What is the IB options process？When does it take place?

At Dulwich College Suzhou, the IB options process commences with a soft launch in Term 3 of Year 10, with initial communications sent to students and parents outlining the programmes and courses available in Years 12 and 13.

This process aims to inform and support students and parents by providing essential information and guidance on our IB offerings, ensuring ample time for questions and guided exploration of the available pathways.

The IB options process officially begins in November of Year 11. You can view the timeline used for our Class of 2027 as an example here:

Timeline:

12 November
lB programme and course selection student session 1 with Mr Paterson
19 November
lB programme and course selection student session 2 with Mr Paterson
2 December to 3 March
University Counsellors have one-to-one meetings with students
February
Student perspectives on the lB
24 February
lB programme and course selection evening
3 March
Deadline for lB programme and course selections
4 March to 28 March
Time for one-to-one meetings between students and the Senior School Leadership Team to confirm or further research choices. This timeframe will potentially involve multiple meetings with individual students and the issuance of options letter
21 April
Deadline for the return of options letters