Admissions
Admissions

Subjects Offered

An integral part of the IB Diploma is the coursework element (IA) which can be found in all your IB subjects, be that an oral exam or a piece of written text.

  Groups Description Subjects
1
Studies in Language and Literature
 The study of literature is designed to develop a student’s written and analytical skills.
  • English A Literature
  • English A Language & Literature
  • German A Literature
  • Italian A Literature
  • Spanish A Literature
  • French A Language & Literature
  • Self-taught
  • English
2
Language Acquisition
 We offer a wide range of courses to suit all standards and interests; courses are available for beginners as well as developing linguists A language can also be studied in Group 6, if there is sufficient demand for it.
  • German B
  • Spanish B
  • French B
  • Italian B
  • Mandarin B (SL only)
  • Japanese B (SL only)
  • Italian ab initio (SL only)
  • Japanese ab initio (SL only)
  • Spanish ab initio (SL only)
  • English B (for non-native speakers of English who do a different language A to English or Self-Taught)
3
Individuals and Societies
 Subjects included in this group are Humanities subjects. You may want to opt for two of these subjects. (see Group 6 below)
  • Business Management
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Social & Cultural Anthropology
  • Psychology
4
Experimental Sciences
 If you want to do two Sciences, you may choose two subjects from this option (see Group 6 below).
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Design Technology
  • Physics
  • Sports, Health & Exercise Science
  • Environmental Systems and Societies (SL only)
  • Computer Science
5
Mathematics
 All candidates are required to take Mathematics. There are four different options to cater for different needs and prior knowledge.
  • Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation, HL and SL
  • Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, HL and SL
6
The Arts and Electives
 This encourages you to consider an Arts subject, but it also allows you to choose subjects offered from Groups 2, 3 and 4 above.
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • Visual Arts
Or an additional language, science or humanities subject