The IB Diploma programme comprises of six groups of subjects and students can select five subjects from five groups. Thus it becomes necessary to understand the structure of the IBDP and the IGCSE board before deciding on a subject combination and even a career.
IB SUBJECT GROUPS
Group 1: Language and literature English, literature
Group 2: Language acquisition French, Hindi, Spanish
Group 3: Individuals and societies business management, economics, history, geography, psychology
Group 4: Sciences physics, chemistry, biology, computer science
Group 5: Mathematics math, math studies Group 6: Arts visual, performing arts, literature
IGCSE SUBJECT GROUPS
Group 1: English language, Hindi
Group 2: Economics, geography, history, English literature
Group 3: Physics, chemistry, biology
Group 4: Math, additional math
Group 5: Business studies, information technology
It is important for the students that they understand the subject combinations so that they do not face any difficulties while choosing a career in future. First decide on a career and then select your subject combinations to pursue the best career for yourself.
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