--- title: "IB Diploma Programme" site: "Scotch Global Connect" url: "https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/programmes/ibdp" description: "Scotch Global offers the world class IB Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme online on GMT +8 timezone." published: "2023-09-30" updated: "2026-06-25" --- # IB Diploma Programme Scotch Global offers the world class IB Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme online on GMT +8 timezone. Path: Programmes › IB Diploma Programme Scotch College has a track record of delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) with world-class results. Now, students from across the globe can access this outstanding education online. World-class high school from home ### [Enrol now for Year 11](https://enrol.global.scotch.wa.edu.au/student/connect/) ### [Contact us](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/contact) ### Our IB courses let you learn at your own pace, access support when you need it, and join in daily collaborative classes with students across the world. ## IBDP courses at Scotch Global offers the best of both worlds. The highest standard of teaching, resourcing and support – combined with flexibility and a future focus. Year 11 and 12 students can take their academic studies to a new level and gain access to prestigious universities by undertaking the IB diploma online. With online learning, classes have greater focus on your personal needs and study time becomes more efficient. Scotch Global is grown from Scotch College, a private, independent school founded in Perth, Western Australia. Informed by its rich 127-year history, the College champions progress in education. In 2001, Scotch began offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), followed by the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in 2003 and the Diploma Programme (DP) in 2010. > Renowned for its well-rounded education, Scotch College sees its students admitted to distinguished universities around the world. In 2023, Scotch College opened its doors to remote learners through its online school, Scotch Global. > — Cara Fugill, Head of Scotch Global ## What does IB Diploma online learning look like? ### [Weekly timetable structure](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/schedule/weekly-timetable-structure) | **Mode** | **Time\*** | **Monday** | **Tuesday** | **Wednesday** | **Thursday** | **Friday** | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | **Independent** | Suggested learning time. | | | | | | | **Collaborative** | 12.30–1.30pm | Subject 1 | Subject 5 | Subject 3 | Subject 1 | Subject 5 | | **Collaborative** | 1.30–2.30pm | Subject 2 | Subject 6 | Subject 4 | Subject 2 | Subject 6 | | **Break** | | | | | | | | **Collaborative** | 3–3.50pm | Subject 3 | Subject 1 | Subject 5 | Subject 3 | Core | | **Collaborative** | 3.50–4.40pm | Subject 4 | Subject 2 | Subject 6 | Subject 4 | Core | | **Independent** | Suggested learning time. | | | | | | \* Students will follow the timetable according to GMT+8 (Perth local time). ### [Our curriculum](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/schedule/ibdp-curriculum) | **Group** | #### **Subjects** | #### **Collaborative** #### **learning SL subjects** | #### ****Independent**** #### ****learning **SL subjects****** | **Collaborative** **learning HL subjects** | #### ****Independent**** #### **learning **HL subjects**** | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | **Group 1** | Language and literature | 2 hr | 2 hr | 3 hr | 3 hr | | #### **Group 2** | English B | 2 hr | 2 hr | 3 hr | 3 hr | | | Spanish ab initio | 2 hr | 2 hr | | | | #### **Group 3** | Economics | 2 hr | 2 hr | 3 hr | 3 hr | | | History | 2 hr | 2 hr | 3 hr | 3 hr | | #### **Group 4** | Biology | 2 hr | 2 hr | 3 hr | 3 hr | | | Chemistry | 2 hr | 2 hr | 3 hr | 3 hr | | | Physics | 2 hr | 2 hr | 3 hr | 3 hr | | #### **Group 5** | Mathematics: applications and interpretation | 2 hr | 2 hr | 3 hr | 3 hr | | #### **Group 6** | Visual arts | 2 hr | 2 hr | 3 hr | 3 hr | | #### **IB Core** | Theory of knowledge, creativity, activity, service, extended essay | 2 hr | 2 hr | | | | **Weekly workload** | **SL subjects** | **HL subjects** | **IB core** | **Total** | |---|---|---|---|---| | SL subjects | 12 hr | 18 hr | 4 hr | 34 hr | ### [Requirements](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/schedule/ibdp-requirements) #### **Understanding the IBDP** The IBDP itself has been running since 1968, with more than 1.7 million students studying the Diploma since its inception. Last year, approximately 190,000 candidates worldwide sat their IBDP examinations at over 7,500 schools spread across 150+ countries, with over 2,300 of those schools in the Asia-Pacific region. That total reflects a more than five-fold increase in the number of students undertaking the IBDP since 2000. | | |---| | | #### **Breadth of study** One of the greatest strengths of the IBDP is the breadth of study students undertake. Students must choose a subject from each of the first five groups (1–5) below and are actively encouraged to choose a subject from the arts as their final subject. | **Group 1** | Studies in language and literature | |---|---| | **Group 2** | Language acquisition | | **Group 3** | Individuals and societies | | **Group 4** | Sciences | | **Group 5** | Mathematics | | **Group 6** | The art | Students may elect to study a second subject from Group 3 or 4 in place of a Group 6 subject. Scotch Global firmly believes that students benefit tremendously from studying a subject in the arts. Students take an equal number of courses at standard level (SL) and higher level (HL). Both SL and HL courses are completed over the two years and require 150 hours and 240 hours of instructional time respectively. SL and HL courses differ in scope but are assessed against the same grade descriptors. HL candidates are expected to demonstrate the various elements of the grade descriptors across a greater body of knowledge, understanding and skills. | | |---| | | #### **Additional requirements The IBDP has additional requirements that students must meet on top of their six subjects. **Creativity, activity, service (CAS)** is at the heart of the IBDP and, with its holistic approach, is designed to strengthen and extend students' personal and interpersonal learning. CAS is one of the things that sets the IBDP apart from other courses at this level. **Theory of knowledge (TOK)** plays a special role in the IBDP, by providing an opportunity for students to reflect on the nature of knowledge, and on how we know what we claim to know. **The extended essay (EE)** is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper. | | |---| | | #### **Grading** In the IBDP, students receive a grade for each course ranging from seven to one, with seven being the highest. The highest total that can therefore be awarded for six subjects is 42. The theory of knowledge (TOK) and extended essay (EE) components are awarded individual grades and, collectively, can contribute up to three additional points towards the overall IB Diploma score. The maximum score that a student can earn in the IB Diploma is 45. | | |---| | | #### ****Graduating requirement**** To be awarded the IB Diploma, a student will need to: | Earn a total of 24 or more points | |---| | Earn 12 or more points across HL subjects | | Earn 9 or more points across SL subjects | | Complete the CAS requirements | | Earn