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Learn more about Brewster's International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which offers a rigorous, world-class education that prepares students with the skills and experience to thrive in college and beyond.
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IB Programme La Moraleja
We are excited to share that the IB Diploma Programme will be offered at our La Moraleja campus starting next year, expanding our academic pathways and giving students the skills, experience, and global perspective they need to thrive.
IB Brochure La MoralejaCourse Structure
- The IBDP is a two-year academic program.
- Students take six subjects, from each of the following groups:
- At least one subject must be chosen from Groups 1, 3, 4,
and 5. - Students may choose a subject from Group 2 or an
additional subject from Group 1. - Students may choose their sixth subject from Group 6 or another subject from Groups 1–4.
- At least one subject must be chosen from Groups 1, 3, 4,
Subject Levels
- Three subjects must be taken each at Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL).
- Students should plan for approximately 15–20 hours of
independent study per week.
Assessment
- All IB subjects are assessed both externally and internally.
Final external examinations take place over three weeks in May of the second year. - Assessment breakdown:
- HL subjects: 80% external assessment, 20% internal assessment
- SL subjects: 70% external assessment, 30% internal assessment
- Exceptions:
- Language B and Language Ab-Initio: 75% external
assessment, 25% internal assessment. - Mathematics AI (SL): 80% external, 20% internal assessment.
- Visual Arts: 60% external (although Visual Arts has no written exam), 40% internal.
- Language B and Language Ab-Initio: 75% external
Requirements
- In addition to the six subjects, all students complete the IB Core, which includes:
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK): A course exploring how knowledge is constructed across disciplines.
- Extended Essay (EE): A 4,000-word independent research paper
- Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): A student-led experiential learning programme.
Course Structure
- The IBDP is a two-year academic program.
- Students take six subjects, from each of the following groups:
- At least one subject must be chosen from Groups 1, 3, 4,
and 5. - Students may choose a subject from Group 2 or an
additional subject from Group 1. - Students may choose their sixth subject from Group 6 or another subject from Groups 1–4.
- At least one subject must be chosen from Groups 1, 3, 4,
Subject Levels
- Three subjects must be taken each at Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL).
- Students should plan for approximately 15–20 hours of
independent study per week.
Assessment
- All IB subjects are assessed both externally and internally.
Final external examinations take place over three weeks in May of the second year. - Assessment breakdown:
- HL subjects: 80% external assessment, 20% internal assessment
- SL subjects: 70% external assessment, 30% internal assessment
- Exceptions:
- Language B and Language Ab-Initio: 75% external
assessment, 25% internal assessment. - Mathematics AI (SL): 80% external, 20% internal assessment.
- Visual Arts: 60% external (although Visual Arts has no written exam), 40% internal.
- Language B and Language Ab-Initio: 75% external
Requirements
- In addition to the six subjects, all students complete the IB Core, which includes:
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK): A course exploring how knowledge is constructed across disciplines.
- Extended Essay (EE): A 4,000-word independent research paper
- Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): A student-led experiential learning programme.
Classes Available
| Group | Chamberí Classes | La Moraleja Classes |
|---|---|---|
Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature |
Spanish A: Lengua y Literatura (HL/SL)- English A: Literature (HL/SL) |
Spanish A: Lengua y Literatura (HL/SL)- English A: Literature (HL/SL) |
Group 2: Language Acquisition |
English B (HL/SL)
- French B (SL) |
Spanish B SL/HL
-Spanish ab initio (SL)
-French ab initio (SL) |
Group 3: Individuals and Societies |
Business Management (HL) required by Spanish universities for some degrees
- Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)
- Global Politics (SL)
- Psychology (HL/SL) |
Business Management (HL)
- required by Spanish universities for some degrees
Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)
*the course is interdisciplinary and meets the
requirements for both subject areas 3 and 4
- Global Politics (SL)
- Psychology (HL/SL)
- History
*Offered as Historia (in Spanish, like Spanish A) |
Group 4: Sciences |
Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)
- Biology (HL/SL)
- Physics (HL) |
Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)
- Biology (HL/SL)
- Physics (HL) |
Group 5: Mathematics |
Applications and Interpretations (SL)
- Analysis and Approaches (HL) required by Spanish universities for some degrees |
Applications and Interpretations (SL)
- required by Spanish universities for some degrees
- Analysis and Approaches (HL) |
Group 6: The Arts |
Visual Arts (HL/SL) |
Visual Art (SL/HL)
- Film (SL/HL) |
Brewster Madrid La Moraleja is a Candidate School* for the IB Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Brewster Madrid La Moraleja believes is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org
IB learners strive to become inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective.
