1. Career Pathways The CP curriculum One BTEC Diploma from the below
Sport
Performing Arts
Science
Two of the following Diploma Subjects
Film
Social and Cultural Anthropology
Psychology
ITGS (IT in a global society)
Plus all of the below core units
Reflective Project
Personal and Professional Development
Service Learning
Language Development (German)

2. DP subjects comparison:
A Level Film Studies
IB Film Studies SL
IB Film Studies HL
UNIT 1 : Paper 1 – 2 ½
hours
35%
UNIT 1 - Coursework
30%
20%
UNIT 2: Paper 2 – 2 ½
UNIT 2 – Coursework
40%
UNIT 3: Production
Coursework
UNIT 3 - Coursework
25%
UNIT 4 – Coursework
A Level Psychology
IB Psychology SL
UNIT 1 : Paper 1 –2 hours
30%
UNIT 1 - Paper 1 – 2 hours
50%
40%
UNIT 2: Paper 2 – 2 hours
35%
UNIT 2 – Paper 2 – 1 hour
25%
20%
UNIT 3: Paper 3 – 2 hours
coursework
UNIT 3 – Paper 3 – 1 hour
Study coursework

3. What an IBCP Standard timetable looks like
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday 1
CORE
PA BTEC 2 3 4 5
FILM DP
PSY DP 6

4. What an IBCP Higher timetable looks like
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday 1
CORE
PA BTEC
PSY DP 2 3 4
FILM DP 5 6

5. Entry requirements
For entry to an IBCP programme of study students must have a minimum of 5 or more GCSE qualifications at grade 4+ to be considered. To apply for a specific course, the entry requirements stated below must be met.
SUBJECT
Entry Requirements
BTEC Sport
Practicing sport in a team or individually
BTEC Science
4+ in at least 5 GCSE qualifications including in Science
BTEC Performing Arts
4+ in at least 5 GCSE qualifications including in English
IB Film Studies
4+ in GCSE English Literature/Language
IB Social and Cultural Anthropology
4+ in English Literature/Language
IB Psychology
4+ in a Science
IB ITGS (Information Technology in a global society)
4+ in GCSE Maths

6. How do the UCAS points compare with the IBCP course?
A LEVEL
IBCP
Points 2017
A Level
X 3
Qualification
BTEC
X 2
X 2 X2
Reflective Project 56 A*
Distinction* H7 48 A
Distinction H6 40 B 32 C
Merit H5 28 S7 24 D H4 S6 20 16 E
Pass S5 12 H3 S4 10 8 6 S3 4 N
H2/H1
S2/S1
In Kent schools over 60% of IBCP students have chosen to go to university …
Apprentiships are an attractive alternative to university, offering qualifications up to degree level with no tuition fees… The IBCP is recognised as an ideal route to Higher and Degree Appr

7. How do the UCAS points compare with the IBCP course?
UCAS Tariff Points 2017
IBCP Student points
Standard Level
Higher Level
A Level Student points
Equivalent to A student
156
204
168
Equivalent to C student 96
120
112

8. University recognition
All British universities clearly identify their entry requirements on the  for each of their courses. Below is a selection of some universities and other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that have already accepted IBCP students, but this list is not exhaustive and there are many more to which IBCP students can apply
Birmingham City university, Bournemouth University, Brunel University, Canterbury Christ Church University, Durham University, University of Kent, King’s College London, Swansea University, and University of Westminster
If you wish to apply to study at a US or Canadian university, IBCP schools have reported that students who complete the whole IBCP programme (not just the IB subjects) have been accepted straight into the second year of a degree course.

9. Apprenticeships are an attractive alternative to university, offering qualifications up to degree level with no tuition fees… The IBCP is recognised as an ideal route to Higher and Degree Apprenticeships.

10. Heart of IBCP - Learner Profile

12. Core Program Service Learning Language Professional & Personal Skills
Reflective Project

13. Service Learning Find an issue within the local community
Research, plan and action a service to assist with this issue
Reflect on the process.
Pass/Fail
Assessed on completion of 50 hours service learning with 3 interviews and supporting portfolio of evidence.
Dependent on what route the students take

14. Language Learn basic conversations in German
Learn German vocabulary linked to your chosen career path
Experience and develop an understanding of German culture
Pass/Fail
Assessed on completion of small projects with supporting portfolio of evidence.

15. Reflective Project
Select and explore an ethic dilemma embedded in an issue link to your chosen career path
An in depth project, produced over 2 years.
Students are encouraged to engage in personal inquiry, intellectual discovery, creativity, action and reflection. This requires strong thinking, research and communication skills.
3,000 word assignment
&
1,000 word reflection
& 1,000 reflection
3 Formal Interviews
Supporting Evidence
A-E Grading (worth UCAS points)
Examples of Projects
Self driving cars
Travel bans
Homophobia in football
Gender pay gap in film industry Or

16. Professional & Personal Skills
Participate in a range of interactive workshops and independent projects that develops skills vital for the work place.
Skills include; personal development, intercultural understanding, effective communication, thinking processes and applied ethics.
Examples of workshops include:, conflict resolution, problem solving & research skills.
Pass/Fail
Assessed on completion of small projects with supporting portfolio of evidence.