1. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM
ORIENTATION FOR LISE 10
NOVEMBER

2. WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM?
For year olds
University preparatory
Taught over two years
Requiring a balance between various subjects
Requiring academic rigour, critical inquiry and active learning.
Taught in 1,579 schools in 122 countries (November 2005)

3. WHO CAN BE AN IB STUDENT? Any student who is willing or able to:
Communicate fluently in English at grade or higher level
Work through an academically rigorous program
Plan his/her work carefully ahead of time
Cope with stress

4. A successful IB student must be willing or able to…
Think carefully and critically;
Have his/her ideas and opinions challenged intellectually;
Act responsibly and ethically, with good reasons;
Express his/her talents in creativity, action and service to the community.

5. IB HEXAGON 6 Groups 3 at Higher Level 3 at Standard Level
Core of TOK, Extended Essay, CAS

6. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME
SIX subjects
Three at Higher Level, three at Standard Level
Theory of Knowledge
Extended Essay
Creativity, Action, Service

7. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HL AND SL SUBJECTS?
STANDARD LEVEL subjects cover BASIC knowledge and skills required for entry into a first year course at university.
HIGHER LEVEL subjects cover MORE topics treated at GREATER depth than SL courses.

8. THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE
TOK is a course designed to encourage critical reflection about knowledge and learning in different disciplines.
Students are expected to develop critical thinking skills, and the capacity to justify their opinions.
They are encouraged to examine important real-world issues from a variety of perspectives.

9. EXTENDED ESSAY A research paper of not more than 4,000 words
On a topic chosen by the student within a discipline recognised by the IB
In a standard format appropriate for academic research writing
Under the supervision of a teacher

10. CAS (Creativity, Action, Service)
A set of supervised activities OUTSIDE the classroom
chosen by the student
enabling the student to come into contact with people from a wider social circle
providing an opportunity for the student’s personal growth
improving the quality of life within the community

11. HOW DO I CHOOSE MY SUBJECTS?
What are my interests?
What career am I planning?
How can I balance my interests?
What track should I choose?

12. HOW DO I CHOOSE MY SUBJECTS?
CHOOSE A SUBJECT FROM EACH OF SIX GROUPS - 3 AT HL, 3 AT SL
Group 1 - First language - Turkish Literature
Group 2 - Second language - English A2
Group 3 - Turkish Social Studies (SL only) or an Experimental Science
Group 4 - Experimental Sciences
Group 5 - Mathematics
Group 6 - Electives

13. TM Track Subjects Group 1 - Turkish A1 HL (Literature)
Group 2 - English A2 HL or SL
Group 3 - Turkish Social Studies SL
Group 4 - Experimental Science SL (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems, Physics)
Group 5 - Mathematics HL or SL
Group 6 - Electives HL or SL

14. FM Track Subjects Group 1 - Turkish A1 SL (Literature)
Group 2 - English A2 HL or SL
Group 3 - Experimental Science 1 HL (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Group 4 - Experimental Science 2 HL (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Group 5 - Mathematics HL or SL
Group 6 – Electives HL or SL

15. GROUP 6 ELECTIVES IN TM TRACK
Economics (HL or SL)
Business and Management (HL or SL)
Information Technology for a Global Society (SL only)
Visual Arts (HL or SL)
Music (SL only)
French B HL or SL
German B HL or SL
Computer Science (SL only)
Turkish Social Studies (SL only)

16. GROUP 6 ELECTIVES IN FM TRACK
Experimental Science 3 HL or SL
Economics HL or SL
Business and Management HL or SL
Information Technology for a Global Society (SL only)
Visual Arts HL or SL
Music SL only
French B HL or SL
German B HL or SL
Computer Science (SL only)

17. WHICH MATHEMATICS LEVEL DO I CHOOSE?
Choose HIGHER LEVEL if you
love mathematics and are deeply interested in it AND
want a career in mathematics or in a field where advanced mathematics is essential (e.g., theoretical physics or engineering) AND
have a grade of 4.0 or higher in mathematics through Lise 1

18. WHICH MATHEMATICS LEVEL DO I CHOOSE?
Choose MATHEMATICAL METHODS (SL) if
you are seeking a career in architecture, banking, business management/consulting, economics, engineering, fashion design, journalism, law, life science research, medicine….OR
you are undecided OR
you don’t feel very confident with mathematics

19. CRITERIA FOR ENTRY INTO IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM
A minimum GPA of 3.5 in ALL subjects at the end of the year BEFORE the grade raising exams.
At least a 4.0 in English OR
At least a 4.0 average in Maths and all science subjects

20. CRITERIA FOR ENTRY INTO IB TRACKS
IF YOUR GPA IS
Recommendations from your teachers regarding
your ability to meet deadlines
your ability to work consistently
your academic honesty
your self-motivation
your overall academic performance

21. CERTIFICATE OPTION
Choose up to any THREE IB HL subjects from the SAME track (either TM or FM).
Music, ITGS, TSS, Computer Science will only be offered at SL.
Be in the same class and do the same work as IB Diploma students in those subjects.
No CAS, Extended Essay or TOK

22. CRITERIA FOR ENTRY INTO CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Min GPA 3.5 overall at the end of the year BEFORE the grade raising exam
minimum grade 4.0 in the subjects chosen for certificates.
For Business & Management, Economics, ITGS, Computer Science and other subjects not taught before Lise 11 – assessment of essay in English or other type of assessment to be determined by teachers.

23. WHAT FACTORS SHOULD I CONSIDER IN MAKING MY DECISION? - 1
The IB diploma is an academically challenging program…
But you DON’T have to be a 5 student to do it.
But you DO need to plan ahead for submitting work on time…
And you DO need to be self-motivated, do much of the work on your own, but with the guidance of the teacher.

24. WHAT FACTORS SHOULD I CONSIDER IN MAKING MY DECISION? - 2
Whether in Turkish OR in foreign universities, IB diploma students are much better prepared for university work.
Some Turkish universities offer incentives for students completing the IB diploma with a good IB score.

25. WHAT FACTORS SHOULD I CONSIDER IN MAKING MY DECISION? - 3
Most IB students entering Turkish universities report doing significantly better than students without the IB…
EVEN better than those without the IB diploma who may have obtained a higher ÖSS score.
Some students have reported that the IB has helped them to perform well in the ÖSS.

26. WHAT FACTORS SHOULD I CONSIDER IN MAKING MY DECISION? - 4
Intensive dershane preparation is helpful for the ÖSS exam, but the IB diploma helps for academic success IN university.
Managing your time well is crucial for success in the ÖSS and IB if you are doing both at the same time.

27. WHAT FACTORS SHOULD I CONSIDER IN MAKING MY DECISION? - 5
The IB diploma is NOT a passport for entering foreign universities. It’s possible to enter a foreign university WITHOUT the IB diploma.
US universities generally offer credits for a subject if it has been part of your IB programme, especially at HL.

28. IMPORTANT STAGES IN YOUR DECISION - 1
January – IB presentation for students
January break 2006 – discuss your options seriously with your parents.

29. IMPORTANT STAGES IN YOUR DECISION - 2
February 1 – 24, 2006
Consult individually with IB
Co-ordinator regarding your IB program
Determine IB Subject choices and submit them to IB Office.

30. IMPORTANT STAGES IN YOUR DECISION - 3
In March 2006 – (date to be announced later)
First list of selected students to be published.

31. IMPORTANT STAGES IN YOUR DECISION - 4
June 13, Final list of selected students published

32. For any further enquiries and appointments
Please write to
Mr. Gautam Sen at Or
Sn. Sündüs Cebecioğlu