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The IB Diploma Programme at Delhi Public School East Bangalore
Where Academic Excellence Meets Global Vision
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at DPS East is more than a curriculum, it’s a transformative journey that prepares students for higher secondary education, aged 16-19 for university success and lifelong achievement. Central to this mission are the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning (ATLs) frameworks that develop not just capable students, but principled, reflective global citizens.
At Delhi Public School Bangalore East, our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) empowers students with global skills, deep thinking, and values that last a lifetime. As an IB World School, we offer an internationally acclaimed curriculum that blends academic rigour, holistic personal development, and international mindedness. Every learner is supported to become a creative, principled, and confident global citizen, ready to succeed at the world’s best universities and beyond.
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Delhi Public School Bangalore East is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education programme for its students emphasizing the developmental needs of the child as a whole.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a two-year pre-university curriculum designed for students aged 16 to 19. Recognized globally, it emphasizes not only academic excellence but also the development of personal, emotional, and social skills needed to thrive in a complex and interconnected world
The programme’s philosophy is grounded in the belief that education should go beyond exams—it should nurture curiosity, intercultural understanding, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Rooted in inquiry-based learning, the IBDP encourages students to think critically, communicate effectively, and understand diverse perspectives. Its balanced framework — combining six academic subjects with the DP Core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service) — nurtures both intellectual and personal growth. The IBDP fosters independent research, critical thinking, creativity, and service-mindedness.
At its heart, the IBDP believes that education should inspire not just academic success but lifelong learning, empathy, and responsibility toward the world.
Dedicated mentors support every learning journey.
Dedicated DP Coordinator and university counseling support every step of your journey
Flexible subject choice for every ambition.
Students excel in academics, service, arts, and sports.
Admission to top institutions worldwide; many receive scholarships
Academic challenge, holistic growth, and well-being.
Connect with IB learners worldwide through collaboration.
Labs, libraries, technology, and learning spaces supporting inquiry
Who Thrives in IBDP? (Ideal student profile)
The IBDP is designed for motivated students who embody (or aspire to embody) the IB Learner Profile:
Graduate Prepared. Graduate Inspired. Graduate IB.
Begin your IB journey at Delhi Public School Bangalore East, where every learner grows into a principled, skilful, and compassionate leader for a changing world.
Six Subject Groups: Breadth and Balance
Students select one subject from each of six groups, ensuring a well-rounded education while specializing in areas of passion:
Explore economics, business, psychology. Analyze contemporary global issues through multiple disciplinary lenses, developing the perspective-taking of open-minded thinkers.
Engage in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Systems & Societies, or Sports, Exercise & Health Science. Conduct investigations, analyze data, and understand the scientific method as a tool for understanding our world.
Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretation at your level. Develop problem-solving thinking skills and mathematical reasoning applicable across disciplines and careers.
Express yourself through Visual Arts or select an additional subject from Groups 1-5. Develop creative thinking and risk-taking through artistic exploration and portfolio development.
📚 Extended Essay (EE): Learning to Investigate & Reflect
A 4,000-word independent research project on a topic of your choice. You become the inquirer and knowledgeable expert, conducting original research, developing thinking skills through critical analysis, and practicing academic integrity. Faculty mentorship supports your journey, developing resilience when challenges arise.
🤔 Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Learning to Think Critically
An interdisciplinary course exploring how we know what we know. TOK develops critical thinking across all subjects, examining how different cultures, disciplines, and individuals construct knowledge. You grapple with real-world dilemmas (healthcare ethics, artificial intelligence, climate science), recognizing that knowledge is complex and assumptions matter.
❤️ Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): Learning Through Doing
CAS develops the caring, principled, balanced learner. Through CAS projects, you:
CAS isn’t just an add-on, it’s where ATLs come alive. You develop resilience through challenge, confidence through creation, empathy through service, and reflection on your growth.
Each student must select a total of six subjects, one from each Band (given below), including three at HL and three at SL. The DP Core (TOK, EE, CAS) is mandatory for all. Students may also choose three science subjects to meet specific university or competition requirements. With IB approval, they will be awarded an irregular diploma.
