Welcome to the official documentation hub for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). As the only provider of the IBDP on the North Coast, Living School is committed to maintaining the high standards of academic excellence and ethical inquiry set forth by the IBO.
This section of our Handbook is designed to guide parents and students through the specific regulatory requirements of the Diploma. The IBDP is a holistic and rigorous framework, and understanding the underlying policies is essential for successfully navigating the two-year journey. Below, you will find direct links to our school-specific policies, which have been developed in strict alignment with IBO expectations to ensure our students are supported, challenged, and held to a global standard of academic maturity.
Please explore the following key policy areas:
- Philosophy for Adopting the IB Diploma
- Admission Policy
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Academic Integrity Policy: Understanding the expectations for authentic work, proper citation, and the ethical use of information in a senior academic context.
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Assessment Policy: A guide to how IB1 and IB2 students are evaluated, including internal assessments (IAs) and the criteria for the final examination periods.
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Language Policy: Outlining our approach to language acquisition and the development of mother-tongue and additional languages within the Academy.
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Inclusive Education Policy: How we support diverse learning needs and provide equitable access to the Diploma curriculum.
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The IB Core (CAS, TOK, & EE): Requirements for Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and the 4,000-word Extended Essay.
Each link below will take you to the full documentation for these areas. We encourage all Academy families to familiarise themselves with these documents to ensure a clear understanding of the academic and ethical commitments required for the IB Diploma.
