International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme – Certified Program (IBDP) is an internationally recognized curriculum, designed for high school students between the ages of 16 and 19 years that aims to foster internationally-minded and well-rounded students.
The IBDP curriculum is the best preparation for those who are moving onto further education as it produces young adults with a broad academic base, inquiring minds and diverse social interests. It is respected by leading universities across the globe.
About program
The IBDP Curriculum model consists of six subject groups and a core programme.
IB Diploma students are required to study six subjects chosen from the six subject groups concurrently for two years. A student has to take at least one subject from each group except for group six (arts and electives), which allows the option of taking another subject from group 4.
At least three (no more than four) subjects are taken at higher level (240 teaching hours), while the other subjects are taken at standard level (150 teaching hours). The choice of SL and HL courses is based on students’ interests, strengths, and future plans.
Subjects offering at WASS
Over the course of the two-year IB Diploma Programme, students study six subjects chosen from the five subject groups, complete an Extended Essay, follow a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, and participate in Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
(Group 1) Studies in Language and Literature
- English A: Language and Literature – Higher Level (HL)
- English A: Language and Literature – Standard Level (SL)
- Vietnamese A: Language and Literature – Higher Level (HL)
- Vietnamese A: Language and Literature – Standard Level (SL)
(Group 2) Language Acquisition
- English B – Standard Level (SL)
- English B – Higher Level (HL)
- French ab initio – Standard Level (SL)
(Group 3) Individuals and Societies
- Business Management – Higher Level (HL)
- Business Management – Standard Level (SL)
(Group 4) Experimental Sciences
- Biology – Higher Level (HL)
- Biology – Standard Level (SL)
- Chemistry – Higher Level (HL)
- Chemistry – Standard Level (SL)
(Group 5) Mathematics
- Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – Higher Level (HL)
- Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations – Standard Level (SL)
(Group 6) Arts
- Not offered
IB Diploma
Each IB subject is assessed on a scale of 1 – 7 with a score of 4 considered a “passing grade”. This score is calculated based on a combination of internal and external assessments throughout the Year 11 – 12.
Each subject is graded from 1 – 7 and the combination of TOK and the Extended Essay can contribute up to 3 points to the Diploma. A student can be awarded up to 45 points.
In terms of the diploma pathways at WASS, beside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme – Certified Program (IBDP), students can choose the combined MoET program and Western Australian Senior Secondary Curriculum to receive the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training’s high school diploma and Western Australian Certificate (Certificate II or Certificate III or WACE), offered for students who have completed and met all program requirements. Alternatively, students may choose the Western Australian Certificate of Education International Program (WACE International).
