All IB pupils take six subjects from each of the following groups (click on them to find out more):
Click here to see to some real examples of student choices
| Group 1: First Language | English first language course | |
| Group 2: Second Language | Spanish, French, German, latin, Ancient Greek, Mandarin AI, Spanish AI | * |
| Group 3: Individuals and Societies (or Humanities) | Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Systems and Societies, History of Art, Film | ** *** |
| Group 4: Experimental Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, DT, Environmental Systems and Societies | **** |
| Group 5: Mathematics | ||
| Group 6: The Arts | Music, Art, Drama (or ANY of the above subjects allowing you to do a second science for example) |
| * | If you wish, you can start a new language from scratch "Ab Initio" |
| ** | Psychology is an on-line course supported by a Wellington teacher |
| *** | Film and History of Art are not confirmed yet. Watch this space |
| **** | Environmental Systems and Societies can count as BOTH Group3 and 4 allowing considerable flexibility of choice |
Note: All pupils take three subjects at Higher Level (HL) for specialist depth, and three at Standard Level (SL) to retain breadth.
In addition to their subject choices, all IB pupils also undertake:
| A course in the Theory of Knowledge (ToK) | ToK challenges pupils to be curious, ask questions, appreciate uncertainty and difference, develop critical judgement, and detect bias, deception and illogic.Both ToK and the Extended Essay are hugely attractive to universities |
| A 4000 word Extended Essay | The 4000 word extended essay develops the independent research and writing skills expected by universities, and it allows pupils to choose an area of personal interest within one of their subjects. |
| Creativity, Action and Service | In the Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) component of the IB, pupils learn through experience the value of leadership, teamwork and responsible, compassionate citizenship. CAS aims to develop the whole person and is entirely consistent with Wellington's philosophy and outstanding extra-curricular provision |
There are no A Level-style modular exams and re-take exams every six months to consume valuable learning time and disrupt the momentum of classes.