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Diploma Programme © IBO 2004 The IBO’s goal: to provide students with the values and opportunities that will enable them to develop sound judgment, make wise choices, and respect others in the global community © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme IBO Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme The Diploma Programme challenging two-year pre-university course with rigorous internal and external assessment for highly motivated students who are well organised for ages 16 to 19 © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme What makes the Diploma Programme different? comprehensive, two-year curriculum with an international focus international standards, applied equally to all students in all schools rigorous assessment without statistical interference combines breadth with depth emphasizes critical, compassionate thinking promotes a global perspective © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme Access to Universities IB diploma graduates • have access to the world’s leading universities, and • are better prepared for success at university © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme the curriculum group 1 language A1 (first language) group 2 group 3 second language experimental sciences extended essay Theory of Knowledge individuals and societies creativity, action, service mathematics group 5 group 4 the arts & electives © IBO 2004 group 6 Diploma Programme Theory of Knowledge extended essay Theory of Knowledge creativity, action, service (TOK) stimulates critical reflection on knowledge and experience students examine the grounds for moral, political, scientific and aesthetic judgments © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme . . . wise choices & cultural perspective TOK challenges students to question the bases of knowledge to be aware of subjective and ideological biases to develop the ability to analyse evidence to develop an appreciation of other cultural perspectives extended essay Theory of Knowledge creativity, action, service © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme TOK encourages students to reflect on questions such as these: Is the scientific method a process unique to Western culture, or is it universal? Do people with different cultural or linguistic backgrounds live, in some sense, in different worlds? © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme The IB Diploma is about educating the whole person Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) helps students become responsible, compassionate citizens © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme Creativity Interpreted broadly: arts activities but also creativity shown in designing and implementing service projects © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme Action Participation in individual and team sports but also taking part in expeditions, local and international projects © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme Service Community and social service activities, for example: helping children with special needs visiting hospitals working with elderly citizens refugees or homeless people Environmental projects © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme Extended essay (4,000 words or less) Acquaints diploma candidates with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected by universities An opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest to the student A way to add breadth to the course A way to deepen studies: selecting a topic in one of the student’s subjects © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme What is involved in the Extended Essay? can be written in any of the subjects in the student’s programme is recommended to take up to 40 hours of private study and writing time is undertaken with the help of a supervisor © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme Extended essay topics vary widely (some examples) The effects of acid rain on the environment, with a focus on plant life (biology) The contribution of international organizations to the economic development of Geneva (economics) The mathematics of nature: the relationship between fractals, chaos and iteration (mathematics) An appraisal of the role of Captain William Bligh in the mutiny on HMS Bounty (history) © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme The six academic subject groupings Requirements for the subjects group 1 language A1 group 2 second language extended essay Theory of Knowledge creativity, action, experimental service Experimental sciences sciences the arts & group 4 electives Group 6 group 6 group 3 individuals and societies Six subjects studied concurrently one subject from each of the six groups mathematics group 5 three subjects taken at higher level (HL) three subjects taken at standard level (SL) © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme The six academic subject groupings Teaching time group 1 group 2 language A1 language A1 group 3 second second language language individuals and individuals societies and extended societies essay Theory of Knowledge creativity, action, experimental experimental service mathematics sciences sciences group 4 the arts the arts & electives HL courses: 240 teaching hours recommended SL courses: 150 hours recommended group 5 © IBO 2004 group 6 Diploma Programme The six academic subject groupings group 1 language A1 group 1 language A1 group 2 second language 45 languages for examination encourages very good writing and oral skills and respect for the literary heritage of the first language complemented by an international perspective through the study of world literature group 3 individuals and societies extended essay Theory of Knowledge experimental sciences group 4 creativity, action, mathematics mathematics service the arts & electives group 6 group 5 Arts arts and and Electives electives © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme The six academic subject groupings group 2 second language