IB Subjects

After finishing the pre-IB course, students start the IB programme and choose 6 subjects (including obligatory Arabic, English, and Mathematics).

1349 IB School offers: HL – Higher Level SL – Standard Level

The student has to choose three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three subjects at Standard Level (SL). The difference between the subjects taught at HL and SL consists of fewer topics required by the syllabus and somewhat easier questions, tests in the final exam in case of SL. This difference is of course reflected in the weekly number of teaching hours of the subject (HL – 6, SL – 4).

Group 1:

Group 2:

Group 3:

Individuals and Societies

Group 4:

Sciences

Group 5:

Mathematics

Group 6:

Students may choose an additional subject from Groups 2, 3, or 4 instead of an Arts subject.
The IB Core

All Diploma Programme students complete the following three core components:

  • Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Explores the nature of knowledge and develops critical thinking.
  • Extended Essay (EE): An independent 4,000-word research paper on a topic of the student's choice.
  • Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Encourages students to engage in creative pursuits, physical activity, and meaningful community service.

Characteristics predisposing a candidate to take part in the IB Programme

  • interests, passions
  • openness, curiosity and inquisitiveness
  • being well-read, reading beyond the syllabus
  • knowledge of the world and interest in current events
  • creativity
  • social sensitivity
  • academic ambitions
  • tolerance of people with various views, opinions, religions, races, nationalities
  • enthusiasm
  • ability to form, justify and defend opinions independently