What is the difference between an HL and an SL course?
An SL course must include a minimum of 150 hours of teacher contact time, while an HL course represents a minimum of 240 hours of teacher contact time over two years. Naturally, HL courses cover a larger body of content than SL courses. HL and SL exams are similar in format and assessment, and there is a core of material common to the curriculum in both levels.