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IB Subject Choices

Different Routes:

Full IB Diploma

• Students who meet IB Subject Requirements from H2 into H3
• Students who require specific grades and subjects to enter tertiary courses

OR

IB Courses

• Students who do not meet IB Subject Requirements
• Students who do not need a full Diploma for their future career or study

Full IB Diploma

Candidates must: 3 x Higher Level (HL) subjects with a minimum 12 HL points 3x Standard Level (SL) subjects with a minimum 9 SL points Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) Extended Essay (EE) Gain a minimum of 24 points overall

IB Courses

Candidates choose: 4 - 6 Higher Level (HL) and/or Standard Level (SL) subjects Must do: Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) Optional: Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Extended Essay (EE)

What subjects do I take for my Diploma?

Think - What is right for me? Know yourself.

Enjoyable, Achievable, Manageable, Realistic, Accessible, Portable, Reasonable, Purposeful…. Vs Unenjoyable,Unachievable, Unmanageable, Unrealistic, Inaccessible, Limiting, Unreasonable, Pointless….

We are all different

Inform your opinions - Speak with UCC, Teachers, Parents, current H4,consult University websites and other sources

BECOME INFORMED

Role of the Parent - Listen, advise, guide, help the informed decision-making process BUT allow the student final ownership of the decision.

Common subject combinations

UK US Canada Asia: Japan/HK Medicine HL Bio HL Chem Strong Maths

• Min. - one course in the

sciences SL/HL in either Chem or Bio SL/HLin either Chem

• r Bio

Strong Maths Engineering HL Sciences (X2) Strong Maths Strong Maths and Physics Strong Maths and Sciences Strong Maths and Sciences Law HL English or HL History desirable, but not essential No law undergraduate program Strong Humanities Strong Humanities Business Strong Maths Strong Maths Strong Maths Strong Maths Humanities Go for your strongest subject Go for your strongest subject Go for your strongest subject Go for your strongest subject Fine and Performing Arts Courses in subject -> HL/SL in the subject Portfolio/audition Courses in subject -> HL/SL in the subject Portfolio/audition Courses in subject-> HL/SL in the subject Portfolio/audition Courses in subject -> HL/SL in the subject Portfolio/audition

IB Maths is changing: Check with UCC

HL/SL Maths Analysis and Approaches for students considering:

• Engineering
• Physical Sciences
• Some Economics
• Analysts
• For Uni subjects with substantial mathematical content
• Calculus

HL/SL Maths Applications and Interpretations for students considering:

• Social Sciences
• Medicine
• Natural Sciences
• Business Management
• Psychology
• Design
• Some economics courses
• Statistics

Common Issues

• Not meeting IB subject entry requirements
• We do not offer 4 HL subjects
• Ab initio languages and Language B are not available to

students who have studied first language previously or are near-native linguists

• Ab initio is not available to students who have previously

studied that language as Language B

• HL Maths is NOT better than SL Maths
• Studying in Germany? Check the recognition rules

• Initially everyone selects 3HL and 3 SL subjects
• Unfortunately not all subject combinations will be possible due to the

timetable

• Have a back-up plan if you cannot get your first-choice subjects
• Select 1 option from each line
• Can select 2 Language A & no

language B

• Can drop a Group 6 for

supplementary elective

IB Mission Statement

“To create a better world through education”

• Well-rounded education
• Importance of Group 6 subjects
• Universities and employers want well-rounded people

For IB Specific information visit www.ibo.org Please return Subject Choice Form to Phase 2 HS Office by Monday 18th February 2019