What is the CP?Discovery College offers a programme called the ‘IB Career-related Programme’ (CP), alongside the IB Diploma Programme (DP), as an option for students in Years 12-13. This programme provides a pathway in which students in these year groups can learn and progress to Higher Education. Students in the current Year 11 will be able to choose between studying the DP and studying the CP.

The CP is the fourth International Baccalaureate programme (along with the PYP, MYP and DP) and it is aimed at students entering the last two years of Secondary School who have a particular career path in mind. The CP allows students to specialise and dedicate themselves to an area of learning that they know they want to pursue. CP students may feel that the DP is not the best match for them, and that they would be best suited to a career-related programme.

How is the CP structured?The CP encompasses some elements of the IB Diploma Programme (DP) within its structure. It also encompasses the IB’s educational philosophy and mission.

Comparison of CP and DP course elements

CP course elements DP course elements

4 IBDP Courses (min. 2 HL)+ Career-related study course

6 IBDP Courses (3 HL)

Personal and Professional Skills (PPS) course Theory of Knowledge course

Language Development course Language is one of the 6 IBDP courses

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The course that APA provides for young and aspiring performing artists is the best head start any student could get in Hong Kong. Looking back, I think about how lucky I was to have the opportunity to take these specialised classes and exercise my passion for performing, but I also think about how much I would’ve missed out on if I didn’t take the chance. In just two years, I am 1000% more knowledgeable and prepared for what the performing art industry has to offer. I’ve had great teachers and mentors and I was lucky to be taught by them.

- Aeden Reyes, DC Promotion 2020 (CP – APA)

“Factsheet - The CP at Discovery College

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What does the CP offer in comparison to the DP?

The CP can be characterised as… The DP can be characterised as...

Specialised - studies focus on one or two areas Broad - studies encompass six different subject groups

Career-related - studies are framed around a career path and the way learning can be applied to this field of em-ployment

Academic - studies draw on knowledge and understanding from across a number of academic disciplines

What Career-related study specialisms are available to Discovery College students from August 2021?Career-related studies occur through a partner-provider. Partnerships with the following institutions have been/are being established for August 2021.

Institution Course(s) Campus Location Qualification

HK Academy for the Per-forming Arts (Hong Kong)

Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)

Pok Fu Lam BTEC Subsidiary Diploma - Level 3

International Culinary Institute (ICI) and Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI)

Culinary Arts and Hospitality Pok Fu Lam Certificate in Hotel and Culi-nary Arts (Level 3)

BSD Education (Hong Kong) Digital Skills Sheung Wan University Credit- Level 4 (by SUMAS)

Savannah College of Art and Design (Hong Kong/USA)

Art and Design Online College Credit

Sustainability Management School - Switzerland - SUMAS

Business & Sustainability Online University Acceptance Credit- Level 4

Federation University / World Academy of Sports

International Sport Management

Online Credit points towards a Bachelor of International Sport Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Aeronautics or Aviation Maintenance

Online College Credits

What qualifications do students receive at the end and how does this relate to university admissions?An important feature of the CP is that it is a framework of different learning experiences. Firstly, the CP is a qualification in its own right, similar to the DP. Students satisfying the passing conditions will emerge with the CP certificate.

Secondly, completion of the CP will facilitate graduation from Discovery College. Universities, particularly in the USA, look for High School graduation as an indicator as part of their admissions process.

Thirdly, the career-related study aspect of the CP will offer a qualification that they can use as part of university admissions. For instance, students taking their career-related study via HKAPA will complete a BTEC qualification. Students studying with SCAD and BSD will complete a series of foundation degree modules, which in some circumstances can be transferred as university credit to offset against future university studies.

Fourthly, students will complete between two and four DP courses. Courses can also be the basis for admission to a university. So the CP provides a number of ways in which students can gain access to a broad range of university courses in different countries around the world.

