Introduction to IB Diploma Preparation Pathway

Success in the DP hinges on student’s ability to balance and manage time. Here are the average weekly time demands for a student in the DP. The Somerset College timetable is based on a 10 day (two week) cycle. Lessons are of one hour’s duration. TIME REQUIREMENTS FOR DPStudents • Three HL courses: seven lessons each per cycle (Year 11 and 12) • Three SL courses: seven lessons each per cycle (Year 11 and Year 12 - Term One, during Term Two SL periods are reduced with time allocated to students working on their Extended Essay, TOK and other internal assessments IA).) • TOK: two lessons per cycle • CAS: four hours per week (self-scheduled, can include sport, band etc.) • One lesson per week for careers exploration, and university applications. • Year 12: Term Three to Term Four two lessons per cycle for Academic consolidation. Students may go home to study or work on their assessment.

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