International Baccalaureate Information Evening

15 October 2009

Welcome

Welcome to Huntington SchoolLucy Lawrence, Deputy HeadteacherJonny Uttley, Director of Sixth FormMaysoun BeeBeeJaun, Sarah Gibbon,

Alastair James, Molly Proctor

Why the IBD?

To inspire confident learners who will thrive in a

changing world

The Diploma Programme

Established 1970 - PYP, MYP, DP To provide an internationally accepted

qualification for entry into higher education To promote international understanding To educate the whole person - intellectual,

emotional and social growth To develop enquiry and thinking skills, and the

capacity to reflect upon and to evaluate actions critically

The Diploma Programme

“The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, normally aged 16 – 19, for success at university and life beyond”

The IB Mission Statement

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 programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

The Learner Profile

IB programmes promote the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all domains of knowledge.

IB learners strive to be: Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective

Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?

three subjects at higher level (240 hours each).

three subjects at standard level(150 hours each).

all three parts of the core.

The IB Learner Profile and the core are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.

Students study concurrently:

The hexagon core

The extended essay: 4,000 words

Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest

Familiarises students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university

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The hexagon core

Creativity, action and service (CAS):

Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service

Education outside the classroom

Development of the learner profile

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The hexagon core

The hexagon core

Theory of knowledge:

Interdisciplinary

Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines

Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives

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The hexagon

Group 1 Language A1 Group 2 Second language Group 3 Individuals and

societies Group 4 Experimental sciences Group 5 Mathematics and

computer science Group 6 The arts

Our current model

English Language B – French or Spanish ab initio Individuals and societies – History/Geography Experimental sciences – Environmental

Systems and Society/Biology Mathematics – HL/SL/Mathematical Studies The Arts – Theatre Arts/Music OR German OR

Chemistry

The timetable

Students to take one subject from each subject group

3 at HL 3 at SL HL = 240 teaching hours SL = 150 teaching hours TOK = 100 teaching hours CAS = 3 - 4 hours per week Extended Essay = 40 hours

Assessment

Written examinations in May of Year 13 Internal assessment (20%) - externally

moderated Graded 1 - 7 Diploma = minimum 24 points (4 = pass in

each subject) + completion of TOK, EE, CAS Certificate = minimum 16 points Maximum point score = 45 points

Assessment

TOK Essay 1,200 - 1,400 words 10 minute presentation + self-evaluation

EE Essay of maximum 4,000 words General and subject specific criteria

CAS Self-evaluation

University responses

The University of Warwick welcomes applicants who are taking the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The University is very familiar with this qualification, having accepted applicants over many years.  The IB Diploma is highly regarded and the University publishes its IB requirements along with our requirements from A level students on our website on-line Prospectus. (June Kenny, University of Warwick)

Being a traditional Scottish University that offers broad based programmes we particularly value the breadth of the IB programme and as well as the intellectual rigour that it offers. (Dr Neil McCormick, University of Edinburgh)

At Bristol, we welcome the IB Diploma, as we believe that it will suitably equip students for degree-level study. We consider applicants offering that qualification on an equal basis with those offering other level 3 qualifications, such as A levels. (Dr Roseanna Cross, University of Bristol)

The IBD at Huntington

Subjects availableFlexible approachConstructing curriculum with the

studentsUnified 6th Form: extra curricular eventsUnified 6th Form: CAS and enrichmentEntry criteria

What next?

ApplicationConsultation and interviews

The rest of the evening6th Form Guides and IBD StudentsQuestions and answers

Further information

www.ibo.orgwww.huntingtonschool.co.ukjr.uttley@huntington-ed.org.uk