International BaccalaureateDiploma Programme

• Josefin Burge, Career Counsellor• Phone: 046 - 35 76 53• E-mail: josefin.burge@lund.se• At ISLK Tuesday: 13.00-17.00Friday: 8.00-12.00

International BaccalaureateDiploma Programme

2,292 schools in 141 countries are currently authorized to teach the Diploma Programme.

(www.ibo.org)

What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?

Students study:

Three subjects at higher level (240 hours each).

Three subjects at standard level(150 hours each).

Subjects

• Group 1 - 46 languages are now available. Swedish, English, Self taught

• Group 2 – 25 or more modern and classical languages, for abilities from complete beginner -ab initio to some experience -language B. French B, Swedish B, English B, Spanish ab initio

Subjects

• Group 3 - business and management, economics, geography, history, information technology in a global society, philosophy, psychology, social and cultural anthropology, environmental systems & societies.

• Group 4 - biology, chemistry, design technology, environmental systems & societies, physics.

• Group 5 - mathematical studies standard level, mathematics standard level, mathematics higher level, further mathematics, computer science.

• Group 6 - music, theatre, visual arts, film.

Most, but not all subjects are available at both higherand standard levels.

Extended Essay

• The students start in the end of DP1, deadline is around November in DP2.

• 4,000 words

• Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest

• Make the student use to independent research and writing skills expected at university

CASCreativity, action and service(CAS):

• Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service

• Education outside the classroom

• Development of the learner profile

• Each student has his/her own CAS-advisor

TOKTheory of knowledge:• You can use TOK in all your

subjects

• Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines

• Generally, lessons once a week

• You have to write an essay and make an oral presentation

IB assessment

• Diploma Programme assessment includes both final examinations and internal assessment undertaken by the teacher to IB criteria and then externally moderated by the IB.

• All examiners are ‘quality checked’ through a process of moderation.

• The IB undertakes random inspections of schools during exams.

• Results are published on around July 5th for May Exam

IB assessment

• The diploma is graded up to 45 points

• Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).

• 0-3 point for Extended Essay and TOK

• Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points.

• The overall diploma pass rate is generally stable every year

• Diploma Programme assessment – principles and practice – available on www.ibo.org

How well is the diploma recognized by universities?

The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to

gain recognition for the IB diploma:

• Direct online access for university admissions officers to syllabuses and recent examination papers

• Recognition in over 100 countries (www.ibo.org)

• Recognition by over 2,000 universities (www.ibo.org)

• Some universities offer scholarships and advanced placement for IB students

• Some US-universities give credits for IB students, 4 years will be 3,5 years..!

http://www.ibo.org/recognition/universitytestimonials/ - Film clip

What will happen during the autumn term?

• PRAO w. 45

• Apply to a Swedish programme? Deadline February 15th

• Open house at: Spyken: 23/11 - 17:15 - 20:30 Katte: 24/11 - 17.00-20.00Polhem: 25/11 - 17:00 - 19:00 & 26/11 - 11:00 - 14:30 Vipan: 26/11 - 13:00

• Gymnasie fair – at Swedbank Arena 18-19th of November (MYP5 will go there together, 12.30 - 18th of November)

• Individual meetings, students and parents - during November and December

Thank you for listening!

• Josefin Burge, Career Counsellor• Phone: 046 - 35 76 53• E-mail: josefin.burge@lund.se• At ISLK Tuesday: 13.00-17.00Friday: 8.00-12.00