WHY STUDY THE
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA?
The IB Diploma is a well-established
world-class qualification. Broad
but challenging, the course is
designed not only to provide
qualifications for university, but
also to develop the education
and maturity of the students
involved. It is not solely for the most
able, but students do need to be
well-motivated and well-organised.
Typically 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. You will
learn to ask challenging questions,
to research a topic and to express
your opinions. Universities and employers
recognise the outstanding
qualities of IB Diploma students.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 5 GCSEs 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 a career in Medicine or Science will take a 2nd Science subject instead of an Arts option. Some subjects, including 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 to research and report a topic of interest.
- CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) allows you to share your special talents with others, e.g. theatre, sports, art or music, community service.
- Theory of Knowledge (TOK), an exploration of the links between ideas, acts and knowledge. All are intended to help develop Global Citizenship in the 21st Century.
ASSESSMENT
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 or look at www.ibo.org

