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Applying to be an International Baccalaureate Diploma
or Diploma Program CourseStudent at TASIS
The International Baccalaureate Program at TASIS
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a comprehensive and
rigorous two-year curriculum leading to examinations for students
aged between 16 and 19. Based on the pattern of no single country,
it is a deliberate compromise between the specialization required
in some national systems and the breadth preferred in others. The
general objectives of the IB are to provide students with a
balanced education, to facilitate geographic and cultural mobility,
and to promote international understanding through a shared
academic experience.In 1996, TASIS began offering students the
opportunity to take examinations in the IB program, leading to the
full IB Diploma or individual Diploma Program (DP) Courses
(previously called Certificates). A full Diploma student chooses
six academic subjects, three of which must be at Higher Level and
three at Standard Level. Each of the six subjects is marked on a
scale of 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum), and, in general, the award of
the Diploma requires a minimum total of 24 points plus the
satisfactory completion of the core requirements; an Extended
Essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and participation in Creativity
Action Service (CAS). Three extra points can be obtained from a
combination of the TOK essay/presentation and the Extended Essay.
The maximum score for an IB Diploma is 45 points. There are special
conditions regarding the award of a diploma for those students who
obtain between 24 and 27 points. More information is available at
the IB website for parents and students and in the document IB
Diploma Program: A strong predictor of success in university.
Who should apply to be an IB student at TASIS?There are two
groups of students, to some extent overlapping each other, who
should pursue the IB Diploma: those who need it for entrance to the
universities of their choice or whose chances of acceptance will be
enhanced with good grades in the IB Diploma, and those, both
academically able and motivated, who want to undertake a
challenging course of study. While students are expected to be in
good academic standing (both academic and effort grades) before
starting and during the IB program, students with lower grades can,
and do, gain much from pursuing the IB Diploma. They must, however,
be willing to work hard, and organize their time effectively.
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While students may attend TASIS for only the two years of the
IB, it is highly recommended that students attend TASIS for at
least one year before starting the program. This will allow them to
take advantage of the IB planning and college counseling
opportunities available in the 10th Grade, which can be crucial in
making a correct choice of IB program.
The application processReturning TASIS students who are
considering the IB program will be introduced to the program in
their 9th and10th Grade years by the IB Coordinator and will
discuss an appropriate course of study leading up to, and
including, the IB diploma. They will be asked to complete the
enclosed application form using the information contained in this
document and will be interviewed by the IB Coordinator. TASIS
teachers will be canvassed on the suitability of applicants for the
IB program, and applicants grades will be reviewed.
New students should also complete the enclosed form using the
information contained in this document and return it with their
application to attend TASIS. They should also send a copy by email
directly to the IB Coordinator at the email address given below.
Any questions about course choices should be sent to the IB
Coordinator. Non-native speakers of English must complete the TASIS
Writing Proficiency Test at the end of this document.
In some cases a students math, language, or science background
prohibits participation in the full IB Diploma program, but these
students may be able to either take DP courses in the 11th and 12th
Grades or to postpone entry to the IB program for one year. DP
courses, like IB Higher Level classes, can count as the equivalent
of Advanced Placement (AP) courses for many US universities and so
earn college credit. DP course candidates must also complete the
enclosed application form and send it with their application to
TASIS with a copy being sent directly to the IB Coordinator.
Sophomores may begin up to two IB SL courses before joining the
full IB program as juniors. These courses are completed at the end
of the junior year as anticipated IB exams. This allows them to
concentrate on the remaining subjects in their senior year, to
retake the exams if they have not performed as well as expected,
and to be able to make university applications with actual, as well
as predicted, IB grades.
Acceptance to study at TASIS does not guarantee entry into the
IB program as the latter is dependent on a good academic record and
appropriate English and math placement.
IB Fees and Diploma Program General RegulationsParents should
note that there are additional fees levied by the IB for
examinations. This is approximately CHF 225 for all candidates plus
an additional CHF 160 for each examination subject. A full diploma
candidate will have to pay approximately CHF 1150. Parents must
agree to the Diploma Program: General Regulations in order for a
student to study IB subjects and to take IB exams. Signing the
TASIS IB application form will constitute agreement.
