The document provides an overview of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program including its core components, subject groups, assessment procedures, and recognition by universities worldwide. It compares the IB Diploma score to Spain's Selectividad exam scores and outlines sample course offerings at American schools in Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao. Student comments praise how the IB prepared them for university and life.
22. Internal Assessment Weight Group Coursework Weight Group 1: Language A1 30% Group 2: Second language language languages 30% Group 3: Individuals and societies 20–30% Group 4: Experimental sciences 24–36% Group 5: Mathematics and computer science 20% Group 6: The arts 30–100% Theory of Knowledge 100% Extended essay 100%
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26. American School of Madrid Program : Language A1: English Language A2 : French and Spanish Individuals & Societies: Business and Management SL History: Europe SL/HL; ITGS Experimental Sciences: Chemistry SL/HL; Biology SL/HL; Physics SL/HL Mathematics: Math Studies SL; Mathematics SL; Mathematics HL Arts: Art/Design SL/HL; ITGS
27. American School of Barcelona Program : Language A1: English; Spanish Language A2 : English; Spanish Individuals & Societies: Economics; History; Psychology Experimental Sciences: Chemistry SL; Biology SL; Physics SL/HL Mathematics: Math Studies SL; Mathematics SL; Mathematics HL Arts: Visual Arts
28. Current AS of Bilbao courses & IB possibilities Now offered: IB categories: Possible courses: English Language A1 English (Spanish) Lengua Language A2 Spanish (English) French / Euskera Language B French Social Studies Individuals & Societies History, or Business & Managment Mathematics Mathematics & Computer Sciences Math Studies, Maths Philosophy Core Component Theory of Knowledge Physics/Chem./Bio. Experimental Sciences Physics, Biology, or Chemistry Art History or Tech. Drawing Arts Visual Arts, or Art History, Music? Economics See above Physical Education Core Component CAS (Action component)