Metropolitan School of Panama, being an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, provides 11th and 12th grade students with the IB Diploma Program (DP) during the last two years of high school. This comprehensive curriculum is considered a standard of excellence in education and is based on the IB Middle Years Program. The purpose of the IBDP is to prepare students for university and for their lives as global citizens.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) is a two-year curriculum that academically challenges and motivates 11th and 12th grade students, preparing them for success in their college and personal futures. The IBDP is highly valued by the world’s leading universities because of its comprehensive approach to student development, academic rigor, and excellent college preparation. As a result, IBDP students are often preferred by the most prestigious universities.
The curriculum throughout the two-year Diploma Program (DP) consists of six subjects, one from each of the six subject groups, as well as writing a monograph, completing the Theory of Knowledge (ToK) course and participating in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS).
The six subject groups of the IB Diploma Program are listed below:
– Language and Literature Studies
– Language Acquisition
– Individuals and Societies
– Science
– Mathematics
– Arts and Sciences
Each cluster in the PD curriculum includes different courses, and students must choose one subject from each of the clusters 1 through 5 to cover subject areas such as languages, individuals and societies, sciences, and mathematics. The sixth course can be a subject from the arts group or a second subject from groups 1 to 5.
In the DP, students must take at least three subjects at the higher level (HL) and the rest at the standard level (SL). Although these levels differ in scope, they are assessed using the same qualification descriptors and demonstrate the understanding, knowledge and skills required for the higher level.
Core Components of the Diploma Program Curriculum
In addition to the subject groups, the Diploma Program (DP) has three core components that are included to broaden the educational experience and challenge students to apply their knowledge and understanding.
– The Monograph is a requirement for students to conduct independent research through an in-depth study of a topic related to one of the subjects they are studying.
– Theory of Knowledge (ToK) is a course designed to encourage each student to reflect on the nature of knowledge by critically examining different forms of knowledge (perception, emotion, language, and reasoning) and different types of knowledge (scientific, artistic, mathematical, and historical).
– Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) requires students to actively learn from the experience of performing real service tasks that create a positive impact on the community beyond the classroom. They may combine all three components or complete projects/activities related to these three concepts.
At Metropolitan School of Panama, educators work to develop each student’s individual strengths and foster their curiosity and goals through world-renowned IB projects. By choosing the International Baccalaureate, students can discover their talents and find their way in the world, which will allow them access to the best universities in the world.
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