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IB courses are organized into six groups. Full Diploma candidates must select one subject from each of the six groups. A minimum of 3 and a maximum of four must be taken at the Higher Level (HL), the remaining courses to be taken at the Standard Level (SL). HL courses require a recommended minimum 240 teaching hours, while SL courses require a recommended minimum of 150 teaching hours. All HL courses require two years of study at JEB Stuart, while SL courses may require one or two years, depending on the course and the prerequisites. HL exams may be taken ONLY in the last year of the student’s IB program. SL courses may be examined in either grade 11 or 12, depending on the student finishing the required courses.

Students who are not attempting the IB diploma

The groups are number 1-6 and are organized as follows:

Group 1 – Language A1
This is the home language. At J.E.B. Stuart our language A1 is English. The course is offered in both Higher and Standard Levels, each sequence requiring two years of study.

Group 2 – Second Language
This is an acquired modern language. Several options exist. We offer Spanish and French. Each sequence, SL and HL requires two years of IB study.

Group 3 – Individuals and Societies

Subjects offered at J.E.B. Stuart in this group include History (HL & SL), Business and Management (HL & SL), and Geography (SL only).

Group 4 – Experimental Sciences

Subjects offered at J.E.B. Stuart in this group include Biology (HL & SL), Physics (HL & SL), and Environmental Sciences (SL only).

Group 5 – Mathematics

Subjects offered at J.E.B. Stuart in this group include Math Studies (SL only), Mathematics (SL &HL)

Group 6* - The Arts

Subjects offered at J.E.B. Stuart in this group include Visual Arts (SL & HL), Theater Arts (SL & HL), and Music (SL only)

* Diploma candidates may substitute a second exam from groups 2, 3, or 4 for the group 6 diploma requirement after consultation and approval from the IB Coordinator.