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The International Baccalaureate
The Sixth Form College Colchester
“The International Baccalaureate Organisation aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.”
IB Mission Statement:
The IB diploma is an alternative to AS and A levels.
It was established in 1968 Now offered in 143 counties 199 schools and colleges in the U.K. offer
the I.B. We have now been offering the IB for 10
years
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Organization: Who works for the IB and where?Over 500 staff are located in 10 offices for a balance of global coverage and administrative efficiency/focus .
Cardiff, United KingdomAcademic , assessment, HR & admin, finance, publications, ICT, strategy and communications
Maryland, United StatesIB Americas Global Centre
VancouverBranch office for IB Americas
Buenos Aires, Argentina Branch office for IB Americas
Geneva, SwitzerlandHeadquarters
SingaporeIB Asia Pacific Global Centre
Sydney, AustraliaCountry IB representative for Australasia
Yokohama, JapanCountry IB representative for Japan
Beijing, ChinaCountry IB representative for Mongolia and China
Mumbai, IndiaCountry IB representative for South Asia
The Hague, The NetherlandsIB Africa, Europe and theMiddle East Global Centre
IB students are twice as likely as non-IB students to enrol in Russell Group Universities
19% IB students get First Class Honours degree V. 14.5% A level students
IB students almost twice as likely to pursue graduate study
IB students typically have higher starting salary than non-IB
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Michael Gove, SoS of Education, IB fosters ‘a revival of the art of deep thought’
David Willets (Universities Minister) ‘more students should be sitting the IB, it’s got the advantage that it is more broadly based then A levels’
Sir Michael Rake (chairman of BT) 2009. ‘A-levels are no longer the gold standard and should be scraped in favour of the IB.’
Gordon Collins, founder of career and education Services, ‘You don’t have to be superbright to take the IB, but you need to be organised to balance your extended essay, your community work and a wide variety of subject.’
IB Diploma Perceptions
Factors driving schools to offer the IB include:
Broader subject base Different approaches to teaching and
learning Rigorous academic background Better preparation for university style
learning
IB Diploma Perceptions
Three (or four) subjects are studied at Higher Level. This is broadly comparable to A Level standard.
Three (or two) subjects are studied at Standard Level. This is broadly comparable to AS Level standard.
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To complete the full diplomastudents must also follow:
Theory of Knowledge course Write an Extended Essay Complete 150 hours of activities – CAS.
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The IB is examined by:
internal assessment (coursework, essays, practicals and orals)
examination. (There is only one session of examinations, in May of the second year.)
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The IB is not graded by letters but by points.
Each subject in the IB can score up to 7 points, whether it is at Higher or Standard level
A level 7 would be comparable to an A/A* at A/AS Level.
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You can pass the Diploma with 24 points (subject to certain requirements)
The maximum is 45 points, but a perfect result of 45 points is very rare.
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There are up to 3 extra points available for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge.
To achieve a diploma you must do sufficiently well in the Extended Essay and TOK, and complete the CAS requirements
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In the new UCAS tariff, an IB score of 29 points is deemed to be equivalent to 3 Grade A’s at A level
College average score this year was 34 points(international average is 29) which is equivalent to 3 Grade A’s and a B at A level
IB students have gone on to most universities in the UK to study a range of subjects
University Access
Students choose their six subjects, one from each of the six groups.
These subject groups are shown around a hexagon with the other requirements for the IB diploma in the centre.
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Extended Essay
Theory of Knowledge
Creativity, Action, Service
Group 1English H & S
Group 3 Philosophy H / S Psychology H / SGeography H / S
Economics HHistory H
Group 2French H / SGerman H / S
Spanish H/S & ab Italian S ab initio
Group 5Maths H
Maths Studies S
Group 4Physics H
Chemistry HBiology H /S
Environmental Systems and Societies S
Computer Science H
Group 6 or ElectivesMusic H / SArt H / STheatre H
English H English S Theatre H Maths H History H Comp Science H Maths S Physics H Biology S French S German S Psychology S
Possible Combinations
English H English S Philosophy H Maths Studies Visual art H Italian ab init Maths Studies Chemistry H Spanish ab init Biology H Env Systems S Philosophy H
Possible Combinations
A good set of GCSE results7 or more A* to C, including
English, Maths and a Science B or above in the subjects chosen
to study at Higher level
Subject Requirements
This is ‘Laura’ Laura joined the Sixth Form College in 2008 from East Bergholt High
School Laura studied: Biology, History, Psychology, English, Maths Studies and
Spanish ab. Initio She passed the IB with 31 points and is now in her 2nd year at Florida
University studying Zoology.
