IB Diploma Programme

The IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous two-year international pre-university qualification for students aged 16–19, recognized by leading universities worldwide.

Description

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme develops students with strong academic depth, intellectual independence, and ethical responsibility. It balances subject specialization with interdisciplinary learning through its core components. The programme emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, global perspectives, and community engagement, preparing students for higher education and professional success across international systems.

Curricular Structure

Subject Groups

DP Core

Salient Features

• Globally recognized university-preparatory qualification
• Balanced academic breadth and depth
• Strong emphasis on research and critical thinking
• Holistic development: academic, ethical, emotional
• Combination of internal and external assessments

Assessment

• External Assessment: Essays, structured and short-response questions, data-response, text analysis, case studies
• Internal Assessment: Oral language work, science laboratory work, geography fieldwork, mathematics investigations, artistic performances

Eligibility

• Students aged 16–19
• Enrollment in an IB-authorized Diploma Programme school
• Open to diverse academic backgrounds

Fee

• Determined by individual IB World Schools
• Approximate range in Nepal: NPR 6,00,000 – 12,00,000 per year
• Additional charges for examination and IB registration

Admission Process

• Application to IB-authorized school
• Academic record evaluation
• School assessment or interview
• Enrollment confirmation by institution