EF ACADEMY IB Diploma Program User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- EF ACADEMY
Table of Contents
- IB Diploma Program
- Product Information
- Specifications:
- Group Selection:
- Core Courses:
- Subject Groups Overview:
- Arts Subject Group:
- Language Proficiency:
- Prior Knowledge Levels:
- Can IB students choose their subjects?
- Are there any mandatory courses in the IB Diploma program?
- Can students study their native language under the IB
IB Diploma Program
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Name: EF Academy Oxford
- Program: IB Diploma Program
- Target Age Group: 16-19 years old
- Subject Groups: 6 (1-5 and Core courses)
Product Usage Instructions
Group Selection:
The IB Diploma program requires students to choose one subject
from each of the five groups (1-5) and either an Arts subject from
group 6 or an additional subject from any group 1-5.
Core Courses:
IB Core courses are mandatory and include IB Seminar,
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), Extended Essay (EE), and
Theory of Knowledge (TOK).
Subject Groups Overview:
-
Group 1 Studies in Language and Literature:
Offers various language options including English, Spanish, German,
French, Italian, and self-taught literature. -
Group 2 Language Acquisition: Includes English
B, French B, Spanish B, French ab initio, and Spanish ab
initio. -
Group 3 Individuals and Societies: Covers
subjects like Business Management, Economics, History, and Global
Politics. -
Group 4 Sciences: Options include Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Systems and Societies
(ESS). -
Group 5 Mathematics: Mathematics is offered at
both Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL).
Arts Subject Group:
In Group 6, students can choose Visual Arts or any additional
subject from Groups 2, 3, and 4.
Language Proficiency:
English Language and Literature courses are available based on
demand, and Studies in Language and Literature are designed for
native speakers or those with high proficiency in the language.
Prior Knowledge Levels:
“Ab initio” subjects require 0-2 years of prior knowledge, while
subjects labeled with “B” require 3-5 years of prior knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can IB students choose their subjects?
Yes, IB students must select one subject from each of the five
groups and an Arts subject from Group 6 or an additional subject
from Groups 1-5.
Are there any mandatory courses in the IB Diploma program?
Yes, the IB Core courses are mandatory for all students and
include IB Seminar, CAS, EE, and TOK.
Can students study their native language under the IB
program?
IB Students can study their native language as a
school-supported self-taught literature course if it is an
available IB language.
EF Academy Oxford
IB Diploma Program Subject List
The IB Diploma is an academically challenging and balanced program of
education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for
success at
university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual,
social, emotional and physical well-being of students. IB students must choose
one subject from each of the five groups (1-5) as well as either an Arts
subject from group 6 or an additional subject from any group 1-5. In addition,
the IB program features four
mandatory “IB Core” courses (IB Seminar, CAS, EE and TOK).
Group 1 Studies in Language and Literature – English A (HL/SL) – Spanish A
(HL/SL) – German A (SL) – French A (SL) – Italian A (HL & SL) – Self-Taught
Literature (SL) **
Group 2 Language Acquisition *** – English B (HL/SL) – French B (HL/SL) –
Spanish B (HL/SL) – French ab initio (SL) – Spanish ab initio (SL)
Group 3 Indivuduals and Societies – Business Management (HL/SL) – Economics
(HL/SL) – History (HL/SL) – Global Politics (HL)
Group 4 Sciences – Biology (HL/SL) – Chemistry (HL/SL) – Physics (HL/SL) –
Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) (SL)
Group 5 Mathematics – Mathematics (HL/SL)
Group 6 (optional) Art – Visual Arts Visual Arts (HL/SL) OR – Any additional
subject from Groups 2, 3 and 4
IB Core – Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) – Extended Essay (EE) –
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
- English Language and Literature may be available depending on demand. Studies in Language and Literature are designed for native speakers or those with high level proficiency in the language.
** IB Students can study their native language as a school-supported “self- taught” literature course, given that it is an available IB language.
*** Ab initio = 0-2 years and B = 3-5 years of prior knowledge.
Subject offerings subject to change based on availability