IB Diploma Subjects

Practice questions, flashcards, and mind maps for all 22 IB subjects organised by group.

Group 1: Studies in Language & Literature

Develop skills in textual analysis, literary criticism, and language awareness through the study of diverse texts.

Study literary works from different periods, styles, and cultures. Develop skills in close reading, critical analysis, and essay writing.

English A: Language & Literature

SLHL

Explore the relationship between language, text, and meaning through literary and non-literary texts.

Group 2: Language Acquisition

Develop proficiency in an additional language while exploring culture and building communication skills.

French B

SLHL

Develop French language skills across reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with cultural exploration.

Spanish B

SLHL

Build competence in Spanish language through thematic study and cultural engagement.

Spanish Ab Initio

Learn Spanish from beginner level, focusing on practical communication and cultural awareness.

Group 3: Individuals & Societies

Explore human behaviour, societies, economic systems, historical events, and geographical processes.

History

SLHL

Analyze historical events, movements, and leaders. Develop skills in source evaluation, argumentation, and historiography.

Economics

SLHL

Understand microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, international economics, and development economics.

Business Management

SLHL

Explore business organisation, human resources, finance, marketing, and operations management.

Psychology

SLHL

Study human behaviour through biological, cognitive, and sociocultural approaches.

Geography

SLHL

Investigate patterns and processes in physical and human geography through case studies and fieldwork.

Group 4: Sciences

Investigate the natural world through observation, experimentation, and the scientific method.

Physics

SLHL

Explore mechanics, waves, electricity, magnetism, thermal physics, atomic and nuclear physics, and more.

Chemistry

SLHL

Study stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, and organic chemistry.

Biology

SLHL

Investigate cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and human physiology.

Computer Science

SLHL

Learn programming, algorithms, data structures, system design, and computational thinking.

Environmental Systems & Societies

Explore environmental issues through scientific and social lenses. An interdisciplinary subject.

Group 5: Mathematics

Develop mathematical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical reasoning at Standard or Higher Level.

Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches

SLHL

Focus on algebraic methods, calculus, and proof. Ideal for students pursuing mathematics, engineering, or physical sciences.

Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation

SLHL

Emphasize statistics, modelling, and technology. Ideal for students in social sciences, design, or business.

Group 6: The Arts

Express creativity and develop aesthetic understanding through visual arts, music, theatre, or film.

Visual Arts

SLHL

Create and analyze visual art through studio work, comparative study, and process portfolio.

Music

SLHL

Explore musical perception, creation, and performance across diverse cultural contexts.

Theatre

SLHL

Study and create theatre through performance, directing, and world theatre traditions.

IB Core

The core components of the IB Diploma: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS.

Theory of Knowledge

Core

Explore the nature of knowledge across disciplines. Develop critical thinking and argumentation skills.

Extended Essay

Core

Independent research project of up to 4,000 words on a topic of your choice. Develop research and writing skills.