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The IB Diploma Programme is an internationally recognised framework for students aged 16–19, designed to develop well-rounded, inquiring and globally minded young people
What is IB DP
The IBDP is an academically rigorous, internationally respected pre-university programme. It aims to develop students who are:
- Inquiring and knowledgeable
- Caring and globally aware
- Critical thinkers and effective communicators
- Prepared for higher education and life beyond school
The IBDP offers breadth and depth of study through six subject groups, a core curriculum, internal and external assessments. Students gain valuable skills in research, analysis, time management and international mindedness.
The DP also encompasses a core that consists of three interconnected components:
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
TOK is a core component of the IB Diploma Programme that encourages students to think critically about knowledge itself — how we know what we claim to know. TOK explores different ways of knowing (such as perception, language, emotion, and reason) and areas of knowledge (such as the arts, natural sciences, or history). At Lumio, students receive dedicated TOK lessons and individual support to help them prepare for the TOK Exhibition and the TOK Essay, ensuring they are equipped to meet IB requirements and develop strong critical thinking skills.
Extended Essay
The Extended Essay (EE) is a compulsory, independent research project in which students investigate a topic of personal interest related to one of their IB subjects. The outcome is a formal, 4,000-word academic essay that develops students’ skills in research, analysis, academic writing, and critical thinking — valuable preparation for university-level study. Each student is assigned an EE supervisor who provides structured guidance throughout the process, including support with topic selection, research strategies, and meeting IB deadlines.
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
CAS is a framework that encourages students to learn through experience, develop personally, and contribute to their communities. Through CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service), students engage with their community, develop leadership skills, and apply learning in real-world contexts. CAS fosters empathy, initiative and global citizenship.
Lumio Private School is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme and pursuing authorisation as an IB World School.
IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.**
*Only schools authorised by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorisation will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org
**Mission Statement from the IB
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
