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The way to success…
O. Тiurina, J. Mironova, T. Oglezneva, D. Jurina, A. Patrusheva,M. Ivanova, N. Akulova.
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Mission
Organization: What is the IB mission and legal status?
to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
The IB is a non-profit making Swiss Foundation registered in 1968. The activities of the organization are determined by an Act of Foundation approved by the Swiss authorities.
Motivated by a mission
Partnerships
Quality
Participation
International mindedness
Legal status
Core values
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Programmes : What is the Learner Profile?
IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
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DiplomaAges 16 - 19
DiplomaAges 16 - 19
CurriculumCurriculum Student assessment
Student assessment
Professional developmentProfessional development
School evaluation
School evaluation
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three subjects at higher level (240 hours each).
three subjects at standard level(150 hours each).
all three parts of the core.
The IB Learner Profile and the core are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.
Students study concurrently:
GROUP 1GROUP 1HL English A1HL English A1
GROUP 2GROUP 2SL/HL Language BSL/HL Language B(Spanish, French)(Spanish, French)
GROUP 3GROUP 3HL History of AmericasHL History of Americas
SL PsychologySL PsychologySL Environmental SystemsSL Environmental Systems
GROUP 4GROUP 4SL BiologySL Biology
SL Environmental SystemsSL Environmental Systems
GROUP 5GROUP 5SL MathematicsSL Mathematics
GROUP 6GROUP 6HL Visual ArtsHL Visual Arts
HL FilmHL Film
Based on student and teacher interest, course offerings include:
The extended essay:
limit of 4,000 words
investigate a topic of individual interest
independent research and writing skills
must include “…techniques appropriate to the discipline”
students select topic and work with volunteer instructors in topic area
The interdisciplinary TOK course:
designed to provide coherence by:
exploring the nature of knowledge across disciplines
encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives
Part I – focus on limitations of humans as knowers – perceptions, emotions, languages, reason
Part II – development of skills to evaluate knowledge claims in the various disciplines.
Participation in the school’s CAS program:
to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work
awareness and appreciation of life
the hours are designed to be on-going; spanning the duration of the Diploma program
Includes both final examinations and internal
assessment
All 4,000 examiners are ‘quality checked’
The IB undertakes random inspections of schools during exams.
Results are published on 5 July for May session and 5 January for the November session.
The diploma is graded over 45 points giving ample scope to differentiate student ability
Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).
Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points.
The overall diploma pass rate is broadly consistent year on year
Diploma Programme assessment – principles and practice – available on www.ibo.org
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Individual pieces of work produced as part of a course of study.
oral exercises in language subjects projects student portfolios class presentations practical laboratory work mathematical investigations artistic performances
Some assessment tasks marked externally by examiners.
world literature assignments for language A1
written assignments for language A2
essays for theory of knowledge and extended essays.
Externally marked examinations form the greatest share of the assessment for most subjects.
The grading system is criterion-based
The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to gain recognition for the IB diploma:
Direct online access for university admissions
officers and government officials to syllabuses
and recent examination papers
A database of university admission policies on www.ibo.org
Recognition in over 100 countries
Recognition by over 2,000 universities
Some universities offer scholarships and advanced placement for IB students
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Universities consider the IB Diploma to be one of the most Universities consider the IB Diploma to be one of the most
demanding secondary school curricula, offering ideal demanding secondary school curricula, offering ideal
preparation for post-secondary studies. A student's preparation for post-secondary studies. A student's
participation in IB courses is, therefore, a very important participation in IB courses is, therefore, a very important
consideration in admission decisions. It is to a student's consideration in admission decisions. It is to a student's
distinct advantage to have completed IB courses, but distinct advantage to have completed IB courses, but
especially so if the student is completing the IB Diploma. especially so if the student is completing the IB Diploma.
- CURT (College & University Task Force), July, 2009- CURT (College & University Task Force), July, 2009
Admissions assumptions: What do universities assume Admissions assumptions: What do universities assume about the IB graduate?about the IB graduate? Accepts challengesAccepts challenges Strong academic foundationStrong academic foundation ConsistencyConsistency Excellent research & writing skillsExcellent research & writing skills Excellent critical thinking skillsExcellent critical thinking skills Strong oral presentation skillsStrong oral presentation skills Community engagementCommunity engagement Mature & responsibleMature & responsible
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“Through high quality education we create a better world.”
Idealistic, peace promoting Culturally aware Quality, standards University recognition & challenge
“International and Baccalaureate complementing opposites that make the
IB.”
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