1. IB Diploma Requirements
IB Diploma students study one subject from each of the following groups:
▶ Studies in Language and Literature - Language A
▶ Language Acquisition - Language B
▶ Individuals and Societies - History, Geography, Economics, Business
▶ Sciences - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental System & Societies
▶ Mathematics
▶ The Arts or a second from one of the previous groups
They study 3 of the subjects at higher level and 3 at standard level.
They also complete the IBDP Core modules, namely:
▶ an Extended Essay
▶ a Theory of Knowledge course
▶ regular Creativity, Action & Service hours (CAS)
2. Bilingual IB Diploma Requirements
Students who want a bilingual IB Diploma must:
▶ Study 2 language As (first language & second language)
▶ Study 1 Individual and Societies subject or 1 science subject
in their second language A
3. Subject Selection Process
The Option Blocks (see attached)
▶ Students must choose one subject from Block 1, 2 and 3, ensuring they select
at least one language A
o Students whose first language is neither English or French, may study
their own first language as a School-Supported Self-Taught subject
▶ Students may choose the remaining 3 subjects from blocks 4, 5, 6 and 7
▶ Students must indicate whether they want to study TOK in English or French
Please note:
▶ The subjects in each block are taught at the same time so students cannot choose two
subjects in the same block.
▶ Environmental System & Societies, Visual Art and Film are not recognised by Swiss universities