The IB curriculum comprises courses that are highly important for the intellectual development of young people, their holistic education and general knowledge. In addition to the main natural and social science courses, the IB Diploma Programme contains courses which are important for 21st-century education and offer skills that will help students excel in their academic and professional careers.

Apart from the main subjects, IBDP focuses on languages so as to enhance the students’ prospects for studying abroad and achieving international success.

Quality education is distinguished by the diversity, relevance and value of the subjects offered by the school and the fact that they are presented in an interactive, inspiring and innovative manner; this is precisely what the International School achieves owing to its teaching methods and content provided.

Studies in language and literature

For students interested in languages and linguistics, the Diploma Programme offers courses which delve into the literature and culture of English and Serbian. This is a great opportunity for future linguists to expand their knowledge when it comes to their language of choice.

English Language and Literature represents a balanced amalgamation of literary interpretation and critical thinking skills. As such, it forms a basis for a broader study of not only works of literature but also non-literary texts. Elements such as context in social, cultural and temporal sense are explored in relation to literature. A varied choice of works is covered which allows the students to gain competence in critical literacy, analysis of literary and non-literary texts as well as a wide understanding of different cultures and intercultural communication. Additionally, the students’ presentation skills are developed and, by the end of the course, they will be able to present their ideas more efficiently and effectively.
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Serbian A: Literature is a creative and interesting subject in the IB program that will help students to develop the skills of analyses and evaluation of the literary works in their own national curriculum, and besides it, they will be introduced with works in translation. This approach will allow students to compare and critically observe the works and become skilled in observations of the characters and different periods in literature. Students will be able to write critical essays and present their analyses orally which is an inspiring and useful academic skill.
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Language acquisition

The IB Diploma Programme covers the diverse interests of International School students. Our future polyglots can study English, French, Spanish and German, which further increases their chances for international academic and professional success.

French B language course offers a comprehensive, learner-oriented and interactive language course aimed at allowing the students to obtain the capacity to communicate, fluently and maturely, in the context of the topics of local, international and global interest. It deeply focuses on all of the qualities of an IB student: it allows them to be knowledgeable, communicators, principled, open-minded, communicators, risk-takers… During the IB course, the students will be able to understand and produce, in oral and written form, texts on various topics. At the end of the course, the students are expected to reach the level B2, C1 or even above (according to the CEFR). In order to do so, they will be exposed to a variety of textual (mass media and literary texts), visual and other stimuli and participate in creative and interdisciplinary activities, as well as projects.
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English B course aims at providing students with the opportunity to acquire and develop their English language skills, improve their communication in this language and raise awareness of other cultures through the study of language. It focuses on developing receptive (reading and listening) and productive (writing and speaking) skills in a range of personal, interpersonal, and cultural contexts while also using works of literature for the study of language. Students will have the opportunity to get acquainted with a variety of different text types and use more specific vocabulary and advanced grammatical structures to express their opinions in spoken or written form.
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Spanish B language course aims to enable students to communicate in Spanish Language. Students will use various literary texts and multimedia content in order to improve their understanding of the key concepts and their language competencies. Through innovative approach to teaching and learning, students will also enhance their social competencies and critical thinking.
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German B language course is a comprehensive language course that enables students to communicate and discuss various topics in German. During the course, the students will be able to grasp different German language concepts, familiarize themselves with the German language and culture and improve their competencies in reading, communication, understanding and writing in creative and interdisciplinary lessons.
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Individuals and Societies

This subject group brings numerous benefits and satisfies the diverse educational needs of International School students. Business management skills are highly applicable at university, and especially in their future careers. Psychology skills are becoming ever more important and we use them to handle all life situations, while history is a field everyone should master because – Historia magistra vitae est.

Business Management course represents a collection of various skills needed for one individual to successfully run a Business venture or continue specialising in the field. It encompasses necessary tools and techniques enabling students to gather as much theoretical knowledge in Business and Management as possible. Students can be interpreting the elements of the curriculum in real life scenarios and see the usage of theories that they cover in the course.
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The IB History course is a two year course designed to prepare the learners for their future careers in diplomacy, law, journalism and many other disciplines which requires critical thinking and a high level of research skills. Rather than just focusing on memorizing facts and events, IB History approaches the exciting world of past events through analises, interpretation and description of historical sources, deep understanding of historical concepts and events, causes and consequences, encouraging students to become inquirers, thinkers and learners for life time, enabling them to use obtained skills in any sphere of their future academic interest.
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Psychology course consists of presenting and teaching different research methods used in psychology. It also portrays different perspectives and paradigms, and discusses the necessity of multiple paradigms within one science. The approaches elaborated within the course are the biological, the cognitive and the sociocultural approach. Later on, specific areas of applied psychology are taught, and the SL students choose one, while HL students choose two out of the four options – Abnormal, Developmental, Health or psychology of human relationship.
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Sciences

Without sciences there is no civilizational progress! Subjects such as chemistry, physics, and biology are considered general knowledge and are imperative for academics, while IT skills are key to 21stcentury professions.

Computer Science is an experimental science that tries to study computers and computing, based on mathematics and theoretical and algorithmic foundation. Students can learn a variety of things such as hardware and software, how to process information, logic, and use of logic, programming languages such as Java and Python, many sorting and searching algorithms, and many more things. Computer Science is a perfect balance between the theoretical field of mathematics and the practical field of engineering.
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IB Chemistry is a two-year course designed to prepare students wishing to enter university study in the field of sciences. It aims to balance the needs of a content-oriented syllabus with the development of problem-solving and analytical skills characteristic for an experimental scientist. The students will develop their investigational skills through extensive laboratory work and learn how the scientific method is carried to reach potential solutions for real-life questions and uncertainties.
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Physics is considered to be the most fundamental science, as it deals with laws that govern the behaviour of the smallest atoms, as well as the largest stars. The Diploma Programme Physics course teaches students how to approach scientific problems, gather relevant data and reach relevant conclusions. Starting with the topic about data collection, the programme covers a vast variety of topics. The students learn about different types of motion, thermal properties of materials and description of waves and radiation. Further on, they discover the principles and uses of electricity, which powers the world around them. The course is followed by extensive investigation practices and experimental work.
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Biology is the science of life and through the IB course students will explore all essential parts of this wonderful subject. It will help them understand their own body as well as the world around them and fundamental concepts and mechanisms that stand behind each and every process on the planet. They will polish their research and laboratory skills. Students will become more self-aware, and in addition to it, will see the world and how it functions in a new light. This course will allow them to prepare for studying biology and related subjects, give them an excellent ground for research in biology related fields such as biochemistry, medicine and pharmacology.
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Mathematics

The laws of mathematics are waiting for maths aficionados who will solve complex mathematical problems and perhaps discover new approaches for solving them. Mathematics is a highly important science, not only in a functional sense, but also in developmental one, as it helps students enhance their logical and critical thinking skills.

The IB DP Mathematics course focuses on developing important mathematical concepts in a comprehensible, coherent and rigorous way, achieved by a carefully balanced approach. Students are encouraged to apply their mathematical knowledge to solve problems set in a variety of meaningful contexts. Development of each topic should feature justification and proof of results. Students should expect to develop insight into mathematical form and structure, and should be intellectually equipped to appreciate the links between concepts in different topic areas. They are also encouraged to develop the skills needed to continue their mathematical growth in other learning environments.
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