IB Diploma Programme (DP)

Students entering grade 11 at WAIS may choose to participate in the IB Diploma Programme (DP). WAIS is an authorized IB World School offering the Diploma Programme, Career-related Programme (CP) and Middle Years Program (MYP).

The IB Diploma Progamme is a rigorous two-year academic pathway for students in grades 11 and 12 who are ready to challenge themselves intellectually while growing as thoughtful, engaged individuals.

Programme Structure

IB Diploma Programme students complete:

Six IB Diploma Programme courses across the six subject groups

• Language and Literature
• Language Acquisition
• Individuals and Societies
• Sciences
• Mathematics
• The Arts

IB DP Core includes:

• Theory of Knowledge (TOK): a course that explores how knowledge is created, questioned and shared.
• Extended Essay (EE): a 4000 word independent research project
• Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): at least 150 hours of experiential learning focused on growth, balance and reflection

DP students at WAIS are deeply engaged in both academics and their communities, applying classroom learning to real-world contexts.

College Preparation and Credit

The IB Diploma Programme prepares students for the academic demands of college and beyond. Through rigorous coursework and IB assessments, students may earn up to 24 college credits at Texas public universities. Many universities outside Texas and around the world may award additional credit for successful IB performance. For many families, this can mean significant savings in both time and tuition while students gain confidence in their readiness for college level work.

Why Choose the IB DP?

Students in the IB Diploma Programme have opportunities to:

• Engage in challenging, college-level coursework
• Conduct in-depth research and independent inquiry
• Develop strong time management, writing and critical thinking skills
• Contribute meaningfully to their communities through service and leadership 
• Grow as reflective, principled and globally minded learners.

At WAIS, the IB Diploma Programme supports students in becoming informed, compassionate and capable young adults who are prepared to navigate an increasingly complex world.

 

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.  To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.  These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.