International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum Overview

Overview:

• Designed for students aged 11 to 16, but Grades 9 and 10 typically align with Years 4 and 5 of MYP.
• Aims to develop critical thinking, global awareness, and independent learning.
• Encourages real-world application of knowledge and interdisciplinary connections.

Curriculum Structure:

Students study from eight subject groups:

• Language and Literature (English or home language)
• Language Acquisition (Second language)
• Individuals and Societies (e.g., History, Geography)
• Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• Mathematics
• Arts (Visual Arts, Music, Drama)
• Design (Product or Digital)
• Physical and Health Education

Unique Features:

• Global Contexts: Learning is framed around themes like identity, culture, and sustainability.
• Approaches to Learning (ATL): Skills like communication, collaboration, and self-management.
• Personal Project (in Year 5/Grade 10): An independent research-based project that showcases a student’s passion and learning.

Assessment:

Schools use criteria-based internal assessments for each subject.

• On-screen exams in select subjects
• Portfolio submissions
• Personal Project evaluation

Grades 11–12: Diploma Programme (DP)

Overview:

• A two-year pre-university programme for students aged 16 to 19.
• Focuses on rigorous academics, research, and ethical/global education.

DP Curriculum Structure:

Students select six subjects, one from each group:

1. Studies in Language and Literature
2. Language Acquisition
3. Individuals and Societies
4. Sciences
5. Mathematics
6. The Arts (or a second subject from 1–5)

• Higher Level (HL): In-depth study (~240 hours)
• Standard Level (SL): Breadth (~150 hours)

DP Core Requirements:

1. Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Reflective thinking on how we acquire knowledge.
2. Extended Essay (EE): A 4,000-word independent research paper.
3. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Real-world engagement outside academics.

DP Subject Areas:

• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems
• Maths: Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretation
• Languages: English A, Hindi B, French Ab Initio, etc.
• Humanities: History, Economics, Psychology, Global Politics

Assessment & Grading

MYP (Grades 9–10):

• Assessed using subject-specific criteria, scored 1 to 8 per criterion.
• Final score (if eAssessment is taken) out of 56 points.
• Personal Project and ePortfolio tasks contribute to final evaluation.

DP (Grades 11–12):

• Each subject graded on a scale of 1 to 7.
• Bonus points (up to 3) awarded for performance in TOK and EE.
• Maximum possible score: 45 (6 subjects x 7 + 3 bonus).
• Diploma awarded if students score at least 24 points, meet all core requirements, and avoid failing conditions.

Summary by Grade