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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
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| Abbreviation
| IBDP
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| Founded
| 1968
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| Level
| Senior Secondary Programme
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| Age Group
| 16–19 years
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| Duration
| 2 Years
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| Curriculum Focus
| Inquiry-based & International Education
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| Core Components
| Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), CAS
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| Assessment Style
| Internal & External Evaluation
|-
| Awarding Body
| International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
|-
| Headquarters
| Geneva, Switzerland
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| Official Website
| [https://www.ibo.org www.ibo.org]
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== International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) ==
== International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) ==


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French, Spanish, German, and Chinese.
French, Spanish, German, and Chinese.


SSVM Institutions proudly offers the IBDP as part of its Shared Academic Programmes,  
SSVM Institutions [[Ruh Continuum School]] K-12 Campus proudly offers the IBDP as part of its Shared Academic Programmes,  
preparing students from its campuses to meet the highest global standards of academic  
preparing students from its campuses to meet the highest global standards of academic  
excellence, critical thinking, and ethical development.
excellence, critical thinking, and ethical development.
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==== The DP Core ====
The '''DP Core''' is mandatory for all IBDP students and consists of three essential
components that sit at the heart of the programme. Together, they develop critical thinking,
independent research, and the spirit of service.
===== 1. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) =====
'''Theory of Knowledge''' is a unique, interdisciplinary course that challenges students to
critically examine the nature of knowledge itself and how we come to know what we claim to
know. It is one of the most distinctive features of the IBDP and has no equivalent in most
other pre-university programmes.
*'''What students explore:''' Ways of Knowing (Sense Perception, Language, Reason, Emotion,
Intuition, Imagination, Faith, Memory) and Areas of Knowledge (Natural Sciences, Human
Sciences, Mathematics, History, The Arts, Ethics, Religious Knowledge, Indigenous Knowledge)
*'''Assessment:'''
** '''TOK Essay''' – A 1,600-word essay written on one of six prescribed titles set by the IB
** '''TOK Exhibition''' – Students create an exhibition of three objects linked to a core
theme, demonstrating how TOK connects to the real world (assessed internally)
*'''Grading:''' A to E (A = Excellent, E = Elementary)
*'''Contribution to Score:''' TOK grade, combined with EE grade, can contribute up to
===== 2. Extended Essay (EE) =====
The '''Extended Essay''' is an independent, self-directed research project that gives students
the opportunity to investigate a topic of personal academic interest in depth. It is a defining
feature of the IBDP and serves as excellent preparation for university-level research and writing.
*'''Word Count:''' 4,000 words
*'''Subject:''' Any IB-approved subject; must connect to the student's chosen subject group
*'''Process:''' Students select a research question, gather and analyse primary and secondary
sources, and write a scholarly essay with proper citations and referencing
*'''Supervision:''' Guided by a school-appointed supervisor who provides three formal
reflection sessions
*'''Assessment:''' Externally marked by IB examiners on a scale of A to E
*'''Contribution to Score:''' Combined with TOK grade for up to 3 bonus points (see matrix above)
'''Popular EE Subject Areas at SSVM:'''
* History – Causes and consequences of significant historical events
* Economics – Market analysis, policy impact studies
* Biology/Chemistry – Laboratory-based investigations
* Literature – Comparative analysis of literary texts
* Business Management – Entrepreneurship and organisational studies
===== 3. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) =====
'''CAS''' is the experiential learning core of the IBDP. It requires students to participate
in a range of activities alongside their academic studies, fostering personal and interpersonal
development. CAS is not formally graded but must be completed satisfactorily for diploma award.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ CAS Strands
! Strand !! Description !! Examples
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| '''Creativity'''
| Exploring and extending ideas leading to an original or interpretive product or performance
| Painting, writing, photography, music composition, drama, video production, coding projects
|-
| '''Activity'''
| Physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle
| Sports, yoga, martial arts, hiking, dance, swimming, community fitness programmes
|-
| '''Service'''
| Collaborative and reciprocal engagement with the community in response to an identified need
| Teaching underprivileged children, environmental clean-up, fundraising, community outreach
|}
*'''CAS Project:''' Students must undertake at least one collaborative CAS project involving
planning, implementation, and reflection
*'''Reflection:''' Students maintain a CAS portfolio documenting their experiences, evidence,
and reflective journals across all three strands
*'''Duration:''' CAS activities run throughout the entire two-year IBDP
'''CAS Learning Outcomes (Students must demonstrate all 7):'''
# Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth
# Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken
# Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience
# Show commitment and perseverance in CAS experiences
# Demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively
# Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance
# Recognise and consider the ethics of choices and actions




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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Abbreviation IBDP
Founded 1968
Level Senior Secondary Programme
Age Group 16–19 years
Duration 2 Years
Curriculum Focus Inquiry-based & International Education
Core Components Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), CAS
Assessment Style Internal & External Evaluation
Awarding Body International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland
Official Website www.ibo.org


International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

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The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a rigorous, internationally recognised two-year pre-university academic programme for students aged 16 to 19, developed and administered by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), a non-profit educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Established in 1968, the IBDP is now offered in more than 5,700 schools across 160 countries, taught in English, French, Spanish, German, and Chinese.

SSVM Institutions Ruh Continuum School K-12 Campus proudly offers the IBDP as part of its Shared Academic Programmes, preparing students from its campuses to meet the highest global standards of academic excellence, critical thinking, and ethical development.

Overview

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The IBDP was created with the mission of developing internationally minded young people who, recognising their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. The programme is celebrated for its academic breadth, intellectual rigour, and holistic approach to education, combining six subject disciplines with three transformative core components.

IBDP at a Glance
Feature Details
Programme Type Pre-University (Grades 11–12)
Target Age Group 16 to 19 years
Duration 2 Years
Total Subjects 6 (one from each subject group)
Maximum Score 45 Points
Minimum Score for Diploma 24 Points
Languages of Instruction English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese
Exam Sessions May (Northern Hemisphere) & November (Southern Hemisphere)
Awarding Body International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)
Global Recognition Accepted by universities in 100+ countries


Programme Structure

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The IBDP consists of two interconnected parts: the Six Subject Groups and the DP Core. Together, these form a comprehensive educational framework that ensures students develop academic knowledge alongside essential life skills.

Six Subject Groups

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Every IBDP student must study six subjects, one from each of the following groups. Students choose three to four subjects at Higher Level (HL) and the remaining at Standard Level (SL).

IBDP Subject Groups
Group Subject Area Examples of Subjects
Group 1 Studies in Language and Literature Language A: Literature; Language A: Language and Literature; Literature and Performance
Group 2 Language Acquisition Language B (English, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Tamil, etc.); Language ab initio
Group 3 Individuals and Societies History; Economics; Geography; Psychology; Business Management; Global Politics;

Philosophy; Social and Cultural Anthropology; Digital Society

Group 4 Sciences Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Environmental Systems and Societies; Computer Science;

Sports, Exercise and Health Science; Design Technology

Group 5 Mathematics Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA); Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (AI)
Group 6 The Arts Visual Arts; Music; Theatre; Film; Dance (students may also choose an additional

Group 3 or Group 4 subject instead)


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