HOW DOES THE IB DIPLOMA WORK?

The three core elements are:

• Theory of Knowledge (TOK), in which students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to know

• Extended Essay, which is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000word paper

• Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), in which students complete a project related to those three concepts.

The six subject groups are:

• Group 1 - Studies in language and literature

• Group 2 - Language acquisition

• Group 3 - Individuals and societies

• Group 4 - Sciences

• Group 5 - Mathematics

• Group 6 - The Arts Electives

Students will study six subjects, three at Standard Level and three at Higher Level. You can choose one subject from each block. With Leighton Park’s strength across STEAM subjects, it is possible to select two sciences, one from Block 4 and one from Block 6.

IBDP Option Blocks 2024 - 2026

The options below are routinely offered on our IB Diploma Programme. Subjects may vary year on year depending on demand. Additional options may be supported through the IBO’s Pamoja platform at an additional cost.

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