IB and Subjects

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What is the IB Diploma?

Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a challenging and internationally renowned two-year pre-university programme for students aged 16 to 19. It provides students with the tools to think independently and critically engage with their academics and the world around them, creating a better world through education. There are 1.4 million IB students in more than 150 countries worldwide.

To earn an IB Diploma, each student must complete six subjects (three at higher level (HL) and three at standard To earn an IB Diploma, each student must complete six subjects (three at higher level (HL) and three at standard level (SL); an independent, self-directed research paper; a course on Theory of Knowledge; and participate in extra curricular activities.

Subjects Offered

Students must select one subject from each of the Groups 1 to 5. Group 6 subjects are optional, and an additional subject from Groups 1 to 5 can be taken in the place of a Group 6 Arts subject. We highly encourage students to take a Group 6 subject, as we believe that Arts allow students to develop an appreciation of aesthetics and that all disciplines — including future engineers or economists — can use the lessons learned in an academic approach to art to excel in their careers and their wider lives.

Group 1 Language 1

A literature course in the student’s best or mother tongue language

English Literature (HL/SL)
English Literature & Language (HL/SL)
Hindi Literature (SL ONLY)
Spanish Literature (HL/SL)
Mother Language Self-Taught (SL)

Group 2 Language 2

A second language, at beginner or intermediate level

English B (HL/SL)
Spanish B (HL/SL)
Spanish Ab Initio (SL)
French B (HL/SL)
French Ab Initio (HL)

Group 3 Individuals and Society

Psychology (HL)
Philosophy (HL/SL)
Global Politics (HL)
History (HL/SL)
Economics (HL/SL)

Group 4 Experimental Sciences

Physics (HL/SL)
Chemistry (HL/SL)
Biology (HL/SL)
Environmental Systems & Societies (SL)
Computer Science (HL/SL)

Group 5 Mathematics

Math A&I - Applications & Interpretations (HL/SL)
Math A&A - Analysis & Approaches (HL/SL)

Group 6 Arts: Art, Theatre, Film

Visual Art (HL/SL)
Film Studies (HL/SL)
Theatre (HL/SL)

Theory of Knowledge

The IB requires all students to take a course on Theory of Knowledge (TOK). TOK aims to make students aware of the interpretative nature of knowledge, including personal ideological biases – whether these biases are retained, revised or rejected. It offers students and their teachers the opportunity to reflect critically on diverse ways of knowing and on different areas of knowledge. Also to consider the role and nature of knowledge in their own culture, in the cultures of others and in the wider world. In addition, TOK prompts students to be aware of themselves as thinkers, encouraging them to become more acquainted with the complexity of knowledge and to recognise the need to act responsibly in an increasingly interconnected but uncertain world.

Extended Essay

Every student must write an independent research essay (up to 4000 words) in one subject, interdisciplinary world studies, or peace and conflict studies.

Triveni Programme

This programme fulfils the IB’s Creativity, Activity, and Service requirement. Students must complete a certain number of projects and reflections for activities. At MUWCI, this is an important part of our Experiential Learning curriculum and is extremely rigorous.

Career Related Programme

Mahindra United World College is a Candidate School* for the IB Career Related Programme (CP). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education that Mahindra United World College believes is important for our students.

Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.

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