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IB courses are organized into six groups. Full Diploma candidates must select one subject from each of the six groups. A minimum of 3 and a maximum of four must be taken at the Higher Level (HL), the remaining courses to be taken at the Standard Level (SL). HL courses require a recommended minimum 240 teaching hours, while SL courses require a recommended minimum of 150 teaching hours. All HL courses require two years of study at AISL, while SL courses may require one or two years, depending on the course and the prerequisites. HL exams may be taken ONLY in the last year of the student’s IB program.

The groups are number 1-6 and are organized as follows:

Group 1 – Language A1 This is the home language. At AISL our language A1 is English. The course is offered in both Higher and Standard Levels, each sequence requiring two years of study.

Group 2 – Second Language This is an acquired modern language. Several options exist. We offer Spanish and French. Each sequence, SL, HL, and ab intio (first year) requires two years of IB study.

Group 3 – Individuals and Societies Subjects offered at AISL in this group include Contemporary World History/African Focus (HL & SL)

Group 4 – Experimental Sciences Subjects offered at AISL in this group include Biology (HL & SL), Physics (Hl/SL), and Chemistry (HL/SL).

Group 5 – Mathematics Subjects offered at AISL in this group include Math Studies (SL only), Mathematics (SL &HL)

Group 6* - The Arts Subjects offered at AISL in this group include Visual Arts (SL), Music (HL/SL)

* Diploma candidates may substitute a second exam from groups 2, 3, or 4 for the group 6 diploma requirement after consultation and approval from the IB Coordinator.