The IB curriculum is divided into Higher Level courses (2 years of study) and Standard Level (1-2 years of study) taken during grades 11 and 12. Advanced planning is required for IB diploma candidates because a world language must be started at or before the 9th grade. Please refer to the “Sequence of Courses for IB Diploma Candidates” chart for more information. All 11th and 12th grade students are eligible to enroll in IB courses; check each department for pre-requisites.

To receive the full IB diploma, students must pass examinations in 3 Higher and 3 Standard Level subjects. Skyline students may choose their own program of subjects from this list:

1.  English (Higher only)
2.  History (Higher only)
3.  World Language
       IB Spanish 1 & 2 (Higher & Standard)
       IB French 1 & 2 (Higher & Standard)
4.  Science
       IB Biology 1 & 2 (Higher only)
       IB Chemistry (Standard only)
       IB Physics (Standard only)
5.  Mathematics
       Math Methods (Standard and Higher)
       Math Studies (Standard only)
6.  Electives (Select one) *
       IB Theater Arts (Standard only)
       IB Music (Standard only)
       IB Psychology (Standard only) Additional Math, Science, or World Language
       IB Visual Arts (Standard only)
   Electives offered subject to demand.

Additional requirements for the full diploma

•  An extended essay of approximately 4,000 words in one of the six subjects listed above.
• A course entitled “Theory of Knowledge,” which explores the nature of values and the essence of truth in various disciplines. •
• 150 hours of creative, aesthetic, or social service activities.

International Baccalaureate options
Full Diploma – Student meets all the above requirements (awarded by IB Geneva).
Certificates – Awarded for each Higher and Standard exam passed (awarded by IB Geneva).

For more information regarding the program and/or course selection, follow the IB link under Student Services on the Skyline Homepage or contact Marion Makin, IB Coordinator (425) 837-7744 or your counselor.