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IB Diploma Biology
Grades 9-12: the diversity of life, how structure fits...
- Free consultation and level check
- Apgujeong classroom or online
- One-to-one or small group
- Registered academy no. 11882
Is IB Diploma Biology a good fit for high school students in Grades 9-12?
IB Diploma Biology is a good fit for students in grades 9-12 who are interested in the diversity of life and how structure fits function. CIT offers online or in-person lessons in Apgujeong, Gangnam, Seoul, in one-to-one or small-group formats. Students make scored practice and written answers by theme and review notes on misunderstood ideas.
IB Diploma Biology is organized into four themes (unity and diversity, form and function, interaction and interdependence, and continuity and change), and each theme is studied at the level of molecules, cells, organisms, and ecosystems. A short diagnostic of school progress and the time left before exams decides which theme comes first. Each theme is then practiced with questions and written answers, and misunderstood ideas are reviewed and corrected. Alongside the score, the student builds the academic evidence an application can use: how they applied a core idea, why an answer failed, and how they revised it.
This public guide describes the intended direction. A dedicated learning studio is not available yet.
My child loved that the teacher explained things really well and made the lesson enjoyable. We are very glad too.
- Age group
- Grades 9-12
- Academic subject
- Biology & HealthBrowse subject
- Course type
- Exam preparation
- Format
- Online or Apgujeong in person · one-to-one or small group
- Teaching language
- Korean by default, with complete English materials
- Curriculum status
- Planned courseThis subject is available for consultation, but a teachable lesson sequence is not yet published.
How can I explain this course to my child?
If you want to understand the important ideas behind the diversity of life instead of memorizing answers, IB Diploma Biology connects how structure fits function to exam-ready reasoning and a record of how you fixed mistakes.
Which interests suggest this course?
- the diversity of life
- how structure fits function
- interdependence in ecosystems
What does the student finish?Scored practice and written answers by theme and review notes on misunderstood ideas.
Is this a good fit?
A strong fit for students interested in biology, medicine, public health, chemistry, psychology, or environmental science.
Current study of, or planned preparation for, IB Diploma Biology.
A short diagnostic review sets the starting point.
Progress depends on regular practice and acting on feedback.
What will my child learn?
- Connect water, nucleic acids, the origins and structure of cells, and classification to evolution and biodiversity.
- Analyze how structure relates to function in biomolecules, membranes, gas exchange, and transport.
- Describe how enzymes, respiration, photosynthesis, signaling, and immunity interact within living systems.
- Explain DNA replication, protein synthesis, inheritance, natural selection, and climate change as continuity and change.
Which units does the official course cover?
- 1Unity and Diversity
Water, nucleic acids, the origins and structure of cells, viruses, classification, speciation, and conservation of biodiversity.
- 2Form and Function
Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, membrane transport and organelles, gas exchange and transport, adaptation, and niches.
- 3Interaction and Interdependence
Enzymes and metabolism, respiration and photosynthesis, neural and chemical signaling, defense, and energy flow in ecosystems.
- 4Continuity and Change
DNA replication, protein synthesis, mutation, cell division, reproduction, inheritance, homeostasis, natural selection, and climate change.
What counts as useful evidence?
Scored practice and written answers by theme and review notes on misunderstood ideas.
What should an admissions reader be able to see?
Alongside the score, the student builds the academic evidence an application can use: how they applied a core idea, why an answer failed, and how they revised it.
Useful evidence may include a reproducible analysis, research notebook, scientific explanation, or tested model. The student must be able to explain the work and its limits.
The evidence an application reads is what the student understood, completed, and can explain.
Which sources were reviewed?
Catalog reviewed: 2026-09-30
Questions parents search before choosing this course
Is IB Diploma Biology a good fit for high school students in Grades 9-12?
IB Diploma Biology is a good fit for students in grades 9-12 who are interested in the diversity of life and how structure fits function. CIT offers online or in-person lessons in Apgujeong, Gangnam, Seoul, in one-to-one or small-group formats. Students make scored practice and written answers by theme and review notes on misunderstood ideas.
Can my child take IB Diploma Biology online or in person, one-to-one or in a small group?
Yes. CIT offers online and in-person lessons at its Apgujeong academy in Gangnam, Seoul, with one-to-one and small-group options. A readiness consultation confirms the available format and starting point for the course.
Does my child need prior subject knowledge or coding experience for IB Diploma Biology?
Current study of, or planned preparation for, IB Diploma Biology. A short diagnostic review sets the starting point. Progress depends on regular practice and acting on feedback.
What will my child make or practice in IB Diploma Biology?
The main evidence is scored practice and written answers by theme and review notes on misunderstood ideas. Students also document decisions, tests, feedback, and limits in age-appropriate language.
How does IB Diploma Biology exam preparation work?
CIT starts with a short diagnostic, then works through the units in order, from Unity and Diversity to Continuity and Change, reviewing errors and improving exam-style responses. Practice is adapted to the student's current syllabus and readiness.
How are the schedule and tuition for IB Diploma Biology determined?
CIT confirms the student's readiness, goal, location, class size, and current availability before recommending a course plan. The consultation and level check are free; tuition is explained before enrollment.
When should a student start?
The exam date is set by the school or the exam board, so the time left decides how many units the student can cover and how much practice fits. CIT checks the remaining weeks first, then proposes a starting unit.
At first my child did not want to go, because it was a weekend class. After the lesson they said it had been fun. Hearing that they ask about anything they do not understand and take part on their own put me at ease as a parent.
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