Studying the IBCP
Specifically developed for students who want to engage in career-related learning during their time at ACS Egham, while gaining transferable skills in applied knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural engagement.
Today’s careers make great demands on graduates. The IBCP prepares students to meet those demands head-on in the form of self-confidence, accomplished personal and professional skills, and understanding of global languages and the ability to make ethical decisions.
The IBCP leads to higher education, apprenticeships, or employment. The IBCP components and certificate are increasingly valued as university entrance credentials.

IBCP Subject Areas
IBCP students at ACS Egham undertake a minimum of two IB Diploma (IBDP) courses, core studies, and a career-related study.
Career-related study (Business, Enterprise, and Entrepreneurship) supports the programme’s academic strength and provides practical, real-world approaches to learning. Core studies help students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for lifelong learning.
IBCP students must complete 3 core elements
Two or three IBDP courses
Students in the IBCP framework choose IB Diploma Programme courses from various subject groups, studying them at standard or higher levels. Typically, students take three courses relevant to their career-related studies. All IBCP students must take at least two IBDP courses, including English Language and Literature at standard or higher level. Other IBDP subject choices are flexible, dependent on class availability.
Career-related study
Complete a Level 3 IB-approved course, independently assessed and meeting IB criteria for accreditation. ACS Egham has chosen the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship by Pearson (equivalent to 2 Higher Level IB subjects). This qualification is assessed through internal tasks and formal exams. Please refer to the course specification for additional details.
IBCP Core
The IBCP Personal Professional Skills course equips students with transferable life skills for navigating the 21st-century world. Service Learning involves planning, executing, and reflecting on community service, fostering skill development. Language Development at ACS Egham includes learning British Sign Language (BSL) for diversity and inclusivity. A Reflective Project prompts students to address ethical dilemmas from their career-related study, submitted in various formats.
Why choose the IBCP for your child?
IBCP students at ACS Egham are prepared for an ever-changing world of work, asking them to consider new perspectives, engage in learning that makes a positive difference.
The IBCP is a high quality programme of international education that will help your child to:
- develop their skills outside of the classroom, combining academic rigour with practical study;
- attain more options for the future, whether that’s access to further education, apprenticeships and employment in areas such as business, IT, healthcare, sports, and more;
- increase their understanding of the wider world and become a confident, independent learner with an international mindset;
- build essential life skills such as time management, critical thinking, communication and personal development to further their success in the working world;
- combine your academic subjects with your interests and skills.
About the IBCP
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I have been accepted into a work experience placement at J.P. Morgan in London... without the IBCP I don't believe I would have received an offer. It has had a great impact on my knowledge and understanding of enterprise and entrepreneurship, and I look forward to the following years in the IBCP.