What is the Diploma Programme?
The Diploma Program provides a rigorous course of study for students in grades 11 and 12. Students study six academic subjects chosen from the school’s offerings and complete three core requirements designed to challenge and to broaden the academic experience. The three core requirements are:
- Theory of Knowledge, a course uniting their learning in the six subject areas and in which “students gain greater awareness of their personal and ideological assumptions, as well as developing an appreciation of the diversity and richness of cultural perspectives (International Baccalaureate Organization, 2023).”
- The Extended Essay, which is a deep dive into an academic subject of the student’s choice. During the 11th grade, students research a topic and write a paper in preparation for college-level research. This experience is structured and supported by Extended Essay Supervisors.
- Creativity, Activity, Service, the extension of learning outside the walls of our classrooms. Students explore their own interests in a variety of areas and reflect on their progress and learning.
The Diploma Programme offers a balanced approach to preparing students for college.
To learn more about the Diploma Programme, read Is DP for you? and DP general regulations
Info Session 1/23/23: Slides , Recorded Version of the Presentation
If you were unable to attend the DP Parent Info Session on 10/04/22 here is a link to the recording and the slides.
EXAM SCHEDULES:
Exam Planning Support:
Curriculum and course sequencing at JRT
Explanation of the IB DP Curriculum and Exams at JRT
Diploma Program Slides–Class of 2024
Requirements for the diploma beginning May 2015
Transcript request link for IB graduates
Additional Diploma Programme documents:
- 10 reasons why IBDP is ideal preparation for university
- Click the link to see a PowerPoint by Rich La Valley, a parent from Fairfax County and a statistician, entitled “Does the International Baccalaureate Programme Prepare Students for College?” http://www.ibmidatlantic.org/IB_Prepare.pdf
Teachers prepared “tool kits” as a resource for students and parents to improve study skills and learning. Click on the links below for subject-specific tips and strategies.