IB Program Requirements

The IB program is a four-year curriculum offered by the Jefferson County public schools at Lakewood High School,: two years in IB Prep and two years in college level curriculum which challenges Jefferson County's best student scholars and promotes international understanding. Students take comprehensive exit exams to earn the IB diploma.

The comprehensive IB program provides students with a balanced education in all the main disciplines: languages, social sciences, experimental sciences, mathematics, and elective subjects.

THE IB EXAMINATION GENERAL SCHEME

The IB Diploma is awarded for satisfactory performance on comprehensive exit exams in six subjects, one chosen from each of the following six groups:

1. Language A1: English. This includes the study of World Literature in translation.
2. Language B: Spanish or French
3. Study of Individuals in Society: European History & 20th Century World History
4. Experimental Sciences: Biology or Chemistry
5. Mathematics
6. An additional option:  IB elective

Three of these six subjects must be offered for examination at Higher Level and three at Standard Level.

All Diploma Candidates must also:

• Complete an interdisciplinary course in the Theory of Knowledge and its two associated assessments.
• Submit an extended essay on an IB subject.
• Undertake creative, action and service activities (CAS)
• Fulfill the Jefferson County graduation requirements.