GROUP STUDIES Please see insert for specific list of courses available
GROUP ONE – Studies in Language and Literature The courses offered in this group are available in three languages: English, German and Mandarin. Students should undertake the course that is presented in their native language. There are two types of English courses offered in Group 1: 1) Literature 2) Language and Literature Literature is a course designed around key works of literature, and Language and Literature is a course designed around both literature and text from non-literary sources. If the student’s native language is other than English, German or Mandarin, he or she has the option of undertaking Standard Level School Supported Self Taught study with the support of a Literature teacher and a native language tutor. The School Supported Self Taught option is only available if an appropriate native language tutor is available. Major assessments will be externally examined or moderated, and will include a taped oral component, a written examination and a world literature essay.
GROUP TWO – Language Acquisition The aim of this course is to allow students to use a second language in a range of contexts for various purposes. The focus of the course is on written and spoken communication. There are three levels of language study in Group 2: 1) Language B HL (approaching fluency) 2) Language B SL (advanced foreign language) 3) Language ab initio SL (beginner) All Diploma candidates must study at least two languages; one from Group 1 and the second from either Group 1 or Group 2. The Bilingual IB Diploma Students earn a bilingual diploma when they complete all of the diploma requirements and study two languages at the Group 1 level. Major assessments will be externally examined or moderated, and can include: a taped oral component, a written examination and a portfolio of writing tasks.
GROUP THREE – Individuals and Societies Ridley offers a wide range of courses in this subject group for students with diverse interests. Major assessments will be externally examined or moderated, and can include: a written examination and a portfolio of written tasks. 10 | The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
