2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...

International Baccalaureate Diploma
Examinations
Exams are taken over a four week period in May. These exams are externally generated from the
International offices, evaluated by external Examiners, and reflect the standards of the IB Education
Community.
Diploma Candidates Requirements:
1. Must take 2 SL/4HL exams OR 3 SL/3HL exams.
2. A maximum of two SL level exams may be taken in the Junior year.
3. Extended Essay
4. Creativity, Action, & Service – approximately 150 hours
5. Theory of Knowledge
SL-Standard Level Exam - Requires a minimum of one year of classroom instruction; however, two years
will be standard except where the student schedule will not accommodate the second year. One year
Standard Level IB courses must be approved by one of the following: the Director of IB and Special
Programs, the Diploma Programme Head of School, the Diploma Programme Coordinator, or the Diploma
Programme Counselor.
HL-Higher Level Exam - Requires two years of classroom instruction
Selection of Exams and Levels:
TOPIC
LEVEL
OPTIONS
English
HL
Spanish
French
Latin
History of the
Americas
Psychology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Design Technology
Math Studies
Mathematics
Computer Science
Visual Arts
Music Theory
Film
SL/HL
SL/HL
SL/HL
HL
SL/HL
SL/HL
SL/HL
SL
SL/HL
SL
SL/HL
SL/HL
SL/HL
SL/HL
SL/HL
TOPIC INTERNAL EXTERNAL
English 20% 80%
Spanish 20% 80%
French 20% 80%
Latin 20% 80%
History of the 20% 80%
Americas
Psychology 20% 80%
Biology 24% 76%
Chemistry 24% 76%
Physics 24% 76%
Design
Technology
36% 64%
Math Studies 20% 80%
Mathematics 20% 80%
Computer
Science
35% 65%
Visual Arts 40% 60%
Music Theory 50% 50%
Film 50% 50%
University Recognition:
Major universities around the world recognize the standards of excellence of the IB Diploma or
Certificate. Each university has its own accreditation listing for the amount of advanced standing
based on specified exam scores. University recognition information is available at www.ibo.org.
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