IB CURRICULUM
“Diploma Programme candidates are required to study six subjects and a programme core. One subject is chosen from each of groups 1 to 5 and the sixth subject from group 6 or, alternatively, the student can elect to study a second subject from groups 1 to 4, further mathematics Higher level (HL) from group 5 or an IB approved school based syllabus. The core of the Diploma Programme consists of the theory of knowledge (TOK), the extended essay (EE) and creativity, action, service (CAS). Theory of knowledge provides a forum for discussion, reflection and instruction that considers the nature of human knowledge and supports the development of interdisciplinary understanding. The extended essay provides the opportunity to investigate an academic research question of individual interest and in the process to develop the independent research and writing skills expected for further education. Participation in the school’s CAS programme broadens the educational experience by expecting students to be involved in creative, physical and service activities.
Specialization is provided by requiring at least three [no more than four] of the six subjects to be studied at HL. Breadth is provided by studying three subjects [two if four HL subjects are taken] at Standard level (SL).
The IB has shown that students are well prepared for university work and the Diploma Programme has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment, giving IB diploma holders access to the world’s leading universities. These include institutions such as Cambridge, Harvard, Heidelberg, McGill, MIT, Oxford, Princeton, Rotterdam Erasmus, Sorbonne, University of British Columbia, and Yale”
References:
- University_Cover_Letter_2018__Dıploma, IBO ©)
All IB students get dual diplomas; Turkish Anatolian School Diploma and IB Diploma.
PORTFOLIO OF THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME COURSES AT MPHS
COLOURS WHICH STAND FOR EACH HEXAGON GROUP COURSE |
| GROUP 1 |
GROUP 2 |
GROUP 3 |
GROUP 4 |
GROUP 5 |
GROUP 6 |
TOK |
CAS |
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| GROUP |
IB SUBJECTS |
Subject(s) TO BE chosen |
Language(s) of instruction |
| 1 |
Studies in Language and Literature |
TURKISH A LIT HL |
TURKISH |
| 2 |
language ACQUISITION |
ENGLISH B HL |
ENGLISH |
| GERMAN AB INITIO SL |
GERMAN |
| SPANISH AB INITIO SL |
SPANISH |
| FRENCH B SL |
PLANNED TO BE OFFERED IN 2019-2020
ACADEMIC YEAR |
FRENCH |
| GERMAN B SL |
GERMAN |
| SPANISH B SL |
SPANISH |
| 3 |
individuals and societies |
Psychology HL/SL |
ENGLISH |
| GEOGRAPHY SL |
ENGLISH |
| SBS – TITC SL |
TURKISH |
| 4 |
sciences |
PHYSICS SL |
ENGLISH |
| CHEMISTRY HL/SL |
ENGLISH |
| BIOLOGY SL/HL |
ENGLISH |
| 5 |
mathematics |
MATHEMATICS SL/HL |
ENGLISH |
| 6 |
the arts |
ELECTIVE Psychology HL/SL |
ENGLISH |
| ELECTIVE GEOGRAPHY SL |
ENGLISH |
| ELECTIVE CHEMISTRY HL/SL |
ENGLISH |
| ELECTIVE PHYSICS SL |
ENGLISH |
| ELECTIVE BIOLOGY SL/HL |
ENGLISH |
| (TOK) |
Theory of knowledge |
Compulsory |
ENGLISH |
IB Diploma Programme students must choose one subject from each of six groups. At least three and not more than four subjects are taken at higher lever, while the others are taken at standard level. The ideal combination would be of three high level and three standard level subjects.
The Extended Essay, CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) and TOK (Theory of Knowledge are the programme’s three core elements. During the two years of the Diploma Programme, high level courses need to be completed in a minimum of 240 hours, whereas standard level ones at 150 hours (One IB lesson hour comprises of 60 minutes). An IB Diploma candidate must choose one subject of each offered in the six groups.
For more information: https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/