Mr Les Pickett, OSC DP Coordinator

Introduction to the Diploma Programme

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a very effective preparation for education at universities and colleges throughout the world. It encompasses the in-depth study of six subjects (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level) from a variety of disciplines; a Theory of Knowledge course; a research-based Extended Essay; and participation in Creativity, Action and Service activities. Student attainment within the Diploma Programme is ultimately measured by means of coursework submitted to the IB and written examinations in the second year of the course.

 

IB Diploma Subjects at OSC

Students choose from the following at the start of Grade 11:

 

Group 1          English A1   (Higher or Standard Level)

                    Self taught Language A1   (Standard level)

 

Group 2          French B   (Higher or Standard level

                     Spanish B   (Higher or Standard level

                     Spanish ab initio   (Standard level

                     Self taught language A1   (Standard level

 

Group 3          Economics   (Higher or Standard level)

                     History   (Higher or Standard level)

                     Geography   (Higher or Standard level)

 

Group 4          Biology   (Higher or Standard level)

                     Environmental Systems   (Standard level)

                     Physics   (Higher or Standard level)

 

Group 5          Mathematics   (Higher level)

                     Mathematics   (Standard level)

                     Math Studies   (Standard level)

 

Group 6          Visual Arts   (Higher or Standard level)

                     Theatre Arts   (Higher or Standard level)

                     Chemistry   (Higher or Standard level)

 

And all students take:

                        -   Theory of Knowledge

                        -   Physical Education

                        -   Personal and Social Education

 

Additionally, all Diploma students write an extended essay, and all students take part in the Community and  Service Program (CAS).