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Students are required to take 3 or 4 Higher Level and the 3 or 2 Standard Level courses. Additional core element requirements include an Extended Essay, the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) class, and the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) component.
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Language A (English- Language Arts)
English Literature HL
Individuals & Societies (Social Studies)
History HL Economics HL
Mathematics
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
Sciences
Biology SL Biology HL Chemistry SL Chemistry HL Physics SL
World Languages (Language B)
Spanish, French, and German are currently offered. Mandarin Chinese is being added in the 2020-2021 school year. All courses are offered at the Higher Level, Standard Level, and ab initio levels.
HL/SL course descriptions for language B ab initio course description for language
Fine Arts
Film Music HL/SL Theatre SL Theatre HL Visual Arts SL Visual Arts HL
The Core Elements of the IB Diploma Programme
The Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity, Activity, Service