Qualification Grade
GCSE Art A
GCSE Biology B
GCSE Chemistry B
GCSE English B
GCSE English Literature B
GCSE Food Technology B
GCSE French B
GCSE History *
GCSE Mathematics A
GCSE Physical Education A
GCSE Physics B
GCSE Statistics B
Short-course GCSE Religious Studies A
Qualification Grade
GCSE Additional Science B
GCSE Core Science B
GCSE English C
GCSE English Literature B
GCSE French C
GCSE History *
GCSE Mathematics B
GCSE Photography B
GCSE Physical Education B
This is Max, he joined the Sixth Form College Colchester in 2009 from Colbaynes School
Max chose IB Subjects; English , Maths, Biology, History, Philosophy and Spanish.Max passed the IB with 31 points and is now studying Law at the University of Kent.
This is ‘Trudy’ Trudy came to the Sixth Form College from
Honywood School in 2009 Trudy studied: Psychology, English, Maths,
Biology, German and History Trudy passed the IB in 2011 with 31 points
she is now in her first year studying Primary Education at Canterbury
Qualification Grade
GCSE Art A
GCSE Biology B
GCSE Chemistry B
GCSE English B
GCSE English Literature B
GCSE Food Technology B
GCSE French B
GCSE History *
GCSE Mathematics A
GCSE Physical Education A
GCSE Physics B
GCSE Statistics B
Short-course GCSE Religious Studies A
Modern Languages - Durham 44 (42) Law – UEA 31(32) Marine Biology– Southampton 39 (38) Economics – Greenwich 24(26) Biological Sciences – Essex 34 (33) English and Philosophy– Warwick 38 (38) History – UCL 43 (41) Agriculture – Nottingham 39 (33) Primary Education – Anglia Ruskin 33(32) Adult nursing – King’s 36(35) Politics– Loughborough 32 (32) Classics – St. Andrews 34 (35)
2012 Destinations
A broad curriculum You end up with scientists who can string sentences together and
historians who can add up. Hugh Carson, Head of Malvern College
Develops the whole person Continuity of teaching groups A world class qualification No grade inflation All external exams in May of 2nd Year Results in early July – earlier access to University
admissions
The Advantages of IB
A more limited range of optionsLess flexibilityORGANISATION!!!!!
The Challenges of IB
A template for life long learning A well rounded educational experience Preparation for an ever-changing world and the transferable
skills to embrace a vision of the future A qualification that is highly respected not only in this
country but worldwide. A cross-cultural, practical, multi-disciplinary and student
centred curriculum Time management and study skills
What will I get from following the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme?
* Inquirers * Open minded* Risk-takers * Thinkers* Knowledgeable * Balanced* Caring * Reflective * Principled * Communicators
http://youtu.be/wqMZ1uXOZ80
The IB Learner Profile
“The depth and breadth is astonishing, they can’t really make a mistake. They are numerate, literate, have a language and a science” Principal, Abbey School Reading
“It gives teachers and students more independence. We’ve found it liberating” Principal, Sevenoaks School
What they say…………???
A global qualification, the world is your oyster
Keeps your options open Become a rounded individual Research what you’re interested in Philosophical approach
Possible Reasons for choosing the IB
A strong reputation Universities now treating IB students
fairly Encourages unique thinking IB students are decent people The choice is yours!!
Possible Reasons for choosing the IB
For more information www.ibo.org The College Prospectus The College website www.colchsfc.ac.uk Karen Burns, IB Co-ordinator
01206-500778
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1. The IB is a successful programme in the UK marketplace, offering British students the chance to excel2. The IB ensures a breadth of learning that delivers the skills needed by universities, employers and society at large 3. More than a qualification – the IB offers the education of the whole person 4. The IB offers international standards for an international marketplace 5. The IB Diploma Programme opens the door to great university offers 6. The IB Diploma builds the foundation for academic achievement and excellence at university 7. The IB Diploma Programme creates individuals ready for employment in the global economy