International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

​​​The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is a rigorous, international curriculum. We are proud to be one of the 1600 schools in 115 countries authorized to offer IB programmes.

The IB incorporates the best elements of several national educational systems with a focus on academic rigour, an international perspective and the interrelationship of all knowledge.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) aims to develop enquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the IB works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

The advantages afforded to a student earning an IB Diploma are many. Since the Diploma is internationally recognised, universities throughout the world are eager to admit Diploma holders into their institutions because the IB Diploma demonstrates a broad general education and indicates that a student has knowledge and ability in many academic areas.

Download the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Curriculum Handbook here​.

IB subjects offered at Indooroopilly State High School

Group 1 – Language A

• English A Literature

Group 2 –  Second language

• Mandarin ab initio (beginners in Chinese Mandarin)

• Mandarin B HL (speakers who already have a solid basis in Chinese Mandarin)

• Spanish ab initio (beginners in Spanish)

• Spanish B HL (speakers who already have a solid basis in Spanish)

Group 3 – Individuals and Societies

• History

• Business and Management

• Psychology

Group 4 – Experimental Sciences

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

Group 5 – Mathematics and Computer Science

• Mathematics - Analysis & Approaches

• Mathematics - Applications & Interpretations

Group 6 – Art and Electives

• Visual Art

• Music

• Instead of a Group 6 subject, a student may select a second subject from Group 4 – Experimental Sciences

The IB offered me a unique and high-quality high school experience through challenging me academically and providing me with opportunities to develop and grow into a global citizen.

Maya Popovic, former IB student

Resources

• International Baccalaureate Handbook 2024 (PDF, 356KB)​
  

• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Brochure (PDF, 1.9MB)​
  

• IB Assessment Policy including Academic Honesty and Special Provisions

• IB Language Policy

For further details contact Peter Day, Head of Department – International Baccalaureate on pday4@eq.edu.au​.

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