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OUR UPPER HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM: THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (DP)

British International School of Boston is proud to be an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. This diploma is recognized around the world as the highest-level achievement that students can attain prior to their college and university studies, in Years 12 and 13 (Grades 11 and 12). As a private, independent school, we’re proud to offer it as an alternative to typical American programs, because the IB Diploma Programme helps our students stand out on the world stage. This rigorous curriculum focuses on six subject areas and a core group of study, and it leads highly selective universities worldwide to accept our students.

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An Introduction to the IB Diploma Programme 

At British International School of Boston, we know that no program will prepare your child for the future like the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) — widely regarded as one of the best pre-university curricula worldwide. The IBDP is a comprehensive two-year program at the end of High School that focuses on intensive academic study and personal growth.

Students who have progressed through our school have a strong understanding of their own learning style and are well-prepared to take on the broad and challenging scope of the IB diploma. Other students choose to join the British International School of Boston at the start of the IBDP, giving them an impressive capstone on their High School years and making them more attractive to competitive universities.

 

IB Diploma Subjects

All IB Diploma candidates follow six subjects, one from each of the six subject groups. (Another subject from Groups 2–4 may be taken in place of an Arts subject in Group 6).

They must take at least three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL).

The IB Core

Students also study a “Core” that’s divided into the following three areas: 

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IBDP Course Choices

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Download our Curriculum Guide. 

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A GLOBALLY IMPRESSIVE EDUCATION

By following globally respected curricula designed for customization, we can support and stretch your child in the best possible ways for their personal success. No matter where your child begins in their journey, we empower them with their strengths and nurture their areas of growth.

BISB’S YEAR GROUPS
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