{"id":31865,"date":"2026-01-22T11:40:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thinkaheadeducation.com\/the-leading-company-in-international-education\/bachillerato-internacional-ib-que-es-y-como-funciona\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:06:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:06:33","slug":"what-is-the-ib-international-baccalaureate-and-how-does-it-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinkaheadeducation.com\/en\/the-leading-company-in-international-education\/international-baccalaureate-ib\/what-is-the-ib-international-baccalaureate-and-how-does-it-work\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the IB (International Baccalaureate) and how does it work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"31865\" class=\"elementor elementor-31865 elementor-31842\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cc5c85d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cc5c85d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-289bf1a\" data-id=\"289bf1a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8db01e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8db01e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents hear a lot about the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Baccalaureate (IB)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it is not always obvious how the <\/span><b>IB Diploma Programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the wider <\/span><b>IB curriculum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and university entry all fit together. In this guide, we explain clearly what the IB is, how the Diploma Programme works for students aged 16\u201319, how subjects and assessment are organised, and why universities worldwide value it so highly \u2013 from the perspective of a parent who needs structure, data and no surprises.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-537aabe elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"537aabe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No se ha encontrado ning\\u00fan encabezado en esta p\\u00e1gina.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__537aabe\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__537aabe\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__537aabe\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c93bcf1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c93bcf1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aba3741\" data-id=\"aba3741\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78d2192 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78d2192\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ff4136;\">What is the IB (International Baccalaureate)?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/curriculum\/\"><b>IB (International Baccalaureate)<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a globally recognised educational foundation that offers four programmes from primary school to pre\u2011university level. Its best-known qualification for 16\u201319 year olds is the <\/span><b>IB Diploma Programme (DP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a rigorous <\/span><b>two\u2011year programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that prepares students for entry to universities around the world.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike national systems that focus narrowly on content, the IB is designed to develop <\/span><b>knowledge, skills and attitudes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: critical thinking, research, communication and international mindedness. At the heart of IB programmes sits the <\/span><b>IB learner profile<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a set of attributes (thinkers, inquirers, open\u2011minded, principled, caring, etc.) that frame what kind of person the curriculum aims to develop.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For parents, the key idea is simple: the IB is not just \u201canother curriculum\u201d. It is a <\/span><b>coherent educational philosophy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> backed by a clear structure, standardised assessment and strong university recognition.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8b0746 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8b0746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ff4136;\">How the IB Diploma Programme works (ages 16 &#8211; 19)<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>IB Diploma Programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is aimed at students aged <\/span><b>16 &#8211; 19<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and usually takes place in the last two years of secondary school (Year 12 &#8211; 13 in the British system, 1\u00ba &#8211; 2\u00ba de Bachillerato in Spain).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a high level, every full IB Diploma student:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies <\/span><b>six subjects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over two years<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takes <\/span><b>three<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or sometimes four) subjects at <\/span><b>Higher Level (HL)<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takes the remaining subjects at <\/span><b>Standard Level (SL)<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completes the <\/span><b>IB core<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Extended Essay (EE)<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Theory of Knowledge (ToK)<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)<\/b><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The six subjects come from <\/span><b>six subject groups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies in language and literature (usually the student\u2019s strongest language)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language acquisition (a second language)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals and societies (History, Economics, Geography, etc.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems, etc.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The arts (Visual Arts, Music, Theatre) or a second subject from another group<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This structure means the <\/span><b>IB curriculum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is both <\/span><b>broad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (all major disciplines) and <\/span><b>deep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (3 &#8211; 4 subjects at Higher Level).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a parent like you: organised, results\u2011oriented and keen to avoid last\u2011minute surprises, the DP is attractive because the framework is <\/span><b>clear, standardised and predictable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across IB schools worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ecadda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ecadda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ff4136;\">IB subjects: Higher Level vs Standard Level<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the first decisions in the IB Diploma is the mix of <\/span><b>Higher Level (HL)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Standard Level (SL)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> subjects.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>What is Higher Level (HL)?<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HL subjects go <\/span><b>deeper into content<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and skills<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They typically involve about <\/span><b>240 teaching hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, compared to 150 at SL<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universities often look carefully at <\/span><b>which subjects are taken at HL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially for competitive courses (e.g. Maths HL and Physics HL for Engineering)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HL is where students show <\/span><b>academic depth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, a student aiming for Economics or Business at a top university might take:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economics HL<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong first language HL<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>What is Standard Level (SL)?<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SL subjects cover the same broad syllabus but with <\/span><b>less depth and fewer topics<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They involve around <\/span><b>150 teaching hours<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are still demanding and fully examined, but the expectations are slightly lighter<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universities recognise <\/span><b>both HL and SL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the final points total, but specific courses may require certain HL subjects (e.g. HL Biology for Medicine in some countries).<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>How many HL and SL subjects?