The IB Diploma subjects count is six. IB Diploma students take six subjects in total over the two-year programme, selected from language, humanities, sciences, mathematics, and arts, with three studied at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL).

  • Standard Load: 6 academic subjects.

  • Level Distribution: 3 Higher Level (HL – 240 teaching hours), 3 Standard Level (SL – 150 teaching hours).

  • Group Choices: One subject from each of Groups 1-5, and a sixth subject from Group 6 or a second subject from Groups 1-4.

  • Exception: Students may opt to study four HL and two SL subjects for an additional challenge.

This structure ensures both breadth and depth of study, a hallmark of the IB Diploma.

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