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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