Accredited as an official IB World School since 2025, Institut Aurora proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP). This globally recognized, rigorous two-year curriculum serves as an exceptional stepping stone to the world’s leading universities. Through the DP, our students cultivate essential lifelong skills in independent research, effective communication, disciplined self-management, and advanced, higher-order thinking.
At the beginning of the two years, students will have to choose between 6 areas of studies:
- 3 at a standard Level (SL): 150 teaching hours over two years
- 3 at a Higher Level (HL): 240 teaching hours over two years
6 Areas of Studies
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- Studies in Language and Literature
- Language Acquisition
- Individuals & Societies
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Arts
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Students will have to choose:
- 1 subject in each area of study
- 3 subjects at a Higher Level (HL)
- 3 subjects at a Standard Level (SL)
- Arts is optional and can be replaced by a subject from another area of study
During their two-year course, each student must carry out an internally assessed research project in each of their subjects and additionally, will have to complete the 3 core elements of the IB diploma: the Extended Essay (EE), Creativity/Activity/Service (CAS), and Theory of Knowledge (TOK). The official examinations take place in May of DP2.
Areas of studies offered at Institut Aurora
As for now, the areas of studies offered are:
Studies in Language & Literature:
- English Language & Literature HL
Language Acquisition
- Language B : French HL
Individuals & Societies
- Business Management HL
- Economics SL
Sciences
- Biology HL
- Chemistry SL
- Physics SL
- Computer Science HL
- Environmental Systems and Societies SL
Mathematics
- Analysis & Approaches SL
Institut Aurora’s offer of subject choice can change based on the demand of the school cohort.
The IB’s Core Elements
EE: Extended Essay
Guided by a faculty supervisor, students undertake an independent research project in a subject of their choice. After formulating a focused research question, they engage in rigorous academic inquiry culminating in a 4,000-word paper. While demanding, this process provides invaluable preparation for university-level research. Students who succeed typically select a topic they are genuinely passionate about and demonstrate strong time-management skills.
CAS: Creativity, Activity and Service
The CAS programme offers a premier opportunity for students to explore new passions and cultivate existing talents outside the classroom. Over an 18-month period, a dedicated CAS coordinator guides students as they build an experiential portfolio and engage in meaningful, structured reflections on their growth.
TOK: Theory of knowledge
This course challenges students to question the very nature of knowledge, fostering deep critical thinking skills. By exploring fundamental inquiries—such as whether absolute truth exists, if bias is entirely avoidable, and how human values shape what we accept as fact—TOK encourages students to reflect on how they know what they claim to know.
High School Career Counseling Program
At Institut Aurora, high school career counseling is essential to transforming academic potential into a purposeful future. Our dedicated counseling program empowers students through self-discovery, helping them align their unique talents with tailored post-secondary pathways and essential prerequisite coursework. By demystifying the university admissions landscape and fostering critical self-management skills, we alleviate future anxiety and ensure our students graduate with a clear, confident roadmap for the global stage.
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