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A full diploma route usually means:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>3 subjects at HL<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>3 subjects at SL<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some highly motivated students take <\/span><b>4 HL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>2 SL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but this is demanding and should only be done with a clear strategy and strong academic base.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Parent tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When choosing subjects, think in three layers:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What your child enjoys and is good at,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University entrance requirements,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workload balance across HL and SL.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good IB Academy in Madrid or elsewhere will help you model different pathways and anticipate their impact on predicted grades and university options.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95af3b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"95af3b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/thinkaheadeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/grafico.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31855\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thinkaheadeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/grafico.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thinkaheadeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/grafico-300x234.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c62e0e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c62e0e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ff4136;\">The IB core: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DP core is what makes the <\/span><b>IB curriculum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> distinctive. All full Diploma students must complete:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Extended Essay (EE)<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>4,000-word independent research project<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a topic chosen by the student, within an IB subject<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supervised by a teacher but driven by the student\u2019s initiative<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Extended Essay develops:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic research skills (using sources, referencing, academic honesty)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time management over many months<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The kind of writing expected at university<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a parent who values evidence of effort, the EE is useful: you can see very concretely how your child progresses from initial research question to final paper.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Theory of Knowledge (ToK)<\/b><\/h4><p><b>ToK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a course about how we know what we know. Students analyse:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different <\/span><b>ways of knowing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (reason, emotion, language, perception\u2026)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How knowledge works in different disciplines (science vs history, for example)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real\u2011life situations where knowledge claims conflict<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessment includes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>1,600\u2011word essay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on a prescribed title<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>TOK exhibition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on real\u2011world objects or situations<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ToK cultivates <\/span><b>critical thinking, argumentation and reflection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, skills highly valued by universities and employers.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)<\/b><\/h4><p><b>CAS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensures students do not live only in the world of exams:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Creativity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> arts, music, theatre, projects<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Activity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sport, physical challenges<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Service:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> volunteering, community initiatives<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAS is not graded with points, but <\/span><b>completion is compulsory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the Diploma. Students keep a <\/span><b>CAS portfolio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and reflect on what they have learned.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For families, CAS is often where you see your child <\/span><b>grow as a person<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not only as a student: leadership, empathy, initiative and responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81aa5ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81aa5ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ff4136;\">What kind of student does the IB develop? Skills and learner profile<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the heart of the International Baccalaureate is the <\/span><b>IB learner profile<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a set of ten attributes that all programmes aim to develop: inquirers, knowledgeable thinkers, communicators, principled, open\u2011minded, caring, risk\u2011takers, balanced and reflective.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Core skills the IB develops<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across subjects and the core, IB students build:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Critical thinking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> questioning assumptions, evaluating evidence, making reasoned decisions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Research skills:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> planning investigations, using academic sources, referencing properly<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Communication:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> formal essays, oral presentations, group discussions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> juggling internal assessments, CAS, EE, regular homework and exams<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International mindedness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> understanding global issues and different cultural perspectives<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are exactly the skills selective universities, and later employers, look for when they read an IB student\u2019s profile.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>How can you see these skills in practice?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a person who values <\/span><b>data, structure and visibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will typically see evidence of IB skills in:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Internal assessments (IAs):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> research projects in most subjects<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>EE drafts and supervisor reports<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>ToK presentations and essays<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CAS reflections and logs<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A structured IB academy will often share <\/span><b>progress reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that break down these elements, so you can see not only grades, but also the underlying skills your child is developing.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a0f14e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4a0f14e\" 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elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e778428\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ff4136;\">\u00a0How is the IB Diploma graded and what is a \u201cgood\u201d score?