Digital Society (DS)
📅 Exam: 2026-05-18**IB Digital Society** is a **Group 3** subject in the **International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)**. It explores **the impact of digital systems and technologies on society, covering data, algorithms, computers, networks, media, AI, and autonomous technologies**, with a strong focus on **inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary analysis of real-world digital challenges**.
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2024**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| **Assessment** | **Format** | **SL** | **HL** | **Weighting** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Paper 1** | Written examination | 1 hour 30 minutes | 2 hours 15 minutes | 40% (SL), 35% (HL) |
| **Paper 2** | Written examination | 1 hour 15 minutes | 1 hour 15 minutes | 30% (SL), 20% (HL) |
| **Paper 3** | Written examination | - | 1 hour 15 minutes | 25% (HL only) |
| **Internal Assessment** | Inquiry Project | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30% (SL), 20% (HL) |
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2024**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| **Assessment** | **Format** | **SL** | **HL** | **Weighting** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Paper 1** | Written examination | 1 hour 30 minutes | 2 hours 15 minutes | 40% (SL), 35% (HL) |
| **Paper 2** | Written examination | 1 hour 15 minutes | 1 hour 15 minutes | 30% (SL), 20% (HL) |
| **Paper 3** | Written examination | - | 1 hour 15 minutes | 25% (HL only) |
| **Internal Assessment** | Inquiry Project | 30 hours | 30 hours | 30% (SL), 20% (HL) |