Diploma Programme curriculum
Group 2: second language
It is a requirement of the programme that students study at least one subject from group 2.
The aim is to promote an understanding of another culture through the study of a second language. A large range of modern languages are available plus two classical languages (Latin and classical Greek).
The main emphasis of the modern language courses is on language acquisition and use in a range of contexts and for different purposes. Three options are available to accommodate students with different backgrounds.
- Language ab initio courses are for beginners, ie students who have no previous experience of learning the language they have chosen. These courses are only available at standard level.
- Language B courses are intended for students who have had some previous experience of learning the language. They may be studied at either higher level or standard level.
- Language A2 courses are designed for students who have a high level of competence in the language they have chosen. They include the study of both language and literature, and are available at higher level and standard level.
Read about Group 3: individuals and societies
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Read about languages in the Middle Years Programme.
"The focus on global issues, world understanding, and the integration of these areas into the curriculum provides IB students at Lee’s Summit High School with a unique opportunity to view the world beyond the land-locked Midwestern United States."
Carleda Williams, Diploma Programme coordinator Lee’s Summit High School, Missouri, USA.