Ages 16-18

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (IBDP)

As a leading IB school in Warsaw, we offer an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) that perfectly prepares students for a place at one of the world’s top universities.

WHY CHOOSE IB AT TBS WARSAW?

We have

25 years

of experience in teaching IB.

The highest score achieved in 2026 was

The maximum possible score in the IBDP!

Average IBDP score in 2026 was

This is well above the world average of around 31 points.

32% of our students in 2026 scored

40+

A score of 40 points allows students to access top universities around the world.

A World-Renowned Qualification

WHAT IS IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME?

IB is a two-year academically rigorous course offered in the last years of Secondary School (Year 12 and 13).

It's especially useful for students planning on studying abroad and highly regarded by the world's top universities.

GROUPS 1-3

IB CURRICULUM

Students must pick one subject from each of Groups 1-6. Three of the six subjects must be studied at Higher Level, and the other three at Standard Level.

GROUP 1 | STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
(English A: Language and Literature, Polish A, School Supported Self-Taught A)
GROUP 2 | LANGUAGE ACQUSITION
(French B, Spanish B, German B, ab initio options)
GROUP 3 | INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES
(Geography, History, Business Management, Economics, Psychology)

GROUPS 4-6

IB CURRICULUM

GROUP 4 | SCIENCES
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Systems and Societies, Sports, Exercise and Health Science)
GROUP 5 | MATHEMATICS
(Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches; Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation)
GROUP 6 | ARTS AND ELECTIVES
(Music, Visual Arts or alternative subject from another group)*

*Subject to demand and timetable constrains

IB COURSE GUIDE

THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME CORE

The curriculum also comprises the Diploma Programme (DP) core:

THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (ToK)

Students critically examine types of knowledge (scientific, artistic, mathematical, and historical) and knowing (perception, emotion, language, and reason).

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CREATIVITY, ACTIVITY, SERVICE (CAS)

Students enhance their personal and interpersonal development by learning through unique experiences, which foster their self-determination and sense of accomplishment. CAS also provides a vital counterbalance to the academic rigour of the DP.

EXTENDED ESSAY

Students complete an in-depth 4,000-word study involving research into one of their six chosen subjects, or an interdisciplinary thesis combining themes from two IB disciplines.

IBDP ASSESSMENT

The IB Diploma Programme culminates in written exams and assessment tasks.

WHEN DO EXAMS TAKE PLACE?
IBDP exams take place in May.

HOW IS IBDP GRADED?
Each of six subjects is graded on a scale from 1 to 7.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO PASS IBDP?
In order to successfully pass IBDP, you'll need to:

Complete a course from each of six subjects. Three of them must be at standard level, another three at higher level.
Achieve min. 24 out of 45 points, including at least 12 points at higher level.
Submit Extended Essay, complete Theory of Knowledge course and CAS requirements.

STUDY AT THE WORLD'S TOP UNIVERSITIES

Our IBDP students are accepted into leading international universities:

University of Oxford

Princeton University

University of Cambridge

Stanford University

Imperial College London

Yale University

National University of Singapore

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TUITION FEES

At The British School Warsaw, our tuition fees reflect the outstanding quality of our IB Diploma Programme. This includes our highly experienced teachers who know exactly how to help your unique child thrive through the IBDP Curriculum.

Complement that with our purposefully designed campus facilities, exceptional learning experiences beyond the classroom, and our world-class collaborations with MIT and Juilliard, and we have the best resources to unleash your child’s full potential.

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