IB Diploma Program
Given its holistic approach to education, the IB in general and B.D. Somani in particular, recognises the need to allow students to explore a range of subjects based on their interests. The six academic subjects are studied concurrently. Students are thus able to explore some subjects in depth and others more broadly. This, we are convinced, allows them to make informed higher education and career-related choices in later years.
We value and encourage student achievement and also strive to develop in our student key competencies such as time management, critical thinking and social responsibility that, as future global citizens, are essential to deal with complex and challenging opportunities and situations in the 21st century world. The IB learner profile attributes of being Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced and Reflective remain at the centre of the student’s learning experience at B.D. Somani.
Currently we have around 130 students enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme at our school. Please visit www.ibo.org for more information about the Diploma Programme.
IB Diploma Program Curriculum
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| STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE | LANGUAGE ACQUISITION | INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES | SCIENCES | MATHEMATICS | THE ARTS |
| English Language & Literature SL/ HL | Hindi SL /HL French B SL/HL French-Ab-Initio Spanish B SL/HL Spanish-Ab-Initio | Business Management SL/HL Economics SL/HL Psychology SL/HL History SL/HL ESS* SL/HL | Biology SL/HL Chemistry SL/HL Physics SL/HL ESS* SL/HL Computer Science SL/HL | Math AI SL/HL Math AA SL/HL | Visual Arts SL/HL Theatre SL/HL |
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Group 1 (Please scroll for all)
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Group 2
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Group 3
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Group 4
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Group 5
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Group 6
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STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
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LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
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INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES
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SCIENCES
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MATHEMATICS
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THE ARTS
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English Language & Literature SL/ HL
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Hindi SL /HL
French B SL/HL French-Ab-Initio Spanish B SL/HL Spanish-Ab-Initio |
Business Management SL/HL
Economics SL/HL Psychology SL/HL History SL/HL ESS* SL/HL |
Biology SL/HL
Chemistry SL/HL Physics SL/HL ESS* SL/HL Computer Science SL/HL |
Math AI SL/HL
Math AA SL/HL |
Visual Arts SL/HL
Theatre SL/HL |
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*ESS is an interdisciplinary subject and is a part of Group 3 and Group 4
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Apart from the six subjects across various disciplines that the students study, it is the IBDP core comprising TOK [Theory of Knowledge], CAS [Creativity, Activity, Service] and the Extended Essay [Independent research based essay] that sets this curriculum apart from any other. All strands of teaching and learning embrace the Diploma programme core. The Diploma programme experience is inquiry based, allows for collaboration as well as differentiation and aims to place learning in the appropriate context – both global and local.
Beyond the classroom
Recognised as one of the most challenging high school curriculums in the world, an IB education aims to develop in students awareness, perspectives and commitments necessary for global engagement. This ensures that learning is not limited to classrooms but extends to homes, communities and in the broader context the entire world. At B.D. Somani, IB students step out of their comfort zone, in several school supported activities and events, that encourages them to explore human commonalities, diversities and inter connections. Grade 11 students go on a five day school trip to Pondicherry and engage in a wide range of activities.
The IB mission statement
International Mindedness in the IBDP
International mindedness is a central philosophy of the International Baccalaureate, encouraging learners to think beyond national borders and develop a global perspective. It emphasizes intercultural understanding, respect for diverse viewpoints, meaningful global engagement, and multilingualism as a bridge for cross-cultural communication. Rooted in the IB Learner Profile, international mindedness cultivates empathy, open-mindedness, and a strong sense of responsibility as global citizens. Through all IB programs, it aims to empower students to contribute thoughtfully and compassionately toward building a more peaceful and interconnected world.Understanding International Mindedness:
The IB Learner Profile
The IB learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. The profile aims to develop learners who are: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective.
https://www.ibo.org/contentassets/fd82f70643ef4086b7d3f292cc214962/learner-profile-en.pdf
Additional information about the IB Organization and the IB Diploma Program
https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/
https://www.ibo.org/
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