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IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) – Shaping Future Global Leaders
Challenging, inspiring, and equipping students aged 16 to 19 to thrive in top universities and life beyond.
IBDP Overview
A rigorous and globally recognized programme that equips students with the skills, mindset, and confidence to succeed in university and beyond.
IB Diploma Programme
The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) at Vishwashanti Gurukul World School (VGWS) is a rigorous two-year academic journey designed to cultivate intellectual curiosity, ethical leadership, and international mindedness. Tailored for students aged 16 to 19, the programme provides a holistic education that prepares learners not only for higher education but also for the complexities of an interconnected, rapidly evolving world.
The IBDP at VGWS emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates academic excellence with personal development. Through inquiry-based learning, independent research, reflective thinking, and experiential service, students develop the skills and mindset to approach problems creatively, make informed decisions, and engage meaningfully with diverse perspectives.
From the IBDP Coordinator
An insight into the vision and impact of the IB Diploma Programme at Vishwashanti Gurukul.
Jaya Shahi
IBDP Coordinator
As the DP Coordinator at MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul World School, I view the IB Diploma Programme as a transformative journey that shapes young adults into thoughtful global citizens. Supporting more than seventy-five learners each year, I work to balance academic rigour with emotional well-being through close collaboration with teachers and regular counselling. Alongside essays and exams, we focus on stress management, ethical choices, and empathetic collaboration.
Mentorship is central to my role—guiding students toward university pathways while helping them reflect on their character and growth. Through CAS, TOK, and the Extended Essay, they discover their strengths and responsibilities. Aligned with IB and Gurukul values, I cherish moments when students choose integrity, resilience, and compassion—proof of meaningful, lifelong learning.
IBDP Curriculum Highlights
At Vishwashanti Gurukul World School (VGWS), the IB Diploma Programme is more than academics—it’s a journey of inquiry, creativity, and holistic growth, preparing students for global opportunities and higher education success.
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Expanding Academic Horizons with IBDP
The IBDP at Vishwashanti Gurukul expands fearless minds through six subjects and three cores: literature, a foreign language, individuals and societies, a science, mathematics for logical thinking, and an arts option. Here knowledge is free, walls between disciplines fall, truth-filled words, creativity and service lead students towards ever-widening thought, reflective action, and compassionate, resilient, joyful, confident, grounded, genuine global citizenship.
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Beyond Results – Nurturing Values & Character
At Vishwashanti Gurukul, the IBDP experience is crafted to develop individuals who value character and ethics as deeply as academic achievement. DP students at Gurukul lead service-oriented CAS projects, mentor younger learners, and engage in honest reflection and TOK dialogues that challenge bias and nurture empathy. Here, success is measured not just in grades, but in the quiet courage, integrity, and compassion they demonstrate every day.
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Fostering Independent & Lifelong Learner
At Vishwashanti Gurukul, the IBDP is designed to empower students to become self-motivated, independent learners who take ownership of their educational journey. Rather than relying solely on rote learning, the programme emphasizes inquiry-based approaches that challenge students to explore, question, and construct knowledge on their own.
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Earning a Globally Recognized Qualification
At VGWS, the IBDP is more than an international credential—it’s a lived experience that prepares you to step confidently into the world. While the diploma is recognized by universities and employers worldwide, it’s what you do during the journey that truly shapes you. Through platforms like Gurukul TEDx, where students share original ideas on a global stage, and Vox Veritas, Gurukul’s own MUN-style forum where they research, debate, and negotiate global issues, learners develop the confidence, diplomacy, and global outlook needed to thrive in diverse universities, careers, and cultures.
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Developing Global-Minded Graduates
At VGWS, the IBDP is more than a prestigious qualification—it becomes your passport to the world. Whether you envision yourself at a university in the US, UK, Europe, or Asia, this globally recognized programme showcases your ability to think critically, handle academic rigor, and confidently adapt to new cultures, campuses, and career pathways .
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Cultivating Critical & Reflective Thinker
At Vishwashanti Gurukul, the IBDP experience goes far beyond textbooks and exams. In our classrooms, students debate global issues, collaborate on projects with peers from different cultural backgrounds, and reflect on real-world challenges through CAS and TOK. Through language learning, international-mindedness activities, Model UN, cultural celebrations, and community outreach, they gradually learn to look beyond their own surroundings. Our graduates don’t just score well—they leave Gurukul as thoughtful, open-minded young adults who understand how closely connected today’s world truly is and their role within it.
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Mastering Time Management & Balance
At Vishwashanti Gurukul, the IBDP programme emphasizes not only academic excellence but also the development of essential life skills, such as effective time management and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Students are guided to juggle rigorous coursework, Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) projects, internal assessments, and personal commitments, while learning to respect and meet strict deadlines. In the process, they develop discipline, organization, and strategic planning skills, understanding that managing time and honoring deadlines are key habits for success at university and beyond.
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Assessing Beyond Exams
At Vishwashanti Gurukul, the IBDP takes a holistic approach to assessment, recognising that true learning goes far beyond a written exam paper. While examinations are an important component, our students are continually assessed through internal assessments, research projects, presentations, and practical work that mirror real-life challenges. In true Gurukul spirit, this includes subject exhibitions, interdisciplinary projects, CAS showcases, and reflective dialogues with teachers, all of which offer a fuller picture of each learner’s understanding, creativity, effort, and growth. This “Gurukul way” of assessment helps students see themselves not just as test-takers, but as thinkers, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners.