Remaining in the IB Diploma ProgramStudents must maintain good
academic and effort grades, complete all IB diploma requirements,
and meet all TASIS and IB deadlines for submission of work
throughout the two-year program. Failure to do so will result in a
review of the students IB status and consideration for withdrawal
from the program. An application to the program assumes agreement
with these conditions.
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CHOOSING IB COURSES The following is intended to guide the
choice of courses for the IB Diploma or DP courses and should be
used in completing the TASIS IB application form. All returning
students (DP course as well as Diploma) should use the guidelines
below to make their choices in consultation with the IB
Coordinator, teachers, Department Heads, and the College
Counselors. New students should follow the guidelines below and
address questions to the IB Coordinator at [email protected].
How do university plans affect IB course choices?While many
students do not have a clear idea of their future higher education
plans before studying the IB Diploma at TASIS, an awareness of the
country, institutions, and subjects for post-TASIS education will
help determine the best choice of IB courses at TASIS.
Consequently, in many cases it is necessary to make subject choices
which meet the most likely university choices, but also leave as
many other higher education options open as possible. For those
intent on studying a particular subject in a particular country,
the choice of IB subjects must follow requirements established by
that country or a particular institution in that country. As each
country, and even university, has different requirements, it is
essential that these requirements are checked on the IB website. It
is always best to contact the universities directly to obtain
written confirmation of their entry requirements if there is doubt.
Countries and individual universities can, and do, change their IB
entry requirements, but the following is a rough guide to some
countries popular with TASIS students.United States universities
look first at the degree of difficulty of a students academic
program and the grades they have achieved. Entry to US universities
is therefore enhanced for students who have taken the Diploma or DP
courses and who have done well during the two years of the program.
In addition, advanced placement can be obtained from many US
universities for high IB scores. Some universities allow Diploma
students entry directly into the second year. US universities do
not usually expect students to have studied specific IB subjects,
but will expect applicants to have taken certain courses during
their high school careers. The IB Diploma is recognized throughout
Canada as an admissions credential. Some of the most selective
universities may require it for the admission of students who have
been studying outside Canada. For undergraduate degrees at British
universities (see UCAS), the IB diploma is essential and course
choices at TASIS, and even choices between the Standard and Higher
Levels of a course, can in some cases determine where, and in what
subject areas, a student will be able to pursue a university
education. For example, students wishing to study economics at the
more competitive universities should have IB Mathematics at HL
whereas business-related courses do not require this. Art courses
will require the portfolio of artwork produced in IB Visual Arts.
Some subjects are considered less suitable by some universities and
need to be avoided. Universities usually require a minimum number
of points on the IB Diploma and specific subject scores. DP course
students may obtain entry to one-year pre-degree Foundation
Programs.German universities require that all IB courses are taken
in the last two years of high school education i.e. no anticipated
exams and that a student has completed 12 years of education. There
are certain requirements regarding languages, mathematics, and
science courses. The IB Diploma is recognized by the Italian
Ministry of Education for university entry if it meets certain
subject combinations which are the equivalent of the Italian high
school diplomas (see below). Bocconi does not require specific IB
subjects.
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Three ways to fulfill Italian university requirements at
TASIS:
Option: Languages.First language at HLSecond language History
(Art History)Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Env. SystemsMathematics
or Math StudiesThird language
Option: SciencesFirst language Second language History (Art
History)Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Env. SystemsMathematics at
HLBiology, Chemistry, Physics or Env. Systems
Option: Human SciencesFirst languageSecond language History at
HLBiology, Chemistry, Physics or Env. SystemsMathematics or Math
StudiesEconomics or Visual Arts
Spain and France recognize the IB Diploma and no longer require
university entrance exams. Swiss state universities require a total
of 32 points (without the extra points from the extended essay and
TOK), and have specific subject requirements and exclusions.
Competency in the language of instruction at the university is
expected, and a language exam may be required. The Swiss
polytechnics require 38 points and certain subject combinations.
Independent universities and hospitality schools in Switzerland
have their own separate entry requirements.
Use the following section to choose six subjects At least three
must be at Higher Level and three must be at Standard Level Full
diploma applicants should work though the following pages choosing
3 HL and 3 SL subjects with one in each group. DP course applicants
should select as many individual subjects and levels as they wish
to take.Diploma Program curriculum briefs are available for some
subjects. General requirements for full diploma students:
All students must take two languages including English, 1
science, 1 mathematics, and History or Art History.
