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*[[IB Group 3 subjects|Group 3: Individuals and societies]]. Humanities and social sciences courses offered at both SL and HL: Business Management, [[IB Group 3 subjects#Economics SL & HL|Economics]], [[IB Group 3 subjects#Geography SL .26 HL|Geography]], [[IB Group 3 subjects#History SL .26 HL|History]], [[IB Group 3 subjects#Information technology in a global society (ITGS) SL & HL|Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS)]], [[IB Group 3 subjects#Philosophy SL .26 HL|Philosophy]], [[IB Group 3 subjects#Psychology SL .26 HL|Psychology]], and [[Social anthropology|Social]] and [[cultural anthropology|Cultural Anthropology]] and Global Politics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group3/|title=Diploma Programme curriculum: Group 3, Individuals and societies|publisher=ibo.org|access-date=1 December 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203040730/http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group3/|archive-date=3 December 2013}}</ref> The course [[World religions|World Religions]] and the interdisciplinary course [[IB Group 4 subjects#Environmental systems and societies|Environmental Systems and Societies]] are also offered at SL only.
*[[IB Group 4 subjects|Group 4: Experimental sciences]]. Five courses are offered at both SL and HL: [[IB Group 4 subjects#Chemistry|chemistry]], [[IB Group 4 subjects#Biology|biology]], [[IB Group 4 subjects#Physics|physics]], [[Design and Technology#International Baccalaureate|design technology]] and [[IB Group 4 subjects#Computer science|computer science]]. The course [[IB Group 4 subjects#Sport.2C exercise and health science|Sport, Exercise and Health Science]] and the interdisciplinary courses [[IB Group 4 subjects#Environmental systems and societies|Environmental Systems and Societies]] and Nature of Science are offered at SL only.
*[[IB Group 5 subjects|Group 5: Mathematics]]. All students hoping to graduate with an IB Diploma must take a math class, with courses available at different levels and with different focus. There are two distinct IB Math courses, both available at standard or higher level: ''Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches,'' with an emphasis on algebraic methods and mathematical thinking, and ''Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation'', with an emphasis on modelling and statistics, and with a focus on using technology to solve problems with real-world applications. These curricula were introduced in major changes in 2019 and 2021'','' replacing the previous curricula with a new structure. Under the 2019 course changes, Further Mathematics were dropped entirely.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/university-admission/recognition-of-the-ib-diploma-by-countries-and-universities/latest-curriculum-updates/mathematics-curriculum-changes/|title=Mathematics curriculum changes|website=International Baccalaureate®|language=en|access-date=2019-05-24|archive-date=24 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524035047/https://www.ibo.org/university-admission/recognition-of-the-ib-diploma-by-countries-and-universities/latest-curriculum-updates/mathematics-curriculum-changes/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Finding the best fit: New DP mathematics courses |url=https://blogs.ibo.org/blog/2019/06/20/mathematics-subject-breakdown/ |website=The IB Community Blog |publisher=ibo.org |access-date=6 July 2020 |archive-date=12 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112003050/https://blogs.ibo.org/blog/2019/06/20/mathematics-subject-breakdown/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brading |first=Gareth |title=Exploring the changes to the DP Mathematics course structure : Secondary: Oxford University Press |url=https://global.oup.com/education/content/secondary/key-issues/new-ib-dp-mathematics-syllabus/ |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=global.oup.com |language=en}}</ref> Before 2019, in order of increasing difficulty, the courses offered were [[IB Group 5 subjects#Mathematical Studies SL|Mathematical Studies SL]], [[IB Group 5 subjects#Mathematics SL and HL|Mathematics SL and HL]], and [[IB Group 5 subjects#Further Mathematics HL|Further Mathematics HL]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=IB Further Mathematics Subject Guide |url=https://www.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/page-assets/about/administration/offices/registrar/resources/international-baccalaureate/IB-Further-Mathematics.pdf |access-date=2023-11-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190729084755/https://www.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/page-assets/about/administration/offices/registrar/resources/international-baccalaureate/IB-Further-Mathematics.pdf |archive-date=29 July 2019 }}</ref> The [[IB Group 5 subjects#Computer science SL and HL|computer science]] elective courses were moved to Group 4 as a full course from first examinations in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group5/|title=Diploma Programme curriculum: Group 5, Mathematics and Computer Science|publisher=ibo.com|access-date=3 July 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090721222925/http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group5/|archive-date=21 July 2009}}</ref>
*[[IB Group 6 subjects|Group 6: The arts]]. Courses offered at both SL and HL: [[Dance]], [[IB Group 6 subjects#Music SL & HL|Music]], [[IB Group 6 subjects#Theater SL and HL|Theatre]], [[IB Group 6 subjects#Visual Arts SL & HL|Visual Arts]], and [[IB Group 6 subjects#Film SL and HL|Film]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group6/|title=Diploma Programme curriculum: Group 6, The Arts|publisher=ibo.com|access-date=1 December 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203034850/http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group6/|archive-date=3 December 2013}}</ref> In lieu of taking a Group 6 course, students may choose to take an additional course from Groups 1–4, or a school-based syllabus course approved by IB.<ref name="Schools p. 11"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/ibna/ibnarecognition/diplomaprogrammeinformation/|title=Resources for Universities and Applicants in the US and Canada|work=ibo.org|access-date=21 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090918220605/http://www.ibo.org/ibna/ibnarecognition/diplomaprogrammeinformation/|archive-date=18 September 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> The interdisciplinary subject [[IB Group 1 subjects#Literature and performance|literature and performance]] is also offered, although currently only at SL.
