Why study the International Baccalaureate Diploma?
The IB Diploma is a well-established world-class qualification. It is a broad, but challenging course that is designed not only to provide qualifications for university entry, but also to develop the education and maturity of the students involved. It is not a qualification solely for the most able, but students do need to be well-motivated and well-organised. Typically IB Diploma students are ready to debate real-world issues from an international perspective and to provide leadership and support in the local and global community. Diploma students learn to ask challenging questions, learn how to research a topic and express their opinions. Universities and employers recognise the outstanding qualities of IB Diploma students.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSE’s at grade B, including English, Maths and Science. This is a two year programme that cannot be combined with other qualifications.
What Will I study?
You will study six subjects chosen from six areas of learning: English, a second modern language, Individuals and Society (covering Humanities and Social Sciences), Experimental Sciences, Maths and the Arts (covering visual arts, music and theatre). Some students who plan for a career in Medicine or Science will take a second Science subject instead of an Arts option. Some subjects, including the modern languages, can be taken without any prior study. In addition, there are three core elements which offer you a degree of flexibility:
You must complete your extended essay and keep a record of the hours that you spend on CAS. TOK is assessed through one short essay and a presentation.
All other subjects are assessed by examinations in May of your second year. There are no modules exams.
For further information, contact Mrs Jane Wells here at college or look at www.ibo.org
The IB Diploma is a well-established world-class qualification. It is a broad, but challenging course that is designed not only to provide qualifications for university entry, but also to develop the education and maturity of the students involved. It is not a qualification solely for the most able, but students do need to be well-motivated and well-organised. Typically IB Diploma students are ready to debate real-world issues from an international perspective and to provide leadership and support in the local and global community. Diploma students learn to ask challenging questions, learn how to research a topic and express their opinions. Universities and employers recognise the outstanding qualities of IB Diploma students.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSE’s at grade B, including English, Maths and Science. This is a two year programme that cannot be combined with other qualifications.
What Will I study?
You will study six subjects chosen from six areas of learning: English, a second modern language, Individuals and Society (covering Humanities and Social Sciences), Experimental Sciences, Maths and the Arts (covering visual arts, music and theatre). Some students who plan for a career in Medicine or Science will take a second Science subject instead of an Arts option. Some subjects, including the modern languages, can be taken without any prior study. In addition, there are three core elements which offer you a degree of flexibility:
- The Extended Essay - allows you a free choice of a topic of interest to you for research and report.
- CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) which allows you to share your energy and special talents with others, e.g. theatre, sports, community service, art or music.
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK), an exploration of the links between ideas, acts and knowledge.
You must complete your extended essay and keep a record of the hours that you spend on CAS. TOK is assessed through one short essay and a presentation.
All other subjects are assessed by examinations in May of your second year. There are no modules exams.
For further information, contact Mrs Jane Wells here at college or look at www.ibo.org
