GEOGRAPHY

Geography is a dynamic subject that is firmly grounded in the real world and focuses on the awesome wonder of the earth, the human societies that inhabit it and the big issues facing both in the 21st century. You will be challenged to examine the solutions to these issues. Geography has at its core a study of global change. You will investigate population growth and migration, the planet’s vulnerability and resilience to climate change and the implications of global consumption on the environment and our security. You will wonder at extreme environments and the possibilities for global food and health. You will enjoy hands-on fieldwork measuring the power of glaciers in Switzerland. At HL you will also discuss global power structures, development challenges and risks to the economy and environment.

You are externally assessed by the IB through coursework (20% HL or 25% SL) and final examinations (80% HL or 75% SL).

GLOBAL POLITICS

The 21st century is characterised by rapid change and increasing interconnectedness impacting individuals and societies in unprecedented ways, and creating complex global political challenges. Global politics is an exciting, dynamic subject that draws on a variety of disciplines reflecting the complex nature of many contemporary political issues. The study of global politics allows you to critically engage with different perspectives and approaches to politics in order to comprehend the challenges of the changing world and become aware of your role in it as an active global citizen. Through an exploration of political contexts and concepts such as power, equality, sustainability and peace, you will have the opportunity to explore political issues affecting your own life.

You are externally assessed by the IB through coursework (40% HL or 25% SL) and final examinations (60% HL or 75% SL).

HISTORY

This is a world history course based on a comparative, multi-perspective approach to history of the 20th century and focused around key historical concepts such as change, causation and significance. In this contested, evidence-based subject, you will study authoritarian states in different regions of the world and engage in historical debates on the nature, causes and consequences of the cold war. Within the prescribed subject of rights and protests, you will investigate apartheid South Africa and civil rights in the United States through the critical evaluation of historical sources. If you choose history at higher level, your depth-study on the history of the Americas during the post-war era will use political, economic, social and cultural approaches to various countries in the region.

You are externally assessed by the IB through coursework (20% HL or 25% SL) and final examinations (80% HL or 75% SL).

PSYCHOLOGY (ONLINE COURSE)

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ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS & SOCIETIES (ESS) (SL ONLY)

As an interdisciplinary course, you will understand the interrelationships between environmental systems and societies, developing an ability to see different perspectives, devise solutions and make decisions about the problems our environment faces. You will learn to use a broad set of experimental and geographical skills to analyse a situation and evaluate data. Topics include a foundation on systems thinking and environmental viewpoints, ecology, aquatic and terrestrial food production, atmospheric systems, energy resources and climate change, resource use and conservation. You will be able to debate issues. Students have enjoyed the student centred approach to the course with several field trips and the opportunity to explore controversial topics systematically but with personal perspectives.

You are externally assessed by the IB through coursework (25%) and final examinations (75%).