group 1 group 2 second Second second Language language language language A1 Language A1 language A1 group 3 all diploma candidates must study a second language aims to enable students to use the language in a range of contexts, for many purposes focuses on written and spoken communication Individuals individuals and societies individuals and extended societies essay Theory of Knowledge Mathematics mathematics experimental creativity, action, Experimental experimental sciences service mathematics sciences Arts arts the and andarts Electives electives & electives group 5 group 4 © IBO 2004 group 6 Diploma Programme The six academic subject groupings group 2 second language group 1 Several options accommodate: group 2 Language A1 language A1 group 3 Individuals and societies individuals Individuals andsociety and extended societies essay Theory of Knowledge Mathematics Experimental creativity, action, sciences experimental service mathematics sciences Second Language second language near bilingual students, high level of fluency (A2) second language- learners with previous experience usually through school (B) beginners (ab initio) the arts group 4 group 5 © IBO 2004 group 6 Diploma Programme The six academic subject groupings group 3 individuals and societies group 1 group 2 language A1 Language A1 language A1 group 3 Individuals individuals and societies individuals and extended societies essay Theory of Knowledge Mathematics mathematics experimental Experimental creativity, action, sciences experimental service mathematics sciences Arts arts and and the arts Electives electives group 4 group 5 second Second Language language second language Economics, Social and cultural Anthropology, Philosophy, Geography, ITGS, History, Psychology, Business and Management, Islamic History © IBO 2004 group 6 Diploma Programme The six academic subject groupings group 4 experimental sciences group 1 group 2 language A1 Language A1 language A1 group 3 Individuals individuals and societies individuals and extended societies essay Theory of Knowledge mathematics Experimental experimental creativity, action, mathematics sciences experimenta service l sciences mathematics Arts arts and and the arts Electives electives & group 5 group 4 electives second language second language develop, encourage: practical laboratory skills collaborative learning through an interdisciplinary project awareness of moral and ethical issues a sense of social responsibility, by examining local and global issues © IBO 2004 group 6 Diploma Programme The six academic subject groupings group 4 experimental sciences group 1 group 2 language A1 language A1 second language second language group 3 individuals and societies individuals and extended societies essay Theory of Knowledge experimental creativity, action,mathematics sciences service experimental mathematics sciences arts and the arts electives & group 5 electives group 4 Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental systems Design technology © IBO 2004 group 6 Diploma Programme The six academic subject groupings group 5 mathematics group 1 aims to deepen student’s group 2 second second language language language A1 language A1 group 3 individuals and societies individuals and extended societies essay Theory of Knowledge mathematics experimental creativity, action, experimental sciences service maths sciences group 4 artsthe andarts electives & electives group 5 understanding of this discipline and to promote confidence and facility in the use of mathematical language. requirement for all diploma candidates three Maths options for different abilities and needs - Maths Studies SL - Maths SL & HL - Further Maths SL includes Computer Science © IBO 2004 group 6 Diploma Programme The six academic subject groupings group 6 the arts group 1 group 2 Language A1 language A1 language A1 second second language language individuals and societies extended essay Theory of Knowledge experimental creativity, action,mathematics experimental service mathematics sciences sciences group 4 arts theandarts electives & electives group 6 Visual Arts Music Theatre Studies group 3 group 5 emphasis on practical production by students and exploring creative work in a global context electives: certain subjects from other groups e.g. Gps 3 or 4 © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme Assessing student work Students have ample opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned Most subjects have both internal (portfolios, orals, essays) and external (exams) assessments Internal assessment is moderated by external moderators (mostly practicing teachers) whose marking is monitored. External assessment is marked by examiners (mostly practicing teachers) all around the world. © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme Assessing student work All subjects, whether HL or SL, are scored out of a maximum of 7 points. Up to 3 bonus points are awarded for Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay. Maximum score is 45 points, minimum acceptable score is 24 points. There are additional conditions. © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme Applying to offer the Diploma Programme Read the IBAP website at www.ibo.org - go to regional offices; asia-pacific; diploma programme. All the necessary documents can be found here. In summary: • Step 1: Conduct a feasibility study to determine the appropriateness of the DP for your students and school, and develop a strategic plan. (Contact the regional DP manager if you would like help.) • Step 2: Submit a Letter of Intent to the regional office. • Step 3: Train teachers, develop facilities(if necessary), start to build resources. • Step 4: Submit application to regional office and application fee to HQ in Geneva. • Step 5: RO will contact school and arrange an authorization visit. • Step 6: Authorization may be granted up to two months after authorization visit. © IBO 2004 Diploma Programme The whole process will take between 18 and 24 months. So…………………. Plan well ahead © IBO 2004