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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

UK: A steadily growing number of schoolsOver 50% state funded

UK: A steadily growing number of schoolsOver 50% state funded


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.


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.


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


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


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


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


IB STUDENTS STRIVE TO BE …

ORGANISED

HARD WORKING

OPEN MINDED

DETERMINED

FOCUSED

CARING

PRINCIPLED

ROLE MODELS

THINKERS

WELL-ROUNDED

SELF-DISCIPLINED


GCSE – minimum requirements


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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