IB Board Class 11 – Diploma Programme (DP Year 1)

Programme Overview:

• IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a two-year academically challenging programme for students aged 16–19.
• Class 11 is DP Year 1, the foundation year of this globally recognized qualification.
• Students choose 6 subjects from designated groups and complete 3 core components.

Key Objectives of the IB DP:

• Foster in-depth academic exploration across disciplines.
• Build skills in research, time management, critical thinking, and global awareness.
• Prepare students for university-level science, medicine, and engineering.
• Encourage ethical learning through real-world, service-based projects.

Medical & Non-Medical Streams Structure

Students must choose one subject each from the following six groups:

Note:

• Medical aspirants generally choose Biology + Chemistry + Math (SL or HL).
• Non-Medical aspirants generally go with Physics + Chemistry + Math (HL or SL).
• Group 6 is flexible and can be replaced by another Science or Individuals & Societies subject.

Subject Levels

Each subject is taken at:

• Higher Level (HL) – 240 hours over 2 years
• Standard Level (SL) – 150 hours over 2 years

Students must choose at least 3 HL subjects and 3 SL subjects.

Core Components of the DP

These are mandatory for all students, irrespective of stream:

1. Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
   Reflective essay and oral presentation exploring how knowledge is formed.
2. Extended Essay (EE)
   A 4,000-word independent research paper in a subject of choice (often science-based for medical/non-medical students).
3. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
   Students must engage in creative pursuits, physical activities, and community service.

Grading System

Each subject is graded on a scale of 1 to 7:

• 7 = Excellent
• 1 = Poor

Up to 3 bonus points are awarded based on performance in TOK and EE.

Maximum Total = 45 Points

• 6 Subjects × 7 = 42
• TOK + EE = 3 bonus

Pass Criteria:

• Minimum 24 points overall
• At least 12 points from HL subjects
• No subject score below 3
• CAS completion is mandatory

Medical Stream: Example Subject Combo

Non-Medical Stream: Example Subject Combo

Assessment Overview

1. Internal Assessments (IAs):

• Each subject has a practical/essay-style IA component.
• Accounts for 20–30% of the final subject grade.

2. External Assessments:

• Final exams at the end of DP Year 2 (Class 12).
• Includes structured response, data-based questions, and essay-type questions.

Recognition & Progression

• Highly regarded by universities worldwide.
• Strong foundation for MBBS, BDS, Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Engineering, BSc and other science-based fields.
• Encourages early academic maturity and independence.