IB Geography is a Group 3 subject in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). It explores physical and human geography, environmental interactions, global challenges, and spatial patterns, with a strong focus on fieldwork, data analysis, case studies, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
The course is available at Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours) and Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours), with first assessment in 2025.
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Geographic themes - structured questions | 2h 15min | 2h 15min | SL: 35% / HL: 35% |
| Paper 2 | Geographic perspectives - data response and essays | 1h 15min | 1h 15min | SL: 40% / HL: 45% |
| Paper 3 | Global interactions - extended essay responses | N/A | 1h | HL: 20% |
| Internal Assessment | Fieldwork investigation (2,500 words) | 20 hours | 20 hours | SL: 25% / HL: 20% |
Develop an understanding of the dynamic interrelationships between people, places, spaces and the environment at different scales
Develop a critical awareness and consider complexity thinking in the context of the nexus of geographic issues
Acquire an in-depth understanding of how geographic issues, or wicked problems, have been shaped by powerful human and physical processes
