In the preparatory years, the so-called Pre-IB ones, students follow the international IGCSE program, which prepares them well for DP, and, moreover, in accordance with the IB ideas, they are educated holistically, according to the original 2 SLO programs.
Subjects taught according to the IGCSE standard (extended) in Pre-IB classes:
Mathematics
English
Geography
History
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computer science
Subjects taught in the original 2 SLO standard in Pre-IB classes:
German or French or Spanish (to be chosen)
History of Poland
Geography of Poland
Economics
Philosophy
Psychology
Visual arts
Theater
Physical education
Additional subject: Academic writing – practicing written English
In Pre-IB 1
All subjects are compulsory – students are given time to prepare for specifying their preferred subjects, which is started already in Pre-IB 2, and which is necessary in DP.
In Pre-IB 2
Students must select their own subject groups:
SCIENCE:
biology, chemistry – at extended level, mathematics – at basic or extended level
STEM:
physics, computer science / informatics, mathematics – at extended level
SOCIAL1:
geography and history – at extended level, mathematics – at basic or extended level
SOCIAL2:
Polish language, history, psychology – at extended level, mathematics – at basic or extended level
In all subject groups:
Another foreign language:
In all subject groups:
In all subject groups:
Subjects taught in English:
English – at an advanced level
basic or extended level – depending on the students’ skills
academic writing – at an advanced level
visual arts, theater and physical education.
biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, computer science / informatics, geography, history, economics, philosophy, psychology, English language,
Subjects taught in Polish:
Polish language, history of Poland, geography of Poland, art, physical education, art, theater.
The IGCSE programme may, but does not have to, end with an examination – the decision to take the exam is made by the student. Passing the final exam is not compulsory for students in our school who wish to continue their education in the IB DP programme. It is not required either by the IB or by the school.
Therefore, in the interest of our students’ mental health – which is undoubtedly supported by avoiding stressful situations, and exams undoubtedly belong to that category – we do not recommend this choice to our students. You still have many exams ahead of you, and at this stage of education it is not worth focusing on them.
