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.