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=== Online Diploma Programme and pilot courses ===
The IB is developing an online version of the IBDP and currently offers several online courses to IBDP students.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibo.org/announcements/dponlinenowavailable.cfm|title=Diploma courses online now available|access-date=17 January 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105210838/http://www.ibo.org/announcements/dponlinenowavailable.cfm|archive-date=5 January 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> Eventually, it expects to offer online courses to any student who wishes to register.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/diploma/development/dponline/index.cfm|title=Diploma Programme Online|access-date=31 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831041259/http://www.ibo.org/diploma/development/dponline/index.cfm|archive-date=31 August 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> Additionally, the IB has developed pilot courses that include World Religions; Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences, Dance, and a transdisciplinary pilot course, literature and performance, Global Politics.<ref name="ibo.org" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/ibna/ibnarecognition/diplomaprogrammeinformation/documents/2008DPleaflet.pdf|title=The IB Diploma Programme|publisher=ibo.org|access-date=21 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616013434/http://www.ibo.org/ibna/ibnarecognition/diplomaprogrammeinformation/documents/2008DPleaflet.pdf|archive-date=16 June 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group6/|title=IB Diploma Programme|work=ibo.org|access-date=21 August 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203034850/http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group6/|archive-date=3 December 2013}}</ref> These pilot courses have now become part of the mainstream courses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group3/WorldReligion.cfm|title=World Religions|access-date=1 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203035411/http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group3/WorldReligion.cfm|archive-date=3 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group4/SEHS.cfm|title=Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS)|access-date=1 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203033513/http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group4/SEHS.cfm|archive-date=3 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group6/dance.cfm|title=Dance (SL and HL)|access-date=1 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203040145/http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group6/dance.cfm|archive-date=3 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>[[IB Group 6 subjects]]</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/individuals-and-societies/global-politics/|title=Studying global politics {{!}} International Baccalaureate®|newspaper=International Baccalaureate|access-date=2016-11-17|archive-date=17 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117214418/http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/individuals-and-societies/global-politics/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Assessment and awards==
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The nature of the internal assessment (IA) varies by subject. There may be oral presentations (used in languages), practical work (in experimental sciences and performing arts), or written work. Internal assessment accounts for 20 to 50 percent of the mark awarded for each subject and is marked by a teacher in the school. A sample of at least five per subject at each level from a school will also be graded by a moderator appointed by the IB, in a process called external moderation of internal assessment. Based on this moderation, the grades of the whole subject from that school will change.<ref name=assessment/>
Points are awarded from 1 to 7,<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 2017 |title=Diploma Programme Grade Descriptors |url=https://www.ibo.org/contentassets/0b0b7a097ca2498ea50a9e41d9e1d1cf/dp-grade-descriptors-en.pdf |access-date=8 February 2023 |archive-date=6 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206062409/https://ibo.org/contentassets/0b0b7a097ca2498ea50a9e41d9e1d1cf/dp-grade-descriptors-en.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> with 7 being equivalent to an [[A-level]] grade of A*, 6 equal to A, and so on.<ref>{{Cite web |title=International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma {{!}} UCAS Qualification Information Profiles |url=https://qips.ucas.com/qip/international-baccalaureate-ib-diploma |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=qips.ucas.com |archive-date=8 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208103140/https://qips.ucas.com/qip/international-baccalaureate-ib-diploma |url-status=live }}</ref> Up to three additional points are awarded depending on the grades achieved in the extended essay and theory of knowledge, so the maximum possible point total in the IBDP is 45.<ref>{{cite web | title = 45 points = 42 plus 3, but very distinguished 3 points | publisher = [[International Baccalaureate]] | url = http://www.ibo.org/newsletter_recognition/march_2006/articlefour | access-date = 14 August 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090904124528/http://www.ibo.org/newsletter_recognition/march_2006/articlefour/ | archive-date = 4 September 2009 | url-status = dead}}</ref> The global pass rate for the IB diploma is approximately 80%.