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2. 2 IB Options Parent Information Evening 5 th October 2015 The IB Diploma Programme

3. Mr Carl Mincher Head Teacher

4. 4 Key Stage 3 Years 7-9, age 11-14 Key Stage 4 Years 10-11, age 14-16 Choice in 4 areas Sixth Form Years 12-13, age 16-18 Choice in 6 areas University Age 18+ Unlimited choice … A journey to independence

6. 6 IB Overview Mr James Chandler The IB Diploma Programme

7. “ The Diploma Programme is a challenging two-year programme of international education for students aged 16- 19. It leads to a qualification that is widely recognised by the world’s leading universities.”

8. IB Learner Profile The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes.

9. 9 To fulfill the requirements of the IBDP students must complete the Extended Essay, Theory Of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity, Service, that are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Program. The IB Diploma Programme

10. 10 The CORE Extended Essay The Extended Essay is a substantial piece of writing of up to 4,000 words, enabling students to investigate a topic of special interest that they have chosen themselves. It also encourages them to develop the skills of independent research that will be expected at university. EE Coordinator Ms. Lindsay Mould Theory Of Knowledge The Theory of Knowledge course encourages students to think about the nature of knowledge, to reflect on the process of learning in all the subjects they study as part of their Diploma Programme and to make connections across them. Head of TOK Mr. Daniel Gamwell CAS Creativity, activity, service (CAS) involves students in experiential learning through a range of artistic, sporting, physical and service activities. CAS Coordinator Mrs. Daphnée Deleporte

11. 11 To fulfill the requirements of the IBDP students must study at least six subjects, one subject must be selected from each of the subject groups one to six*. Three must be taken at HL and three at SL. The IB Diploma Programme *The sixth subject may be selected from group 6 or from groups 3 and 4

12. 12 Group 1 Studies in Language & Literature Group 2 Language acquisition Group 3 Individuals & Societies ChineseEnglish Language BBusiness Management EnglishFrench BEconomics KoreanSpanish BGeography VietnameseSpanish Ab Initio (SL)History Chinese Ab Initio (SL) Information Technology in a Global Society Psychology Group 4 Experimental Science Group 5 Mathematics Group 6 Arts and Electives BiologyMathematics HLVisual Arts ChemistryMathematics StandardMusic PhysicsMathematical Studies (SL)Theatre Arts Design Technology An elective subject from group 3 or 4 Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SL) Computer Science

13. 13 Group 1 Studies in Language & Literature Group 2 Language acquisition Group 3 Individuals & Societies ChineseEnglish Language BBusiness Management EnglishFrench BEconomics KoreanSpanish BGeography VietnameseSpanish Ab Initio (SL)History Chinese Ab Initio (SL) Information Technology in a Global Society Psychology Group 4 Experimental Science Group 5 Mathematics Group 6 Arts and Electives BiologyMathematics HLVisual Arts ChemistryMathematics StandardMusic PhysicsMathematical Studies (SL)Theatre Arts Design Technology An elective subject from group 3 or 4 Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SL) Computer Science

14. 14 Group 1 Studies in Language & Literature Group 2 Language acquisition Group 3 Individuals & Societies ChineseEnglish Language BBusiness Management EnglishFrench BEconomics KoreanSpanish BGeography VietnameseSpanish Ab Initio (SL)History Chinese Ab Initio (SL) Information Technology in a Global Society Psychology Group 4 Experimental Science Group 5 Mathematics Group 6 Arts and Electives BiologyMathematics HLVisual Arts ChemistryMathematics StandardMusic PhysicsMathematical Studies (SL)Theatre Arts Design Technology An elective subject from group 3 or 4 Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SL) Computer Science

15. 15 Students not wishing to be enrolled in the full Diploma Programme may choose to take only particular IBDP subject courses offered. For example, a student could study 2 HL subjects, 3 SL subjects and undertake an extended essay. Students who study Diploma Programme courses without covering the requirements of the full Diploma will be awarded “Individual Subject Certificates.” IB Courses Programme

16. 16 IB Courses Programme College & University Guidance Mr Crowley College & University Guidance Counsellor

17. 17 Structured Guidance Interview focussing on:  Current performance in IGCSE classes;  Differing subject requirements for entering Diploma Programme  Facilitating subject combinations to ensure greater choice in degree programme post IB Diploma for the most popular destinations : USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, HK, Korea Year 11 Guidance

18. 18 Year 11 Guidance  Super selective and highly selective universities in the USA and UK require the most challenging subject combinations  Specific subject combinations at IB level for specific degree programmes in highly popular specialisms

19. 19 Year 11 Guidance HL Mathematics and often HL Economics are required if you wish to study Economics in the most selective UK universities, e.g. LSE, UCL, Bath HL Mathematics and HL Physics are required for most engineering programmes [everywhere] HL Chemistry and HL Biology along with HL Mathematics [if possible] for medicine – SL Mathematics also possible depending on university

20. 20 Year 11 Guidance WHAT IF YOU REALLY DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO??? Strongly advise you to select a HL subject in multiple disciplines: – Literature or Languages – Science or Maths – Additional Humanities

21. 21 Year 11 Guidance SELECTIVITY… WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

22. 22 Year 11 Guidance UNIVERSITY IS ALL ABOUT PERSONAL FIT!!!

23. 23 Year 11 Guidance – Individual Support Guidance interviews started in September and will finish on October 9 th to aid students and parents in making informed choices for their futures. Please feel free to follow up

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