Glossary

IB DP: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme – The full name of the programme.

IA: Internal Assessment – This refers to the internally assessed components of IB courses, such as essays, research projects, or oral presentations.

CAS: Creativity, Activity, Service – This is a core requirement of the IB DP that encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities that foster creativity, physical fitness, and community service.

EE: Extended Essay – A 4,000-word research paper that students complete in one of their chosen subjects. It allows students to explore a topic of personal interest in-depth.

TOK: Theory of Knowledge – A core component of the IB DP that focuses on critical thinking, exploring the nature of knowledge, and examining how different areas of knowledge interact.

HL: Higher Level – Refers to the more in-depth and demanding level of IB courses. Students should take at least three HL subjects.

SL: Standard Level – Refers to the standard level of IB courses. Students typically take three SL subjects, in addition to their HL courses.

DP Coordinator: Academic leadership member who is responsible for overseeing the IB DP within the school and ensuring that it complies with IB regulations.

CAS Coordinator: The person responsible for coordinating the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) component of the IB DP.

EE Supervisor: The teacher who guides and supports students in their Extended Essay research and writing.

TOK Teacher: The teacher responsible for delivering the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course.

IBO: International Baccalaureate Organization – The organisation that administers and develops the IB DP and other IB programmes.