

The diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points, subject to certain minimum levels of performance including successful completion of the three essential elements of the DP core.The curriculum is made up of the DP core and six subject groups. Students receive a grade for each DP course attempted.Ī student’s final Diploma result score is made up of the combined scores for each subject. In the DP, students receive grades ranging from 7 to 1, with 7 being highest. These are either externally assessed or marked by teachers and then moderated by the IB. In most subjects, students also complete in-school assessment tasks. This is because these examinations have high levels of objectivity and reliability.Įxternally assessed coursework, completed by students over an extended period under authenticated teacher supervision, forms part of the assessment for several programme areas, including the theory of knowledge (TOK) essay and the extended essay (EE). The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) uses both internally and externally assessed components to assess student performance.įor most courses, written examinations at the end of the DP form the basis of the assessment. Higher level comprises 240 teaching hours.įor further information about the offered subjects please open the 'DP subject briefs' panel in the resource and document library on . Standard level subjects take up 150 teaching hours. HL and SL courses differ in scope but are measured according to the same grade descriptors, with students expected to demonstrate a greater body of knowledge, understanding and skills at higher level.Įach student takes at least three (but not more than four) subjects at higher level, and the remaining at standard level. Students will take some subjects at higher level (HL) and some at standard level (SL).

Students may opt to study an additional sciences, individuals and societies, or languages course, instead of a course in the arts, since Druga gimnazija Sarajevo does not offer subjects in Group 6. The list of IBDP subjects/levels our school is offering: The IBDP model (Students choose courses from the following subject groups: studies in language and literature language acquisition individuals and societies sciences mathematics and the arts. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.įigure 1. These attributes represent a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond intellectual development and academic success. IB learners strive to become inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, openminded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective. They value and offer opportunities for students to become active and caring members of local, national and global communities they focus attention on the values and outcomes of internationally minded learning described in the IB learner profile. Along with cognitive development, IB programmes address students’ social, emotional and physical well-being. Through the DP core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service.Īn IB education is holistic in nature-it is concerned with the whole person (Figure 1.).

The DP curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), Creativity, activity, service (CAS) and The extended essay. The programme is taught in English and the final exams take place in May examination session.įor further information about the IBDP at Druga gimnazija Sarajevo, please contact +387 (0)33 586 369. When it comes to the IB DP at our school, Druga Gimnazija Sarajevo was the first school in Bosnia and Herzegovina to introduce the IB DP in 2000. Due to its rigorous assessment, the programme has gained recognition and respect from the world's leading universities. IB DP students do not have to worry about university admission.

