1. International Baccalaureate Mr. Matthew Schultz - IB Coordinator
Programme
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Mr. Matthew Schultz - IB Coordinator

2. IB
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3. What is IB?
“Challenging educational programs for a worldwide community of schools. . . creating a better world.”
The IB Diploma Program is a challenging two-year curriculum, primarily aimed at student aged It leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.

4. What does IB Offer?
A traditional & broad liberal arts curriculum held together by three core components
Concurrency of learning over 2 years
Depth (3 Higher Level) & Breadth (3 Standard Level)
Rigorous, continuous, criterion referenced assessment over 2 years
Rigorous, continuous, criterion referenced assessment over 2 years
Internal Assessment & External Assessment
Knowledge and skill development necessary for academic and social success in the post-secondary setting

5. IB Mission
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

6. IB Learner Profile
The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

7. IB Learner Profile IB learners strive to be: Inquirers Thinkers
Balanced
Risk Takers
Caring
Knowledgeable
Open Minded
Principled
Communicators
Reflective

8. IB Continuum & DP
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9. IB Courses
Candidates for the diploma study six subjects selected from the subject groups
Normally three subjects are studied at higher level (HL) representing 240 teaching hours; over 2 years
The remaining three subject areas are studied at standard level (SL) representing 150 teaching hours; over 1 or 2 years
Students can also take one or more of the IB courses, HL or SL, for certificate

10. IB Courses IB Diploma Candidates must also complete the following:
Extended Essay word research project
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) - Class
Creativity, action, service (CAS) - Individual
These core areas are compulsory and are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Program

11. IB Courses at NDA Group 1 – Language & Literature
English HL
Group 2 – Language Acquisition
French SL
German SL Russian ab initio SL (full DP candidates only)
Spanish SL Mandarin SL (for class of 2021 and later)
Group 3 – Individuals and Society
History of the Americas HL
Philosophy HL/SL
Psychology SL

12. IB Courses at NDA Group 4 – Experimental Sciences
Biology HL Chemistry HL Physics SL
Group 5 - Mathematics
Math HL/SL
Group 6 – The Arts
Music HL/SL
Visual Art HL/SL
Trans-disciplinary Courses
Environmental Systems and Societies SL (Group 3 or 4)

13. Pathways to the Diploma
There are different pathways to earn the diploma to suit each student and their interests
Suggested classes during Freshman and Sophomore years (do not have to take these classes)
Select IB classes to cater to your strengths

14. What does IB do for me? Advantage in acceptance to select universities
Most HL classes will get you some credit if you score a 4 (out of 7) or better; some schools give credit for SL classes and TOK
Average Diploma student is awarded 28 credits in the UW system
Some colleges will give preference in the application process to diploma students
Scholarships available for diploma students only
Experience of College level examinations
Time Management Skills = Preparation to succeed in college

15. NDA IB vs Area IB Schools
NDA has had a DP program since 2007 (Bay Port and GB West since 2011)
NDA offers a wider variety of IB courses (18 IB Subjects)
Larger Full Diploma Candidate Cohorts
Strong passing rates for diploma and course candidates at NDA
84% earned full diploma over last 5 years
World diploma pass rate is around 80% annually

16. Additional Information
: IB’s official website
Mr. Matthew Schultz, IB Coordinator
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NDA Website
Click the Academics tab and select International Baccalaureate