IB Subjects

Courses may be offered at both Higher and Standard Level according to class size and student preference.

Group 1: Language A1

Students ideally develop strong written and oral skills, respect for the literary heritage of their first languages, and an international perspective.

Subjects offered at AIS: English, French, German, and Spanish

Standards for each class (PDF):

Group 2 - Language A2, B, Ab initio

All diploma candidates are examined in a second language. Several options accommodate bilingual students with a very high level of fluency, genuine second language learners with previous experience learning the language, and beginners. The principal aim for the subjects in group 2 is to enable students to use the language in a range of contexts and for many purposes; the courses focus on written and spoken communication.

Subjects offered at AIS: English, French, German, and Spanish

Group 3: Individuals and Societies

Subjects offered at AIS: Geography and History

Group 4: Experimental Sciences

Subjects offered at AIS: Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Practical laboratory skills are developed and collaborative learning is encouraged through an interdisciplinary group project. Students develop an awareness of moral and ethical issues and a sense of social responsibility is fostered by examining local and global issues.

Group 5: Mathematics

Subjects offered at AIS: Mathematics, Math Methods and Math Studies

All candidates for a diploma are required to complete a mathematics course. Three options are available to cater for different abilities and levels of student interest. These are: mathematics HL, mathematical methods, mathematical studies.

Group 6: Arts and Electives

Subjects offered at AIS: Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Music

This group includes visual arts, music and theatre arts, with emphasis placed on practical production by the student and exploration of a range of creative work in a global context.

Options: Instead of a group 6 subject, a candidate may select an additional subject from groups 1 to 4, or further mathematics SL, or further mathematics and computer science from group 5.

Theory of Knowledge

This course is designed to explore systems of knowledge and their relationships to each other. How do we know what we know?