IB Presentation

Full IB Diploma / IB Course

Mike Carroll - Vice Principal (Secondary)

Wednesday 29 January, 2014

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is a comprehensive and rigorous two year curriculum

a deliberate compromise between the specialization required in some national systems and the breadth preferred in others.

The Diploma Programme is highly regarded for entry to university education throughout the world.

IB students routinely gain admission to some of the best known universities in the world. Most of these institutions have established recognition policies for the IB diploma. The IBO maintains updated information about university recognition which can be accessed at http://www.ibo.org/country.

Who should take the IB Diploma?

There are two groups of students who should undertake the IB Diploma: those who need it for entrance to the universities of their

choice those who, academically able and motivated, want to

undertake a challenging course of study.

What Do We Look For in IB Diploma Students?

DesireSelf-discipline, ability to ask questions, time

managementThinks criticallyCompetence and fluency in expressing oneself in

EnglishAn independent and cooperative learner

Requirements of the Diploma Programme

Study of SIX subjects covering major fields of learning.3 subjects studied at HL to allow for specialization in certain

areas.3 subjects studied at SL to ensure a broad education.Participation in an interdisciplinary course entitled Theory of

Knowledge.Submission of an Extended Essay, of no more than 4000

words, on a topic of the student’s choice.Participation in a programme of Creativity, Action and Service

(CAS).

The Subject Groups ♦ Group 1 - Studies in Language and Literature

English A – Language and Literature (HL and SL) Indonesian A – Language and Literature (HL and SL)

♦ Group 2 – Language Acquisition English B (HL) Indonesian B (HL and SL) Indonesian Ab Initio (SL) Chinese B (HL and SL) Mandarin Ab Initio (SL)

♦ Group 3 - Individuals and Societies Business and Management (HL and SL) Economics (HL and SL) Geography (HL and SL)

♦ Group 4 - Experimental Sciences Chemistry (HL and SL) Physics (HL and SL) Biology (HL and SL)

♦ Group 5 – Mathematics Mathematics (HL and SL) Mathematical Studies (SL)

♦ Group 6 - The Arts and Electives Visual Arts (HL and SL) Music (HL and SL)(chemistry or geography can be chosen in this group)

Core Requirements of the IB ProgrammeIn addition to the six subjects all students:

Follow a course in the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) composed of questions! the most central of these is “How do we know?”assessment is via a 1400 to 1600 philosophical essay and an oral

presentation

Engage in a substantial piece of research resulting in an Extended Essay (EE)undertake a substantial piece of original research and write an extended

essay of about 4,000 words.

Participate in an extra-curricular programme entitled Creativity, Action and Service (CAS)

The IB Grading SystemThe grading scheme in use for IB examinations is:

1. very poor2. poor3. mediocre4. satisfactory5. good6. very good7. excellent

Assessment

External Assessments – 50% to 80%, 2 or 3 papersInternal Assessments (IAs) – 20% to 50%, moderated by IBO

6 subjects (1 to 7 points each)Maximum = 6 x 7points = 42 points

TOK and EE (Up to 3 bonus points available)Maximum Total Points = 42 + 3 = 45 points

Completion of CAS is mandatory!

If the Full IB Diploma is not for you:

IB Course Students6 or less subjectsNo EE, TOK requirementPrecludes students from some institutions (US is a good option)

A-Level / AS- Level3 A-Level subjects only or 2 A-Level plus 2 AS-Level

Alternate pathways to tertiary institutions IGCSE2+2 (US)Foundation courses

Current Grade Ten

When deciding which subjects to take there are a number of factors which should be considered:Which subjects do you enjoy?Which subjects are you good at?What does the course involve?What type of career(s) are you interested in?What are the requirements of the universities at

which you intend to apply?

Our Entry Procedures

All students seeking admission to the IB Diploma programme will be expected to: Have successfully completed the IGCSE with at least 5 ‘B’

grades IGCSE candidates will achieve A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G or U for each subject. Grade A* is awarded to those candidates showing highest ability in a subject Grade G for a minimum satisfactory performance. Performance below the standard of G are ungraded (U). A minimum grade of C is prerequisite to enter the upper level of study for most

institutions around the world.

