aarav Goel
SAT: 1600 / 1600
AP Physics C: Mechanics: 5 / 5
AP Computer Science A: 5 / 5
Pranet Khetan
SAT: 1600 / 1600
AP Calculus BC: 5 / 5
AP Computer Science A: 5 / 5
Romir Kumar
SAT: 1600 / 1600
AP Calculus BC: 5 / 5
Aksh Agarwal
SAT: 1590 / 1600
Kriti Bhabu
ACT: 36 / 36
Ria Chopra
Physics HL: 7 / 7
Ananya Bansal
AP Physics C: Mechanics: 5 / 5
AP Calculus BC: 5 / 5
AP Chemistry: 5 / 5
AP Microeconomics: 5 / 5
Nischay Singh
AP Physics C: Mechanics: 5 / 5
AP Statistics: 5 / 5
AP Calculus BC: 5 / 5
AP Macroeconomics : 5 / 5
AP Microeconomics: 5 / 5
Akrit Agarwal
AP Statistics: 5 / 5
AP Calculus BC: 5 / 5
ACT: 36 / 36
Any student aged 16–19 who has completed their secondary or middle years education (such as MYP, IGCSE, ICSE, or CBSE Grade 10) can apply. Some schools may conduct placement tests or interviews to ensure students can manage the programme’s academic demands.
The IB DP is known for its depth, breadth, and continuous assessment, which can make it more challenging.
However, it is also flexible and skills-focused, encouraging critical thinking and independence — qualities that universities value highly.
It’s not necessarily “harder,” but it’s different in structure and philosophy.
Universities worldwide — including Ivy League, Oxbridge, and top Asian and European institutions — highly value the IB Diploma.
It demonstrates readiness for college-level research, critical thinking, and global engagement.
Some universities even offer credits or course exemptions for high DP scores.
IB assessment blends internal assessments (IA) and external exams.
It values conceptual understanding over rote memorization, evaluating skills like reasoning, research, and application.
Final grades are standardized worldwide by IB examiners to ensure fairness.
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