The IB history course offers both depth and breadth in its offerings. In line with the IB's dedication to the development of international-mindedness, the course offers a wide range of global historical phenomena in order to appeal to the globally diverse nature of its candidates.
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) history course is a world history course based on a comparative and multi-perspective approach to history. It involves the study of a variety of types of history, including political, economic, social and cultural, and provides a balance of structure and flexibility. The course emphasizes the importance of encouraging students to think historically and to develop historical skills as well as gaining factual knowledge. It puts a premium on developing the skills of critical thinking, and on developing an understanding of multiple interpretations of history. In this way, the course involves a challenging and demanding critical exploration of the past. (Nature of the course, IB History Guide)