Switching Subjects · · 9 min read
IB Diploma Subject Rules Before You Switch
Check IB diploma subject rules before a DP1 switch, including subject groups, HL and SL balance, ESS, school deadlines, timetables and fees.
Check IB diploma subject rules before a DP1 switch, including subject groups, HL and SL balance, ESS, school deadlines, timetables and fees.
Can you take only two HL subjects in IB? Learn the diploma rules, switch options, school approvals, deadlines, timetable limits and possible fees.
Learn how to request an IB subject change in DP1, check Diploma rules, gather evidence, email your coordinator, and prepare for an approved switch.
Learn what to say to a new teacher after switching an IB subject or level, including catch-up questions, practical scripts, and DP1 rules for M28.
IB teacher or subject problem? Diagnose the issue before a DP1 switch, then check IB rules, school deadlines, timetable space, fees and subject fit.
Should you drop Physics HL for engineering? Compare university requirements, IB rules, alternatives and the steps M28 students should take first.
Should you drop Math AA HL for economics? Compare university requirements, IB Diploma rules, switching risks and a practical DP1 decision process.
Joining IB Physics late in DP1? Use this four-week catch-up plan to prioritise mechanics, practical skills, missed work and SL or HL decisions.
Joining IB Math AA late? Use this four-week DP1 catch-up plan for algebra, functions, trigonometry, calculator skills, and IA readiness.
Learn when you can move up to IB Biology HL in DP1, which content to catch up on, how diploma rules affect switching, and how to plan a manageable transition.
Learn when you can move up to IB Physics HL in DP1, what content you must catch up on, and how school deadlines and timetables affect the switch.
Can you move up to IB Business Management HL in DP1? Check diploma rules, HL content, timetable limits, approval steps, and a practical catch-up plan.
Can you move up to IB Global Politics HL in DP1? Learn approval rules, HL-only content, timetable checks, diploma constraints, and an M28 catch-up plan.
Learn what changes when you drop IB ESS HL to SL in DP1, including syllabus content, exams, IA weighting, diploma requirements, workload and university choices.
Learn what changes if you drop IB Language B HL to SL in DP1, including assessment, workload, diploma rules, university entry and first steps.
Learn what changes if you drop IB Design Technology HL to SL in DP1, including content, exams, IA, workload, diploma rules and university choices.
Is there a fee to change IB subject? Learn when costs may apply, who approves a DP1 switch, and what M28 students should ask their school's DP coordinator.
Joining IB Psychology late in DP1? Learn what to prioritise, recover missed practical work, and follow a focused four-week M28 catch-up plan.
Changed an IB science in DP1? Learn how missed practicals affect required experience, your scientific investigation, and a realistic catch-up plan.
Learn how M28 DP1 students can settle into a new class after switching an IB subject or level, close knowledge gaps, and manage catch-up work.
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