Students must choose a subject in each of the six groups, with 3
at Higher Level and 3 at Standard Level, and the Core of TOK, CAS,
and the extended essay.
Subjects choices must allow students to meet TASIS graduation
requirements; please see the Course Offerings Booklet
Group 1 A First Language: Language AAn A Language is the
students native language and there are three types of A languages
available at TASIS. In taught A Literature (English, Italian,
Russian) HL or SL the program of study focuses on the reading and
critical discussion, orally and in writing, of literary texts in
the target language. German and Spanish have been a taught language
in recent years when enrolment has been sufficient. In taught A
Language and Literature (English) HL or SL, the emphasis is on
developing the students command of both the language and literature
in English and is suitable for highly proficient English speakers.
School-supported Self-taught Language A Literature SL can be taken
in most other languages. The support of the School is provided in a
half-credit class led by an English teacher. All students are
expected to arrange private tutorial assistance locally, via Skype,
or at home during the vacations to master the self-taught aspects
of the course in the target language. The latter is at the familys
cost. Among self-taught languages that students have studied in
recent years are Bulgarian, Chinese, Dutch, German, Japanese,
Norwegian, Portuguese, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, and
Ukrainian.
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Given sufficient enrollment, a self-taught language class e.g.
German or Spanish will be offered as a full-credit taught class.
Please ask the IB Coordinator if this is likely to be the case with
your native language.Now choose ONE Group 1 subject:English /
Italian / Russian A Literature (circle one) HL / SL (circle
one)
English A Language and Literature HL / SL (circle one)
School-supported, Self-taught A Literature: (name of
language)___________________ SL
If you choose Russian, Italian, or a School-supported,
Self-taught A1 language, you must take English A or B as a Group 2
subject (see below).
Group 2 Language B HL, Language B SL, Language ab initio or a
second A languageAll IB Diploma students must study a second
language.Q. Which language should I choose if I have chosen my best
language in Group 1?A. Choose your second-best language or a
language you wish to start from the beginning in the IB program.Q.
What is my choice if I am not studying English in Group 1 above?A.
All students must take an English course. You must choose English A
Literature or English A Language and Literature if you have a
native command of the language. English B is for those learning
English as a foreign language. Q. Can I study a second A language
in Group 2?A. Students who are bilingual may study more than one A
Literature course.Q. What languages can I study apart from a second
A language?A. There are two options: a language B or an ab initio
language. Language B is a foreign language for students with more
than one year of previous experience of learning the language. To
start a B language at Standard Level, students should know the
basic grammar and be able to write and converse simply, but
correctly, on topics of everyday life. They should have studied the
language for two years at least prior to commencing the course. HL
students should have studied the language for at least three years.
At TASIS, French, Italian, and Spanish are offered at Standard and
Higher Level as a two-year sequence. In most university systems,
the B Higher Level examination qualifies students for study at
institutions where this language is the language of instruction.
(For example, a student with a good command of French at B Higher
Level should have the language skills needed to study in French at
university.) Ab initio is a foreign language for beginners, or
near-beginners, and is offered at the Standard Level. TASIS offers
ab initio courses in French, Italian, and Spanish. Students should
have no more than one year of experience of learning this
language.Now choose ONE Group 2 subject:English A Literature
(native/near-native speaker) HL / SL (circle one)
English A Language and Literature (native/near-native speaker)
HL / SL (circle one)
B Languages (circle one): English B / French B / Italian B /
Spanish B HL / SL (circle one)
Ab initio Languages (circle one): French AB / Italian AB /
Spanish AB SL
Group 3 Individuals and SocietiesEither 20th Century History HL,
or 20th Century History SL are the required first year IB Group 3
subject for any student who has not taken US History. IB Art
History may be taken as a one year course for those who have
completed a US History course or the first year of IB 20th Century
History.
