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Gr. 11 & 12
Programme
​Choices

Grade 11 & 12 Academic Programme & Course Choices ​
​(for Grade 10 students)

Preparing for the HE Research & Application Process
Students entering grade 11 at ISD have a choice of academic programmes for their last two years of high school. In addition to completing the CIS/NEASC-accredited ISD High School Diploma, students can choose to complete either IB Diploma Courses (Certificates) or the IB Diploma (DP). The choice of academic programme depends on the level of challenge the student is seeking as well as their plans for higher education. The graphic below summarizes the most important points about the three academic pathways that are available to ISD students and the higher education opportunities students can access with each qualification.

Supporting Student Choice in DP Mathematics

IBO Guidance

Grade 11 & 12 Academic Programme & Course Choice FAQ's

The Grade 11 & 12 Programme Choices FAQ's contain answers to many questions about choosing courses for grade 11 & 12 and the impact on your higher education options.

Grade 11 & 12 Academic Programme & Course Choice ​PPT Presentation

This PPT presentation contains several hyperlinks to additional information. Click on the ​blue underlined links in the document for more details.
​Watch the recording.
Programme Choices FAQ's
Programme Choices PPT

DP Country Recognition Statements

DP Course Selection Guidance & Subject Briefs

Click below to learn how different countries recognize the IB Diploma for higher education admission.
​Click below and then scroll down to the individual 'DP subject briefs' to learn more about each DP course, including syllabus content and assessment.
Country Recognition Statements
Course Selection & Subject Briefs

IB Diploma Country Guides for International Students

The IBO publishes country guides for IB Diploma students who are interested in applying to higher education institutions in the following countries: Australia; Canada; Germany; Hong Kong; The Netherlands; United Kingdom; United States. Click on the button below to find the relevant publication(s).
IBO Country-specific Guides

Which DP Courses do you need?

Choosing the most appropriate DP courses for grade 11 & 12 is connected with the major/course/degree a student intends to study after high school. With that in mind, the links below highlight 'Essential' and 'Recommended' DP courses that fit with certain majors/courses/degrees. Oxford University in the UK also publishes a similar list of essential and recommended subjects.

​Each link refers to 'A-Level or equivalent', which is the national qualification in the UK. In the ISD context, DP courses are equivalent to A-Level subjects. Although the advice from these resources on 'essential' and 'recommended' subjects relates to university courses in the UK, the recommendations can be generalized to studying these subjects at institutions in other countries as well. As always, please see your counsellor if and when you are not sure.
The UniGuide - DP Checklist
Informed Choices - Russell Group

What can I study with my DP course combination?

Follow the link below, enter up to three DP courses (preferably the HL courses you are considering), click on 'get results', and you will be taken to a list of 'Best matches', 'Close matches' and 'Unexpected matches' for university degree subjects that fit well with the DP courses you intend to take. 
The UniGuide - DP Explorer
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