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Diploma Programme

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The IBO’s goal:

to provide students with the values and opportunities that will enable them to develop sound

judgment, make wise choices, and respect others in the global

community

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IBO Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Diploma Programme

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challenging two-year pre-university course with rigorous internal and external assessment

for highly motivated students who are well organised

for ages 16 to 19

The Diploma Programme

Diploma Programme

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What makes the Diploma Programme different?

comprehensive, two-year curriculum with an international focus

international standards, applied equally to all students in all schools

rigorous assessment without statistical interference

combines breadth with depth emphasizes critical, compassionate thinking promotes a global perspective

Diploma Programme

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Access to Universities

IB diploma graduates

• have access to the world’s leading

universities, and

• are better prepared for success at university

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Diploma Programme

the curriculum

TheoryTheory of of KnowledgeKnowledge

the arts & electives

language A1

(first language)

extended extended essayessay

experimental sciences

group 4

group 1

group 6

group 3

group 5

group 2second

language

creativity, creativity, action, serviceaction, service

individuals and societies

mathematics

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stimulates critical reflection on knowledge and experience

students examine the grounds for moral, political, scientific and aesthetic judgments

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

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Theory of Knowledge

extended essay

creativity, action,service

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. . . wise choices & cultural perspective

to question the bases of

knowledge

to be aware of subjective and ideological biases

to develop the ability to analyse evidence

to develop an appreciation of other cultural perspectives

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Theory of Knowledge

extended essay


TOK challenges students

TOK encourages students to reflect on questions such as these:

Is the scientific method a process unique to Western culture, or is it universal?

Do people with different cultural or linguistic backgrounds live, in some sense, in different

worlds?

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The IB Diploma is about educating the whole person

Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) helps students become responsible,

compassionate citizens

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Interpreted broadly:

arts activities

but also creativity shown in designing and

implementing service projects

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Creativity

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Participation in individual and team sportsbut also taking part in expeditions,

local and international projects

Action

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Community and social service activities,

for example:

helping children with special needs

visiting hospitals

working with elderly citizens

refugees or homeless people

Environmental projects

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Service

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Extended essay (4,000 words or less)

Acquaints diploma candidates with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected by universities

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An opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest to the student

A way to add breadth to the course

A way to deepen studies: selecting a topic in one of the student’s subjects

What is involved in the Extended Essay?

can be written in any of the subjects in the student’s programme

is recommended to take up to 40 hours of private study and writing time

is undertaken with the help of a supervisor

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Extended essay topics vary widely

(some examples)

The effects of acid rain on the environment, with a focus on plant life (biology)

The contribution of international organizations to the economic development of Geneva (economics)

The mathematics of nature: the relationship between fractals, chaos and iteration (mathematics)

An appraisal of the role of Captain William Bligh in the mutiny on HMS Bounty (history)

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Diploma Programme

Diploma Programme

Six subjects studied concurrently

one subject from eachof the six groups

three subjects taken athigher level (HL)

three subjects taken atstandard level (SL)

Requirements for the subjects

group 6


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The six academic subject groupings

Theory of Knowledge

the arts &

electives

group 1

language A1

extended essay

group 3

group 5

group 2

second language



mathematics

group 4

Experimental sciences

Group 6

HL courses: 240 teaching hours recommended

SL courses:150 hours recommended

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Teaching time


the arts

language A1

second language



group 6


Theory of Knowledge

the arts &

electives

group 1

language A1

extended essay

group 3

group 5

group 2

second language



mathematics

group 4

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English,

or a self-taught language

encourages very good writing and oral skills and respect for the literary heritage of the first language

complemented by an international perspective

through the study of world literatureArts and

Electives

Diploma Programme

arts and electives

mathematics

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group 1

language A1

group 6



the arts &

electives

group 1

language A1group 3

group 5

group 2

second language

Theory of Knowledge

extended essay



group 4

mathematics

Diploma Programme

all diploma candidates must study a second language

aims to enable students to use the language in a range of contexts, for many purposes

focuses on written and spoken communicationArts and

Electives

Language A1


Second Language

Individuals and societies

Mathematics

arts and electives

language A1


second language


mathematics

second languagegroup 2


group 6


the arts &

electives

group 1

language A1

group 3

group 5

group 2

second language

Theory of Knowledge

extended essay



mathematics

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second language- learners with previous experience - usually through school (B)

beginners (ab initio)

Language A1


Second Language


Mathematics


second language

Options :

group 2The six academic subject groupings

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group 6


Theory of Knowledge

the arts

group 1

language A1

extended essay

group 3

group 5

group 2

second language

creativity, action,service mathematics

group 4

Individuals and society

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Arts and Electives

Language A1


Second Language


Mathematics

arts and electives

language A1


second language


mathematics

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Psychology,

Geography,

History,



group 6


Theory of Knowledge

the arts

language A1

extended essay

group 3

group 5

group 2

second language



mathematics

group 4

group 1

Diploma Programme

practical laboratory skills

collaborative learning through an interdisciplinary project

awareness of moral and ethical issues

a sense of social responsibility, by examining local and global issues

develop, encourage:

Arts and Electives

Language A1



arts and electives

language A1


second language


mathematics

mathematics

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group 6


the arts &

electives

group 1

language A1

group 3

group 5

group 2

second language

Theory of Knowledge

extended essay



group 4

mathematics

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Biology

Chemistry

Physics

arts and electives

language A1


second language


mathematics



group 6


Theory of Knowledge

the arts &

electives

group 1

language A1

extended essay

group 3

group 5

group 2

second language



mathematics

group 4

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aims to deepen student’s

understanding of this discipline and to promote confidence and facility in the use of mathematical

language.

Diploma Programme

arts and electives

language A1


second language


mathematics

mathematics

group 5


group 6


the arts &

electives

group 1

language A1

group 3

group 5

group 2

second language

Theory of Knowledge

extended essay



maths

group 4

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requirement for all diploma candidates

Maths options for different abilities and needs

- Maths Studies SL

- Maths SL

Visual Arts

emphasis on practical production by students and exploring creative work in a global context

electives: certain subjects from other groups

Diploma Programme

Language A1

the arts

group 6

arts and electives

language A1


second language

mathematics


group 6


Theory of Knowledge

the arts &

electives

group 1

language A1

extended essay

group 3

group 5

group 2

second language



mathematics

group 4

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Diploma Programme

Assessing student work Students have ample opportunity to

demonstrate what they have learned

Most subjects have both internal (portfolios,

orals, essays) and external (exams) assessments

Internal assessment is moderated by external

moderators (mostly practicing teachers) whose

marking is monitored.

External assessment is marked by examiners

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Diploma Programme

Assessing student work

All subjects, whether HL or SL, are

scored out of a maximum of 7 points.

Up to 3 bonus points are awarded

for Theory of Knowledge and Extended

Essay.

Maximum score is 45 points,

minimum acceptable score is 24 points.

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