International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

The IBDP is a comprehensive and challenging pre-university course of study that demands the best from motivated students and teachers. The program culminates in externally assessed examinations and is widely recognized for its high academic standards.

The two-year curriculum is rigorous and intellectually coherent, encouraging critical thinking through the study of a wide range of subjects in the traditional academic disciplines while encouraging an international perspective.

Beyond completing high-level courses and examinations, DP students are also required to engage in community service, individual research, and an inquiry into the nature of knowledge.

The two-year course of study leads to final examinations in six subject areas and a qualification widely recognized by the world's leading colleges and universities.

IB Diploma Pathways at ISB

ISB encourages students to think very carefully about the manner in which they access the IB Diploma Program. There are two possible pathways available. Considerations should be made in consultation with parents, teachers, counsellors and the IB Diploma Coordinator. The pathways offered are:

1. Full IB Diploma – Students select a combination of 3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level IB Diploma courses that meet the combination requirements, and also, complete the entire IB Diploma Core over two years. A bilingual diploma can also be awarded to students who meet the requirements.

2. IB Courses – Students select IB Diploma courses that meet ISB Course of Study requirements. Students may take a maximum of 6 IB Diploma courses, and as part of those 6, a maximum of 3 at the Higher Level, and must complete two years of Creativity, Action & Service and one year of Theory of Knowledge from the IB Diploma Core.

Choosing Subjects in the Diploma Program

Students choose courses from the following subject groups:

1. studies in language and literature;
2. language acquisition;
3. individuals and societies;
4. sciences;
5. mathematics;
6. and the arts.

You can read more about the IBDP in our High School Information Booklet here.

You can find information about where our 2022 Class continued their studies here:  2022 IB Class Post-secondary Education

For more information please do not hesitate to write an email to our Secondary School Vice Principal Ms. Dhanya Seshan: dhanya.seshan@isb.hu  

Dr. Gabriella Schimert

Acting School Principal, ISB