Diploma Programme
The DP Diploma Programme
The AIS has been implementing the DP Programme since 2020. This programme is for students aged 16-19 and at AIS for grades 11 and 12. The programme aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge – students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay. Through the Diploma Programme (DP) core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service. The curriculum is made up of the DP core and six subject groups. The three core elements are:
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- Studies in language and literature
- Language acquisition
- Individuals and societies Sciences
- Mathematics
- The arts There are different courses within each subject group.
DP – Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
Based on the IB DP framework the units for the DP Mathematics Analysis and Approaches are: “Inquiry learning”, “Number and algebra”, “Functions”, “Geometry and trigonometry”, “AHL vectors”, “Statistics and probability” and “Calculus”.
DP – Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations
Based on the IB DP framework the units for the DP Mathematics Analysis and Approaches are: “Inquiry learning”, “Number and algebra”, “Functions”, “Geometry and trigonometry”, “Statistics and probability” and “Calculus”.
DP – Arabic A: Language and Literature
Coming soon
DP – English B HL: Language Acquisition
Based on the IB DP framework the topics for the DP English B Language Acquisition HL are: “Identity”, “Experiences”, “Human ingenuity”, and “Social organization”, “Sharing the planet”, “Identities and Social organization”.
DP – English B SL: Language Acquisition
Based on the IB DP framework the topics for the DP English B Language Acquisition SL are: “Identity”, “Experiences”, “Human ingenuity”, “Social organization”, “Sharing the planet”, “Identities”, “Social organization”.
DP – Science: Biology HL
Based on the IB DP framework the topics for the DP Biology HL are: “Cell biology”, “Molecular biology”, “Metabolism”, “Cell respiration and photosynthesis”, “Genetics”, “Nucleic acids”, “Genetics and evolution”, “Ecology, evolution and biodiversity”, “Plant biology”, “Human physiology”, “Animal physiology”.
DP – Science: Biology SL
Based on the IB DP framework the topics for the DP Biology SL are: “Cell biology”, “Molecular biology”, “Genetics”, “Ecology”, “Evolution and biodiversity”, Human physiology”.
DP – Science: Chemistry HL and SL
Based on the IB DP framework the topics for the DP Chemistry HL and SL are: “Scientific method review”, “Measurement”, “Atomic structure”, “Periodicity”, “Chemical bonding”, “Stoichiometry”, “Energetics/thermochemistry”, “Chemical kinetics”, “Equilibrium”.
DP – Science: Physics HL and SL
Based on the IB DP framework the topics/units for the DP Physics HL and SL are: “Measurements and uncertainties”, “Mechanics”, “Thermal physics”, “Waves”, “Electricity and magnetism”, “Wave phenomena”, “Circular motion and gravitation”, “Atomic nuclear and particle physics”, “Energy production”, Electromagnetic induction”, “Quantum and nuclear physics”, “Engineering physics’.
DP – Individual and Society: Geography HL and SL
Based on the IB DP framework the topics/units for the DP Geography HL and SL are: “Geographic Perspectives: Global Changes”, Human Development and Diversity, Global Risks and Resilience, Leisure, sports and tourism, Urban environments, “power, place and networks”, Food and Health
DP – CORE: TOK
Through taking this Theory of Knowledge course, students will be able to:
- Analyse critically knowledge claims, their underlying assumptions and their implications.
- Generate questions, explanations, conjectures, hypotheses, alternative ideas and possible solutions in response to knowledge issues concerning areas of knowledge, ways of knowing, and students’ own experience as learners.
- Demonstrate an understanding of different perspectives on knowledge issues.
- Draw links and make effective comparisons between different approaches to knowledge issues that derive from areas of knowledge, ways of knowing, theoretical positions and cultural values.
- Demonstrate an ability to give a personal, self-aware response to a knowledge issue.
- Formulate and communicate ideas clearly in formal/informal writing and in presentation with regard for accuracy and academic honesty.