Grade 11 & 12 Academic Programme & Course Choices
(for Grade 10 students)
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.
Grade 11 & 12 Academic Programme & Course Choice FAQ'sThe 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.
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Grade 11 & 12 Academic Programme & Course Choice PPT PresentationThis PPT presentation contains several hyperlinks to additional information. Click on the yellow underlined links in the document for more details. Watch the recording.
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DP Country Recognition Statements |
Diploma Programme Subject Briefs |
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Click below to learn how different countries recognize the IB Diploma for higher education admission.
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Click below and then scroll down to 'DP subject briefs' to learn more about DP courses, including content and assessment.
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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 IB Recognition Resource Library button and then scroll down to 'Country Guides for International Students' to find the relevant publication(s).
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.
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.
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.