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Connecting Subjects through Interdisciplinary Learning
At Vishwashanti Gurukul, the IBDP emphasizes the interconnectedness of knowledge, ensuring that subjects are never taught in isolation. Students are constantly encouraged to make meaningful links across disciplines—for example, examining climate change in Science and then debating its social and ethical impact in TOK, exploring historical events in Individuals & Societies to deepen their understanding of a novel in Language and Literature, or using Mathematical modelling to analyse real data from CAS projects or school initiatives. Through Gurukul experiences such as interdisciplinary inquiry days, collaborative projects between Humanities and Arts, and research presentations that blend science, economics, and global issues, learners begin to see how ideas connect, overlap, and come alive in the real world.
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Promoting Depth and Breadth in Education
At Vishwashanti Gurukul, the IBDP is designed to cultivate both depth and breadth in students’ learning. In their Higher Level subjects, learners dive deep—whether it’s designing detailed Science experiments in the labs, crafting nuanced literary analysis in Hindi or English, or exploring complex economic issues through real-world case studies. At the same time, through a broad range of subjects and Gurukul experiences—such as interdisciplinary projects, CAS initiatives in the local community, Gurukul TEDx, and Vox Veritas (our MUN-style forum)—they are exposed to multiple perspectives and fields of knowledge. This combination ensures that students are not only specialists in their areas of interest but also versatile, well-rounded thinkers who can connect ideas across disciplines and respond thoughtfully to the world around them.
Subjects Offered
Students choose one subject from each of the six IB groups:
Language & Literature
English HL & SL, Hindi Literature SL
Language Acquisition
- Hindi B HL & SL, French B SL, French Ab Initio, Spanish B SL, Spanish Ab Initio
Individuals & Societies
Business Management HL & SL, Economics HL & SL, Psychology HL & SL
Sciences
Biology HL & SL, Chemistry HL & SL, Physics HL & SL, Computer Science HL & SL, Design Technology HL & SL, Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Mathematics
Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches HL & SL, Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation HL & SL
The Arts
Visual Arts HL & SL
We offer a wide range of subject options, taught by experienced IB-trained faculty, ensuring flexibility and academic challenge tailored to individual interests.
Results & Achievements
Consistently strong IBDP outcomes and global placements highlight our commitment to academic excellence and holistic success.
Celebrating Excellence in the IBDP
Their performance reflects not only academic mastery but also the values of perseverance, integrity, and international-mindedness that define the Gurukul ethos.
IBDP Academic Results at a Glance
A snapshot of our IBDP students’ consistent academic excellence—reflecting high scores, full pass rates, and subject-wise achievements year after year.
- Average IBDP Score: 34+ (Consistently above global average)
- Highest Score: 44/45
- 100% Pass Rate for the past 5 consecutive years
- Subject-wise distinctions in English, Economics, Physics, and Visual Arts
Global University Acceptances
Our IBDP graduates have secured placements in prestigious institutions across the world, including:
- University of Toronto, Canada
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA
- King’s College London, UK
- National University of Singapore (NUS)
- Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Ashoka University, India
- IE University, Spain
Voices of Success
Our Founder envisions education as the catalyst for creating compassionate global
citizens—individuals who are intellectually sharp, spiritually aware, and socially responsible.
“The IBDP at Gurukul taught me to think critically, manage time effectively, and present ideas with clarity—skills that truly set me apart at university.
-Sanaya Kriplani
Class of 2016, Columbia University, New York
Scholarships & Recognition
Our IBDP students consistently earn prestigious scholarships and accolades, reflecting their academic merit, leadership, and global engagement.
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₹26115797 in merit-based international scholarships awarded to our IBDP graduates in AY 2024-25
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Achieved rank 1 with an impressive grade of A in Mental Math World Cup 2024 Grand Finale
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Representation at international academic conferences, MUNs, and service summits
Empowered to Lead Globally
With a well-rounded education and future-focused mindset, our students leave Gurukul prepared to thrive in any academic, cultural, or professional environment across the globe
Co-Curricular Activities in IBDP
IBDP students at Vishwashanti Gurukul actively engage in co-curricular activities that enrich their academic journey and foster personal growth:
Public speaking, MUN, TEDx, and leadership events
Arts: Music ensembles, visual arts exhibitions, dance, and theatre
Sports: Inter-school competitions and athletic development
Innovation clubs (Tech, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, etc.)
Global exchange programmes and cultural immersion
University prep workshops and career talks
Service learning opportunities
Every space nurtures wonder, exploration, and joy.
A Day in the Life of an IBDP Student
Experience a balanced school day where academic focus, personal growth, and well-being come together seamlessly for our IBDP students
Day Boarder
Day Scholar
IBDP Campus at VGIS
The IBDP learning spaces are thoughtfully designed to spark inquiry, creativity, and collaboration:
IB Resource Centre and academic counselling suites
Innovation & research labs, makerspaces, and digital studios
Seminar rooms for TOK and Extended Essay discussions
Libraries with global academic resources
Global exchange programmes and cultural immersion
Art studios, music rooms, and experimental theatres
University application support centre
Green, mindful spaces for reflection and wellness
Every space is built to support inquiry, collaboration, and innovation—empowering students to thrive.
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