Where can I find more information?For any additional information about the CP, contact our CP Coordinator Emma Neuprez – neupre1@dc.edu.hk

Factsheet - The CP at Discovery College

Course Structure Students will participate in the following first-year undergraduate courses from International Sport Management courses:

Introduction to Sport ManagementThis course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of management and organisation of the international sports sector including non-profit and professional sports organisations.

Sports Performance ManagementThis course is designed to introduce students to perspec-tives required in the management of high-performance sport.

Managing Sport DevelopmentThis course provides students with an introduction to the theory and practical application of the management of sport development.

Federation University & World Academy of Sport The partnership between the World Academy of Sport and Federation University combines strengths in progressive education with the global sports industry to deliver a new and innovative international educational opportunity.

Ranked #1 in Victoria for Teaching Quality, Skills Development and Student Support and #3 nationally, for student employability, Federation University is one of Australia’s most established universities.

AccreditationFully accredited Australian university.

AcceptanceSuccessful graduates of the CP will receive direct entry into the flexible and 100% online Bachelor of International Sport Management at Federation University (Australia) and will be eligible to receive study credits for modules successfully completed as part of their CP.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related ProgrammeInternational Sports Management

Course Structure

Aeronautics PathwayAerospace Fundamentals

Introduction to Space Flight

Private Pilot Operations

Airmen Knowledge/Part 107 Test Prep

Introduction to Aeronautical Science

Introduction to Flight Physiology

Introduction to Aerospace Safety

Aviation Maintenance PathwayGeneral Aeronautics and Applications

Aircraft Electrical Systems Theory

Airframe Structures and Applications

Airframe Systems and Applications

Reciprocating Engine Theory and Applications

Turbine Engine Theory and Applications

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityU.S. News & World Report named Embry-Riddle Worldwide No. 2 in its ranking of U.S. online bachelor’s degree programs in 2020. This is the seventh consecutive year the university has been recognized as a Top 5 online school on the list. CP students will study online with them using their wide range of online technologies.

AccreditationEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University — including the Worldwide Campus — is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, master and doctorate levels.

AcceptanceGiven that the programme is delivered by a known and respected American university and the students gain university credit combined with IB Diploma Programme courses, it has strong credentials. The course is a level 4 qualification, which means it is equivalent to first-year university undergraduate courses. A wide range of universities now accepts the IBCP.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related ProgrammeAeronautics/ Aviation Maintenance

Course Structure

Module 1 – Performing to an Audience

Module 2 – Jazz Dance

Module 3 – Singing Techniques and Performance

Module 4 – Musical Theatre Performance

Module 5 – Singing Skills for Actors and Dancers

Module 6 – Principles of Acting

AccreditationThis programme is a BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) level 3 subsidiary diploma in Musical Theatre accredited by EXCEL (Extension and Continuing Education for Life).

Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts (HKAPA)The programme takes place at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts studio at the Bethanie Chapel in Pokfulam on the west side of Hong Kong Island. HKAPA is the foremost institution for providing performing arts related courses and degree programmes in Hong Kong. Each year they are involved in hosting a number of overseas productions that visit Hong Kong given their experience and technical expertise. HKAPA ranks 7th in the world in terms of teaching quality (QS University Rankings for Performing Arts)

AcceptanceSome of the institutions include; Loyola Marymount, Central St Martins, New School – College of the Performing Arts (New York), Rose Bruford and Queensland University of Technology

International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related ProgrammePerforming Arts (Musical Theatre)

Course Structure

Introduction to Hotel

Front Office Operations

Housekeeping Operations

Food & Beverage Operations

Introduction to Culinary Operations and Safety

Cold Salads and Appetizers

Stocks, Soups, and Sauces

Vegetables, Starches and Proteins

AccreditationHong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKAAVQ) approved the Certificate in Hotel and Culinary Arts (QF Level 3) programme. It is also endorsed by the Culinary Arts and Science programme Board.

Hotel Tourism Institute (HTI) and the International Culinary Institute (ICI)The programme takes place at world class facilities in Pokfulam that includes a teaching hotel and state-of-the-art culinary facility (multiple kitchens for diffident world cuisines, molecular gastronomy etc). The International Culinary Institute and the Hotel Management institute employ an international staff of lecturers and are regularly visited by guest lecturers from chefs at Michelin starred restaurants.

