IB guides & resources

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Course guides, curated resources and real sample lessons for every IB programme โ€” written by people who know the IB.

DP Biology

A Group 4 experimental science exploring life from molecules to ecosystems, with SL and HL routes and a strong practical-work component.

DP Chemistry

A Group 4 experimental science covering structure, bonding, energetics and organic chemistry, assessed at SL and HL.

DP Physics

A Group 4 experimental science spanning mechanics to quantum phenomena, with inquiry-led practical work at SL and HL.

DP Business Management

A Group 3 course in how organisations make decisions โ€” marketing, operations, finance and people โ€” using real case studies.

DP Economics

A Group 3 course in micro, macro and the global economy, built around real-world policy and data-response assessment.

DP Psychology

A Group 3 course examining behaviour through biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches, with research-methods focus.

DP Global Politics

A Group 3 course on power, sovereignty, rights and development, connecting political theory to contemporary case studies.

DP Environmental Systems & Societies

An interdisciplinary course bridging sciences and societies, exploring ecosystems, resources and sustainability.

DP Language A: Language & Literature

A Group 1 studies-in-language course analysing literary and non-literary texts, media and communication.

DP Language A: Literature

A Group 1 course in close reading of literary works across genres, periods and cultures, at SL and HL.

DP Language B (French ยท Spanish)

Group 2 language-acquisition courses developing communicative skills through themes, texts and cultural contexts.

DP Sports, Exercise & Health Science

A Group 4 science applying anatomy, physiology and psychology to human performance, at SL and HL.

DP Visual Arts

A Group 6 arts course in making and understanding art, assessed through exhibition, process portfolio and comparative study.

DP Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches

The maths route emphasising algebra, calculus and proof โ€” for students heading toward maths-heavy degrees.

DP Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation

The maths route emphasising modelling, statistics and technology in real-world contexts.

DP History

A Group 3 course in world history through prescribed subjects and depth studies, built on source analysis.

DP Geography

A Group 3 course on people, places and processes โ€” from population to climate โ€” with fieldwork at its heart.

DP Computer Science

A Group 4 course in computational thinking, programming and system design, at SL and HL.

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Which IB programmes do you cover?

All of them: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP), plus Core (TOK, EE, CAS) and social-emotional learning resources.