Our Curriculum – IBDP
The IB Diploma Programme at Podar International School
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Podar International School is accredited by the International Baccalaureate to deliver the Diploma Programme to students in Classes XI and XII.
The IB Diploma Programme, administered by the International Baccalaureate Organisation, Geneva, is a rigorous two-year programme with a broad and balanced curriculum in the local and global contexts. It integrates the IB Mission Statement and the Learner Profile attributes into its day-to-day practices, thereby developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people, who help create a better and more peaceful world, through intercultural understanding and respect.
Subjects offered at Podar International School
Studies in Language and Literature
Language Acquisition
Individuals and Societies
Sciences
Mathematics
Arts
Unique to the IB Programme are the three core components:
Theory of Knowledge
Develops a coherent approach to learning that unifies the academic disciplines. It stimulates critical reflection on knowledge and multiple perspectives gained both inside and outside the classroom. Students deepen their understanding of knowledge as a human construction.
Learn more about Theory of KnowledgeExtended Essay
Asks students to engage in independent research through in-depth study of a question relating to one of the DP subjects they study. They work under the guidance of a supervisor and write an essay of 4000 words.
Learn more about the Extended EssayCreativity, Activity, Service
Plays a crucial part in the development of well-rounded, thoughtfully aware, and caring young people. The three strands of CAS enhance students’ personal and interpersonal development through experiential learning. Though not formally assessed, CAS gives students opportunities to become aware of the community they belong to and enables them to embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Learn more about CASGrading System
All subjects in the IBDP are graded out of a maximum of 7 grade points totalling to 42. Three bonus points are given to a combination of Extended essay and Theory of Knowledge in a matrix as given in Appendix 6, bringing the total maximum achievable grades to 45.
Podar and IB learner profile
The IB Learner Profile is a powerful framework which shapes the academic and personal development of the students. By cultivating these attributes, students learn to be informed, thoughtful, and compassionate individuals leading to a more enriching educational experience. The whole school community supports, nurtures, celebrates and publicly recognizes these attributes. https://ibo.org/benefits/learner-profile/
You can also explore the IBDP FAQs on the official IB website:
FAQs about the Diploma Programme (PDF)