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Now choose ONE Group 3 subject:20th Century History HL / SL
(circle one) orArt History SL
(For Economics see under Group 6 below)
Group 4 Experimental SciencesQ. What criteria should I use to
select a Group 4 subject?A. Your interest in a particular science,
previous study of the subject, mathematics and English levels, and
university entrance requirements are all important factors. Your
career ambitions are an important consideration too. For example,
potential medical students hoping to attend European universities
would be recommended to choose Biology and Chemistry at HL. A
student not interested in studying science-related subjects at
university will still need to consider taking the most challenging
science course they can handle. Now choose ONE Group 4
subject:Biology HL / SL (circle one) orChemistry HL / SL (circle
one) orPhysics SL orEnvironmental Systems and Societies SL
Group 5 MathematicsQ. How do I choose the correct mathematics
level from among the three levels offered?A. The Mathematics HL
course is intended for a handful of students who have excellent
mathematics skills and high degree of comfort with the subject.
Typically they are students who will pursue economics, mathematics,
physics, or engineering at university. It is the equivalent in
difficulty to a Calculus 1 and then a Calculus 2 course. In order
to successfully attempt this demanding course, students should
have, at a minimum, completed the TASIS Integrated Mathematics 3
with an A grade. Mathematics SL is calculus-based, with the first
year equivalent to Pre-Calculus and the second year equivalent to
Calculus. Most universities accept this level as satisfactory
preparation for advanced study in the medical, natural, and social
sciences. Mathematical Studies SL is not calculus-based. The
syllabus emphasizes the application of concepts from algebra,
geometry, and trigonometry to everyday life. The IBO anticipates
that as many as 50% of all students will study Mathematical Studies
and it is intended for those going on to study the arts or
humanities. Entry requires successful completion of Integrated
Mathematics 2 at TASIS. Now choose ONE Group 5 subject:(circle one)
Mathematics HL / Mathematics SL / Mathematical Studies SL.
Group 6 The Fine Arts and ElectivesDiploma candidates may
fulfill the Group 6 requirement by taking a second course in any of
Groups 1-4 (i.e., a third language, a second social science [such
as Economics or Art History], or a second experimental science), or
by taking Visual Arts (SL or HL), or Theatre Arts (SL or HL). A
student who wishes to study fine art or drama at university would
be best advised to take an art or theatre course. Medical students
or engineers need to take a second science, while a student
interested in economics or business may wish to choose Economics. A
linguist may naturally wish to choose a third
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language. The IB Visual Arts course can be completed by studying
Art & Design, Architecture & Design, or Photography courses
at TASIS. Students engage in studio work, maintain a research
workbook, and build an extensive portfolio which may be essential
for entry to certain university courses. Now choose ONE Group 6
subject:Visual Arts (Art & Design) HL / SL (circle one)
orVisual Arts (Architecture & Design) HL / SL (circle one)
orVisual Arts (Photography) HL / SL (circle one) orTheatre Arts HL
/ SL (circle one) orEnglish / Italian / Russian A Literature
(circle one): HL / SL (circle one) orEnglish B / French B / Italian
B / Spanish B Language (circle one): HL / SL (circle one) orFrench/
Italian / Spanish ab inito (circle one): SL orEconomics HL / SL
(circle one) orBiology HL / SL (circle one) orChemistry HL / SL
(circle one) orPhysics SL orEnvironmental Systems & Societies
(but not combined with Biology in Group 4) SL
Now transfer your choices to the first page of the following
application form and complete the remaining sections of the
application.
Send a copy of the completed form to the IB Coordinator at
[email protected] .
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Application for the International Baccalaureate Program at
TASISDIPLOMA APPLICATION _____DP COURSE APPLICATION ____ (check
one)
Name: Birth date: _________________________________
1st Nationality: 1st Language:
UNIVERSITY PLANS: Subjects likely to be studied at university:
__________________________________
Where might you attend university? (Circle all that apply) US /
UK / Canada / Italy / Germany / Switzerland / France Other
(name):
COURSES & ACADEMIC GRADES IN THE YEAR
PRIOR TO ENTRY TO IB(Give name and grade/mark)
IB Group (group #)
COURSE SELECTION(Circle ONE subject from EACH of the 6 IB
Groups
below and circle the level in the last column. 3 HL and 3 SL
subjects must be chosen.)
