Globally recognised as the best pre-university course there is, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at DSB, prepares students for both academic and personal success. The school curriculum ensures that we foster the attributes of the learner profile in our children, that has long term positive impact on their future in university and work life.
We truly live the IB Mission of delivering a holistic education characterised by critical thinking, and intercultural understanding, with a strong focus on developing students' abilities to navigate complex, global issues. Through engaging in their personal interests, our IB students have produced innovative coursework from investigating the efficacy of domestic water filters, the hydrodynamics of boats to even designing a crash jacket for jockeys. By engaging in this comprehensive programme, students become adept at university style learning, effectively preparing them for the demands of higher education and beyond.
The IBDP at DSB International School is more than an academic pathway; it's a transformative experience that cultivates lifelong learners and global citizens. Our students emerge as well rounded, ambitious individuals, equipped with the skills and mindset to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the world at large. The negligible dropout rate of our learners from their university courses is testament to how well we achieve this.
If you would like to find out more about our IBDP programme please contact our IB coordinator Jahn Peters jahnpeters@dsbindia.com
Graduates of the DSB IB Diploma Programme study at prestigious universities across the world. The programme equips students with a strong academic foundation and a diverse skill set that includes critical thinking, research, and communication. Beyond academic success, the IBDP at DSB International School empowers students for individual success. Through the IBDP, students are not just prepared for university but for a lifetime of leadership, innovation, and global engagement.
For a small school we punch way above our weight, offering no less than twenty subjects at IB. This choice supports all students in moving to success.
- Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature: English, German
- Group 1 & 3: Language and Culture
- Group 2: Language Acquisition: English, German, French, Hindi
- Group 3: Individuals and Societies: History, Geography, Economics
- Group 4: Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Design and Technology
- Group 5: Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, and Applications and Interpretations
- Group 6: The Arts Visual Arts, Music (or students can choose another subject from groups 1-4)
Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), The Extended Essay (EE)