IB Diploma Frequently Asked Questions
As parents and students consider academic pathways for Year 11 and Year 12, they may have a range of questions about the IB Diploma.
FAQ Videos
In the videos below, you will find some responses to some frequently asked questions about the IB Diploma.
Please feel free to contact Brendan Zani (IB Diploma Coordinator) or Pippa Travaglione (Deputy Head of Senior School – Teaching & Learning) if you have further questions related to the IB Diploma pathway.
What is the IB Diploma?
- What is the IB Diploma?
- When did Scotch College begin offering the IB Diploma?
- How is the IB Diploma Structured?
Why the IB Diploma?
- Why the IB Diploma?
- How does the IB foster critical thinking?
- How does the IB foster real-world problem sovling?
- How does the IB foster resilience?
- How does the IB transform learners?
- How does the structure of the IB Diploma promote breadth and depth?
- What do students gain out of doing the Extended Essay?
How does the IB Diploma work?
- What is TOK?
- How is TOK assessed?
- What is the Extended Essay?
- What sort of topics do students do for the Extended Essay?
- What is CAS?
- What does CAS look like in practice?
Choosing the IB Diploma