Six subject groups comprise the core of the IB curriculum. The IB Diploma candidate is required to select one subject from each of the six areas.
| Group 1: | Language A1 | English HL: Literature |
| Group 2: | Language B | French SL |
| Group 3: | Individuals and Society | Economics HL, Psychology SL and HL |
| Group 4: | Experimental Sciences | Biology SL and HL, Chemistry SL and HL, Physics SL |
| Group 5: | Mathematics | Math SL |
| Group 6: | The Arts | Currently susbtituted with a Group 3 or 4 subject |
| Core Components: | Theory of Knowledge Extended Essay Creativity, Action, & Service |
At least three and not more than four of the six subjects are taken at the Higher Level (HL) (three-semester course), the others at the Standard Level (SL) (two-semester course). Each examined subject is graded on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum). The award of the Diploma requires a minimum total of 24 points.
At Laurier we offer a Preparatory course of studies in Grades 9 and 10 in order to fully prepare potential IB candidates for the Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12.
IB Preparation Programme at Laurier C.I.
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