1. 2 IB Options Parent Information Evening 5 th October 2015 The IB Diploma Programme.

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IB Options Parent Information Evening

5th October 2015

The IB Diploma Programme

Mr Carl Mincher Head Teacher

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Key Stage 3

• Years 7-9, age 11-14

Key Stage 4

• Years 10-11, age 14-16• Choice in 4 areas

Sixth

Form

• Years 12-13, age 16-18• Choice in 6 areas

University

• Age 18+• Unlimited choice …

A journey to independence

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IB Overview

Mr James Chandler



“The Diploma Programme is a

challenging two-year programme of

international education for students aged 16-

19. It leads to a qualification that is

widely recognised by the world’s leading

universities.”

IB Learner Profile

The IB learner profile is the IB

mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes.

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To fulfill the requirements of the IBDP students must

complete the Extended Essay,

Theory Of Knowledge and

Creativity, Activity, Service, that are

central to the philosophy of the Diploma Program.


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The CORE

Extended Essay

The Extended Essay is a substantial piece of writing

of up to 4,000 words, enabling students to investigate a topic of

special interest that they have chosen themselves.

It also encourages them to develop the skills of

independent research that will be expected at

university.

EE CoordinatorMs. Lindsay Mould

Theory Of Knowledge

The Theory of Knowledge course encourages

students to think about the nature of knowledge, to reflect on the process

of learning in all the subjects they study as part of their Diploma

Programme and to make connections across them.

Head of TOKMr. Daniel Gamwell

CAS

Creativity, activity, service (CAS) involves students in experiential

learning through a range of artistic, sporting,

physical and service activities.

CAS CoordinatorMrs. Daphnée Deleporte

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To fulfill the requirements of the IBDP students must

study at least six subjects, one subject must be selected from

each of the subject groups one to six*.

Three must be taken at HL and three at SL.


*The sixth subject may be selected from group 6 or from groups 3 and 4

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Group 1

Studies in Language & Literature

Group 2

Language acquisition

Group 3

Individuals & Societies

Chinese English Language B Business Management

English French B Economics

Korean Spanish B Geography

Vietnamese Spanish Ab Initio (SL) History

Chinese Ab Initio (SL)Information Technology in a Global Society

Psychology

Group 4

Experimental Science

Group 5

Mathematics

Group 6

Arts and Electives

Biology Mathematics HL Visual Arts

Chemistry Mathematics Standard Music

Physics Mathematical Studies (SL) Theatre Arts

Design Technology An elective subject from group 3 or 4

Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SL)

Computer Science

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Group 1


Group 2


Group 3







Psychology

Group 4


Group 5

Mathematics

Group 6

Arts and Electives




Design TechnologyAn elective subject from group 3 or 4 Sports, Exercise and

Health Science (SL)

Computer Science

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Group 1


Group 2


Group 3







Psychology

Group 4


Group 5

Mathematics

Group 6

Arts and Electives




Design Technology An elective subject from group 3 or 4 Sports, Exercise and

Health Science (SL)

Computer Science

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Students not wishing to be enrolled in the full Diploma Programme may choose to take only particular IBDP

subject courses offered.

For example, a student could study 2 HL subjects, 3 SL subjects and undertake an extended essay. Students who study Diploma Programme courses without covering the

requirements of the full Diploma will be awarded “Individual Subject Certificates.”

IB Courses Programme

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IB Courses Programme

College & University Guidance

Mr CrowleyCollege & University Guidance Counsellor

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• Structured Guidance Interview focussing on:

Current performance in IGCSE classes;

Differing subject requirements for entering Diploma Programme

Facilitating subject combinations to ensure greater choice in degree programme post IB Diploma for the most popular destinations :

USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, HK, Korea

Year 11 Guidance

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Year 11 Guidance

Super selective and highly selective universities in the USA and UK require the most challenging subject combinations

Specific subject combinations at IB level for specific degree programmes in highly popular specialisms

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Year 11 Guidance

• HL Mathematics and often HL Economics are required if you wish to study Economics in the most selective UK universities, e.g. LSE, UCL, Bath

• HL Mathematics and HL Physics are required for most engineering programmes [everywhere]

• HL Chemistry and HL Biology along with HL Mathematics [if possible] for medicine – SL Mathematics also possible depending on university

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Year 11 Guidance

• WHAT IF YOU REALLY DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO???

• Strongly advise you to select a HL subject in multiple disciplines:

– Literature or Languages– Science or Maths– Additional Humanities

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Year 11 Guidance

SELECTIVITY…WHAT DOES IT

MEAN?

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Year 11 Guidance

UNIVERSITY IS ALL ABOUT

PERSONAL FIT!!!

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Year 11 Guidance – Individual Support

Guidance interviews started in September and will finish on October 9th to aid students and parents in making informed choices for their

futures. Please feel free to follow up

1. 2 IB Options Parent Information Evening 5 th October 2015 The IB Diploma Programme.

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