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YOUR UPPER SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
West Island School, Hong Kong 2011-13
Inspiring Students to become responsible Global Citizens
Pathways2
Our common goal
“WIS has a commitment to provide an appropriate
education for all our students regardless of their ability range and
preferred learning style.”
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International Diploma Pathway
International Diploma
pathways are designed for a different set of
preferred Learning Styles
International Diploma
pathways are designed for a different set of
preferred Learning Styles
Applied Learning
Formative Assessment
Few end of course examinations
Specific Subject focus
Work Experience
Career Related
Applied progression to Further
Education or Higher
Education
Career Related
Applied progression to Further
Education or Higher
Education
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International Diploma Pathway
A student that enters the International Diploma Programme should meet the following criteria:
• achieved at least 4 A* - C at GCSE
• have a good level of numeracy with a good standard of written communication skills
• displayed constructive energy during their time at WIS
• shown a commitment to CAS
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International Diploma Pathway7
International Diploma Pathway- Major Subject Focus
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International Diploma Pathway- Minor Subject Focus
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Art & Design
Sport & ExerciseEngineering
Business Music
Performing Arts
Minor Subject Focus
Choose one
International Diploma Pathway-10
International Diploma Pathway- Core Curriculum
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BTEC Business- Major or Minor
Is Business Studies for you?•If you particularly find the application of business theory to real life businesses interesting
•Want to understand how a business runs, work, the recruitment and selection of employees
•how businesses market themselves to consumers
•how businesses should manage their accounts
The BTEC 3 National Diploma in Business is a full-time two-year course designed for students considering a career in any area of Business. This includes the following branches of Business:
•Marketing•E-commerce•Finance•Human Resource Management•Accounting•Retail
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BTEC Engineering- Major or Minor
Is Engineering for you?•Enjoy practical tasks as some of the units are very rewarding and you have the opportunity in manufacturing your solutions to real design problems
•Develop your skills and knowledge on Engineering Materials and Processes, Engineering Drawing, Mathematics, Welding, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM).
The BTEC 3 Diploma in Engineering is a full-time two-year course leading to the following branches of Engineering:
•Aerospace Engineering•Chemical Engineering•Civil Engineering•Electrical Engineering•Mechanical Engineering
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BTEC Art & Design- Major or Minor
The BTEC 3 Diploma in Art & Design will give you an understanding of the vital skills, techniques and attitudes to start as a successful professional or move on to further study. It will give an insight into employment opportunities available in the art and design world so that you can progress into a specific area of work within the industry.
Is Art & Design for you?•challenging, integrated, exciting, flexible and a varied programme•designed to meet individual student needs•a route through 'Specialist Art and Design Pathways’•relevant and purposeful pre-vocational course that can lead to various pathways.•provides awards and qualifications required for university entry or the work place.
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BTEC Music - Major or Minor
Is Music for you?If you enjoy performing music to an audience.If you like learning in a practical way.If you like working in teams
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The BTEC 3 Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma in Music are full-time two-year courses leading to careers or further specialized study in the music industry. If successful there are a wide variety of prospective careers that you can explore. Professional musician/performer Composer/arranger/songwriter Recording engineer-technician Sound technician Music teacher
If you want to learn and showcase your technical and professional skills involved in music production, music technology, songwriting, arranging, solo and group performance.
BTEC Sports & Exercise Sciences- Minor
Is Sports & Exercise Sciences for you?
•develop your knowledge and skills in selected activities•explore the contemporary sociological issues in modern sport•examine the effects of exercise and the relationships between training and performance•analyse the way we learn to be skilful•compare and contrast sport through many differing cultures•enhance your understanding of the role of technology or psychology in sporting performance•find ways to improve your own performance through your greater understanding of the subject.
The BTEC 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sports & Exercise Sciences is a full-time two-year.
If you enjoy sporting activities the course will broaden your all round knowledge and skills in Physical Education as well as developing your understanding of the theory behind the subject.
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BTEC Performing Arts - Minor
Is Performance for you?
• Do you enjoy a creative challenge as all of the units are practically demanding, pushing you to explore new techniques and develop performance awareness?
• You must want to problem solve within artistic frameworks, using a wide range of skills to communicate meaning to specific target audiences.
• You must want to develop your skills and knowledge in a wide range of Drama genres and styles, using subject specific vocabulary to add clarity to your ideas.
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The BTEC 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts is a full-time two-year course exploring the following areas of Theatre and Performance :
•Performing to an Audience•Applying Physical Theatre•Theatre for Children•Devising Plays•Performing in Masks•Contemporary Theatre Performance
IB Diploma Programme
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 IB Diploma Programme has been introduced
for Post 16 Students across the 5 Secondary Schools in 2007
Students in Years 10-11 will continue to complete a Middle Year Curriculum with IGCSE and GCSE examinations.
IB Diploma at WIS
First cohort of students completed their Diploma in May 2009
You will be the fifth cohort of IB and Advanced Diploma students
The IB Diploma
A balanced and comprehensive international programme of study over two years for Post 16 students
University entrance qualification recognized around the world in over ninety countries
Over 3000 participating schools in more than 138 countries 752,000 Students
The Full IB Diploma Curriculum 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.)
Group Group 55
MathsMaths
IBIBExtended Extended EssayEssay
Extended Extended EssayEssay
Theory ofTheory ofKnowledgeKnowledgeTheory ofTheory of
KnowledgeKnowledgeCreativity,Creativity,
Action,Action,ServiceService
Creativity,Creativity,Action,Action,ServiceService
Group 6 Group 6 Creative Creative
ArtsArts
Group 1Group 1Language ALanguage A
Group 2Group 2Language BLanguage B
Ab initioAb initioGroup 3Group 3
IndividualsIndividuals& Societies& SocietiesGroup 4Group 4
ExperimentalExperimentalSciencesSciences
Group 1: Literature A1- English
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
Demanding Language and Literature Course Students must be at a very high standard of Chinese
Group 2: Second Language Study
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 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 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 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 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
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
Interdisciplinary requirement Stimulate critical reflection on knowledge 100 hours of teaching
Assessment 1 essay + 1 10 minute presentation.
Extended Essay
Original research
Extended essay of 4,000 words
Depth of analysis of a particular topic
Creativity, Action Service (CAS) 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
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
16x9
4x3
For further enquiries
www.wis.edu.hk
robert.stitch@wis.edu.hk
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