Handbook of procedures for the Diploma Programme

Overview

This 2009 Handbook of procedures for the Diploma Programme contains all the important information about the Diploma Programme procedures and deadlines that coordinators, heads of schools and teachers will need during the 2009 academic year. We ask coordinators to ensure that information contained in this handbook is passed on to other appropriate individuals within the school community, and used to provide exact and adequate information about the Diploma Programme to students and parents.

Please note that the forms referred to in this edition of the handbook are the latest version. It is the responsibility of the Diploma Programme coordinator to ensure that these are the ones being sent to the International Baccalaureate Curriculum and Assessment Centre.

Please use the links in the table below or the tabs at the top of the screen to navigate around the handbook. All forms can be accessed via the link to the left of the screen.

Any comments or suggestions that you may have for improving this handbook will be most welcome, and should be sent via email to Graeme Donnan at graeme.donnan@ibo.org.

Section A	Introduction to the Diploma Programme
Section B	Important information for coordinators
Section C	Support and services
Section D	Academic honesty
Section E	Special circumstances and arrangements
Section F	Fees
Section G	Registering candidates for examinations
Section H	Assessment procedures
Section I	Arrangements for the written examinations in May and November 2009
Section J	Electronic calculators
Section K	Issue of results
Core	Information specific to theory of knowledge, extended essays and creativity, action, service
Group 1	Language A1
Group 2	Second language
Group 3	Individuals and societies
Group 4	Experimental sciences
Group 5	Mathematics and computer science
Group 6	The arts
SBS	School-based syllabuses
TSL/pilot subjects	Transdisciplinary SL and pilot subjects mainstream in 2010