Prva gimnazija Varaždin

THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

IB Diploma Programme is a two-year internationally focused, academically  challenging educational programme that prepares students of the third and fourth grade (aged 16 to 19) to succeed at the university and later in life. The programme is recognized and respected from the world’s leading universities.

Prva gimnazija Varaždin became the IB world school in April 2006 and started teaching in September 2006. In the Republic of Croatia, there is equality between IB results and state graduation results.

 IB MODEL

The IB curriculum is displayed in the shape of a circle with six academic areas. At its heart are three core requirements – Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS.

All IB diploma candidates are required to take one subject from each of the six groups. At least 3 and not more than 4 are taken on the Higher level (HL), while the others are taken at the Standard level (SL). The students can choose not to take a subject from Group 6, but instead, they can take any subject from groups 2 – 5.
The interdisciplinary Theory of Knowledge explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines encouraging an appreciation of the other cultural perspectives.
Extended essay (4000 words) offers the opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest. CAS (creativity, action, service) encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service.