IB Diploma Programme · Ages 16–18
Diploma years that build confident, university-ready thinkers.
At The Pupil (Forms 11–12), students study six subjects in depth, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, alongside Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS.
Our Diploma Programme is for students in Form 11 and Form 12. Over two years, students study six subjects in depth and complete the core, earning a qualification that universities in India and around the world recognise.
How learning works
Two years,
in depth.
Students take one subject from each group, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level. Around them sits the core: Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service.
Lessons use projects, debates and discussion, with regular feedback on coursework. Parents stay involved through regular updates, information sessions and planning subject choices together.
The IB Diploma Programme
Six subject groups.
Higher and Standard Level.
Students take one subject from each group, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, chosen with their teachers to fit the path they want to follow.
Studies in language and literature
English A: Language and Literature (SL/HL)
Language acquisition
French B (SL/HL) · French ab initio (SL)
Individuals and societies
Business Management · Economics · Psychology (SL/HL)
Sciences
Biology · Chemistry · Physics · Computer Science (SL/HL)
Mathematics
Analysis and Approaches · Applications and Interpretation (SL/HL)
The arts
Visual Arts (SL/HL)
Subject offerings may change from year to year. The Pupil is an authorised IB World School for the Diploma Programme.
The IB Diploma Programme
How the DP
fits together.
The IB draws the whole programme as one picture. Start at the centre and work out, ring by ring.
The learner profile
At the centre is your child, and the qualities we hope they grow into.
Approaches to teaching and learning
Thinking, research, communication, social and self-management skills, built into every subject.
The core
Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service, taken by every student.
Six subject groups
Three subjects at Higher Level and three at Standard Level.
International-mindedness
Respect for other cultures, languages and points of view, around everything students learn.
Outcomes
What growth looks like.
Video stories coming soon.
Self-direction
Video coming soon
Putting ideas into words
Video coming soon
Looking ahead
Video coming soonOne learning journey
Explore the
other stages.
Early
Years
Explore Ages 3–6 · Step 1–3
Where curiosity gets its first big questions. Children learn through purposeful play.
Primary
Years
Explore Forms 1–5 · IB PYP
Questions become discoveries. Children explore, connect ideas and build understanding.
Middle
Years
Explore Forms 6–10 · IB MYP
Ideas meet the wider world. A time to think critically and find your perspective.
What is the IB Diploma Programme?
Is The Pupil authorised to offer the IB Diploma?
How many subjects does my child take?
How is the diploma scored?
Is the IB Diploma accepted by Indian universities?
Will my child get help with university applications?
How do we apply?
Our campus · ChennaiStart with
a conversation.
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