BANDS | SUBJECTS
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BAND 1 | English Language and Literature (HL/SL) |
BAND 2 | Hindi (HL/SL), French (SL/Ab Initio), German (SL/Ab Initio) |
BAND 3 | Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches (AA) (HL/SL), Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation (AI) (HL/SL) |
BAND 4 | Economics (HL/SL), Visual Arts (HL/SL), Sports, Exercise & Health Science (SEHS) (HL/SL), Biology (HL/SL), Physics (HL/SL) |
BAND 5 | Computer Science (HL/SL), Chemistry (HL/SL), Sports, Exercise & Health Science (SEHS) ) (HL/SL), Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS) (SL) |
BAND 6 | Business Management (HL/SL), Psychology (HL/SL) |
Core Requirements (Compulsory for all Diploma Candidates) | Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Extended Essay (EE) Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) |
The IB Learner Profile: Who We Aim to Develop
We nurture the ten attributes of the IB Learner Profile, developing students who are inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective. Through every lesson, assessment, and project, our learners grow as internationally minded leaders.
🔍 Inquirers
We nurture natural curiosity and a love of learning. Students ask critical questions, conduct independent research, and explore multiple perspectives across disciplines. They develop research skills through the Extended Essay, TOK investigations, and subject-based inquiries.
🧠 Knowledgeable
Students develop comprehensive knowledge across all six subject groups, exploring significant concepts and grappling with authentic global issues. They understand not just “what” but “why” connecting knowledge across disciplines and applying it to real-world contexts.
💭 Thinkers
Critical and creative thinking is embedded in every IBDP class. Through Theory of Knowledge, students examine assumptions, analyze arguments, and synthesize complex information. They solve problems systematically and think strategically about challenges.
🌍 Communicators
Fluency in multiple languages, both written and spoken, is fundamental. Students communicate effectively across cultures, express complex ideas clearly, and listen actively to diverse viewpoints. Our language acquisition programs develop proficiency alongside cultural competence.
👥 Risk-Takers
IBDP students embrace challenge and uncertainty with confidence. They experiment in science labs, create original artworks, present research findings, and lead CAS projects comfortable with failure as a pathway to growth.
✨ Principled
We develop students who act with integrity and ethical responsibility. Through CAS, students serve their communities. Through TOK, they examine ethical dilemmas. They understand that knowledge carries responsibility and take action for good.
🎯 Balanced
The IBDP demands intellectual rigour alongside physical, emotional, and social well-being. Our programs encourage students to balance study with activity and reflection, developing resilience and wholeness.
🤔 Reflective
Self-awareness and metacognition are cultivated throughout the DP. Students regularly assess their learning, set goals, and track growth. The CAS Reflection component and Extended Essay process deepen self-understanding.
❤️ Open-Minded
Students respect diverse cultures, perspectives, and beliefs. They challenge stereotypes, engage across differences, and seek to understand viewpoints different from their own. International mindedness permeates our curriculum.
🤝 Caring
Beyond academic excellence, IBDP students develop empathy and compassion. Through CAS, they engage in meaningful service. Through collaborative learning, they support peers. They recognize their role in a broader global community.
Approaches to Learning (ATLs): How We Teach & Learn
At DPS East, we don’t just teach content, we teach students how to learn. Five clusters of Approaches to Learning skills empower our IBDP students to become independent, lifelong learners.
