IB Diploma Programme (DP)

The IBDP is a rigorous two-year pre-university international education programme that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary school students between the ages of 16 and 19 years.

The IBDP not only provides intellectual challenges but also encourages creativity, independent critical thinking and international-mindedness with tolerance to different perspectives and cultures through various co-curricular activities.

The learners progress consistently with specific approaches to learning through inquiry, research, collaboration, communication and self management.

 

Why the IB Diploma Programme?

1) Promotes critical and independent thinking

TIBDP is a curriculum for ‘learning beyond grade’ and encourages the learners to prioritize ‘learning goal’ over ‘performance goal’. With its unique ‘Theory of Knowledge’, ’Extended essay’ and continuous internal assessments, the curriculum will help the learners grow to be a critical and independent thinker, encouraging them to ask challenging questions and extend learning through research./p>

2) Balanced and well-rounded programme

TIBDP requires the learner to cover a full range of subjects, including foreign language, sciences and art, in addition to creative and physical activities, as well as community service. This will give them a more well-rounded perspective, ensuring that they turn out to intellectually, physically and emotionally active global citizen.

3) Recognized by almost all universities worldwide

The IBDP graduates are accepted by Universities all over the world, Credits are often offered to IB graduates for specific courses based on the subject/levels done. The skills developed during Diploma Programme, like communication and self management, provide advantage to IB graduates in settling through University life.

 

Broadening Students

Education Experience

Made up of the three required components, the DP core aims to broaden students’ educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills.

The IBDP

Core Elements

  • Theory of knowledge, in which students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to know.
  • The extended essay, which is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper.
  • Creativity, activity, service, in which students complete a project related to those three concepts.

Preparation For

The IB Diploma Programme

The MYP builds on the knowledge, skills and attitudes developed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), and prepares students for the demanding requirements of the IB Diploma Programme (DP)

Creativity, activity, service, in which students complete a project related to those three concepts.

GEMS Modern Academy’s Bridge is a bespoke programme which has been specifically designed to ensure that students are well-equipped with the specific skills and approaches necessary to effectively undertake the practices and methodologies of the IB DP program.

Subjects

  • Subject Choices for IBDP (IB 1 and IB 2) 

    IB Diploma Programme students are required to select one subject from each of the six subject groups listed below. The sixth subject may be an Arts subject chosen from Group 6 or another subject from Groups 3 or 4.  

    Students may register as “Diploma” candidates or as “Diploma Course” candidates.  

    Both are equally recognized by universities across the world and all students receive the IB Diploma Programme credential upon graduation.   

    The distinction between each category is briefly outlined here, followed by the DP subjects on offer at Modern.  

    Diploma candidates must complete three compulsory Core components in addition to their 6 subjects. Diploma Course students participate in CAS. However, Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay are optional (by consultation). 

    Compulsory Core components for Diploma candidates: 

    • Theory of Knowledge 
    • Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) 
    • Extended Essay 
    • Diploma candidates study three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL).  
    • Diploma Course candidates have no mandatory requirement for three Higher Level subjects. With consultation, they often select one or two that play to their strengths.  
    • Subject choices will be offered provided specific prerequisites are met. This will also be subject to sufficient minimum number of candidates opting for them.  
    • The IB team will evaluate each application carefully and make recommendations for admission.  

    Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature 

     

    English A: Language and Literature 

    HL/SL 

    English A: Literature 

    HL/SL 

    Group 2: Language Acquisition 

     

    Arabic B 

    SL 

    Arabic ab initio 

    SL 

    Hindi B 

    SL 

    French B 

    SL 

    French ab initio 

    SL 

    Spanish ab initio 

    SL 

     German ab initio SL

    Group 3: Individuals and Societies 

     

    History 

    HL/SL 

    Geography 

    HL/SL 

    Business Management 

    HL/SL 

    Economics 

    HL/SL 

    Digital Society

    HL/SL 

    Psychology 

    HL/SL 

    Global Politics 

    HL/SL 

     Social and Cultural Anthropology HL/SL  

    Group 4: Sciences 

     

    Physics 

    HL/SL 

    Chemistry 

    HL/SL 

    Biology 

    HL/SL 

    Computer Science 

    HL/SL 

    Environmental Systems and Societies 

    SL 

    Sports Exercise and Health Science 

    HL/SL 

    Group 5: Mathematics 

     

    Analysis and Approaches 

    HL/SL 

    Applications and Interpretations 

    HL/SL 

    Group 6: The Arts 

     

    Music 

    HL/SL 

    Visual Arts 

    HL/SL 

    Or an additional subject from Group 3 or 4 

     

    In accordance with KHDA criteria all Muslim students are required to study Islamic Education and pass in the annual examination. 

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