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the advantages of the <\/span><b>IB Diploma Programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibo.org\/programmes\/diploma-programme\/assessment-and-exams\/understanding-ib-assessment\/\"><b>transparent scoring system<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>The 45\u2011point system<\/b><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of the <\/span><b>six subjects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is graded from <\/span><b>1 (lowest) to 7 (highest)<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes a maximum of <\/span><b>42 points<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from subjects<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TOK and EE together can add up to <\/span><b>3 extra points<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total maximum score: <\/span><b>45 points<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be awarded the Diploma, students must:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achieve at least <\/span><b>24 points in total<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet minimum requirements in HL and SL subjects<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete all three core components (EE, ToK, CAS) satisfactorily<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>What is a \u201cstrong\u201d IB score?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no universal rule, but as a rough guide:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>24\u201328 points:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sufficient for a pass and entry to many universities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>30+ points:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around or above global average; solid base for a wide range of degrees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>34\u201338 points:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> competitive for many selective universities in Europe and beyond<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>40+ points:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> outstanding result; opens doors to top global universities, especially if HL choices match course requirements<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universities also look at <\/span><b>specific subject grades<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially at HL, not just the total.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>How do IB grades compare to other systems?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the UK, IB scores map to <\/span><b>UCAS Tariff points<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; for example, an HL grade 7 is worth 56 UCAS points, similar to an A* at A\u2011level.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Spanish universities and many European systems, official conversion tables translate IB scores into national grades. International schools in Spain are very familiar with these equivalences and use them when advising on university options.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a parent like you, the key point is that IB grades are <\/span><b>standardised and widely understood<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it easier to compare your child\u2019s profile internationally.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81964a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81964a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ff4136;\">Global recognition of the IB by universities<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>International Baccalaureate (IB)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IB_Diploma_Programme\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">widely recognised pre\u2011university qualifications in the world<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of 2024, more than <\/span><b>5,900 schools in over 140 countries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer IB programmes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, <\/span><b>over 4,500 universities in more than 110 countries\/territories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> receive IB applications and transcripts.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IB itself highlights that recognition by universities is central to its growth and development.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In practical terms, this means:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UK:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Russell Group and other universities routinely make offers based on IB scores (e.g. \u201c38 points with 6,6,6 in HL subjects\u201d).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>USA:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> IB is considered a strong \u201ccollege\u2011preparatory\u201d curriculum; many universities grant <\/span><b>advanced standing or credit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for high HL grades.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Europe (including Spain):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The IB Diploma is recognised as a <\/span><b>university entrance qualification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, often with specific score requirements for competitive courses.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For families considering universities in different countries, the IB provides a <\/span><b>single, portable academic currency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e64f37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e64f37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ff4136;\"><b>The IB continuum: PYP, MYP and Diploma in context<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this article focuses on the <\/span><b>IB Diploma Programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is useful to understand the broader <\/span><b>IB continuum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>PYP (Primary Years Programme):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ages <\/span><b>3 &#8211; 12<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MYP (Middle Years Programme):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ages <\/span><b>11 &#8211; 16<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>DP (Diploma Programme):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ages <\/span><b>16 &#8211; 19<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CP (Career\u2011related Programme):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ages <\/span><b>16 &#8211; 19<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, more vocational in focus<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students do <\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have to complete PYP or MYP to join the DP. Many students enter the IB at 16 after another curriculum (British GCSEs\/IGCSE, Spanish ESO, etc.).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The value of the continuum is that it offers:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consistency in philosophy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (learner profile, international mindedness)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Progression in skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (from basic inquiry in PYP to advanced research in DP)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clear educational \u201cstory\u201d if your child has been in IB schools from a young age<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But even if your child only does the <\/span><b>IB Diploma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, universities still regard that qualification on its own as a robust preparation for higher education.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e314af7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e314af7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ff4136;\">Is the IB right for my child? Key questions for parents<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every curriculum has its strengths. The IB suits many students extremely well, but it is not a \u201cone\u2011size\u2011fits\u2011all\u201d solution. Here are practical questions you can ask, especially if you are a parent like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignacio<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who wants to make a well\u2011informed, data\u2011driven decision.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>How does my child handle breadth and workload?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its six\u2011subject structure, the IB is ideal for students who:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are reasonably strong in <\/span><b>several areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (not only in one)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can cope with simultaneous demands in languages, maths, sciences and humanities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are prepared to maintain consistent effort over <\/span><b>two full years<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child struggles to keep multiple plates spinning, good support and <\/span><b>clear planning from Year 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Diploma become even more important.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Is my child ready for independent work?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IB demands a lot of <\/span><b>self\u2011management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially with:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EE planning over many months<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal assessments in multiple subjects<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAS projects alongside regular homework<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who are organised and proactive tend to thrive. Those who are bright but disorganised can still succeed, but they usually need <\/span><b>structured guidance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to avoid last\u2011minute pressure.