The IB Diploma Program
The IB Diploma Program is represented by the circle below.
Subjects belong to six Groups while the Core has three components, including Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Action, Service (CAS). Students must take courses from each Group.
To receive an IB Diploma, students must complete all subject assessments as well as complete requirements for the Core. Minimum subject scores and minimum total scores out of a possible 45 points also apply.
IB courses are normally completed over two years. Of the six subjects taken, three must be in Higher Level (HL) and three in Standard Level (SL).
Higher level courses include 240 hours of instruction, more content and more challenge. Standard Level courses include 150 hours of instruction. Both levels are university preparatory and may be recognized with advance credit by universities based upon scores.
Subjects available at Charlottetown Rural
Studies in Language & Literature English HL
Language Acquisition French B SL or French Ab Initio SL
Individuals & Societies History HL
Sciences Biology HL & optional Chemistry SL
Mathematics Mathematics SL
The Arts Visual Arts SL or Music SL
Notes:
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French B SL is taught in an Immersion environment.
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French Ab Initio is a beginning level language course. Only non-immersion students may enrol.
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Chemistry SL may be taken instead of an Arts SL course.
The Core Requirements of the Diploma Program
Theory of Knowledge
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100 hours of instruction over two semesters. No exam. Two assessments are marked.
Extended Essay
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Approximately 40 hours, completed by the student over two semesters. Students each have a Supervisor and will receive instruction during the process. The Extended Essay is externally marked.
Creativity, Action, Service
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Completed over the full two years of the IB Diploma Program. Students have a CAS Mentor but plan and initiate their own activities. Not marked but demonstration of all requirements is logged. A portfolio is submitted by each student and reviewed for completion by the CAS Supervisor in the final semester of the Program.