International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

Congratulations IB Diploma Class of 2024

Thanks to their hard work, they have secured acceptance to top universities such as UC Berkeley, Santa Clara University, John Cabot University (Rome campus), University of Utah, Embry-Riddle, The College of William and Mary, University of Alabama, Colorado University (Boulder) and Baylor.  We wish them good luck in their future studies!

The Earth Prize 2024 Finalists Focus on UN SDGs 6, 12 and 15

Teenage champions of change: The Earth Prize 2024 Finalists merge passion with purpose, putting the UN SDGs into practice for a sustainable tomorrow.

Congratulations IB Diploma Class of 2023

The highest diploma score obtained was 35 points. Thanks to their hard work, they have secured acceptance to top universities such as Stanford, UCLA, UCSB, Rennes School of Business (France), College of Charleston, UC Berkeley, UCI, among many others. We wish them good luck in their future studies.

Sophomore Ryan Honary is the recipient of the IB Global Youth Action Fund.  The fund is a partnership between the International Baccalaureate and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).  Ryan's project proposal (Climate Solutions Society) is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.  Ryan will receive the full grant of $3000 for his project and will also be provided social entrepreneurial mentorship by the UN SDSN. 

Info about the Global Youth Action Fund

IB IN PRACTICE

The International Baccalaureate Organization regularly conducts research on the benefits of its program.  The latest study again showed that the an IB education increases a student's chance at college success.

IB DIPLOMA HANDBOOK

2024-2025 IB Diploma Handbook

IB Diploma Programme evaluation guide and self-study questionnaire

I Think, Therefore IB
NHHS's International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

The IB Diploma Program is an intellectually-rich, well-rounded two-year course of study for juniors and seniors that is built around three core experiences:

Theory of Knowledge, a college-level seminar
Creativity, Action, and Service, a student-designed community service project; and
Extended Essay, a research project
IB Diploma Candidates also pursue college-level work in six subjects: English, a second language, history, math, science, and an elective.

IB classes are open to all juniors and seniors, not just those in the full Diploma Program.  Like AP, IB classes are recognized by colleges and universities as excellent preparation for higher education.  Successful completion of AP and IB courses is usually rewarded with course credit or used for placement.  

IB Testing Schedule - May 2025

IB Scores 2013-2024

New EE Matrix

All IB classes are either Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL). HL's are two-year classes. Some are combined with AP classes. Students must take at least 3 HL's for the Diploma.

LANGUAGE A
IB Literature HL  
IB Language and Literature HL 

LANGUAGE B
IB French SL 
IB Spanish SL 

SOCIAL SCIENCE
IB History of the Americas HL2 

MATH
IB Math Applications and Interpretation SL (prerequisite Math III)

SCIENCE
IB Physics HL 1 (AP Physics C: Mech)
IB Physics HL 2 (AP Physics C: E&M)
IB Biology SL (one- year)

ELECTIVES
IB Visual Arts HL 
IB Theatre HL 
IB Film HL  
IB Music HL
IB Business Management HL