IBDP Programme Structure

Each student selects six subjects from the available choices in each group. Within these subjects, students choose to do three at the Standard Level (SL), and three at the Higher Level (HL).

SL subjects amount to 150 hours worth of study over two years.

HL subjects amount to 240 hours worth of study over two years, and expect students to demonstrate a greater body of knowledge, understanding and skills.

SL and HL classes are timetabled together. SL students receive study sessions when higher level content is covered by the teacher.

Example Student Selection Options

Student A has selected the following subjects to study in the IBDP:

Group 1: Language and Literature (HL)

Group 2: Spanish B (SL)

Group 3: Psychology (HL)

Group 4: Physics (SL)

Group 5: Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL)

Group 6: Music (HL)

 

Student B has selected a different combination of subjects to study in the IBDP:

Group 1: Language and Literature (SL)

Group 2: Spanish B (SL)

Group 3: Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)

Group 4: Physics (HL)

Group 5: Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL)

Group 6: (alternative) Chemistry (HL)

Student B has chosen to study an additional group 4 subject, rather than choosing an arts subject, which is permitted by the IBDP.

In these examples, both students have chosen subjects that meet the requirements of the IBDP.

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