Transcript IB Diploma Program Presentation

IB Diploma Program Presentation
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February 10 2015
“The Program equips students
with the skills and attitudes
necessary for success in
higher education and
employment”
in IBO School’s guide
THE DIPLOMA PROGRAM
The International Baccalaureate was founded in 1968. It
grew out of the efforts of international schools to establish a
common curriculum and university entry credential.
They concentrated on the last two years of school before
university studies in order to build a curriculum that would
lead to what they called “baccalaureate”, administered in any
country, recognized by universities everywhere.
Presently, there are over 1,072,000 IB students at 3,900
schools in 140 countries.
What is it?
A comprehensive and rigorous two-year curriculum, leading to
external examinations.
For students in grades 11 and 12.
Based on the pattern of no particular country.
Aimed at providing students with a balanced education.
What can the IB do for the student?
 The IB program can help students to become well-rounded, well-educated
young adults.
 The IB program prepares students for university level work.
 The IB program provides continuity for students who transfer among
international schools.
 The IB Diploma provides entrance to the university systems of many
countries around the world.
 Students who earn an IB Diploma may earn up to one year of advanced
placement credit in American universities and colleges.
Eligibility for the Program
One of the unfortunate myths about the IB program
is that it is “elitist” and designed for only the
student with straight A’s. This is untrue.
 The design of the IB program enables students to focus on the subjects
in which they have special interest or aptitude.
 Any student of average ability who wishes to challenge him/herself
and is willing to work hard is encouraged to work for the full Diploma.
Eligibility for the Program at CAISL
 CAISL has an open policy to the IB Program.
 All students are permitted to entry.
 The decision to continue if a student experiences problems is made
collectively between student, family, and teachers.
The Diploma Program Requirements
Diploma candidates are required to select one subject from each of six
subject groups:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Studies in Language and Literature
Language acquisition
Individuals and Societies
Sciences
Mathematics
The Arts
They will also need to meet the Core requirements of:
• THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (TOK)
• EXTENDED ESSAY
• CAS (CREATIVITY/ ACTIVITY/SERVICE)
The curriculum is modelled by a model with six academic areas surrounding
the three core requirements.
Source:
http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum
At least three and no more than four subjects are taken at
higher level (HL) and the others at standard level (SL).
Thus, students are able to explore some subjects in depth
and some more broadly over the two-year period. The
selection of a specific subject and its level might depend on
the university entry requirements.
Theory of Knowledge
 Theory of knowledge (TOK) is a required interdisciplinary course
intended to stimulate critical reflection upon the knowledge and
experience gained inside and outside the classroom. TOK should
involve at least 100 hours of teaching.
 At CAISL, students begin TOK in the second semester of their junior
year and complete it in the first semester of their senior year.
The Extended Essay
 Diploma candidates are required to undertake original research and write an
Extended Essay of some 4000 words. The project offers the opportunity to
investigate a topic of special interest and acquaints students with the kind of
independent research and writing skills expected at university.
 Students can choose to write on a topic in one of 22 subjects.
 The Extended Essay should be focused in its approach, but apart from initial
teacher supervision and guidance, it should be the student’s own personal
research, albeit at an introductory level.
The Extended Essay
 At CAISL, the Extended Essay usually begins in the Spring of the Junior
year and is completed by November/December of the Senior year.
 Each student works one-on-one with a teacher/supervisor, and signs a
contract in which he/she promises to adhere to a timetable which
guides the steps in the research process: choosing a topic, defining a
research question, researching, planning, drafting, revising, and editing.
CAS
Creativity, Activity, Service is known by its acronym CAS and is a
fundamental part of the diploma curriculum.
Students in the IB Diploma program must earn a minimum of
150 hours of CAS over the two years of the program.
Students must balance the CAS hours between:
50 hours of Creativity,
50 hours of Activity and 50 hours of Service.
CAS
 The CAS requirement takes seriously the importance of life outside the
world of scholarship providing a refreshing counterbalance to the
academic self-absorption some may feel within a demanding school
program.
 Participation in theater productions, sports and community service
activities encourages young people to share their energies and special
talents while developing awareness, concern and the ability to work
cooperatively with others.
Assessment of IB Diploma
Assessment of subjects is based on a combination of internal
assessment work and external examinations in May of the senior
year.
Each subject is graded on a scale of 1 to 7. Up to 3 additional
points may be earned for performance in the EE and TOK.
The EE and TOK are graded in a letter grade format from E (failing)
to A (excellent).
The maximum possible score which can be achieved in the IB
diploma is 45 points (6x7=42+3=45).
The minimum score to obtain the Diploma is 24 points but there
are certain conditions that must be met.
For example:
 A student can receive his/her diploma with 24 points (6x4=24), providing
he has fulfilled all other diploma requirements: TOK, CAS and EE.
or
 A student can receive his/her diploma with 45 points (6x7=42+3=45),
providing he has obtained the 3 bonus points in the EE and TOK work.
ALSO:
 A student is allowed to fail a subject or subjects but only under certain
conditions.
 If a student obtains in both TOK and in EE an E (elementary) it is a failing
condition or if a students obtains a E on one of them and the diploma
total score is below 28 points.
FEES
Paid by CAISL:
• Annual Basic Fee
• Per capita fee
• Registration fee
Paid By School Sponsored Candidate:
• Subject fee
The subject registration fees, which are determined by the IB each
year normally don’t exceed 450€.
Payment is required only once in October of Senior year.
Students that drop the full diploma and take IB exams as certificates
are expected to cover to full cost of the exams.
IB Courses at
Carlucci American International School of Lisbon
GROUP
1.
2.
LEVEL
LANGUAGE A: LITERATURE
ENGLISH
PORTUGUESE
STANDARD/HIGHER
LANGUAGE A: LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
ENGLISH
PORTUGUESE
STANDARD/HIGHER
LANGUAGE B
ENGLISH
STANDARD/HIGHER
PORTUGUESE
STANDARD/HIGHER
FRENCH
STANDARD/HIGHER
SPANISH
STANDARD/HIGHER
FRENCH
STANDARD (only)
SPANISH
STANDARD (only)
HISTORY
STANDARD/HIGHER
BUSINESS
STANDARD/HIGHER
ECONOMICS
STANDARD/HIGHER
AB INITIO
3.
SUBJECT
INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES
IB Courses at
Carlucci American International School of Lisbon
4. SCIENCES
PHYSICS
STANDARD/HIGHER
CHEMISTRY
STANDARD/HIGHER
BIOLOGY
STANDARD/HIGHER
COMPUTER SCIENCE
STANDARD/HIGHER
3./4. TRANSDICIPLINARY
ENVIRONMENTAL
SYSTEMS & SOCIETIES
STANDARD (only)
5. MATHEMATICS
MATH HL
HIGHER (only)
MATH SL
STANDARD (only)
MATH STUDIES
STANDARD (only)
6. The ARTS
VISUAL ARTS
STANDARD/HIGHER
6. The ARTS
MUSIC
STANDARD/HIGHER
University recognition
How well is the diploma recognized by universities?
The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading 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 and government officials to
syllabuses and recent examination papers
• A database of university admission policies on www.ibo.org
• Recognition in over 145 countries
• Recognition by over 1,900 universities
• Some universities offer scholarships and advanced placement for IB students