Level
____ _________
English Course & level Grade
____ _________Italian Course & level Grade
____ _________French Course & level Grade
____ _________Spanish Course & level Grade
____ _________Other language & level Grade
Language 1(1)
English A Literature (see note below forEnglish A Language &
Literature German/Spanish)Italian A Literature Russian A
LiteratureSelf-taught Language A ____ SL only(An A1 self-taught
language requires tutoring at extra cost)
HLorSL
Language 2(2)
English B only HL Italian B SL/HL French B SL/HL Spanish B SL/HL
Italian ab initio SL French ab initio SL Spanish ab initio SL
An additional A literature that is not already selected
above:English A Literature SL/HL English A Language and
Literature SL/HL Italian A Literature SL/HL Russian A Literature
SL/HL
HLorSL
____ _________History Course Grade
Individuals & Societies
(3)
History SL/HL Art History SL (1-year course)
HLorSL
____ _________Science Course Grade
Experimental Sciences
(4)
Biology SL/HL Chemistry SL/HL Environmental Systems &
Societies SL Physics SL
HLorSL
____ _________Math Course Grade
Mathematics(5)
Mathematical Studies SLMathematics SLMathematics HL
____ _________Art, Drama or Other Elective Grade
____ _________Art, Drama or Other Elective Grade
Do you have a high school US History credit? YES / NO
Arts & Electives
(6)
Theatre Arts SL/HL Visual Arts:
Art/Design SL/HL Architecture SL/HL Photography SL/HL
French B SL/HL Spanish B SL/HL Italian B SL/HL Italian ab initio
SLFrench ab initio SL
Spanish ab initio SL Biology SL/HL Chemistry SL/HL Environmental
Syst. & Soc. SLPhysics SLEconomics SL/HL Art History SL A
Literature (state language)
_________________________________________________
HLorSL
A languages: The offering of taught A literature courses can
change in response to demand, e.g. German and Spanish. Please
contact the IB Coordinator for details.
The final choice of IB Diploma Program subjects is subject to
testing on arrival at TASIS. The full IB diploma and individual DP
courses are open to highly motivated students in good academic
standing and with good time management and study skills. Minimum
prerequisites for entry include successful completion of Integrated
Mathematics II course and English-as-an-Additional Language 4 for
non-native-English-speaking students. In some cases a students
mathematics, language, or science background prohibits
participation in the full diploma program, but these students may
be able to take IB DP courses or undertake the full IB Diploma in
the 12th Grade and Post-Graduate year. Unfortunately, not all
course combinations are possible due to scheduling constraints, and
sufficient enrollment is required for a course to be offered.
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Application for the International Baccalaureate Program at TASIS
(pg. 2)
Please answer the following questions:Why do you want to be an
IB student at TASIS? (If possible, also comment on how this is
connected with your career/university plans.)
What do you think you will have to do to be a successful IB
student at TASIS?
For students: I understand that:
there are minimum English and mathematics levels for entry to
the full IB diploma program. I must maintain good academic standing
and meet all program requirements, including meeting all
internal TASIS deadlines and external IB deadlines to remain in
the IB program. if I am accepted into the IB Diploma program and I
subsequently withdraw for any reason, I may
need to take additional courses to meet TASIS graduation
requirements.
Student Signature: Date
For parents:I have read the IB Diploma Program: General
Regulations and I understand that my signature indicates agreement
with these regulations. I understand that I will be billed for IB
registration and examination fees (approximately CHF 1150) in the
second year of the program. I will inform the IB Coordinator of any
special ediucational needs of my child at the time of making this
application.
Parent Signature: Date
NEW STUDENTS: PLEASE SEND A COPY OF THIS FORM TO [email protected] AS
WELL AS THE TASIS ADMISSIONS OFFICE
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Writing Proficiency Test to be completed by non-native speakers
of English
Failure to complete the following test without following the
instructions precisely may lead to a misplacement in English and
result in a change in English level and IB status after re-testing
at the beginning of the academic year.
DO NOT TAKE NOTES AS YOU READ.
Read the instructions on the following page. Then read the
following article by Thomas Gagen on the Babar books by Jean de
Brunhoff. (Reading time 15-20 minutes).
The evergreen elephant, Babar's enduring appealThomas Gagen, The
Boston Globe TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2006
BOSTON Babar, the storybook elephant created by the artist Jean
de Brunhoff, reached the venerable age of 75 this year. France
issued a commemorative stamp to celebrate what has become an
epitome of French culture and a major export earner. But there
hasn't been much notice here in the United States except for an
undercurrent of belief that Babar is too sexist, racist or
imperialist for children today. An overly-scrupulous reader can
find all sorts of messages in the 30 or so Babar books published
since 1931, but the basic themes, as laid out in the first Story of
Babar, are enthralling, innocent and reassuring.
