Master two languages.
Unlock the world.

Achieve a prestigious English-Japanese Bilingual IB Diploma online with Aoba Global Campus - without sacrificing academic rigour or local cultural roots.

Why choose a Bilingual IB Diploma?

Earning a Bilingual IB Diploma sets students apart globally, demonstrating academic fluency and literary mastery in two of the world's most influential languages.

Academic Distinction: Shows elite universities and top global employers that you possess native-level analysis and critical thinking in both English and Japanese.
Seamless University Pathways: Opens doors to leading universities across Japan, North America, the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Cultural Mastery: Preserves native Japanese heritage and literacy while pursuing an internationally accredited, English-medium education.
Flexibility of Online Learning: Study from anywhere while benefiting from Aoba’s accredited teachers and structured online support.

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How the Bilingual IB Diploma Works

To earn the prestigious Bilingual IB Diploma through Aoba's Online IBDP (Grades 11–12), students complete two Group 1 (Language A) literature or language & literature courses instead of taking a traditional Group 2 acquisition language.

Standard Curriculum

Standard IB Diploma

Group 1: Language & Literature 1 Language A Subject

Group 2: Language Acquisition 1 Language B Subject

Passing Criteria Score 2+ in Group 1 & 2

Diploma Designation Standard IB Diploma

Bilingual Track

Bilingual IB Diploma

Group 1: Studies in Language & Literature ✓ 2 Language A Subjects (English & Japanese)

Group 2: Language Acquisition ✓ Waived (Fulfilled by 2nd Language A)

Passing Criteria ✓ Score 3+ in both Language A courses

Diploma Designation Bilingual IB Diploma

Note: Taking two Group 1 Language A subjects fulfills the full IB Diploma core requirement without increasing total workload hours.

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Who is the Bilingual IB Diploma for?

Bilingual Native Speakers: Students seeking to maintain high-level Japanese academic writing alongside English fluency.
Global Japanese Families: Returning students (Kikokushijo) wanting international recognition while retaining academic Japanese capabilities.
Future Global Leaders: Students aiming for careers in international business, diplomacy, translation, technology, or cross-cultural law.

Master two languages.
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Why choose a Bilingual IB Diploma?

How the Bilingual IB Diploma Works

Standard IB Diploma

Bilingual IB Diploma

Who is the Bilingual IB Diploma for?

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Who is the Bilingual IB Diploma for?

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