Satisfy the pre-requisites for intended subjectsHave a good work ethic - attendance, punctuality, preparation

and participation in lessons, homework, meeting deadlines

2012-2013 INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

Year 2013IGCSE Grades STB-ACS Percentage

A* A B C Below C A* & A B & Above C & Above

English Literature 7 1 0 0 0 100.0% - -

First language English 15 11 11 5 1 60.5% 86.0% 97.7%

English as a Second Language 0 4 3 0 0 57.1% 100.0% -

Indonesian as a Foreign Language

23 1 0 0 0 100.0% - -

Chinese as a Foreign Language 11 1 1 0 0 92.3% 100.0% -

Mathematics 24 5 6 2 1 76.3% 92.1% 97.4%

Additional Mathematics 8 16 10 2 0 66.7% 94.4% 100.0%

Chemistry 25 2 3 1 1 84.4% 93.8% 96.9%

Physics 15 5 4 1 3 71.4% 85.7% 89.3%

Biology 10 2 7 3 1 52.2% 82.6% 95.7%

Geography 13 6 6 3 1 65.5% 86.2% 96.6%

Business Studies 3 12 10 6 0 48.4% 80.6% 100.0%

Travel and Tourism 1 4 4 0 0 55.6% 100.0% -

Physical Education 2 4 6 7 2 28.6% 57.1% 90.5%

Art and Design 0 3 1 1 1 50.0% 66.7% 83.3%

ICT 0 3 4 4 4 20.0% 46.7% 73.3%

Subject Selection LetterThe full range of choices available in 2014 – 2015 are

shown below. Please note that a subject/some subjects may be

unavailable (x) to your son/daughter. Subjects are made unavailable when the school believes that the student’s academic history suggests that success in that particular IB subject is unlikely.

Group Subjects (Choose one (1) only from each Choice) Availability (√ or x)

Group 1 - Studies in Language and LiteratureGroup 2 Language acquisition subject

English A – Language and Literature (HL)English A – Language and Literature (SL)English B (HL)

x√x

Group 2 – Language acquisitionGroup 1 Studies in Language and Literature subject

Indonesian A – Language and Literature (HL)Indonesian A – Language and Literature (SL)Indonesian B (HL)Indonesian B (SL)Indonesian Ab Initio (SL)Chinese B (HL)Chinese B (SL)Mandarin Ab Initio (SL)

√√xxxxxx

Group 3 - Individuals and Societies Economics (HL)Economics (SL)Business and Management (HL)Business and Management (SL)

x√√√

Group 4 - Experimental Sciences Physics (HL)Physics (SL)Biology(HL)Biology (SL)

xxx√

Group 5 - Mathematics Mathematics (HL)Mathematics (SL)Mathematical Studies (SL)

x√√

Group 6 - The Arts and Electives Visual Arts (HL)Visual Arts (SL)Music (HL)Music (SL)Chemistry (HL) – Grp 4Chemistry (SL) – Grp 4Geography (HL) – Grp 3Geography (SL) – Grp 3

√√√ √x√x√

The choices made on the course selection letter will give subject teachers, subject heads, the IB coordinator, myself and the Executive Principal the opportunity to consider the suitability of each course to each student.

Please note that once students embark on their IB studies we will allow changes only within the first three (3) weeks of Quarter 1. The cost of any extra books that are supplied due to changes will be borne by the parent.

Reply Slip – IB Subject Choices for 2014 – 2015 (Return directly to the IB Coordinator – Mr Peter Greener)

Student Name: _________________________

Choice 1: ___________________________ Choice 4: ___________________________

Choice 2: ___________________________ Choice 5: ___________________________

Choice 3: ___________________________ Choice 6: ___________________________

Parent Name: _________________________

Parent Signature: ______________________

Student Signature: _____________________ Date: ____________

Our expectationsEducationally, the next 2 years are the most

important of a student’s lifeWorkload will get progressively higher and students

must work hard and submit work punctually and to the highest standard they are capable of

Parents must support and monitor their children

IBDP POINT SCORE 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013Total Candidature 9 9 13 11 21

Total awarded Diploma 7 7 12 11 21Percentage 77.8 77.8 92.3 100 100

Average IB Score 29.7 33.6 31.0 37.2 (Wld Av 29.8)

38.05(Wld Av 29.8 )

IB ResultsThere has been a steady increase in students’ performance in the IB over the past five years culminating in an average score of 38.05 for full diploma students in the 2012-2013 academic year. We hope and expect that this trend will continue. Our graduating students have been rewarded with offers from some of the World’s most prestigious Universities including Oxford University, UK (6), Imperial College, London (5), University College, London (4), King's College , London (19), McGill University, Canada (21), University of Michigan, USA (22), NUS (24), HKU (26), University of Melbourne (31).

And Now…. It is advisable that one of the Higher Education Coordinators at

school (Ms Ezmieralda or Ms Harsha) are consulted where there is uncertainty regarding prerequisite subjects for courses at tertiary institutions.

Subject Heads may also be consulted regarding subject specific questions:- Mr Peter Greener – IB Coordinator, TOK, EE Ms Capri Anjaya – CAS Dr Jack Penha – English, TOK Mr Carolus Sadsoeitoeboen – Mathematics Mr Timothy Lim – Humanities and Social Sciences, EE Ms Widya Sari – Science Ms Ratna Hutagalung – Indonesian Ms Arum Purwaningrum – Chinese Ms Amor Cabato – Art Ms Ezmieralda Kallista & Ms Harsha – Higher Education

Questions?