International Baccalaureate Programme
What is the DP?
Research suggests that there are many benefits to choosing the Diploma Programme (DP). The programme aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge – students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically.
DP Video
The DP curriculum
The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay.
Through the Diploma Programme (DP) core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service.
- Read about the DP curriculum.
Assessment and exams
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) assesses student work as direct evidence of achievement against the stated goals of the Diploma Programme (DP) courses.
- Read about assessment and exams.
There is information on getting results, including information on how to request that an exam is remarked.
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- IB Learner Profile
- IB Parent Packet
- IB Core Components: ToK, CAS and EE
- Planning an IB Diploma
- IB Concerns – Contact teacher first, then supervisor
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9th-12th Grade
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Class of 2028
- IA (Internal Assessment) Deadlines
- IB registration
- 2027 DP candidate EE Guide
- CAS packet Class of 2027
- April/May 2026 Exam Schedule
Class of 2027
- IA (Internal Assessment) Deadlines
- IB registration
- 2027 DP candidate EE Guide
- CAS packet Class of 2027
- April/May 2026 Exam Schedule
Class of 2026- IA (Internal Assessment) Deadlines
- IB registration
- 2027 DP candidate EE Guide
- CAS packet Class of 2027
- April/May 2026 Exam Schedule
Class of 2025
Long Beach High School IB Course Offerings
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Higher Level (taught over 2 years)
- IB Language and Literature HL
- (required DP course)
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Higher Level (taught over 2 years)
- IB Spanish B HL
Standard Level (taught over 2 years)
- IB French B SL – 2 yrs
- IB Italian B SL – 2 yrs
- IB Spanish B SL – 2 yrs
- IB Ab initio B SL – 2 yrs
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Higher Level (taught over 2 years)
- IB Business & Management HL
- IB History of the Americas HL
- (required DP course)
- IB Social & Cultural Anthropology HL
Standard Level (taught over 1 year)
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Higher Level (taught over 2 years)
Standard Level (taught over 1 year)
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Standard Level (taught over 1 or 2 years)
- Math AI SL
- Math AA SL - 1 yr
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Higher Level (taught over 2 years)
- IB Dance HL
- IB Film HL
- IB Visual Arts HL
Standard Level (taught over 1 or 2 years)
- IB Dance SL - 2 yrs
- IB Film SL
- IB Music SL
- IB Theater
- IB Visual Arts SL – 2 yrs



