The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a two-year international curriculum and university-preparation qualification for students typically aged 16 to 19, created by the International Baccalaureate organization and first offered in 1968. Students study six subjects drawn from different subject groups alongside three core requirements, the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and the diploma is recognized for university admission by institutions in many countries, offered at thousands of schools worldwide.
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Enacted / Adopted YearThe source gives 1968 as the year the IB headquarters were officially established in Geneva to develop and maintain the IBDP; it does not state a first-examination date. Classification
Education LevelUpper Secondary Education (ISCED 3) 1 Policy Status
Policy Status (category) Key ProvisionTo be awarded an IB diploma, candidates must fulfil three core requirements in addition to passing their subject examinations. 1 FAQs
How is the IB Diploma Programme scored?
Each subject is graded 1 to 7, with up to three bonus points, for a maximum of 45.
Points are awarded from 1 to 7 for each subject. Up to three additional points are awarded depending on the grades achieved in the extended essay and theory of knowledge, so the maximum possible total is 45 points.
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1. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Wikipedia)
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provides an internationally accepted qualification for entry into higher education and is recognized by many universities worldwide
History and background
In 1968, the IB headquarters were officially established in Geneva for the development and maintenance of the IBDP.
Core requirements and subject groups
To be awarded an IB diploma, candidates must fulfill three core requirements, in addition to passing their subject examinations:
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The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a two-year educational programme primarily aimed at 16- to 19-year-olds in 140 countries around the world.
Description, policy-kind classification
The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a two-year international curriculum and university-preparation qualification for students typically aged 16 to 19, created by the International Baccalaureate organization and first offered in 1968.
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