I've practically memorized the book from repeated reading to
three children, starting more than 20 years ago. I pulled it out of
storage the other day and was once again captivated by the simple
plot: Babar is living idyllically in the jungle with his mother,
until she is killed by a hunter.
He flees to the big city (is it Paris?), where he is befriended
by the Old Lady, who dresses and educates him as a French
gentleman. Steeped in the knowledge of man, he returns to elephant
land where he is elected the king (the incumbent having died from
eating a bad mushroom). He marries his cousin Celeste, has a grand
party, and he and his bride leave on their honeymoon in a
balloon.
The hard-cover Story of Babar measures about 37 centimeters high
by 27 centimeters wide. It's huge by the standards of most
children's books, and envelops readers in the story. Like many
children's classics, the story concerns loss and grief, but doesn't
dwell on either.
Once Babar gets to the city, he is swept into a culture of
knowledge and love. He goes up and down on an elevator; buys a
green suit, shoes and spats; learns arithmetic; and converses with
the Old Lady's friends. And when his cousins Arthur and Celeste
visit, he demonstrates his newfound sophistication by treating them
to "some good cakes" at a patisserie. I've enjoyed watching Arthur
master this idealized French culture. My children did, too.
Others disagree. "Imperialistic Propaganda for the kiddies,"
declares one of the few negative reviews of Story of Babar on
Amazon.com. The educator Herbert Kohl entitled a collection of
essays "Should We Burn Babar?" He concluded that we should not -
but we shouldn't buy the book, either.
Kohl's main objection is that Babar, an African elephant, gains
power from being Europeanized, and that Celeste is subservient to
him. I suppose somebody reading this in 1930s France would have
their prejudices about the benefits of French colonization
confirmed. But children today receive many messages to counteract
whatever they get from Babar. And the book is so unmistakably
French that whatever imperialistic subtext it contains is lost on
young American readers.
The novelist Alison Lurie took a critical look at the Babar
chronicles for the New York Review of Books a couple of years ago.
As is to be expected, she found that a few of the books were
objectionable by any reasonable standards today, the most egregious
being The Travels of Babar, immediate sequel to the first book, in
which black Africans are caricatured as spear-wielding savages. But
she found that the Babar saga endures because children see
themselves in the intrepid elephant. Like him, they like to ride up
and down on elevators, and their lives are changing as they get new
clothes, learn manners, and start their formal education in
preparation for life beyond the
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immediate family. Perhaps Babar's quick recovery from his
mother's death and his success in both the city and the elephants'
country offer young readers hope that they, too, can master their
new environments.
Looking at the Story of Babar, I'm reminded of many evenings
snuggled up with a child, and this commodious book, and its
familiar phrases - "some good cakes," "bad mushroom" - and my
parenthetical explanation of those archaic ankle-coverings called
spats. It's a tale that endures beyond ideology or prejudice.
I wish my children were young enough for just a few minutes so I
could read it to them again.Thomas Gagen is a member of the
editorial board of The Boston Globe.
Now that you have finished reading the article above write an
essay on a separate piece of paper answering the following
question:
What is Thomas Gagens point of view?
Begin by summarizing the article. Then comment on what the
writer has to say.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT LOOK AT THE TEXT WHILE YOU WRITE! This will
invalidate the test.
Return your essay together with the IB application form to the
TASIS Admissions office along with your application to TASIS.
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TASIS is an IB world school
TASIS IB CONTACT INFORMATION
Mr. Howard Stickley, IB CoordinatorThe American School in
Switzerland, CH-6926 Montagnola, Switzerland
Tel: +41 91 9605108 [email protected]
All documents should be addressed to:
Director of AdmissionsTASIS The American School in
Switzerland
6926 Montagnola-Lugano, Switzerland
Tel: +41/91/960-5151 Fax: +41/91/993-2979Email:
[email protected] www.tasis.com
TASIS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools
& Colleges and the European Council of International
SchoolsSwiss Address: 6926 Montagnola-Lugano, Tel: +41 91 960 5151,
Fax: +41 91 993 2979, email: [email protected], website:
www.tasis.ch
US Office: 112 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Tel:
(703) 299 8150, Fax: (703) 299 8157, email:
[email protected]
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