<ref>{{cite web |title=21 Things You Should Know about the IB |url=http://www.ibo.org/facts/21things/documents/21thingsyoushouldknowabouttheIBMarch08.pdf |date=June 2007 |publisher=International Baccalaureate Organization |access-date=2 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205081347/http://www.ibo.org/facts/21things/documents/21thingsyoushouldknowabouttheIBMarch08.pdf |archive-date=5 February 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In order to receive an IB diploma, candidates must receive a minimum of 24 points or an average of four (or C) out of a possible seven points for six subjects. Candidates must also receive a minimum of 12 points from their Higher Level subjects and a minimum of 9 points from their Standard Level subjects. Additionally, candidates must complete all of the requirements for the EE, CAS and TOK. Failing conditions that will prevent a student from being awarded a diploma, regardless of points received, are non-completion of CAS, more than three scores of 3 or below (HL or SL), more than two scores of 2 or below (HL or SL), a score of 1 in any subject (HL or SL), not meeting the specific points required for Higher Level (12) or Standard Level (9) subjects, grade "E" awarded for theory of knowledge and/or the extended essay, or a penalty for academic misconduct from the Final Award Committee.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1611559177/basel/szoxmgau61cey3emc91v/DP-General_regulations.pdf|title=General regulations: Diploma Programme|work=ibo.org|access-date=25 November 2022|archive-date=23 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923100145/https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1611559177/basel/szoxmgau61cey3emc91v/DP-General_regulations.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Candidates who successfully complete all the requirements of the IB Diploma Programme and one or more of the following combinations are eligible to receive a bilingual diploma: two [[IB Group 1 subjects|Group 1]] subjects (of different languages), a Group 3 or 4 subject taken in a language other than the candidate's Group 1 language, or an Extended Essay in a Group 3 or Group 4 subject written in a language other than the candidate's Group 1 language.<ref>{{cite web |title=A guide to the IBDP for universities and colleges: How to interpret IB grades and transcripts |url=http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/guide/slidef.cfm |publisher=ibo.org |access-date=2 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090721162419/http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/guide/slidef.cfm |archive-date=21 July 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> IB transcripts are issued to indicate completion of diploma courses and exams for non-diploma candidate students.<ref>{{cite web |title=Frequently Asked Questions: IB Diploma Programme |url=http://www.ibo.org/ibna/educators/diploma_faq.cfm |publisher=ibo.org |access-date=2 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090901161703/http://www.ibo.org/ibna/educators/diploma_faq.cfm |archive-date=1 September 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|Although every university in Australia accepts the IB diploma, entry criteria differ from university to university. Some universities accept students on their IB point count, whereas others require the points to be converted. In all states and territories, this is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) converted by their relevant state admission agencies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vtac.edu.au/pdf/ib_notional_atar.pdf|title=VTAC Notional ATAR Conversion Table|access-date=19 March 2015|archive-date=1 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301042624/http://www.vtac.edu.au/pdf/ib_notional_atar.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|Has set certain conditions for the IB diploma to be accepted. Students must have either Group 1 or 2 (or both) at HL; mathematics Standard Level minimum; and at least one science or mathematics course at Higher Level.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/country/universities_rec.cfm?country_code=Germany¤t_country=DE|title=Recognition of IB diploma for admission to universities and colleges: Germany|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626055058/http://www.ibo.org/country/universities_rec.cfm?country_code=Germany¤t_country=DE|archive-date=26 June 2010|url-status=dead|access-date=1 October 2009}}</ref> German International Baccalaureate students in some schools are able to earn a "bilingual diploma" that gains them access to German universities; half of the classes in this programme are held in German.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.is-hr.de/index.php?id=ib-diploma-programme|title=International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at ISHR|access-date=1 October 2009|archive-date=19 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719045236/http://www.is-hr.de/index.php?id=ib-diploma-programme|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|The [[Association of Indian Universities]] recognizes the IBDP as an entry qualification to all universities, provided that the applicants include a document from the IB detailing percentage equivalency and that specific course requirements for admission to medical and engineering programs are satisfied.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibo.org/country/universities_rec.cfm?country_code=India¤t_country=IN|title=Recognition of IB diploma for admission to universities and colleges: India|publisher=ibo.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211081456/http://ibo.org/country/universities_rec.cfm?country_code=India¤t_country=IN|archive-date=11 February 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.aiuweb.org/evaluation/Grade%20Conversion%20IB.pdf|title=IB Diploma is accepted by Indian colleges|date=April 2012|access-date=2015-07-08|via=online search|archive-date=7 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107111933/http://www.aiuweb.org/evaluation/Grade%20Conversion%20IB.