The document provides a comprehensive guide on International Baccalaureate (IB) subject choices, detailing the 56 courses available across six subject groups: language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, science, mathematics, and arts. Each group includes specific courses designed to develop students' skills and understanding in various academic areas, culminating in the IB diploma. It encourages personalized guidance and support for students in their academic journey.

1. Complete Guide on IB Subjects
Choices
Which all IB courses are available to take? Here, we will give you the complete list of all SL
(Standard Level) and HL (Higher Level) IB classes.
Every IB school is different, so your own may not offer all the courses. However, these are all
classes for which IB has created a syllabus and conducted tests. As per the IB curriculum,
there are 56 classes divided into six subject groups which include advanced-level and
standard-level formats. There are different categories:
● Group 1: Language and Literature
● Group 2: Language Acquisition
● Group 3: Individuals and Societies
● Group 4: Science
● Group 5: Mathematics
● Group 6: Arts
All the six categories of examinations have to be passed to obtain the IB Diploma Certificate.
Note that you may opt for additional science, people, society, or language courses instead of
arts courses. We will consider each in more detail below:-
Group 1: Language and Literature
The first group of IB Diploma courses is Language and Literature. According to the IB, the
purpose of these classes is to "develop a student's interest in language and literature and a
love of the richness of human expression." This course consists of three subjects:-

2. Language A: Literature
This course is available in 55 languages for both advanced and standard levels and
introduces students to the world of literary text analysis. On special request it is also
available in other languages with well developed written literature.
Language A: Language and Literature
This course is available for study in 17 languages and deals with interpretation and critical
analysis of literary and non-literary genres in both written and oral formats.
Literature and Performance
This course is only available in SL with English, Spanish and French languages and aims to
examine the relationship between literature and theatre. It includes skills such as intensive
reading, critical writing, discussion and practical, didactic and figurative performance
components.
Group 2: Language Acquisition
The main objective of this group of classes is to help students gain proficiency in a foreign
language while learning about and appreciating other cultures. This course consists of three
subjects:-
Classical Languages
This course is available in both HL and SL. It allows students to study and understand the
language, literature and culture of Ancient Rome/Greece.
Language B
This course consists of both oral and written tests and is intended for students who have
previous experience of learning a foreign language.
A topic is provided and the student has to make a presentation and answer the questions
asked by the teacher regarding the presentation.
Language Ab Initio
This course is only available for foreign language beginners in SL with no prior experience
can choose this language.
Group 3: Individuals and Societies
The third group of IB Diploma courses spans various social science subjects such as social
studies, psychology and politics. The group aims to develop a "critical appreciation of human
experience and behavior" and to understand more about cultural institutions as well as the
different types of environments people live in.

3. Business Management
This course helps students understand how the internal and external environment affects the
decision-making process in business management.
Economics
This course focuses entirely on microeconomics and macroeconomics variables that affect
individuals and countries together.
These economic principles are taught by applying them to real world problems. The problem
includes fluctuations in economic activity, international trade, economic growth,
environmental sustainability, etc.
Geography
This topic takes advantage of its position to follow essential ideas and concepts from various
disciplines.
Global Politics
This course explores fundamental politics concepts such as equality, power and liberty. This
course helps students develop an understanding and explore political issues affecting their
lives.
History
This course helps the students to have a better understanding of the present in relation to
the past.
Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS)
This course allows students to use an integrated approach to informed judgment and
decision making in the field of information and communication technologies in contemporary
society.
Philosophy
The subject is a journey into the world of difficult, tricky and challenging questions in an
analytical and systematic manner.
Psychology
This subject deals with the structured study of behavior and mental processes.
Social and Cultural Anthropology
This topic provides an overview of the diversity between cultures and societies in order to
understand mankind.

4. World Religions
This course provides students with a rational and sympathetic approach to the world's major
religions.
Group 4: Science
In this group of classes, you have to opt for physical science or technical science to study. It
aims to help students deepen their understanding of the scientific method.
Biology
This course deals with the interactions that constitute the functioning of the ecosystem.
Chemistry
This course is an applied science which involves academic study as well as practical and
investigative skills.
Computer Science
This course deals with computational thinking including practical activities in conjunction with
programming.
Design Technology
This course is great for students planning to enter the world of design and technology that
help facilitate stewardship of the planet and create a better world.
Environmental systems and societies
This course exposes students to a logical approach to the interrelationships between
environmental systems and societies.
Physics
This course is fundamental to science and explains the formation of the universe from the
tiniest of particles to the vast distances between galaxies.
Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (SEHS)
This course is a combination of various subjects like anatomy, physiology, biomechanics,
psychology and nutrition.
Group 5: Mathematics
This section is divided into four math class options.
Mathematical Analysis and Approaches SL & HL
Related to the old Math HL and SL.

5. Mathematics Application and Interpretation SL & HL
More practical and application based.
Group 6: Arts
Dance
This course deals with composition, performance and analysis as well as expressive dance
movements.
Film
This section deals with practical knowledge of film art and craft.
Music
This course helps the students to make a career as a musician.
Theatre
With the help of this course, students can make their career as Creator, Designer, Director
and Performer.
Visual Arts
This course enables students to gain confidence as professional art-makers.
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