Scope and sequence overview

For the new IB Diploma Computer Science syllabus to start teaching in August 2025, and for first examinations in May 2027.

Time period	Lesson focus
Late August September Early October	B2: Programming
Mid term break
November December	B1: Computational thinking B3: Object oriented programming
Winter break
January February March	B4: Abstract data types A3: Databases
April break
May June	Year 12 examinations IA lessons Submit IA draft (Criteria A, B, C)
Summer break	Submit IA draft (Criteria D, E)
Late August September Early October	A1: Computer fundamentals A4: Machine learning
Mid term break
November December	A4: Machine learning (continued) A2: Networks
Winter break
January February March	Mock examinations Case study Submit IA final Exam revision
April break
May June	External examinations