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|IB diploma grades can be converted to a Swedish grade equivalent. After the conversion the IB diploma is treated the same as grades from the Swedish education system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uhr.se/syv/hogskola-med-utlandska-meriter/internationell-baccalaureate-ib/meritvardering/|title=Meritvärdering|website=UHR.se|language=sv|access-date=2019-02-21|archive-date=21 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190221224022/https://www.uhr.se/syv/hogskola-med-utlandska-meriter/internationell-baccalaureate-ib/meritvardering/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|[[UCAS]] publishes a university entrance tariff table that converts IB and other qualifications into standardised "tariff points",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/tarifftables/|title=UCAS – Tariff tables|publisher=[[UCAS|The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011002346/http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/tarifftables/|archive-date=11 October 2007|url-status=dead|access-date=1 October 2009}}</ref> but these are not binding,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/how|title=UCAS – How does the Tariff work?|publisher=[[UCAS|The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)]]|access-date=2 October 2009|archive-date=25 September 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090925072614/http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/how|url-status=live}}</ref> so institutions are free to set minimum entry requirements for IB candidates that are not the same as those for [[GCE Advanced Level|A level]] candidates. Most universities in the UK require IB students to take more courses than A-level students—requiring, for instance, four As and two Bs from an IB student, whereas an A-level student will only need an ABB—because each subject taken as a part of the IB gives a less broad coverage of a similar subject taken at A-level.
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==Reception==
The IBDP was described as "a rigorous, off-the-shelf curriculum recognized by universities around the world" on 10 December 2006, edition of [[Time (magazine)|''Time'']] magazine, in an article titled "How to bring our schools out of the 20th century".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1568480-3,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061214153158/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1568480-3,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 December 2006|title=How to bring our schools out of the 20th Century|magazine=Time|access-date=16 July 2009|last=Wallis|first=Claudia|date=10 December 2006}}</ref> It was also featured in the summer 2002 edition of ''American Educator,'' where Robert Rothman described it as "a good example of an effective, instructionally sound, exam-based system".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aft.org/pubs-reports/american_educator/summer2002/testworthteaching.html |title=A test worth teaching to |work=American Educator |last=Rothman |first=Robert |date=Summer 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090904031506/http://www.aft.org/pubs-reports/american_educator/summer2002/testworthteaching.html |archive-date=4 September 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Howard Gardner]], a professor of educational psychology at [[Harvard University]], said that the IBDP curriculum is "less parochial than most American efforts" and helps students "think critically, synthesize knowledge, reflect on their own thought processes and get their feet wet in interdisciplinary thinking".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/21/nyregion/diploma-for-the-top-of-the-top-international-baccalaureate-gains-favor-in-region.html?pagewanted=all |last=Gross |first=Jane |date=21 June 2003 |work=[[The New York Times]] |title=Diploma for the 'Top of the Top'; International Baccalaureate Gains Favor in Region |access-date=27 July 2009 |archive-date=19 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119060957/http://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/21/nyregion/diploma-for-the-top-of-the-top-international-baccalaureate-gains-favor-in-region.html?pagewanted=all |url-status=live }}</ref> An admissions officer at [[Brown University]] has claimed the IBDP garners widespread respect.<ref name="Lewin"/>
In the United Kingdom, the IBDP is "regarded as more academically challenging but broader than three or four [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-levels]]", according to an article in ''[[The Guardian]]''.<ref name="guardian-2009-02-10" /> In 2006, government ministers provided funding so that "every local authority in England could have at least one centre offering [[sixth-formers]] the chance to do the IB".<ref name="guardian-2009-02-10" />
In the United States, criticism of the IBDP has centered on the vague claim that it is anti-American, according to parents anonymously quoted in ''[[The New York Times]]'', who objected to the program's funding from [[UNESCO]] in its early years. The base cost is considered to be higher than other programs.<ref name="Lewin">{{cite news |title=International Program Catches on in US Schools |first=Tamar |last=Lewin |newspaper=The New York Times |date=2 July 2010 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/03/education/03baccalaureate.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1 |access-date=5 July 2010 |archive-date=8 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111208040307/http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/03/education/03baccalaureate.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2012, the school board in [[Coeur d'Alene, Idaho]], voted to eliminate all IB programmes in the district because of low participation and high costs.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/aug/06/ib-program-booted-coeur-dalene-school-district/ |title=IB program booted from Coeur d'Alene School District |first=Scott |last=Maben |work=The Spokesman Review |date=6 August 2012 |access-date=12 February 2013 |archive-date=10 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120810154247/http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/aug/06/ib-program-booted-coeur-dalene-school-district/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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