Markham offers the most robust IB Diploma programme in Peru with 27 different subjects to choose from.

The IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous two-year programme recognised internationally for offering academic, personal and social development. It allows students to personalise their learning programme from a broad base of languages, Mathematics, Sciences and Arts.  Students learn skills which are relevant to future undergraduate and life long learning whilst gaining a strong knowledge base in their chosen fields.

Students who enjoy the challenge of learning in the English language and are willing to put significant effort into their academic and personal development can opt for the IB, provided they can show evidence of academic success in the past.  Students must take 3 or 4 courses as Higher Level subjects and 3 courses at Standard Level.

The IB Diploma Programme at Markham is an excellent preparation for both Peruvian and international universities.

The IB Diploma Programme facilitates direct access to UK and other European universities and also Australian, New Zealand and Canadian universities which may make students the offer of a place conditional on gaining certain overall and/or specific grades. Students interested in US university entrance may prepare for SAT entrance examinations while doing the IB Diploma; the SAT examination may now be taken at Markham College.

Most private Peruvian universities accept 24 Diploma points for direct entry. Some others give credits towards the first year of general studies for IB students with 32 points or higher, in addition to accrediting certain courses depending on the IB grade obtained.

 

The IB Diploma Programme is:

• A two-year course at Markham College (Sixth Form: 5B & 6B)
• Considered to be a very rigorous academic programme
• Taught almost entirely in English
• Excellent preparation for university both here in Peru and abroad

 

Students are expected to complete the following courses which may be taken at a higher or standard level:

• At least one first language (English, Spanish or French)
• An additional first language, or a language taught as a second language
• Mathematics (several levels are available for different career choices)
• At least one Science course (several choices are available for different career choices)
• At least one Humanities course (several choices are available for different career choices)
• PE (Physical Education): Markham requires all IB students to continue with weekly PE classes for the two years of the Programme
• Choice of elective:  an arts subject or another language first or second level (English, Spanish or French) or another science or humanity
• Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and a 4,000 word  extended essay
• Complete a course in CAS (Creativity, Action and Service)

 

The IB Diploma Programme options for subjects at Markham include:

• Science subjects: Biology; Design and Technology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Physics; Sports: Exercise and Health Science; and Environmental Systems and Societies
• Humanities subjects: Economics; Geography; History; Psychology and Environmental Systems and Societies
• Arts and Languages subjects: Film; French; Music; Theatre and Visual Arts