Curriculum

IB at MUWCI

All the students study the Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate (IB). The two-year programme is welcomed by universities worldwide and is widely recognised as combining breadth with depth, and for teaching and testing skills rather than mere book knowledge. In India, the IB Diploma is officially recognised as equivalent to other twelfth grade board exams; In many North American universities IB credits earn students advanced placement or credit.

The IB Hexagon

Group 1: Primary Language (A1)

Taught: English A1 (HL, SL), Hindi A1 (SL only), Spanish A1 (HL, SL)

Self-Taught: (SL only) All other first languages. You can study a second language at the A1 level if you are bilingual or have studied it for at least five years.

Group 2: Secondary Language (A2, B, & ab initio)

English A2 (HL, SL), English B (HL, SL), French ab intio, (SL only) Spanish B (HL, SL), Spanish ab initio (SL only), French B (HL, SL), Hindi B (HL only), Hindi ab initio.

Group 3: Individuals and Societies

Economics (HL, SL), History (HL, SL), Psychology (HL, SL), Philosophy (HL only), Human Rights (SL only)

Group 4: Natural Sciences

Biology (HL, SL), Chemistry (HL only), Physics (HL only), Environmental Systems (SL only).

Group 5: Mathematics

Mathematics (HL), Maths Standard (SL), Maths Studies (SL), Further Maths (SL).

Group 6: Performing and Visual Arts

Visual Arts (HL, SL), Theatre (SL only), Film (HL, SL), Music (HL, SL))

The Core Requirements

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

A course which explores the relationship among various disciplines and ensures that students engage in critical reflection and analysis of the knowledge acquired within and beyond the classroom. This course runs from December of Year 1 to December of Year II and is compulsory for all students.

Extended Essay (EE)

A piece of research work of some 4000 words which provides an experience in producing an independent research paper. This should be written in one of the subjects selected for the IB and completed between March of Year 1 and October of Year 2, under faculty supervision.

The college has pioneered the acceptance by the IBO of an extended essay option in World Studies, which uses an interdisciplinary approach to explore issues at the source major conflict in our world.

Creation, Action, Service

This part of the IB has been broadened at MUWCI and is coordinated by the Triveni Office. Find out more on the Triveni page.

Beyond the IB

Global Affairs

A team of students and faculty prepare weekly discussions sessions on issues of Current Global Concern. The sessions form an important focal point of the academic week and all members of the college community are expected to attend.

This is India

All first year students follow a course which introduces them to Indian culture and philosophy, and to the history of modern India. Students are also provided with the opportunity to learn conversational regional Indian languages such as Hindi or Marathi.

Project Weeks

Two project weeks each year enable students to initiate their own focused study of India through volunteer work and travel. Find out more on the Triveni page.

Theatre Week

The performing arts are a vital part of life at the College. The annual Theatre Week actively involves most members of the community in the production of a variety of plays in different styles.