A6The bilingual diploma
A bilingual diploma will be awarded to a successful candidate who fulfills one of the following criteria:
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takes two languages A1
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takes a language A1 and a language A2
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takes examinations in at least one of the subjects from group 3 or group 4 in a language that is not the same language as his or her language A1 nominated for group 1
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submits an extended essay in a group 3 or group 4 subject written in a language that is not the same language as his or her language A1 nominated for group 1.
A school-based syllabus (SBS) cannot contribute to a bilingual diploma either as a diploma subject in groups 3 or 4, or as an extended essay. Therefore, the following extended essay subjects cannot contribute to the award of a bilingual diploma: human rights, peace and conflict studies, and politics. Similarly, neither a transdisciplinary subject nor a pilot subject can contribute to a bilingual diploma.