Our curriculum weaves Approaches to Learning (ATLs) seamlessly into every subject:
Thinking Skills: Critical and creative problem-solving
Research Skills: Effective inquiry, analysis, and academic honesty
Communication Skills: Expressing ideas confidently in multiple languages and media
Self-Management Skills: Organization, time management, and personal resilience
Social Skills: Collaboration, empathy, and leadership
How ATLs Are Embedded Across All Subjects
ATLs are not taught separately, they’re woven into every lesson, lab, essay, and discussion:
Subject | ATL Development |
Language & Literature | Critical thinking (analyzing texts), communication (class discussions, presentations), research skills (literary analysis) |
Language Acquisition | Social skills (conversation practice), communication (cross-cultural dialogue), affective skills (confidence building) |
Individuals & Societies | Research skills (primary & secondary sources), critical thinking (evaluating perspectives), self-management (essay projects) |
Sciences | Research skills (lab practicals), critical thinking (experimental design), self-management (data analysis) |
Mathematics | Thinking skills (problem-solving, pattern recognition), self-management (long-term projects), research skills (data interpretation) |
The Arts | Creative thinking (artistic expression), collaboration (ensemble work), reflection (process portfolios) |
TOK | Critical thinking (argument analysis), reflection (epistemological awareness), open-mindedness (examining diverse knowledge systems) |
Extended Essay | All five ATL clusters—the EE is a masterclass in independent research, critical thinking, self-management, and intellectual reflection |
CAS | Social skills (teamwork), self-management (commitment), affective skills (empathy, responsibility) |
Assessment: Fair, Comprehensive, and Rigorous
IBDP assessment combines:
External examinations marked by international examiners (ensuring global consistency)
Internal assessments including coursework, projects, oral presentations, and lab work (capturing authentic learning)
Continuous evaluation across two years (recognizing growth and effort, not just final exams)
This multifaceted approach ensures authentic assessment of deep understanding aligned with the Learner Profile and ATLs, not just memorization.
Grading: Each subject is scored 1-7. Combined with up to 3 bonus points from TOK and EE, students can earn a maximum of 45 points. Universities worldwide recognize and value IBDP scores for admissions.
CAS in Action (student-led initiatives and reflections)
At DPS Bangalore East, Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is where learning moves beyond the classroom. It encourages students to apply their knowledge, passions, and skills to real-world contexts, fostering empathy, leadership, and personal growth.
Through student-led projects, learners create art, organize community drives, lead fitness or environmental initiatives, and collaborate on social-impact campaigns. Each experience helps them develop resilience, teamwork, and self-awareness.
Reflection is central to CAS, students document their journeys, challenges, and achievements, connecting their experiences to the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning (ATLs).
In essence, CAS at DPS East helps students become not just successful learners, but responsible, compassionate changemakers.
By actively participating in community initiatives, students learn that education is not confined to classrooms — it’s about understanding the world, taking action, and making a meaningful difference.
Student Life & Activities
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Our Career Counselor at DPSBE plays a vital role in guiding students toward informed academic and career choices. Their responsibilities include:
Creating awareness about emerging fields such as AI, data science, aviation studies, sustainability, etc.
Top universities in India, the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia actively seek IBDP graduates. Many offer:
ATLs are developed through all coursework, projects, and assessments but are not formally graded. Instead, they're evident in strong performance across all subjects, the Extended Essay, TOK essays, and CAS projects. Universities recognize ATL development as a marker of well-rounded candidates.
Yes, with special IB approval for specific university requirements. Students receive an "irregular diploma" but meet university prerequisites.
IBDP offers international recognition, emphasis on critical thinking over memorization, development of the Learner Profile and ATLs, and holistic assessment. It's ideal for students targeting global universities and seeking transformative education.
Each student receives a faculty supervisor for one-on-one mentorship throughout the EE process. Students will also participate in research skills workshops and peer feedback sessions, developing not just research ATLs but also resilience and reflection.
No! While rigorous, IBDP is designed for all motivated learners. The curriculum develops ATLs that help every student succeed. With determination, engagement with your learning (reflection), and school support, every student can earn the diploma and develop as a Learner Profile student.
The IBDP curriculum prepares for life. Through ATLs like self-management, research skills, and affective skills, you learn to manage complex workloads, seek help when needed, conduct independent research, and reflect on your growth, skills essential for university success. The Learner Profile, especially your development as an inquirer, thinker, and open-minded individual, prepares you for intellectual challenge and diverse communities.
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