at least a D in both the extended essay and theory of knowledge | | | |---| | | #### ****Recognition of the IBDP online**** The IBDP is recognised in over 150 countries across the world and is widely accepted by the leading universities including all Ivy League colleges in the United States, the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and Russell Group universities in the United Kingdom. Admissions officers acknowledge the academic rigour of the IBDP and the role it plays in preparing students for university. An online student needs to meet the same course requirements as a student studying the face to face. All examinations will need to be sat in person at an official examination centre such as Scotch College and therefore students who complete the IBDP wholly online receive the same qualification as those who completed it in a traditional classroom. Please see our [frequently asked questions](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/faqconnect-ibdp) for information regarding transcripts and grades. Form: Contact form Connect ## More information ### 2024–2026 schedule View the full schedule Link: ibdp-schedule-2024-2026 ### Our history of quality IB education Read more Link: ibdp-our-history ### Considering your pathway Find out more Link: ibdp-considering-your-pathway ## Our IBDP courses ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level ### [Year 7 English](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-7-english) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students listen to, read, view, interpret, evaluate and perform a range of spoken, written and multimodal texts. ### [Year 8 English](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-8-english) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students listen to, read, view, interpret, evaluate and perform a range of spoken, written and multimodal texts. ### [Year 7 The Arts](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-7-the-arts) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students have opportunities to use and apply visual art language and artistic conventions in their design and production process. ### [Year 8 The Arts](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-8-arts) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students have opportunities to use and apply visual art language and artistic conventions in their design and production process. ### [Year 7 Health and Physical Education](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-7-health-and-pe) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students learn how to take positive action to enhance their health, safety and wellbeing ### [Year 8 Health and Physical Education](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-8-health-and-pe) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students learn how to take positive action to enhance their health, safety and wellbeing ### [Year 7 Spanish](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-7-spanish) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Spanish will be our language in the Connect Year 7 programme. ### [Year 8 Spanish](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-8-spanish) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Spanish will be our language in the Connect Year 8 programme. ### [Year 7 Technologies](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-7-technologies) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students have opportunities to learn about technologies in society in a variety of contexts. ### [Year 8 Technologies](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-8-technologies) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students have opportunities to learn about technologies in society in a variety of contexts. ### [Year 7 Humanities](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-7-humanities) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students develop increasing independence in critical thinking and skill application. ### [Year 8 Humanities](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-8-humanities) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students develop increasing independence in critical thinking and skill application. ### [Year 7 Mathematics](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-7-mathematics) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students are introduced to proficiency strands: understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning. ### [Year 8 Mathematics](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-8-mathematics) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students are introduced to proficiency strands: understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning. ### [Year 7 Science](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-7-science) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students explore the diversity of life on Earth and continue to develop their understanding of the role of classification in ordering and organising information. ### [Year 8 Science](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/year-8-science) ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 ### Group 6 ### Core ### Course level ### Standard level ### Higher level Postdate: 02 Oct 2023 Students explore the diversity of life on Earth and continue to develop their understanding of the role of classification in ordering and organising information. ### Meet our experienced team ### World-class IB Diploma Programme online ### Teaching global-minded students The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a world-renowned education system that gives students the best preparation for university and a career on a global scale. The IBDP is offered in 153 countries with over 15,000 students graduating annually. ### Personalised timetable ### Flexible learning Studying in a busy classroom or changing subjects every hour isn't always conducive to deep thinking or absorbing big ideas. Our learning models allow senior secondary students flexibility and independence, creating a schedule that supports their learning style. ### Highly experienced teachers ### Demonstrated excellence Our teaching team has 12 years of experience delivering the IBDP with exceptional results. You will not have access to a more capable teaching team dedicated to your child’s success. Buttontitle: Our history Link: https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/ibdp-our-history ### Purpose-built modules ### Learn differently Weekly learning modules, designed by expert educators to guide students through the curriculum. Students can access thorough explanations, model answers, and audio feedback from the same teacher who provides support and guidance. ### Regular informed feedback ### A supportive community | Our team follow your child’s progress as they learn independently, offering critical feedback and guidance. This is a unique feature of remote learning that extends beyond a traditional classroom. | |---| ### Small classes ### Valuing group discussion Our collaborative classes are capped at 15 students, so each person has a valued voice. Students take part, applying the knowledge gained from independent modules. This approach empowers teachers to foster lively and engaging discussions. ### Delivering a global education --- Canonical HTML version: https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/programmes/ibdp