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The International Baccalaureate
Diploma
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
Over 1 million students in over 150 countries Over 1 million IBDP Graduates
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UK: A steadily growing number of schoolsOver 50% state funded
UK: A steadily growing number of schoolsOver 50% state funded
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What makes the Diploma Programme special?A rigorous two year pre-university course that leads to examinations.
Designed for students aged 16 to 19.
Breadth, depth and integration - the full Diploma requires:
• six academic subjects
• a 4,000 word extended essay
• theory of knowledge
• creativity, action and service
Well recognized and respected by the UK’s and world’s leading universities.
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What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain? The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts.
Students study:
Three subjects at higher level (240 hours).
Three subjects at standard level(150 hours).
All three parts of the core.
The core is compulsory and central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.
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3 @ HL3 @ SL
Group 3
Humanities
Group 1 Language A
Group 5Mathematics
Group 6
Group 4
Sciences
Group 2
ForeignLanguage
ENGLISHSPANISH
Ab Initio SPANISH(SL only)
FRENCH
Online Ab Initio MANDARIN (SL only)
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
BUSINESS &MANAGEMENT
ONLINE OPTIONS AT SL
MATHEMATICS HLMATHEMATICS SL
MATHS STUDIES SL
MUSIC
FILM
VISUAL ARTS
BIOLOGY
PHYSICS
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY(possibly in Group 6)
Extended Essay
Theory of Knowledge
Creativity, Action, Service
OR
The Arts OR Electives
CHEMISTRY HL
ITGS
SPORTS, EXERCISE & HEALTH SCIENCE SL
ONLINE OPTIONS AT SL – from Group 2 and Group 3
3 LEVELS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS AND ABILITIES
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The extended essay: has a prescribed limit of 4,000
words offers the opportunity to
investigate a topic of individual interest
familiarizes students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university
What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain? Core requirements
Theory of knowledge: interdisciplinary explores the nature of
knowledge encouraging an appreciation
of other cultural perspectives
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Creativity, action and service (CAS): encourages students to be involved in
artistic pursuits, sports and community service work
fosters students’ awareness and appreciation of life outside the academic arena. Encourages reflection.
What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain? Core requirements
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24 points
45 points6 x 7 + 3
29 points = 3 A’s at A Level
31/32 points = 3 A’s at A Level and an A at AS Level
45 points = 6 A’s at A Level
+ 326 points = 3 B’s at A Level
Using theUCAStariff
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IB STUDENTS STRIVE TO BE …
ORGANISED
HARD WORKING
OPEN MINDED
DETERMINED
FOCUSED
CARING
PRINCIPLED
ROLE MODELS
THINKERS
WELL-ROUNDED
SELF-DISCIPLINED
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GCSE – minimum requirements
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Why You May Wish To consider The IBDP?
It keeps your future options open – especially if you are unsure of what you want to do after school.
You would still like to pursue a broad education as you enjoy the learning experience in a range of subjects.
You can see the future benefits of a broad education. You appreciate the fact that you are going to be living
and working in an increasingly global environment. It gives you an excellent preparation for life at
university.
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20th Century 21st Century
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