Curricula
IB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
The IBDP, administered by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), is a rigorous two-year curriculum completed during the sixth form years (Year 12-13). To achieve top grades, excellent time management is crucial — set a study schedule that allocates time for each subject as well as the Extended Essay and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) requirements.
Key Highlights
- A score of 40+ is recommended for US Top 20 universities
- A score of 35+ is recommended for US Top 40 universities
- Completion of the Extended Essay and CAS requirements
- Strong time management is the key to top grades
Who It's For
- Well-rounded students with strong overall English proficiency
- Students targeting the Ivy League, UK G5 and other world-class universities
- Students eager to develop critical thinking and independent research skills
Programme Structure
- Six subject groups: Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts
- Three core elements: TOK, Extended Essay and CAS
- HL / SL subject planning matched to intended majors
- Full guidance on Internal Assessments to secure every mark
Signature Programme
LighTon IB Tutoring & GPA Management Programme
The IB predicted grade is a comprehensive judgement formed from sustained academic performance from DP1 through the first semester of DP2 — and the window to manage it opens before the predicted grade is formed. LighTon follows the thread of "ongoing performance — mock exam output — predicted grade evidence", coordinating curriculum bridging, in-school grade tracking, full-cycle IA / EE guidance and parent-school collaboration, so that steady performance at every stage accumulates into evidence for the predicted grade.
Continuous In-School Grade Tracking
Aligned with each school's curriculum and assessment requirements, we continuously record homework, quizzes and midterm/final performance, identify weak areas and dynamically adjust tutoring priorities to keep the school GPA stable.
Full-Cycle IA / EE Guidance
From Grade 11, long-horizon academic tasks are broken into topic selection, research, first draft and revision phases, with the completion quality tracked at every key milestone to prevent last-minute pile-ups.
A Three-Stage Study Plan
Grades 9-10
Bridging & Subject Selection
Bridge IG / Pre-IB content and consolidate core concepts and subject vocabulary; determine IBDP subject choices based on interest, course workload and intended majors; preview core DP content over the summer while coordinating language tests and activities.
Grade 11
In-School Grades & IA / EE in Parallel
Autumn: consolidate subject knowledge and track in-school performance. Winter break: review weak areas and coordinate standardised tests and CAS. Spring: maintain study rhythm while starting IA topic research. Summer: advance IA research and experiments and shape the EE research proposal.
Grade 12
Applications & Final Exams
September-January: keep up with school assessments, finish IA / EE and coordinate university applications. January-April: systematic review with topic-based training and gap filling. May: sit the IB final exams with confidence.
Four Management Tools
Pre-Course Assessment
Evaluates subject foundations and learning needs to define a personalised tutoring plan with staged goals.
Biweekly Tests
Checks knowledge mastery and exam output, tracking grade trends so tutoring priorities can be adjusted in time.
Learning Reports
Consolidate in-school grades, homework, quizzes and IA / EE progress, steadily accumulating evidence for the predicted grade.
Regular Parent Meetings
Review academic performance and task progress, aligning parents on course planning and learning goals.
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