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In 1980, responding to criticism that the "internationalism" was Eurocentric, the IB hosted a seminar in [[Singapore]] with the goal of incorporating Asian culture and education into the IB curriculum. In 1982, the Standing Conference of Heads of IB Schools took steps to modify the Eurocentrism in the curriculum. The same year, the Japanese government hosted a science conference for IBO "as a token of Japanese interest in the various dimensions of the IB".<ref name="Fox65-75"/>

<ref>{{Cite web |title=2025 Latest 100+ IB Extended Essay Ideas of All Subjects |url=https://tychr.com/100-ib-extended-essay-ideas-new-ideas-for-ib-extended-essay/}}</ref>From the start, all subjects of the IB Diploma Programme were available in English and French, and it was mandatory for all students to study both a first and a second language.<ref name="HIll p. 27 et. seq">HIll p. 27 et. seq.</ref> In 1974, bilingual diplomas were introduced that allowed students to take one or more of their humanities or science subjects in a language other than their first. The IB Diploma Programme subjects became available in Spanish in 1983.<ref name="HIll p. 27 et. seq"/>

==Core requirements and subject groups==

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To be awarded an IB diploma, candidates must fulfill three core requirements, in addition to passing their subject examinations:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/core/ |title=Diploma Programme curriculum, core requirements |access-date=7 June 2010 |publisher=[[International Baccalaureate]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100615185026/http://ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/core/ |archive-date=15 June 2010}}</ref>

*Extended essay (EE). Candidates must write an independent research essay of up to 4,000 words<ref name="essay1">{{cite web |url=http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/core/essay/index.cfm |title=Diploma Programme curriculum, extended essay |access-date=6 June 2009 |publisher=[[International Baccalaureate]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831040111/http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/core/essay/index.cfm |archive-date=31 August 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> in a subject from the list of approved EE subjects.<ref name="Schools p. 9">[[#refSchoolGuideDP2002|Schools' Guide to IBDP]], p. 5.</ref> The candidate may choose to [https://tychr.com/100-ib-extended-essay-ideas-new-ideas-for-ib-extended-essay/ investigate a topic within a subject]<ref>{{Cite web |title=100+ Best IB Extended Essay Topics for All Subjects in 2025 |url=https://tychr.com/100-ib-extended-essay-ideas-new-ideas-for-ib-extended-essay/}}</ref> they are currently studying, although this is not required.<ref name=autogenerated2>[[#refSchoolGuideDP2002|Schools' Guide to IBDP]], p. 9.</ref> The EE may be written on an interdisciplinary topic.<ref name=autogenerated1>[[#refSchoolGuideDP2002|Schools' Guide to IBDP]], p. 6.</ref>

*[[Theory of knowledge (IB course)|Theory of knowledge]] (TOK). This course introduces students to theories about the nature and limitations of knowledge (basic [[epistemology]]) and provides practice in determining the meaning and validity of knowledge ([[critical thinking]]). It is claimed to be a "flagship element" of the Diploma Programme, and is the one course that all diploma candidates are required to take. TOK requires 100 hours of instruction, the completion of an externally assessed essay of 1600 words (from a choice of six titles prescribed by the IB worth 67%), and an internally assessed exhibition or presentation (worth 33%) on the candidate's chosen topic.<ref name="TOK_Guide">{{cite book |title=Theory of knowledge guide (first examinations 2008) |publisher=[[International Baccalaureate]] |date=March 2006}}</ref>

*[[Creativity, activity, service]] (CAS). CAS aims to provide students with opportunities for personal growth, self-reflection, intellectual, physical and creative challenges, and awareness of themselves as responsible members of their communities<ref name="CASguide">Creativity, action, service Guide for students graduating in 2010 and thereafter, Published March 2008 International Baccalaureate</ref> through participation in social or community work (service), athletics or other physical activities (activity), and creative activities (creativity). The guideline for the minimum amount of CAS activity over the two-year programme is approximately 3–4 hours per week, though "hour counting" is not encouraged. Previously, there was a requirement that 150 CAS hours be completed, but this was abolished in 2010. However, some schools still require these hours.<ref name="CASguide" />