Courses

To ensure both breadth and depth of knowledge, we offer a variety of courses (Higher Level and Standard Level) from six groups of subjects prescribed by the International Baccalaureate.

GROUPS

Groups

Group 1: Language A: Literature
  • English A: Literature HL and SL
  • Self-Taught Language A SL

 

Group 2: Language Acquisition
  • French B SL
  • Spanish B SL

 

Group 3: Individuals and Societies
  • Geography HL and SL
  • History HL and SL
Group 4: Sciences
  • Biology HL and SL
  • Chemistry HL
  • Physics HL
Group 5: Mathematics
  • Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL and SL

Group 6: The Arts
  • Visual Arts HL

OBJECTIVES

Objectives & Outcomes

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The IB Diploma Programme requires three higher-level courses and three standard-level courses.

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At Semiahmoo, students are guided along three different pathways. These three suggested course combinations are organized into three different areas of study: Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, and Humanities.

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In order to receive the IB Diploma, besides the recommended pathways, students must complete core elements – Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) Program, which are compulsory and central to the philosophy of the programme.