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Do their university plans fit well with the IB?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some degrees, the IB is a particularly strong fit:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medicine, engineering, sciences:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> IB\u2019s HL sciences and maths are highly respected<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Economics, business, law:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the combination of HL subjects plus TOK and EE is often seen as excellent preparation for analytical degrees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International relations, politics, humanities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> IB\u2019s global perspective and emphasis on critical thinking match these fields well<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking <\/span><b>university entry requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain or elsewhere is a useful exercise at the start of the Diploma.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Does our family value what the IB values?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IB is not only about grades. It emphasises:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community engagement (CAS)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethical thinking (ToK)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intellectual curiosity (learner profile)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your family shares these values, or would like to encourage them, the IB will feel coherent with what you want for your child.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e66c552 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e66c552\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ff4136;\">How Think Ahead Academy supports IB Diploma students<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thinkaheadeducation.com\/en\/academic-tutoring-classes\/\"><b>Think Ahead Academy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we work with many IB Diploma students (and their parents) every year, including families who want <\/span><b>zero improvisation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and clear visibility over what is happening.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Academic reinforcement in specific IB subjects<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students often come to us for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IB Mathematics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (both AA and AI, HL and SL)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IB Sciences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IB Economics and Business Management<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IB English \/ Spanish A or B<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our IB tutors work with the <\/span><b>official subject guides and markschemes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and focus on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarifying concepts and exam techniques<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning internal assessments in line with IB criteria<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building confidence before mocks and final exams<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Structured support for EE, ToK and CAS<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the core is so important, we also help students to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refine <\/span><b>EE research questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, structure their argument and manage deadlines<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand <\/span><b>ToK essay titles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and develop clear, well\u2011reasoned arguments<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organise CAS in a realistic, coherent way, avoiding last\u2011minute panic<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For parents, this means you can see a <\/span><b>clear plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for each of these components, instead of relying on last\u2011minute effort.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Follow\u2011up and communication with families<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families often tell us they want:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular <\/span><b>updates on progress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in each IB subject<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honest conversations about predicted grades and realistic targets<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear explanations of how current performance translates into <\/span><b>projected IB points<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our approach is to provide <\/span><b>structured, predictable communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so you always know:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where your child stands now<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What the next milestones are<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What actions are being taken to improve outcomes<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This complements what the school offers and gives you an additional layer of academic monitoring.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4869bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4869bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ff4136;\">FAQs about the International Baccalaureate (IB)<\/span><\/h3><h4><b>What age is the IB Diploma for?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>IB Diploma Programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is designed for students aged <\/span><b>16 &#8211; 19<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and usually covers the last two years of secondary education. Some students are slightly younger or older depending on school systems, but the content and level are clearly pre\u2011university.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Is the IB harder than A\u2011Levels or other systems?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IB is often described as <\/span><b>broader and more demanding to manage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, because students keep six subjects plus the core. A\u2011Levels allow for more specialisation. Whether it feels \u201charder\u201d depends on the student\u2019s strengths, organisation and the support they receive.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Can my child take individual IB subjects without doing the full Diploma?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Students can take <\/span><b>IB courses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in one or more subjects without completing all core components. They receive course certificates rather than the full IB Diploma. This can be an option if the full programme workload is too heavy or if the school offers a mixed pathway.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>How many hours of study does the IB require?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Officially, HL subjects involve roughly <\/span><b>240 teaching hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and SL subjects <\/span><b>150 hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, spread over two years. On top of this, students need time for homework, internal assessments, EE, TOK and CAS. Realistically, the IB requires a <\/span><b>steady weekly commitment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not just cramming before exams.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Is the IB recognised by universities in Spain, the UK and the USA?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The IB Diploma is widely recognised as a <\/span><b>university entrance qualification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Spain, across Europe, the UK, the USA and many other countries. Universities specify required total points and sometimes minimum grades in specific HL subjects.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>What happens if my child does not pass the IB Diploma?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who do not reach the 24\u2011point threshold or fail core conditions can <\/span><b>resit specific exams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in later sessions. Schools and IB academies help plan resits strategically, focusing on subjects where a small improvement can make a big difference to the overall score.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><b>Is the IB suitable if my child is stronger in sciences than in languages (or vice versa)?<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but planning is key. 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