IB Diploma Programme

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Everything you need to know about the IB Diploma Programme at The International High School can be found here:
IB at The International High School

Becoming an IB Student

Students who enter into year one of high school will start in the PreIB class. The PreIB class is a foundation year in preparation for the two year Diploma Programme that follows. We have carefully selected the courses that we feel will give you the very best start to your high school education. Entrance to the PreIB class is based upon grades achieved in ninth grade and on the result of the entrance exam which is held in February. The entrance exam is to ascertain a student’s ability in English and Maths (the Maths part of the test is also in English)

What subjects will you take in PreIB?

English, Swedish, History, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Modern Language and P.E. 

The IB Diploma Programme

Your Diploma Programme is exactly what you make it! Choose languages, sciences, art and mix them all up to meet your interests, talents and needs to meet university requirements. In total you will choose six subjects that you study for the duration of year two and three. Alongside your six subjects, you will also complete an Extended Essay, a course in Theory of Knowledge, and the extra curricular aspect of Creativity, Activity and Service. These three compulsory aspects are what defines an IB student and helps to develop the idea of our students being life-long learners. Note that there is an International Baccaulareute exam fee of approximately 7500 SEK that will be charged. This payment is due approximately six months prior to the final examinations.   

What courses can I choose from on the IB Diploma Programme?

First language	English language and literature Swedish language and literature Mother tongue literature
Second language	English as a second language Swedish as a second language French as a second language Spanish as a second language
Individuals and societies	History Business Management Psychology Environmental systems and societies
Sciences	Biology Chemistry Physics Computer science Environmental systems and societies
Maths	Mathematical Applications and Interpretations Mathematics Analysis and Approaches
Art	Visual arts

 

Student Involvement 

By becoming an IB student, you really are taking the next step into international education and into an international community. Click on the following link to see what some B students have to say about the programme: View video

Admissions to PreIB from within Sweden

If you are in your final year of secondary school (årskurs 9), then your next step is to join our PreIB class. Register yourself on Indra, www.indra2.se, or speak to your career counselor (studievägledare). If you do not currently live in Sweden, please contact Gymnasieantagningen, the central admissions office for Gothenburg high schools, at gymnasieantagningen@goteborgsregionen.se.

Once your application has been confirmed on Indra you will be registered to take the entrance exam. 

Admissions to IB11 from within Sweden

For all students within Sweden who have already completed MYP10, PreIB at another school, or IGCSEs, we require you to complete the online Application as soon as possible. Please click here.  

Overseas applications

For all overseas students who wish join our IB DP programme and have already completed MYP10, PreIB at another school, or IGCSEs, it is possible to apply directly to the two year Diploma Programme.

IB Online application for overseas applicants to DP can be found here: Please click here.

IB Online application to PreIB for overseas applicants - please download the document PreIB INDRA form located under Application Forms below in addition to completing the online application above. 

For further information, please contact our IB Coordinator Tracey Bengtsson-Hopcraft, Tracey.Bengtsson@educ.goteborg.se