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IB Diploma Programme

A two-year IB programme for students aged 16 to 19 with six subjects (three or four at higher level), graded 1 to 7, plus the core of Theory of Knowledge, the extended essay and CAS; the diploma is scored out of 45.

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IBDP / DP
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Qualifications

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Theory of Knowledge (TOK) International
A core IB Diploma course that asks students to reflect on the nature of knowledge and how we know what we claim to know.
Extended essay (EE) International
An independent research essay of up to 4,000 words that forms part of the IB Diploma core.
CAS (Creativity, activity, service) International
The IB Diploma core component in which students take part in creative, physical and service activities.
IB grading International
IB DP subjects are graded 1 to 7 (7 highest); up to 3 bonus points come from TOK and the extended essay, giving a maximum diploma total of 45.

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