IB DP Intermediate Course
A 6-week summer academic reset programme for students who have completed IB DP Year 1 and want to consolidate Year 1 topics, organise IA/EE/TOK work and enter DP 2 with confidence.
Strategic Course Focus
Use the summer after 1 to consolidate Year 1 learning, organise IA/EE/TOK work, begin DP 2 preparation and enter the final IB year with a clear academic plan.
Course Snapshot
| Course Detail | Recommended Structure |
|---|---|
| Course Name | IB DP Intermediate Course |
| Duration | 6 Weeks |
| Best For | Students who have completed IB DP Year 1 and are entering DP 2. |
| Ideal Joining Time | Summer break after DP 1 / Grade 11. |
| Format | One-to-one online tutoring or customised subject-wise support. |
| Student Choice | Students may choose one subject, multiple subjects or selected HL/SL modules. |
| Core Support | DP 1 review, learning-gap repair, IA, EE, TOK and DP 2 readiness. |
| Main Goal | Help students enter DP 2 with stronger foundations, clearer assessment direction and better academic planning. |
Introduction
The IB DP Intermediate Course at Baccalaureate Classes is designed for students who have completed IB DP Year 1 and are preparing to enter DP 2. The summer break after Grade 11 is one of the most important periods in the IB Diploma Programme because students have time to review Year 1 topics, address conceptual gaps, organise assessment work and prepare for the more demanding final year.
Many students finish DP 1 with uneven understanding, unfinished topics or uncertainty about one or more HL or SL subjects. At the same time, IA, EE and TOK work often begins to become serious during this stage. Our 6-week IB DP Intermediate Course helps students use the summer break productively instead of entering DP 2 without a clear academic plan.
The course is fully customised. Students may choose only one subject, such as IB Maths AA HL or IB Physics SL, or combine multiple modules based on current performance, subject choices, assessment deadlines and target scores.
Why This Course Matters After DP 1
DP 2 becomes difficult when students carry unresolved DP 1 gaps into the final year. The second year of the IB Diploma Programme brings syllabus completion, IA submissions, EE deadlines, TOK work, school mocks and final exam preparation. Without a structured summer plan, students may find themselves revisiting old topics while also managing new deadlines.
The IB DP Intermediate Course gives students a focused academic reset before DP 2 begins. It helps them consolidate important Year 1 topics, build confidence in selected subjects, begin assessment work with clearer direction and prepare for the pace of the final IB year.
Subject-Wise Intermediate Course Modules
| Subject Area | HL Support | SL Support |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics AA / AI | 45 hours | 30 hours |
| Physics | 36 hours | 24 hours |
| Chemistry | 36 hours | 24 hours |
| Biology | 36 hours | 24 hours |
| Computer Science | 36 hours | 24 hours |
| Economics | 36 hours | 24 hours |
| Psychology | 36 hours | 24 hours |
| English Language & Literature | 30 hours | 20 hours |
| French B / Spanish B | 30 hours | 20 hours |
6-Week Learning Roadmap
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Diagnostic review, subject planning and identification of priority DP 1 topics. |
| Week 2 | Core topic revision and concept strengthening in selected subjects. |
| Week 3 | Advanced HL/SL topic repair and IB-style question practice. |
| Week 4 | IA, EE and TOK planning support alongside subject revision. |
| Week 5 | DP 2 readiness, upcoming topic preparation and past paper practice. |
| Week 6 | Final review, progress assessment and personalised DP 2 action plan. |
Recommended Support Model
| Support Area | How We Support Students |
|---|---|
| DP 1 Syllabus Review | Review major Year 1 topics and identify learning gaps before DP 2 begins. |
| Learning-Gap Repair | Rebuild difficult concepts through targeted one-to-one online tutoring. |
| HL Subject Support | Strengthen advanced topics and prepare for higher-level DP 2 demands. |
| SL Subject Support | Improve clarity, accuracy and confidence in core subject areas. |
| IA Planning | Support topic selection, research question, structure and early development. |
| EE Planning | Guide subject selection, research direction and argument structure. |
| TOK Preparation | Support TOK exhibition or essay ideas, examples and knowledge questions. |
| DP 2 Readiness | Prepare students for upcoming topics, school assessments and mocks. |
What the Course Covers
| Area | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Subject Revision | Review of selected DP 1 topics across HL and SL subjects. |
| Concept Clarity | Step-by-step explanation of difficult or confusing areas. |
| Exam-Style Practice | IB-style questions, past paper extracts and timed practice. |
| Application Skills | Diagrams, calculations, data interpretation and written responses. |
| IA Support | Topic selection, planning, research question and criteria awareness. |
| EE Support | Research direction, structure and early writing guidance. |
| TOK Support | Knowledge questions, examples and argument development. |
| DP 2 Preparation | Early preparation for final-year syllabus demands and assessment pressure. |
Who Should Join
- Students who have completed IB DP Year 1.
- Students entering DP 2 after the summer break.
- Students with learning gaps in one or more HL or SL subjects.
- Students who performed below expectations in DP 1 school assessments.
- Students who want structured summer revision before the final year begins.
- Students who want to start IA, EE or TOK work more seriously.
- Parents who want their child to enter DP 2 with a clear academic plan.
How Baccalaureate Classes Customises the Course
Before starting the IB DP Intermediate Course, Baccalaureate Classes reviews the student’s selected subjects, HL/SL levels, DP 1 performance, school syllabus progress and upcoming DP 2 priorities. Based on this discussion, we create a 6-week study plan that focuses on the student’s most important academic needs.
For example, one student may need only Maths AA HL support, while another may need Maths AI SL, Economics HL and English Language & Literature support. Some students may need more subject revision, while others may need a stronger balance of subject tutoring, IA planning, EE research and TOK guidance.
Student Outcomes
- Strengthen important DP 1 topics before DP 2 begins.
- Enter the final IB year with better subject confidence.
- Understand difficult HL and SL concepts more clearly.
- Begin IA, EE and TOK work with better direction.
- Improve exam-style problem solving and written responses.
- Build a practical plan for DP 2 school assessments and mocks.
- Reduce academic pressure before the final year becomes intense.
Use your DP 1 summer break wisely.
Join the 6-week IB DP Intermediate Course to review DP 1 topics, prepare for DP 2 and build a clearer plan for IA, EE, TOK and final exam success.