IB Diploma Requirements
To graduate with an IB Diploma from Newman School, candidates must take a total of 6 IB courses, one from each of the groups below. At least 3 courses must be taken at the Higher Level (HL).
Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Action and Service and Extended Essay are all designed to feed off a Diploma Candidate’s GroupCourses, allowing for greater depth of independent student investigations into facets of subjects that most intrigue them.
Core Requirements Foundations for Success
The core classes require student initiative and pro-activeness for success. Advisors are available for guidance, but students must commandeer their own plans, presentations and writings, charting their course into the sea of intellectual and experiential opportunity.
Group 1: |
Language A1 |
Group 2: |
Second Language |
Group 3: |
Individuals and Society |
Group 4: |
Experimental Sciences |
Group 5: |
Mathematics and Computer Science |
Group 6: |
The Arts |
In addition, IB Diploma candidates must meet the requirements for Theory of Knowledge (TOC), the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Action and Service (CAS).
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