The IB at Cairo English School © IBO 2004
The IBO’s goal: to provide students with the values and opportunities that will enable them to develop sound judgment, make wise choices, and respect others in the global community © IBO 2004
challenging two-year pre-university course with rigorous internal and external assessment for highly motivated students who are well organised for ages 16 to 19 The Diploma Programme Diploma Programme © IBO 2004
What makes the Diploma Programme different? comprehensive, two-year curriculum with an international focus international standards, applied equally to all students in all schools rigorous assessment without statistical interference combines breadth with depth emphasizes critical, compassionate thinking promotes a global perspective Diploma Programme © IBO 2004
Access to Universities IB diploma graduates have access to the world’s leading universities, and are better prepared for success at university Diploma Programme © IBO 2004
Diploma Programme the curriculum Theory of Knowledge the arts & electives language A1 (first language) extended essay experimental sciences group 4 group 1 group 6 group 3 group 5 group 2 second language creativity, action, service individuals and societies mathematics © IBO 2004
stimulates critical reflection on knowledge and experience students examine the grounds for moral, political, scientific and aesthetic judgments Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Diploma Programme Theory of Knowledge extended essay creativity, action, service © IBO 2004
The IB Diploma is about educating the whole person Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) helps students become responsible, compassionate citizens Diploma Programme © IBO 2004
Extended essay (4,000 words) Acquaints diploma candidates with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected by universities Diploma Programme © IBO 2004 An opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest to the student A way to add breadth to the course A way to deepen studies: selecting a topic in one of the student’s subjects
Diploma Programme Six subjects studied concurrently one subject from each of the six groups three subjects taken at higher level (HL) three subjects taken at standard level (SL) Requirements for the subjects group 6 experimental sciences © IBO 2004 The six academic subject groupings Theory of Knowledge the arts & electives group 1 language A1 extended essay group 3 group 5 group 2 second language creativity, action, service individuals and societies mathematics group 4 Experimental sciences Group 6
English Language and Literature encourages very good writing and oral skills and respect for the literary heritage of the first language complemented by an international perspective through the study of world literature Arts and Electives Diploma Programme arts and electives mathematics © IBO 2004 group 1 language A group 6 experimental sciences The six academic subject groupings the arts & electives group 1 language A1 group 3 group 5 group 2 second language Theory of Knowledge extended essay creativity, action, service individuals and societies group 4 mathematics
Diploma Programme second language French, Arabic or Spanish - learners with previous experience - (B) beginners’ French or Spanish (ab initio) Language A1 Experimental sciences Second Language Individuals and societies Mathematics individuals and societies second language Options : group 2 The six academic subject groupings © IBO 2004 group 6 experimental sciences Theory of Knowledge the arts group 1 language A1 extended essay group 3 group 5 group 2 second language creativity, action, service mathematics group 4 Individuals and society
Diploma Programme Arts and Electives Language A1 Experimental sciences Second Language Individuals and societies Mathematics arts and electives language A1 experimental sciences second language individuals and societies mathematics © IBO 2004 Psychology, Geography, History, Business and Management individuals and societies group 3 The six academic subject groupings group 6 experimental sciences Theory of Knowledge the arts language A1 extended essay group 3 group 5 group 2 second language creativity, action, service individuals and societies mathematics group 4 group 1
Diploma Programme Biology Chemistry Physics arts and electives language A1 experimental sciences second language individuals and societies mathematics experimental sciences group 4 The six academic subject groupings group 6 experimental sciences Theory of Knowledge the arts & electives group 1 language A1 extended essay group 3 group 5 group 2 second language creativity, action, service individuals and societies mathematics group 4 © IBO 2004
aims to deepen student’s understanding of this discipline and to promote confidence and facility in the use of mathematical language. Diploma Programme arts and electives language A1 experimental sciences second language individuals and societies mathematics group 5 The six academic subject groupings group 6 experimental sciences the arts & electives group 1 language A1 group 3 group 5 group 2 second language Theory of Knowledge extended essay creativity, action, service individuals and societies maths group 4 © IBO 2004 requirement for all diploma candidates Maths options for different abilities and needs: - Maths Studies SL - OR Maths SL - OR Maths HL
Visual Arts emphasis on practical production by students and exploring creative work in a global context electives: certain subjects from other groups Diploma Programme Language A1 the arts group 6 arts and electives language A1 experimental sciences second language mathematics The six academic subject groupings group 6 experimental sciences Theory of Knowledge the arts & electives group 1 language A1 extended essay group 3 group 5 group 2 second language creativity, action, service individuals and societies mathematics group 4 © IBO 2004
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