Download - The Diploma Programme At a Glance
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The Diploma ProgrammeAt a Glance
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Our three programmes span the years of kindergarten to pre-university. The programmes can be offered individually or as a continuum.
•The Primary Years Programme (PYP) for pupils aged 3 to 12.
•The Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11 to 16.
The Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 19.
Organization: What does the IBO offer?The IBO develops three programmes of international education for
students aged 3 to 19, working in cooperation with IB World Schools.
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IB Diploma Programme
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•The interdisciplinary TOK course is designed to provide coherence by:
• exploring the nature of knowledge across disciplines
• encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives.
What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?
The core requirements—Theory of knowledge (TOK)
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•Participation in the school’s CAS programme:
• encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work
• fosters students’ awareness and appreciation of life outside the academic arena.•
What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?
The core requirements—Creativity, action, service (CAS)
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King Fahad Academy offers:
Group 1
Mother Language• Arabic language and literature HL
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King Fahad Academy offers:
Group 2
Two Foreign Language• English B HL and SL
• German ab initio
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King Fahad Academyoffers:
Group 3
The Study of Individuals in Society
• History HL and SL
• Business management HL and SL
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King Fahad Academy offers:
Group 4
Experimental Sciences
• Biology HL and SL
• Physics HL and SL
• Chemistry HL and Sl
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King Fahad Academy offers:
Group 5
Mathematics• Mathematics HL and SL
• Computer sciences HL and SL
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Choosing subjects
• Choose 6 subjects, either 1 subject from each group or 2 from group 1 and 1 from groups 3 to 6.
• Make sure you have 3 subjects at HL and 3 subjects at SL.
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Grading in I.BA full diploma consists of 45 points.
Each subject is graded 1 - 7
1 = very poor 2 = poor 3 = mediocre
4 = satisfactory 5 = good 6 = very good
7 = excellent
Additional points are awarded for Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge 0 + 3
Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge are graded A E
2A`s = + 3 points
A + B = + 3 points
2B`s = + 2 points
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An I.B. Diploma is obtained by:
• Offering one subject from each of the groups• 3 subjects from Higher Level• 3 subjects from Standard Level
• Submitting an EXTENDED ESSAY in one of the subjects in the IB curriculum. - 4000 words
• Following a THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE course.
• Engaging in CAS activities representing Creativity, Activity and Service.
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Students are encouraged to:
• ask challenging questions
• learn how to learn
• develop a strong sense of your own identity and culture
• develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures
• become independent, self-motivated learners.
Programmes: What makes the Diploma Programme special?
More than a collection of facts.
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I.B.Learner Profile Traits
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Best Luckto you
our Future IB Learners
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Done ByIBDP coordinator
Mirvat Younes