+371 29250084
schule@deutscheschuleriga.lv
08:00 - 18:30
Monday to Friday
+371 29250084
schule@deutscheschuleriga.lv
08:00 - 18:30
Monday to Friday
+371 29250084
schule@deutscheschuleriga.lv
Dzirnavu iela 16
Riga, Latvija
08:00 - 18:30
Monday to Friday
GISR Secondary education programme
At the highest grades (11 and 12) of the German International School of Riga we offer our students the GIB DP, namely the Mixed Language International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. This programme aims to provide a comprehensive and challenging education that not only promotes academic knowledge but also critical thinking, research skills and an international outlook. Unlike the standard IB DP programme, we offer students the opportunity to obtain the GIB diploma, which is equivalent to the German Abitur, so that after graduating from GISR, prospective students can be admitted to universities both in Germany and other countries all around the world.
About the programme:
Each pupil studies six subjects from different subject areas, these are:
The mother tongue (i.e. German for German-speaking students), which is also taught abroad at mother tongue level as an A1 language. This is a very literature-intensive curriculum.
Each student must take at least three subjects at High Level (HL) and the remaining two to three subjects at Standard Level (SL). In order to obtain the GIB diploma, at least three of the subjects are taught in German (History, Biology, German).
In addition to the 6 compulsory examination subjects, students must also take a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, fulfil the requirements of the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) course and submit an Extended Essay (EE).
The TOK course is designed to help students understand how knowledge is acquired and how to learn most effectively.
The emphasis is on promoting intercultural understanding, open-mindedness and the attitude necessary to respect and value different points of view.The main focus of TOK is not to acquire new knowledge, but to give students the ability to reflect on what they have learnt and to look at it from different perspectives.
The CAS course is designed to help students develop a sense of responsibility, creativity and social skills as well as empathy and understanding for others. Students achieve these goals through a variety of projects and community service. In this way, by analyzing information and presenting reasoned and persuasive opinions, prospective students are being prepared for university.
The Extended Essay is a core requirement of the GIB Diploma. In collaboration with an EE supervisor, GIB candidates carry out an independent research project in an area of interest to them. With the help of EE students acquire necessary skills for their future studies.
A brief introduction to the GIB Diploma:
Secondary school students have to sit GIB diploma exams in six subjects which are graded on a scale from 1 to 7, with a maximum total score of 42 points. In addition, it is possible to obtain up to three additional points for the three programme components described above – TOK, CAS and EE – so that a total of 45 points can be achieved. To obtain the GIB diploma, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 24 points.
You can find more information about the IBO here: https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/
German International School of Riga is a Candidate School* for the IBO Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy – a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that German International School of Riga believes is important for our students.
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.
For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.