IB Diploma & MYP vs Tamil Nadu Board (TNBSE / Samacheer Kalvi)
A side-by-side look, pulled from each board’s own curriculum.
| Attribute | IB Diploma & MYP | Tamil Nadu Board (TNBSE / Samacheer Kalvi) |
|---|---|---|
| Region | International | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Curriculum focus | International Baccalaureate programmes. Inquiry-driven, internationally minded education developing critical thinking, research and intercultural understanding. | Tamil Nadu State Board following Samacheer Kalvi uniform syllabus. Strong integration of theory, practicals, diagrams and environmental awareness. |
| Exam pattern | DP: External examinations + Internal Assessments (20-30%). TOK (essay + exhibition), Extended Essay (4000 words), CAS. HL offers greater depth than SL. MYP… | SSLC (Class 10) & HSC (Class 12): 100 marks per subject usually. Theory papers with choice questions, diagrams, problems. Practicals and internal assessment… |
| Classes covered | 1 class | 2 classes |
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