International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (G11 & 12)

The IB Diploma Programme (Grade 11 & 12)

The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education that prepares students for success at university and life beyond. The programme is taken over two years (G11 & 12) and has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.

The IB Diploma Programme Subject Choices at Hayah

Group 1— Studies in Language and Literature
Hayah offers the following subjects in Group 1:
• English A Language and Literature,
• English A Literature,
• Arabic A Language and Literature,
• Arabic A Literature

Group 2— Language Acquisition
Hayah offers the following subjects in Group 2:
• English B HL,
• Arabic B HL,
• French B HL/ SL,
• French Abinitio,
• Arabic Abinitio,
• German Abinitio

Group 3— Individuals and Societies
Hayah offers the following subjects in Group 3*:
• History,
• Economics,
• Psychology,
• Business and Management,
• Digital Societies,
• Global Politics and Environmental Systems and Societies (a SL course that meets the requirement to
study a group 3 and a group 4 course in one subject).
*All these subjects may be studied at higher level or standard level except ESS which is only offered in standard level

Group 4— Experimental Sciences
Hayah Offers the following subjects in Group 4*:
• Biology,
• Chemistry,
• Physics,
• Environmental Systems and Societies (a SL course that meets the requirements to study a group 3
and a group 4 course in one subject).
*All these subjects may be studied at higher level or standard level except ESS which is only offered in standard level

Group 5— Mathematics and Computer Science
Hayah Offers the following subjects in Group 4:
• Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (HL & SL)
• Mathematics Applications and Interpretation (HL & SL)

Group 6— The Arts
Hayah Offers the following subjects in Group 6:
• Visual arts,
• Film

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
The TOK is one of the components of the IBDP core and is mandatory for all students. its requirement is central to the educational philosophy of the Diploma Programme.
Learn more about the TOK: DP TOK

Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS)
Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS) is one of the three essential elements that every student must complete as part of the Diploma Programme (DP). Studied throughout the Diploma Programme, CAS involves students in a range of activities alongside their academic studies.

It is not formally assessed. However, students reflect on their CAS experiences as part of the DP and provide
evidence of achieving the learning outcomes for CAS.

The three strands of CAS:
• Creativity – arts, and other experiences that involve creative thinking.
• Activity – physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work
elsewhere in the DP.
• Service – an unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student.

Learn more about CAS: Creativity, Activity & Service

Extended essay (EE)
The extended essay is a required component of the IBDP. It is an independent piece of research, culminating with a 4,000-word paper. The extended essay provides practical preparation for undergraduate research. Students will investigate, research, and write an essay about a topic which relates to one of the six DP subjects they are studying, or take the interdisciplinary approach of a World Studies extended essay.

Learn more about EE: DP Extended Essay