IB Computer Science

Applications Open - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close - 3rd April 2026

Entry Requirements -

IBDP - 6 Grade 6s

IBCP - 5 Grade 5s

Level 3 - 4 Grade 4s

Level 2 - dependent

How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices

To apply for courses at TMS sixth form please select the subject combination you wish to apply for. The combinations as described are subject to change so please put in your ideal choices, even if they do not match the options grid.

All course options will be confirmed post interviews.

When you access the application page you will be shown a list of subjects only. Please note they will not be separated into the 3 different pathways (vocational, IBCP, IBDP)

For those wishing to apply for the level1/2 vocational pathway, please select this as an option. You do not need to select any further subjects and individual choices will be confirmed at interview.

For those wishing to apply for the IBCP or IBDP pathway please select the individual choices from the list.

Level1/2 Vocational pathway

Select the Level1/2 vocational pathway only

IB computer science builds on the key topics studied at GCSE and looks in greater detail in the two key areas of computer systems and algorithm design and programming.

During the course you will be introduced to an object orientated language and how this can be applied to algorithm design and problem solving. The course will also take a far more in depth look at the computer system, binary representation and network design and application.

The course also looks at how computational thinking is applied to solve real world problems and the role this plays supporting the advancement of technology in the future.

Curriculum

Term 1 2 3 4 5 6

Year 12 Computer Systems – CPU and Binary Representation Computer Systems – OS and Memory Computational Thinking Algorithms Programming and Problem solving Algorithms - OOP (java) Organisational applications of computing

Year 13 Computer systems revisited Network – Components and application Algorithms Revisited Examination preparations IB Exams

Assessment

Higher Level Paper one

1.5 hours Paper 2

1 Hours Internal assessment 30%

Standard Level Paper one

1.5 Hours Paper 2

1 Hour

General entry requirements:

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6 x grade 6 or above, including Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)

International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme: 5 x grade 5 or above, including Maths, English and Computer Science (GCSE or equivalent)

We have a strong history of students progressing on to university or apprenticeships