Transcript International Baccalaureate

Upper School Experience
“Strength from diversity”
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“WIS has a commitment to
provide an appropriate
education for all our
students regardless of their
ability range and preferred
learning style.”
Pathways
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International
Diploma
IB Diploma
WIS
UPPER
SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
Entry Guidelines for
the IB Diploma
A student that enters the IB Diploma Programme should meet the following criteria:
• Achieved at least 5 A* - C at GCSE including Math and English Language
• Displayed constructive energy during their time at WIS
• Shown a commitment to CAS.
IB Diploma in ESF Secondary
Schools
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IB Diploma Programme has been introduced for
Post 16 Students across the 5 Secondary Schools
in 2007
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Students in Years 10-11 will continue to complete a
Middle Year Curriculum with IGCSE and GCSE
examinations.
IB Diploma at WIS
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First cohort of students completed their Diploma in
May 2009
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You will be the fifth cohort of IB and Advanced
Diploma students
The IB Diploma
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A balanced and comprehensive international
programme of study over two years for Post
16 students
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University entrance qualification recognized
around the world in over ninety countries
Over 3000 participating schools in more than
138 countries
752,000 Students
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The Full IB Diploma Curriculum
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Study 6 subjects over two years
Three subjects studied at Higher Level
Three subjects studied at Standard Level
Study of the Theory of Knowledge
Completion of an Extended Essay
Participation in CAS (Creativity, Action,
Service.)
Language A
A1
Language B
Ab Initio
Individuals
& Societies
Creativity,
Extended
Theory of
Action,
Knowledge
Essay
Service
IB
Experimental
Sciences
Maths
Creative
Arts
Group 1:
Literature A1- English
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Demanding world literature course
Most students will study texts in English. They study
novels, plays, non fiction and poetry from a range
of countries and cultures
Some of the texts studied are translated texts
originally written in non English languages.
10 texts at Standard Level/13 texts at Higher level.
Self Taught Option (SL Only)
Group 1:
Language & Literature A1
Chinese
SL Only
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Demanding Language and Literature Course
Students must be at a very high standard of
Chinese
Group 2:
Second Language Study
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Appropriate Challenge
Language B Higher and Standard. This course meets
the needs of candidates for whom Language B is an
academic foreign language. Students must have
studied this language before. Chinese, Spanish and
French will be offered.
Ab Initio – Standard Level. This course is designed
for candidates who have a basic grasp of the
Language or are relative beginners. Chinese,
Spanish and French will be offered. Although
designed for beginners this is not an easy option.
Group 3
Individuals and societies
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Business and Management
Economics
Geography
Psychology
Philosophy
History
Environmental Systems and Society (Group 3 or
Group 4, also Group 3 & Group 4)
Group 4 – Experimental Sciences
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Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Design Technology:
Resistant Materials ( HL & SL )
CAD/CAM ( HL & SL )
Food ( SL )
Textiles ( SL )
Environmental Systems and Society (Group 3 or
Group 4, also Group 3 & Group 4)
Group 5:
Mathematics and Computer Science
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Maths Higher (HL) - designed for able
mathematicians who will be studying
mathematics, engineering, physics, etc at
university
Maths Standard (SL) – challenging course
for students requiring mathematics skills for
their university degree course.
Maths Studies (SL) – focus on practical
applications for those unlikely to require
mathematics in their future studies.
Group 5:
Mathematics and Computer Science
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Computer Science - Write your own software
using Java and discover how computers work
and communicate
Computer Science Higher (HL) - designed for
those who will be studying computer science,
software engineering, computer gaming at
university
Computer Science Standard (SL) –
challenging course for students requiring
computer engineering skills for an engineering
related university degree course
Group 6 – Arts and electives
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Theatre Arts
Visual Arts
Film Studies
Music
Computer Science (specialist course – speak to
Mr. Lewis)
Students are expected to take a named Group 6
Arts course unless they have specific evidence
highlighting Higher Education requirements to select
a second subject from Groups 2-4.
Theory of Knowledge
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Interdisciplinary requirement
Stimulate critical reflection on knowledge
100 hours of teaching
Assessment 1 essay + 1 10 minute
presentation.
Extended Essay
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Original research
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Extended essay of 4,000 words
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Depth of analysis of a particular topic
Creativity, Action Service (CAS)
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150 hours over 2 years
Creativity – wide range of arts as well as
designing and implementing service projects
Action – individual and team sports but also
taking part in expeditions and
local/international projects
Service – community and social service
activities
Assessment
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Terminal examinations in each subject
Internal assessment in most subjects. Coursework from
30% to 70%
Use made of criterion based grading system which is not
norm referenced like the current A Level system
Each subject Graded 1-7 (7 highest)
Diploma requirement 24 points
Maximum 45 points (3 bonus points for Extended Essay
and TOK)
Students need a 4 to pass Higher Level subjects!! ESF
Position