Programme Requirements
To earn the International Baccalaureate Diploma candidates are required to take six IB courses selected from six subject groups over two years AND must meet the minimum score requirements
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Complete 3 higher level (HL) and 3 standard level (SL) courses
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Complete the Theory of Knowledge class
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Complete the Extended Essay (EE)
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Complete the Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) component
Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
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IB English Language and Literature HL (year 1)
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IB English Language and Literature HL (year 2)
Group 2: Language Acquisition
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IB French SL
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IB Spanish SL
Group 3: Individuals and Societies
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IB History of the Americas HL (year 1 - APUSH)
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IB History of the Americas HL (year 2)
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IB Environmental Systems SL
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IB Psychology SL
Group 4: Experimental Sciences
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IB Biology HL (year 1 - AP Biology)
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IB Biology HL (year 2)
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IB Environmental Systems SL
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IB Physics (Physics Honors)
Group 5: Mathematics
IB Mathematics: Analysis and approaches SL (Pre-calc/trig Honors)
Group 6: The Arts
Presently, Canyon does not offer any group 6 courses. As an alternative, students must select an IB elective from group 3 or 4:
Physics (SL)
Environmental Systems & Societies (SL)
Psychology (SL)
Core: Required
Theory of Knowledge
Extended Essay
CAS – Creativity, Activity, Service
Program Advisor: Nancy Belinge
Please contact your students' counselor or the IB Programme Coordinator for further questions.