IB® subjects

Group 1 / German A Literature
Literature class (German and translated foreign literature) at native-speaker level

Group 2 / English B
Language acquisition/ English as a foreign language; has to be taken in “Higher level” (HL) due to rules of recognition of IB at German universities

Group 3 / Geschichte
classes in German

Group 4 / Biologie
classes in German

Group 4 optional / Chemistry
classes in English; can be chosen instead of Visual Arts (group 6); actually only available in “Standard Level” (SL)

Group 5 / Mathematics
classes in English

Group 6 / Visual Arts
classes in English; can be replaced by Chemistry (group 4); actually only available in Standard Level (SL)

At least three of the six subjects to choose have to be taken in »Higher Level« (HL; 6 lessons per week) the remaining subjects in »Standard Level« (SL; 4 lessons per week).
It is highly recommended NOT to choose more than three subjects in HL.

Kindly read our information about the Core subjects of IB which are to be attended by the students as well.

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