IB Diploma Programme Curriculum Framework
The IB Curriculum Framework consists of 6 groups with courses in each offered at either the Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL). Students seeking the Full Diploma must take a minimum of 3 HL courses (maximum 4) during their coursework.
In addition to earning their Elgin High School Diploma, students participating in the IB Diploma Programme have the opportunity to earn an IB Diploma after successful completion of all IB required Diploma Coursework, IB Diploma Core (EE, CAS, TOK) and successful completion of exams.
The successful completion of IB Diploma Coursework for a “Full Diploma” student consists of taking courses in all six groups (or two group 3 courses to replace group 6), must complete the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, complete an Extended Essay (EE), and complete the Community, Activity, Service (CAS) outside the school day.
EHS Academy Diploma Programme students are not required to seek the Full Diploma, they must enroll in 2 IB courses of their choosing in order to maintain their Academy status while also enrolling in the academy core classes of Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies (see sample course selection tables for options).
Academy non-Diploma-seeking students who earn successful scores on end of course exams will be awarded a “Certificate of Mastery” which is recognized by colleges and universities around the world for college credit.
The option to take an IB course of student interest is also open to any Elgin High School student who would like to challenge themselves; to be a certificate student one does not have to be an Academy student.
The IB Curriculum Framework consists of 6 groups with courses in each offered at either the Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL). Students seeking the Full Diploma must take a minimum of 3 HL courses (maximum 4) during their coursework.
In addition to earning their Elgin High School Diploma, students participating in the IB Diploma Programme have the opportunity to earn an IB Diploma after successful completion of all IB required Diploma Coursework, IB Diploma Core (EE, CAS, TOK) and successful completion of exams.
The successful completion of IB Diploma Coursework for a “Full Diploma” student consists of taking courses in all six groups (or two group 3 courses to replace group 6), must complete the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, complete an Extended Essay (EE), and complete the Community, Activity, Service (CAS) outside the school day.
EHS Academy Diploma Programme students are not required to seek the Full Diploma, they must enroll in 2 IB courses of their choosing in order to maintain their Academy status while also enrolling in the academy core classes of Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies (see sample course selection tables for options).
Academy non-Diploma-seeking students who earn successful scores on end of course exams will be awarded a “Certificate of Mastery” which is recognized by colleges and universities around the world for college credit.
The option to take an IB course of student interest is also open to any Elgin High School student who would like to challenge themselves; to be a certificate student one does not have to be an Academy student.