Study for a Bilingual Diploma at SSB — six subjects and the DP CoreIB subjects offered at SSB* Students choose one subject from each of the following groups:

Group 1. Mother tongueDanish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwe-gian, Spanish, Swedish, Tutorial languages

Group 2. Foreign languagesDutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Spanish, Swedish

Group 3. Individuals and SocietyBusiness Management, Economics, History

Group 4. Experimental SciencesBiology, Physics, Chemistry

Group 5. MathematicsMath Studies, Mathematics

Group 6. Arts and ElectivesVisual Art or any subject from groups 1-4

*Please note that these will run at the discretion of the Head of School and are

subject to student numbers.

In addition to the six subject groups, students also complete the mandatory Diploma Programme Core:

• An Extended Essay (EE) requires students to conduct their own research into an area of special interest, with the aim of developing the independent research and writing skills necessary for undergraduate study.

• Theory of Knowledge (TOK) challenges students to question the basis of knowledge and to develop their critical thinking skills.

• Through Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) students are encouraged to develop a sense of the world out-side the classroom. It aims to encourage new skills and interests and inspire a sense of responsibility towards all members of the community.

"IB helped me to develop the skills I needed not only to get into an international university, but also to succeed once Igot there." IB student

"My job is to coach, advise and enthuse the students in

order to help themachieve their full

potential."

IB teacher

"Everyonetaking the IB is in the same boat,so we all support each other. Throughout the course you face the same challenges, so you become this small IB-family."

IB student

“The programme is academically

rigorous - students are challenged to

go the extra mile, and wemake sure we are there to

guide them every step of the way.”

IB teacher

For further general information about the Diploma Programme: www.ibo.org

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Studying at SSBWe prepare students for success back home and abroad

International Baccalaureate Diploma

The IB Diploma ProgrammeIn line with our mission and our aim to prepare students for success back home and abroad, Scandinavian School of Brussels offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.

Life in the 21st century, in an interconnected, globalized world requires critical-thinking skills and a sense of international-minded-ness, something that International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme students come to know and understand.

This programme is taught in more than 4000 schools all over the world.

Why choose the IB Diploma Programme at SSB? • Bilingual Diploma* with high results. SSB student scores consistently exceed the world average.

• Individualised teaching in small groups.

• Ambitious and competent teachers who put students andtheirlearningfirst.

• External examiners enables the teacher to work more as a coach.

• International student body - Nordic, Belgian and international students come together to support each other.

SSB has been an IB school since 1985. Our language of instruction and examination is English, offering students the opportunity to gain a Bilingual Diploma*.

TheIBisathree-yearprogramme,ofwhichthefirstisanintroduc-toryyear(Pre-IB).Studentsareassessedviaasetoffinalexams,which are taken at the end of the two Diploma years.

*Available for students whose mother tongue is not English

• A unique Nordic school in Belgium.

• Preschool, Compulsory, Upper Secondary, IB Diploma Programme and Boarding.

• A dynamic international education taught in English, with different mother tongues.

• Ambitious and highly competent teachers with a strong

focus on individual learning.

• Great facilities on Campus Argenteuil with the latest tech-nology.

• A safe and supportive learning environment characterized by respect and responsibility.

• Great after-school activities: sports; arts; music and lan-guages.

• A chance to embark on an adventure abroad and make friends for life!

www.ssbib.be

More than 40 years of student success

For more information, please contact:

Marianne Hafvenström Head of IB Programme email: marianne.hafvenstrom(at)ssb.be

or

Gary CuttingIB Coordinatoremail: gary.cutting(at)ssb.bephone: +32 2 3570 670

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