---
title: "IB Diploma Programme 2024–2026 schedule"
site: "Scotch Global Connect"
url: "https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/ibdp-schedule-2024-2026"
description: "Your child's IB Diploma Programme journey can be broken into three phases. The majority of coursework will be completed remotely, however two opportunities to attend Scotch College's Perth campus will allow students to meet curriculum requirements."
published: "2024-04-11"
updated: "2024-08-06"
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# IB Diploma Programme 2024–2026 schedule

Your child's IB Diploma Programme journey can be broken into three phases. The majority of coursework will be completed remotely, however two opportunities to attend Scotch College's Perth campus will allow students to meet curriculum requirements.

## Schedule

IB Diploma Programme 2024–2026

## Your child's IB Diploma Programme journey can be broken into three phases. The majority of coursework will be completed remotely, however two opportunities to attend Scotch College's Perth campus will allow students to meet curriculum requirements.

## Starting the Diploma

### [7 Oct 2024 – 1 Feb 2025](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/schedule/schedule-starting-the-diploma)

| **Activity** | **Dates** | **Location** | **Duration** | **Focus** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Term one** | **7 Oct – 29 Nov 2024** | Remote | Eight weeks | Subject content, TOK and CAS |
| **Creativity, activity and service camp** | **8–21 Dec 2024** | Scotch College, Perth | Two weeks | CAS requirements |
| **Break** | **23 Dec 2024 – 1 Feb 2025** | Remote | Four weeks | Review term one learning |

## Year one of the Diploma

### [3 Feb 2025 – 21 Dec 2025](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/schedule/schedule-year-one-of-the-diploma)

| **Activity** | **Dates** | **Location** | **Duration** | **Focus** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Term two** | **3 Feb – 11 Apr 2025** | Remote | 10 weeks | Subject content and TOK |
| ****Break**** | **12–28 Apr 2025** | Remote | Two weeks | Review term two learning |
| **Term three** | **29 Apr – 27 Jun 2025**  ****Exam period: 12-18 May 2025**** | Remote | 9 weeks | Subject content and TOK |
| **Break** | **28 April–21 Jul 2025** | Remote | Three weeks | Accelerate – what you need to know about university: understanding university offering, choosing your university, choosing the right degree, understanding the application process, SAT and Oxbridge Test preparation |
| **Term four** | **22 Jul – 26 Sep 2025****Exam period: 22–26 Sep 2025** | Remote | Nine weeks, followed by one week exam period | Subject content, exam preparation and TOK |
| **Break** | **27 Sep – 13 Oct 2025** | Remote | Two weeks | Prepare to sit first round of SAT on 19 October 2025 |
| **Term five** | **14 Oct – 5 Dec 2025** | Remote | Eight weeks | Subject content and extended essay |
| **Academic camp** | **12–20 Dec 2025** | Scotch College, Perth | Eight days | TOK exhibition, Group 4 data collection, Group 1 orals,Group 4 project, extended essay |

## Year two of the diploma

### [22 Dec 2025 – 16 Nov 2026](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/schedule/schedule-year-two-of-the-diploma)

| **Activity** | **Dates** | **Location** | **Duration** | **Focus** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Break** | **22 Dec 2025 – 1 Feb 2026** | Remote | Two weeks | Complete draft extended essay |
| ****Term six**** | **2 Feb – 10 Apr 2026** | Remote | 10 weeks | Subject content and extended essay |
| **Break** | **11–26 Apr 2026** | Remote | Two weeks | Accelerate – what you need to know about university: SAT preparation, Oxbridge Admissions Test preparation, writing applications for successful entry to university, scholarships, preparing for an interview |
| **Term seven** | **27 Apr – 3 Jul 2026** | Remote | 10 weeks | Examinations, final subject content and TOK essay |
| **Break** | **4–26 Jul 2026** | Remote | Three weeks | Accelerate – what you need to know about university |
| **Term eight** | **27 Jul – 25 Sep 2026**  **Mock exam period: 28 Sep – 9 Oct 2026** | Remote | Eight weeks, followed by two week mock exam period | Revision and exam preparation |
| **Examination period** | **Supported study period: 19–25 Oct 2026**  **Exam period: 25 Oct – 15 Nov 2026**  **Graduation ceremony: 16 Nov 2026**  **Results released: 2 Jan 2027**  **Students can resit their exams in May 2027** | Scotch College, Perth |  |  |

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