Duration 2 years
Language English
IB Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is an internationally recognised upper-secondary education for students aged approximately 16–19. Taught entirely in English, it is designed for both international and Danish students who would like an education with a strong global perspective.
The programme
IB has high academic standards and can be demanding, but it also develops valuable skills such as critical thinking, independent learning, communication and reflection. Curiosity, perseverance and commitment are important for succeeding in the programme.
As part of a diverse international learning community, IB students engage with peers from many countries and cultural backgrounds. This environment encourages them to become open-minded, responsible learners who take an active role in their education.
The IB Diploma is respected by universities in Denmark and around the world, allowing graduates to continue their education either at home or abroad. For motivated students who are interested in other cultures and ready for an academic challenge, the IB DP provides a strong foundation for university and life in an increasingly connected world.
IB Curriculum
All students in the IB Diploma Programme (DP) study courses offered by the International Baccalaureate over two years. At the end of the programme, students sit examinations set by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). These examinations are marked by a worldwide network of examiners.
The IB curriculum is displayed below in the shape of a circle with six academic areas surrounding the core.
To complete the IB Diploma, students must choose one subject from each of Groups 1 to 5, plus a sixth subject from Group 6 or from Groups 1 to 4. Students must also complete a Theory of Knowledge course, take part in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS), and write a 4,000-word Extended Essay on a subject of their choice.
The six subject groups ensure that students gain knowledge and skills in languages, mathematics, science, social studies and the arts.
Students must take three subjects at Higher Level and three at Standard Level.
The school may ask applicants to change their subject choices if a subject/level cannot be established because too few applicants have chosen it. For late applicants, some options may no longer be available because the courses are full.
IB LEARNER PROFILE
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally-minded people who, recognising their common humaity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. IB learners strive to be:
Subjects offered at Nørre G:
STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
- English Language A Literature SL/HL
- Danish Language A Literature SL/HL
- School-Supported Self-Taught Language A Literature SL
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
- English Language B HL
- Danish Language B SL/HL
- Danish ab initio SL
INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES
- History SL/HL
- Psychology SL/HL
- Economics SL/HL
SCIENCES
- Biology SL/HL
- Chemistry SL/HL
- Physics SL/HL
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics AA SL/HL
- Mathematics AI SL
THE ARTS
- Visual Arts SL/HL
Diploma requirements
Diploma candidates are required to select one subject from each of the six subject groups. Three of these must be taken at higher level (HL) and three at standard level (SL). HL courses are taught 5 lessons per week in each of the two years, SL courses for 3 lessons per week. The distribution requirements ensure that the science-oriented student is challenged to learn a foreign language, and that the natural linguist becomes familiar with laboratory procedures.
Subject choices
Subject briefs of all IB DP subjects can be found on IBO's website via this link. Here you can also read more about the IB DP Curriculum.
GUIDELINES:
Making good subject choices in the IB Diploma programme
Your subject choices are binding for the duration of the two-year IB course.
Consequently, it is very important that you make good and informed choices. This means thinking ahead in terms of what you think you may want to study after the IB Diploma Programme and inquiring about admission requirements.
If you intend to study in Denmark, you need to be aware of the fact that Danish higher education institutions often have general entrance requirements as well as specific (subject and/or subject level) requirements. Please check or contact the institution directly to confirm its current admission requirements.
The Core
EE, CAS & TOK
Extended Essay (EE)
The Extended Essay is an in-depth study of a focused topic chosen from the list of approved Diploma Programme subjects—normally one of the student’s six chosen subjects for the IB Diploma.
Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
The Theory of Knowledge (ToK) requirement is central to the educational philosophy of the Diploma Programme.
It offers students and their teachers the opportunity to:
- reflect critically on diverse ways of knowing and on areas of knowledge
- consider the role and nature of knowledge in their own culture, in the cultures of others and in the wider world.
As a thoughtful and purposeful inquiry into different ways of knowing, and into different kinds of knowledge, TOK is composed almost entirely of questions. The most central of these is "How do we know?"
TOK also has an important role to play in providing coherence for the student as it transcends and links academic subject areas, thus demonstrating the ways in which they can apply their knowledge with greater awareness and credibility.
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
The CAS requirement is a fundamental part of the programme and takes seriously the importance of life outside the world of scholarship, providing a refreshing counterbalance to academic studies.
- Creativity is interpreted broadly to include a wide range of arts activities as well as the creativity students demonstrate in designing and implementing service projects.
- Activity can include not only participation in individual and team sports but also taking part in expeditions and in local or international projects.
- Service encompasses a host of community and social service activities. Some examples include helping children with special needs, visiting hospitals and working with refugees or homeless people.
Students are expected to be involved in CAS activities for the equivalent of at least three hours each week during the two years of the programme.
Subjects at Nørre G
Rosa, 2i
“I wanted to study in an environment where everyone wants to learn. The students who come here genuinely care about their academics and want a challenge. The international environment prepares those of us who want to study outside of Denmark. The level is getting increasingly harder but the teachers do a good job at making sure no one falls too far behind. I definitely recommend taking Pre-IB, it makes the changeover much easier.”
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Like the Danish STX programme, the IB DP prepares students for higher education
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