Who is it for?
- Year 10 students selecting their subjects for IB Diploma.
- Year 9 students exploring career pathways such as STEM or liberal arts.
Mapping Pathways to Further Studies and University
IB Subject Choices 2025
For Students in Grades 9 & 10 opting for IBDP in Grade 11
DATE: 12th December 2025, Friday
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm (IST)
Location: Online
Choose Your IB Subjects with Expert Guidance from Our Panelists
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Choosing the right IB subjects is one of the most important decisions students make in their academic journey. The combination they choose can influence university applications, eligibility for specific majors, and long-term career pathways. Admissions teams pay close attention to subject choices because they reveal a student’s strengths, interests, and readiness for their intended field of study.
A balanced mix of subjects from each of the six groups helps students develop a strong, well-rounded profile. At CourseLeap’s IB Subject Selection Event, our expert panel will break down the nuances of each subject group and share practical insights to help students make confident, well-informed choices.
Join us to make informed, confident IB subject choices for both academic growth and long-term goals.
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Key Takeaways from the IB Subject Selection Event:
- Gain insights into the subject choices in the IB Diploma How specific IB subjects can lead to desired career paths
- Understanding the difference between the Math Subject Choices (AA and AI)
- Balancing Subject Combinations: Advice on choosing the best mix of subjects and how to take advantage of HL and SL options
- Develop insights into the relationship between Subject Combinations and College Majors
Our Panel Members
Yogesh Dhingra With over 35 years of experience combining pedagogical excellence with strategic leadership across national and international curricula, Yogesh Dhingra is widely regarded as an authority in curriculum design and educational leadership. From teaching CBSE Math and Physics in Delhi, to serving as Founding Head of Mathematics for IB, IGCSE, and ICSE (2006-2016) and Director of Academics at Dhirubhai Ambani International School (2016), Mumbai, and founding CourseLeap in 2016 to bridge gaps in key learning transitions, Yogesh is committed to advancing student achievement and academic leadership.
Nicholas Henderson is the Director of Essai Education, graduated from Harvard University in 2006. He has since taught at Shrewsbury School in the UK, authored Pearson’s Guide to the SAT in 2010, and co-founded Essai Education in 2015. He has worked with nearly 600 students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate education in the US, UK, Canada, and Singapore, helping them gain admission to every Ivy League college and other elite international universities. He developed a method that results in an 80% success rate in Ivy+ universities for students with university-average SAT scores. Nick splits his time between Delhi, London, and Washington, D.C.
Kalpana Balan-Seitz is a seasoned educator with 24 years of experience spanning IB Diploma Programme, IGCSE, and AP curricula. She has served as a DP Principal examiner for subjects including Theory of Knowledge, Economics, and Global Politics. Her leadership roles encompass DP coordination and university guidance counselling at prestigious international institutions such as UWC Hong Kong, British International School Shanghai, Dhirubhai Ambani International School, International School of Panama, and The Ecole Active Bilingue International Section, Paris. She notably led university guidance counselling as a further education advisor at UWC Hong Kong. Balan-Seitz actively engages with professional organisations like IACAC and NACAC, offering expertise in global university advising across the UK, US, Europe, and Asia. Her involvement includes participation in significant events such as the IB Symposium on University recognition and the Global University Counselling Conference held at the University of Hong Kong.
Prashant Bhushan Pandey is the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator and Teacher for Physics and Theory of Knowledge at Sandford International School, Ethiopia. With over 19 years of experience in international curricula, including IGCSE, IB MYP, and IBDP, his international teaching career has spanned schools across Asia and Africa, where he has taken on various roles such as Physics, Chemistry, and TOK teacher, Teacher Trainer, Associate Diploma Program Coordinator, Head of Department for Science, Extended Essay Coordinator, and CAS Coordinator. He is an IB Examiner for Physics (HL) and Extended Essay, and has been an IB Workshop Leader for DP, CP, and MYP. Prashant has also served as an Administrator for Turnitin, Managebac, and Assess Prep, and was a finalist for the IBO Curriculum Manager position in 2012, interviewed in The Hague, Netherlands. He was recognized with an Honourable Mention in the Excellence in Academic Integrity Award (2018) by Turnitin for the Africa and Middle East region, reflecting his dedication to educational integrity and excellence.
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IB XCEL offers a seamless pathway through the Diploma Programme with Pre-IB preparation, personalised IB tutoring, and targeted Mid-IB and Exam Revision courses across the subjects of your choice.
Guided by IB experts, our advisory framework helps students understand the curriculum, plan strategically, and build a subject and skills portfolio aligned with university aspirations. With structured support and expert-led learning, IB XCEL strengthens academic performance, critical thinking, and confidence throughout the IBDP.
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