What is the IB Diploma?

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a two-year educational programme primarily aimed at students aged 16 - 19. The programme provides an internationally accepted qualication for entry into higher education and is recognised by universities worldwide.

What is the Diploma Programme?

The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, normally aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. The programme is normally taught over two years and has gained recognition and respect from the world's leading universities.

University Recognition

• The IB diploma is a passport to higher education. Universities around the world welcome the unique characteristics of IB Diploma Programme students and recognize the way in which the programme helps to prepare students for university-level education.
• IB students routinely gain admission to some of the best-known universities in the world. Most of these institutions have established recognition policies for the IB diploma.
• The IB maintains information about university recognition that is displayed on the Country information pages of its website.
• We always advise that you read this information carefully and consult the School's Careers Advisor or admissions office of any university in which you are particularly interested as this information can change.

IB Diploma Subject Groups

To qualify for the diploma students need to study 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and 3 at Standard Level (SL); in addition to completing CAS, EE and TOK - Core components.

The courses listed below are offered at AIS as part of their IB Diploma Program.

*These subjects available to be chosen in place of a Group 6 subject