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IB Courses Available at Anderson

IB Courses at Available at Anderson

Anderson High School is proud to offer IB Courses that develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect.

IB Diploma Students:

Diploma students take 3 Higher Level Courses and 3 Standard Level Courses in addition to the DP Core:

  • Higher Level (HL) courses span two years and must be taken in both Junior and Senior year. Exams for HL courses are held in May of Senior year.
  • Standard Level (SL) courses are one year long and can be taken in either Junior or Senior year. However, only two SL courses can be completed and tested during Junior year. If an SL course is a two-year course, it will be labeled “2-year SL” (generally only applies to World Language classes).
  • All courses on the MATH and WORLD LANGUAGE pathways should be taken at Anderson to ensure appropriate exposure and preparation for the prerequisite content and rigor of the IB Diploma Programme.

IB Course Certificate Students:

Certificate students must take at least 2 Higher Level IB Courses. 

  • Higher Level (HL) courses span two years and must be taken in both Junior and Senior year. Exams for HL courses are held in May of Senior year. Course Certificate students must take 2 HL courses in 2 different groups.
  • All courses on the MATH and WORLD LANGUAGE pathways should be taken at Anderson to ensure appropriate exposure and preparation for the prerequisite content and rigor of the IB Programme.

IB Courses at Available at Anderson 

Group 1 - Language & Literature

English A: Literature HL

 

Group 2 - World Languages

Chinese B Mandarin SL & HL

Mandarin Ab Initio SL

French B SL & HL

French Ab Initio SL

German B SL & HL

German Ab Initio SL

Latin SL & HL

Spanish B SL & HL

Spanish Ab Initio SL

 

Group 3 - Individuals & Societies

History: Americas HL

Psychology SL

Psychology HL

Group 4 - Sciences

Biology SL

Biology HL

Computer Science SL

Physics SL *

Chemistry SL *

* Pending student interest

 

Group 5 - Mathematics

Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL

Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL**

** Curriculum is part of the AP Calculus AB/BC 

course for Diploma students

 

Group 6 - The Arts/ IB Elective

Visual Arts HL

Dance HL

The IB Elective can also be another Group 2, 

Group 3, or Group 4 subject.

 

IB Course Planning at Anderson:

  • Course plans for both IB Diploma and IB Certificate students will be created during Sophomore year and reviewed by the IB Coordinator.  
  • All IB courses must be taken at Anderson High School by IB trained teachers.
  • IB students may also take AP classes if they fit in their schedule. AP students may not take IB classes. 
  • Students will meet annually with their counselor to ensure that all graduation requirements are being met for their Texas High School diploma. The IB Coordinator works closely with the Anderson Counseling staff.
  • More information about course selection can be found on the AHS Counseling site.

“Earning the IB Course Certificate in IB English Lit HL and Psychology HL allowed me to deepen my global perspective and develop research skills that benefit me now as a UT College of Natural Sciences student. It is easier for me to draw parallels and make connections across different topics, which helps me easily grasp new concepts in my university classes.” 

- Lucy Anderson IB Course Certificate Recipient, Class of 2026