The International Baccalaureate (IB) 16-19 Curriculum The International Baccalaureate [IB] provides a challenging, internationally focused, broad and balanced educational experience for students aged 16-19. The significant majority of students at UWC Atlantic College opt for the full IB Diploma. This requires students to study six subjects and a curriculum core concurrently over their two year stay. The full Diploma is a prescriptive structure and students also have the option to pursue individual subject certificates if the full diploma does not meet their individual needs. For example a student who is passionate about the arts may opt for two or three group six subjects and this combination is not possible in the full IB Diploma. The college will consider each individual’s aspirations and passions in making course selections. All students are required to follow a challenging academic programme and are expected to strive for academic excellence. The IB mission mirrors that of the college. This is not surprising given the fact that the college was one of the first schools in the world to offer the IB and was involved in the development of the programme.