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Students choose six academic subjects, one taken from each of the following areas:
- Own Language: English. Students develop strong written and oral skills, respect for the literary heritage of their first language, and an international perspective
- Second language: Modern foreign languages such as French, Spanish and Italian; in the case of some languages, no previous knowledge is required.
- Individuals and Societies: humanities and social science subjects such as Economics, History, Geography and Psychology are in this category
- Experimental Sciences: Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- Mathematics and Computer Science: this category includes Mathematical Methods and Mathematical Studies
- The Arts or an “Elective” Subject: Visual Arts or Theatre Arts; or for students not choosing an Arts option, a second subject from one of the earlier categories, e.g. a second science, a second humanities subject, a second foreign language.
Subjects can be studied at Higher (HL) or Standard Level (SL), roughly equivalent to A-level and AS-level standard respectively. A student will typically take three HL and three SL subjects.
All IB students also complete three other elements:
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is an interdisciplinary course that stimulates critical thinking about knowledge and experience gained inside and beyond the classroom. Students are challenged to question the bases of knowledge, to be aware of subjective and ideological biases and to develop their analytical abilities in relation to rational argument and the use of evidence. TOK is a key element in encouraging students to appreciate other cultural perspectives
- An extended essay (4000 words) based on research into a topic of special interest to the student. The essay requirement helps students develop the independent research and writing skills expected by universities.
- Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) encourages students to share their energy and special talents with others, and develops self-awareness and the ability to work with others. Examples of activities that students might undertake include theatre or musical productions, sports, charity events and community service activities. You could take part in the College's programme of enrichment or be involved in activities outside College.
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