Whole upper school pp 2010

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

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