AcceptanceAn example of the acceptance for the HTI/ICI programme as part of the IB CP is recognition by the Business and Hotel Management School – Lucerne Switzerland for direct entry to the 2nd year of their Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management. Successful completion of the Higher Diploma will lead into the final year of the Bachelor BA validated and awarded by Robert Gordon University (UK) and B.H.M.S.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related ProgrammeCulinary Arts and Hospitality

Course Structure

Digital Fundamentals (taught)

Programming (taught)

Digital Marketing (taught)

Data (taught)

Digital Leadership Camp (applied)

User Experience and Agile Project (applied)

Social Technology Entrepreneurship through Advocacy (applied)

E-Commerce and Supply Chain (applied)

AccreditationThe BSD Digital Skills course is accredited by the Sustainability Management School in Switzerland and is a level 4 qualification. SUMAS is accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and the Swiss

BSD (Build Something Different, BSDCD Ltd)BSD is a world leading technology education company that operates across 11 countries educating tens of thousands of students worldwide. BSD has links with major businesses such as Swire and the Macquarie Group in Hong Kong which are used to enhance the applied component of this IB CP option.

Private School Register. The students receive university credit for the courses they complete along with a transcript from SUMAS.

SUMAS is a member of the following networks; United Nations Global Compact Initiative and Local Swiss Network, PRME– Principles for Responsible Management Education and R20 – Regions of Climate Change

AcceptanceGiven that the programme is recognized by a known and respected Swiss university and the students gain university credit combined with IB Diploma Programme courses it has strong credentials. The course is a level 4 qualification, which means it is equivalent to fist year university undergraduate courses. A wide range of universities now accept the IB CP.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related ProgrammeDigital Skills

Course Structure The outline of the core structure (please note that a number of other course options are available to the students as well) is provided below. The programme is offered online. SCAD Is a world leader in the provision of online courses and has state to the art facilities with lecturers who are leaders in their fields.

Draw 100: Drawing 1 – Form & Space

Draw 101: Drawing 2 – Composition & Media

DSGN 100: Design 1 – Elements & Organization

DSGN 101: Color – Theory & Application

DSGN 102: Design 2 - 3-D Form in Space

Accreditation• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges• Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission• South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) SCAD is an internationally recognized and highly regarded university based in Savannah, Atlanta in the USA and Lacoste in France. SCAD has an excellent reputation in the art world and impressive links to industry.

AcceptanceStudents who have graduated from ESF schools have been accepted into undergraduate programmes at the world’s best art schools e.g. Parsons, UAL, CalArts, Goldsmiths etc.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related ProgrammeArt and Design

Course Structure

BFSUS101 - Fundamentals of Sustainability

BSUS102 - Technology and Sustainable Innovation

BFUN107 - Psychology of Leadership

Students select an applied component from the following options.

Natural Resources Management Sustainable Hospitality ManagementSustainable Fashion Management

The students will also take part in a sustainability leadership camp in Hong Kong.

Sustainability Management School (SUMAS)SUMAS was the first university to launch a Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Sustainability Management. It has campuses in Switzerland and Italy.

The IB CP option in Business and Sustainability is in its 4th year and it continues to run as a face to face course at SUMAS’s campuses in Gland, Switzerland and Milan, Italy. We will be offering the online version with hands on applied project work here in Hong Kong.

AccreditationThe programme offered by SUMAS is a level 4 qualification. SUMAS is accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and the Swiss Private School Register. The students receive university credit for the courses they complete along with a transcript from SUMAS. SUMAS is a member of the following networks; United Nations Global Compact Initiative and Local Swiss Network, PRME– Principles for Responsible Management Education and R20 – Regions of Climate Change

AcceptanceSome of the institutions include; University of Leeds, University of Glasgow, University of Essex, Keele University, University of Sheffield and Durham University.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related ProgrammeBusiness & Sustainability