IB Diploma

Introduction

SVIS believes The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) is the best curriculum available for students aged 16-19.

Recognised internationally the IB DP is fast becoming the preferred qualification for university entrance.

Students share an educational experience that emphasises critical thinking as well as intercultural understanding and respect for others in the global community.

The IB DP offers a broad and balanced curriculum in which students are encouraged to apply what they learn to real world issues and problems.

Wherever possible, subjects are taught from an international perspective.

The IBDP is the culmination of the SVIS educational programme where primary, middle and IGCSE courses act as preparation for this challenging yet stimulating programme.

Many subjects within the IB programme, particularly higher level courses, are equal to first or second year university programmes.

SVIS takes great pride in that our graduating students go on to achieve significant success in future studies; our students are not merely prepared for university but for life in a fast-paced and challenging world.

IB Values

At the heart of the Diploma Programme is the learner, surrounded by three core requirements that IBDP students must fulfil in addition to their coursework in six subjects.

More than simply a qualification, the IBDP emphasises it's Learner Profile encouraging students to become:

inquirers
knowledge
thinkers
communicators
principled
open-minded
caring
risk takers
balanced
reflective.

IB Pathways

There are two pathways of study available to SVIS students. The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the IB Diploma Courses Program (IBDC). The requirement to maintain studies in all six subject groups of the Diploma Programme Model ensures the breadth of curriculum required by many national university systems.

The choice of appropriate Higher Level (HL) subjects enables students to obtain the degree of specialisation required for university entrance. Higher Level subjects should be selected to complement a student’s previously demonstrated academic strengths and interests in tertiary study.

IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)

In order to gain the full IB Diploma, students are required to:

Study six subjects from the IB Diploma Programme Model.
Three subjects must be studied at Higher Level (HL)
Three subjects must be studied at Standard Level (SL)
The IB Core: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, & Service.

IB Course Programme (IBDC)

In order to gain an IB Diploma Courses Transcript students are required to:

Study six subjects from the IB Curriculum; one or two subjects can be studied at Higher Level (HL) although all SLs are acceptable
The remaining subjects must be studied at Standard Level (SL)
Complete Creativity, Activity, & Service (approximately 2-3 hours per week of CAS activities).