The IB Diploma subjects

If you join the IB Diploma Programme, you will study six subjects for two years from 4-5 different scientific areas: languages, humanities, sciences, mathematics and the arts. You will therefore obtain a broad education where you go into depth in six subjects covering all academic fields.

The IB subjects are divided into six subject groups. You must choose one subject from each group. Three of the six subjects must be studied at Higher Level (HL) with 2-3 modules (95 minutes) per week, and three at Standard Level (SL) with 1-2 modules per week.

Even though you must study a variety of subjects, it is possible to fine-tune your programme according to your academic interests by choosing your favorite subjects at HL and choosing for instance two science subjects instead of one, both Business Management and Economics or three languages. Choosing two subjects from the same subject group is made possible by the option of not having to choose a subject from the creative subject group, the only subject group which is not mandatory.

You can find detailed information on the IB Diploma Programme subjects offered at BG in the links below.

During the two years, mainly in the second and final year, a bigger piece of work (Internal Assessment - IA) is done in all subjects which also counts in the final grade. You can read more about the IA in the different subjects in the subject links below. At the beginning of each academic school year a workload calendar is handed out to the students, giving deadlines for the internal assessments. These deadlines are on top of everyday class work (teaching, homework, assignments and tests).

The final examinations take place in the first three weeks of May in the second year (IB2). There are two-three exam papers per subject of a duration between 45 minutes to two and a half hours depending of the subject, level and type of paper (eg. multiple choice or essay). The exams are done by hand-writing, and no helping materials are allowed.

Due to scheduling, some subject combinations cannot be chosen (See IB subject choice guidlines).

Fees

Birkerød Gymnasium is a state school so no fees are charged. There will, however be expenses in regards to excursions, study trip, parties and graduation.

Futhermore, students must bring a computer and calculator. Books are provided.