The resources below are intended to provide an introduction to the IB Diploma Programme. |
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What is an IB education
- WLHS IB Brochure
- IB-Senior-Parent-presentation (updated 9/10/2022)
- IB: An introduction for junior parents (update 9/10/2022)
- WL IB Acronyms and Vocabulary (updated 9/10/2022)
Resources from IB
Diploma Program – Research & Studies
- US postsecondary outcomes (2020)
- Comparing the IB with other qualifications
- DP key findings
- INFOGRAPHIC: Global research findings on the Diploma Programme
WL IB Diploma Programme Policies
The links below will direct you to Washington-Liberty’s IB Diploma Programme policies. Each policy is reviewed regularly by key stakeholders.
- Academic Honesty Policy
- Admissions Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Language Policy
- Inclusion – Special Education Needs Policy
- Simplifying the diploma requirements and failing conditions
Building an IB Diploma Programme schedule
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme – Course of Studies
| Grade 11 | Grade 12 | |
| Group 1: Studies in language & literature | IB English A Literature, IB English A Language & Literature, IB Spanish A Language and Literature FS | Group 1: IB English Literature, IB English Language & Literature, IB Spanish Language and Literature FS |
| Group 2: Language acquisition | IB Arabic, Chinese/Mandarin, French, Latin, or Spanish | IB Arabic, Chinese/Mandarin, French, Latin, or Spanish |
| Group 3: Individuals & societies |
IB History of the Americas (HOA)* or Group 3 electives: Business & management, Economics, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Social & Cultural Anthropology |
IB Topics in 20th Century World History or Group 3 electives: Business & management, Economics, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Social & Cultural Anthropology |
| Group 4: Science | IB Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Sports Exercise and Health Science, or Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS is block of two periods in one year) | IB Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Sports Exercise and Health Science, or Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS is block of two periods in one year) |
| Group 5: Mathematics |
IB Math Applications & Interpretation, or IB Math Analysis & Approaches (Calculus based) |
IB Math Applications & Interpretation, orIB Math Analysis & Approaches (Calculus based) |
| Group 6: The Arts | IB Film, Visual Arts, Theater Arts or Music | Group 6: IB Film, Visual Arts, Theater Arts or Music* |
| IB Core | IB Core/TOK 1 | IB Core/TOK 2 |
| Support | Generals Period | Generals Period |
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Notes: Full IB diploma students must take one subject from each subject groups (1-5) plus a sixth class from any group. A student may earn a bilingual diploma by taking two group 1 subjects (one in English and one in Spanish). Students may take up to two one-year courses. Students may take up to two exams at the end of their junior year. Specific schedules in grades 11 and 12 will reflect each student’s personal options. |
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*NOTE: US History is a Virginia diploma requirement. IB HOA fulfills this Virginia diploma requirement.
Requirements for a full IB diploma programme schedule:
- 6 IB courses spread out over the groups identified above.
- 3 higher level (HL) courses & 3 standard level (SL) courses, or 4 HL courses & 2 SL courses.
- Virgina diploma requirements (i.e. Economics, US History, US Government)
- NOTE: IB DP courses are two-year courses, spread out over 11th & 12th grades.
Resources to assist in creating an IB diploma program schedule for junior and senior years:
IB an introduction to scheduling for sophomore parents Presentation explaining process of creating an IB diploma program schedule.
Documents to support 10th graders in creating a two year pan:
- Courses offered at WL
- Blank two-year plan template form (1.10.23)
- Checklist for creating a two year IB plan
- IB Math Sequence (updated 2023)
- Hyperdoc Supporting documents for IB Scheduling Information Session (10th graders and families)
CREATING THE TWO-YEAR IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME PLAN Explore scheduling options with our Schedule Building Tool.
- Please use this link to access our schedule building tool.
- After clicking the link, you will be prompted to make a copy. Once you make a copy, then you will be able to use the tool.
- Then play around with options to create a schedule that addresses your interests
Registration for IB Exams
- Students who will be taking an IB exam complete registration forms for IB exams in early October.
- This is only for students enrolled in a one-year IB course or the second year of a two-year course.
- Registration is finalized by November 15.
- Schedule changes after November 15 will result in a fee to the student.
- Students seeking accommodations for IB exams must complete the Accommodations Consent Form and return it to the IB Office by October 15.
