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IB Courses at ACS Cobham
Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature English Literature (HL/SL) English Language & Literature (HL/SL) Dutch A1 (HL/SL)* Japanese A1 (HL/SL)* Norwegian A1 (HL/SL)* Swedish A1 (HL/SL)* Group 3: Individuals and Societies Business and Management (SL) Economics (HL/SL) Environ Systems & Societies (SL) Geography (SL) History (HL/SL) Psychology (HL/SL) Group 5: Maths Mathematics (HL/SL) Mathematical Studies (SL) |
Group 2: Language acquisition
English B (HL/SL) French B (HL/SL) German B (HL/SL) German ab initio (SL) Japanese ab initio (SL) Spanish B (HL/SL) Group 4: Sciences (now includes 2 new courses) Computer Science Sports Science Biology (HL/SL) Chemistry (HL/SL) Physics (HL/SL) Group 6: The Arts Music (HL/SL) Theatre (HL/SL) Visual Arts (HL/SL) or a further subject from groups 1-4 |
HL = Higher Level
SL = Standard Level
* Available provided sufficient demand. The school reserves the right to add or delete courses according to student demand and staff availability.
Additional Diploma Requirements
All IB Diploma candidates must fulfil three requirements in addition to successful completion of their examinations in order to earn the IB Diploma.
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
IB Diploma candidates are required to take an interdisciplinary critical thinking course, entitled "Theory of Knowledge." TOK explores the interdisciplinary nature among subject disciplines and encourages critical reflection and analysis. Two assessments must also be submitted.
Extended Essay
Students must select, research, and write an in-depth, independent research work or "Extended Essay" of 4000 words in one of the six subjects areas. Each student works under the guidance of an Extended Essay Supervisor. The Extended Essay requirement offers IB Diploma candidates the opportunity to become familiar with the independent research and writing skills expected at university.
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
CAS is a fundamental part of the Diploma experience, helping students to focus on the importance of extracurricular activities as an integral part of life, and as a healthy counterbalance to the world of scholarship and study. Diploma candidates must do the equivalent of 3 hours a week of community service, artistic, and physical activities over the two-year programme.
Curriculum
To earn an IB Diploma, students are required to study six subjects (at least three at Higher Level, and three at Standard Level):
All IB Diploma candidates must fulfil three requirements in addition to successful completion of their examinations in order to earn the IB Diploma.
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
IB Diploma candidates are required to take an interdisciplinary critical thinking course, entitled "Theory of Knowledge." TOK explores the interdisciplinary nature among subject disciplines and encourages critical reflection and analysis. Two assessments must also be submitted.
Extended Essay
Students must select, research, and write an in-depth, independent research work or "Extended Essay" of 4000 words in one of the six subjects areas. Each student works under the guidance of an Extended Essay Supervisor. The Extended Essay requirement offers IB Diploma candidates the opportunity to become familiar with the independent research and writing skills expected at university.
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
CAS is a fundamental part of the Diploma experience, helping students to focus on the importance of extracurricular activities as an integral part of life, and as a healthy counterbalance to the world of scholarship and study. Diploma candidates must do the equivalent of 3 hours a week of community service, artistic, and physical activities over the two-year programme.
Curriculum
To earn an IB Diploma, students are required to study six subjects (at least three at Higher Level, and three at Standard Level):
- Language A: a literature or language & literature course in the student's native (or very strong) language
- Second language: one additional language, from group A or B
- Individuals & Societies: Social sciences
- Experimental sciences
- Maths & Computer Science
- The arts, or another subject from the sciences, languages or humanities.