Course Duration
2 Years
Examination Board
IB
Entry Criteria
Grade 6 in Design and Technology GCSE; or if no Design and Technology GCSE a Grade 5 in English Language; Grade 4 in Maths GCSE; and at least 3 other qualifications at grade 4 or above.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) – where creativity, innovation, and rigorous problem-solving come together to shape the future. This program is more than just learning about products or materials; it’s about empowering students to become thoughtful designers and critical thinkers, equipped to make meaningful contributions in an ever-changing, technology-driven world.
The curriculum covers a rich array of topics, including:
External assessment (60%): consists of two written exams, These test knowledge and critical thinking skills, covering topics like human factors, materials, sustainability, and innovation.
Internal assessment (40%): consists a design project in which they identify a problem, develop a solution, and bring their ideas to life through research, iterative design, and prototype development. This process fosters resilience, adaptability, and a strong sense of achievement.
Design Technology IBDP is an extraordinary opportunity for students to engage with real-world challenges, learn to empathise with users, and bring their own ideas to life. Through hands-on learning and research-based inquiry, students gain an understanding of sustainable practices, develop ethical design principles, and acquire practical skills in modelling, prototyping, and testing. This subject nurtures innovators who can not only design compelling products but also assess their social, environmental, and economic impacts
