International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
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
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.
| 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
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
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).
| 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) |