The IBDP is the third programme offered by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IB), a non-profit organisation that aims to create a better world through education. The DP is an academically demanding 2-year programme designed for students between 16 and 18 years. The programme courses seek to educate students from an internationally-minded perspective and offer an education that allows participants to play an active role in society and contribute to the world in a mindful manner. The programme’s learning objectives also encourage critical thinking and informed decision-making capabilities, in addition to the qualities outlined in the IB Learner Profile.
The IB programme at our school in Lima, Peru, is a transformative educational journey that prepares students for a lifetime of success and personal growth. With a strong focus on academic excellence, critical thinking, and a global perspective, our IB programme offers a comprehensive and internationally acclaimed education.
Increased Academic Opportunities
Development of Critical Thinking
Creates Independent and Self-Confident Students
International qualifications
Enabling Lifelong Learning
What are the Benefits of an International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme?
The IB programme at our school in Lima, Peru, is a transformative educational journey that prepares students for a lifetime of success and personal growth. With a strong focus on academic excellence, critical thinking, and a global perspective, our IB programme offers a comprehensive and internationally acclaimed education.
Offered in grades 11 and 12, which is an additional year to the national curriculum, the IB Diploma programme aims to educate students and in doing so, help them to achieve excellent breadth and depth of knowledge while growing physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically.
Students benefit from being able to tailor their own curriculum, with subjects organised into groups: Language and Literature Studies, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Science, Mathematics, Arts or Electives, and Core Courses.
Learners aged 16 years, who are prepared to enter the 11th Grade of Secondary education, can access this internationally-recognised course. IB candidates must be motivated to complete this demanding, but manageable and rewarding programme.
In addition to the requirements above, IBD candidates must have passed all 10th Grade subjects and the MYP Personal Project component.
Also, English language level B1 / B2 is recommended to gain the full benefits of the IB course.
The International Baccalaureate programme is classified into six subject areas:
G1: Studies in Language and Literature
G2: Language Acquisition
G3: Individuals and Societies
G4: Science
G5: Mathematics
G6: Arts / optional courses
Within these subject groups, our school offers IBDP students a variety of options:
G1: Spanish A: Literature / English A: Language & Literature
G2: English B
G3: Economics / Psychology / Digital Society
G4: Biology / Physics / Chemistry
G5: Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches / Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations
G6: Visual Arts / Business Management / Global Politics
The course includes three core courses: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS. These courses are compulsory and must be taken by all IBDP participants.
A period of 18 months is needed to complete all course elements. At Colegio Altair, the course duration equates to 2 academic years: the 11th and 12th Grades of Secondary school.
In terms of the examination timetable, all exam sessions are held in either May or November, depending on which part of the world the school is located. In addition, all students will complete the three core components to attain the diploma and choose six other subjects to study.
The main difference in the programme may be found in the course options offered within the six subject groups. Each school determines the course options for each subject group and will provide Diploma options after considering the strengths of the institution and the needs of its students.
The Diploma is obtained through a rigorous international, standardised evaluation system. Each of the six course components is assessed and awarded a grade, and the overall points gained in the Diploma are based on the grades achieved overall. IB examinations and assessments are moderated by international evaluators in a standardised system to ensure fair and consistent marking and to uphold the integrity of the course.
To pass the IBDP, 24 out of 45 points must be obtained. Additional requirements must be met in relation to the level of the subject options taken (intermediate/ higher). The core course elements (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity Activity Service) must also be completed to achieve the points necessary to pass the programme.
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