Course Requirements - IB Courses in Dubai

IB Diploma Programme

To study the IBDP, pupils must have at least 8 GCSEs at Grade 7 / Grade A.
This must include English, mathematics, two sciences, an additional language and a GCSE Grade 7/A for any* HL course and a GCSE Grade 6/B for any SL course. 

(*HL & A&A mathematics, and any HL science requires Grade 8/A*)

IB Career-Related Programme

To study the IBCP, pupils must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 / Grade C.
This must include:
a GCSE Grade 7/A for any DP HL course and a GCSE Grade 6/B for any DP SL course. 

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

To study a BTEC Extended Diploma, pupils must have at least 5 Level 2 qualifications, including English & mathematics.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Certificate

To study a BTEC Diploma or Certificate,
pupils must have at least 5 Level 1 qualifications.