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Inspiring Students to become responsible Global Citizens. Upper School Curriculum Pathways and Higher Education. West Island School, Hong Kong 2012. Pathways. Our common goal . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Upper School Curriculum Pathways and Higher EducationWest Island School, Hong Kong 2012
Inspiring Students to become responsible Global Citizens
Pathways
WISUPPER
SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
International
DiplomaIB
Diploma
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Our common goal “WIS has a commitment to provide an appropriate
education for all our students regardless of their ability range and
preferred learning style.”
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• 1 or 2 IB SL Certificates that complement your BTEC Major (e.g. English, Languages, Design Technology, Film Studies, Physics or Maths)
Route 1
ID
• 1 or 2 IB SL Certificates including a language (French, Chinese or Spanish)
Route 2
ID with Languages
• BTEC Major (Business, Art & Design, Engineering, Sport & Exercise Science, Performance)
• BTEC Minor (Business, Art & Design, Engineering, Sport & Exercise Science, Performance )
• Work Skills
• Work Placement
• Extended Project
• CAS & PE
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International Diploma PathwayInternational
Diploma pathways are designed for a different set of
preferred Learning
Styles
Applied Learning
Formative Assessment
Few end of course examinations
Specific Subject focus
Work Experience
Career Related Applied
progression to Further
Education or Higher
Education
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International Diploma PathwayA student that enters the International Diploma Programme should meet the following criteria:
• achieved at least 4 A* - C at GCSE
• have a good level of numeracy with a good standard of written
communication skills
• displayed constructive energy during their time at WIS
• shown a commitment to CAS
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International Diploma Pathway•Flexible•Alternative pathway• Wide range of choices• Specialize or maintain
breadth• Core programme has same philosophy as IB• Working closely with Other ESF Schools on the
Island
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International Diploma Pathway- Major Subject Focus
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Engineering
Art & Design
Performing
Arts
Business SportMajor Subject
FocusChoose one
International Diploma Pathway- Minor Subject Focus
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Engineering
Art & Design
Performing
Arts
Business SportMinor Subject
FocusChoose one
International Diploma Pathway-
What is BTEC?
• BTEC stands for Business Technology Education Council
• BTEC Minor is equivalent to 1 A Level
• BTEC Major is equivalent to 2 A Levels
• Graded at Distinction *, Distinction , Merit, Pass and Fail
• It is awarded exactly the same UCAS points as A Levels
• It is recognized by universities in UK, and elsewhere
Applied practical learning
Formative Assessment
Valued for clear vocational pathways
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BTEC Business- Major or Minor
Is Business Studies for you?• If you particularly find the
application of business theory to real life businesses interesting
• Want to understand how a business runs, work, the recruitment and selection of employees
• how businesses market themselves to consumers
• how businesses should manage their accounts
The BTEC 3 National Diploma in Business is a full-time two-year course designed for students considering a career in any area of Business. This includes the following branches of Business:
• Marketing• E-commerce• Finance• Human Resource
Management• Accounting• Retail
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BTEC Engineering- Major or Minor
Is Engineering for you?• Enjoy practical tasks as
some of the units are very rewarding and you have the opportunity in manufacturing your solutions to real design problems
• Develop your skills and knowledge on Engineering Materials and Processes, Engineering Drawing, Mathematics, Welding, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM).
The BTEC 3 Diploma in Engineering is a full-time two-year course leading to the following branches of Engineering:
• Aerospace Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering• Electrical
Engineering• Mechanical
Engineering
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BTEC Art & Design- Major or Minor
The BTEC 3 Diploma in Art & Design will give you an understanding of the vital skills, techniques and attitudes to start as a successful professional or move on to further study. It will give an insight into employment opportunities available in the art and design world so that you can progress into a specific area of work within the industry.
Is Art & Design for you?• challenging, integrated,
exciting, flexible and a varied programme
• designed to meet individual student needs
• a route through 'Specialist Art and Design Pathways’
• relevant and purposeful pre-vocational course that can lead to various pathways.
• provides awards and qualifications required for university entry or the work place.
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BTEC Sports & Exercise Sciences-Major & Minor
Is Sports & Exercise Sciences for you?• develop your knowledge and skills
in selected activities• explore the contemporary
sociological issues in modern sport• examine the effects of exercise and
the relationships between training and performance
• analyse the way we learn to be skilful
• compare and contrast sport through many differing cultures
• enhance your understanding of the role of technology or psychology in sporting performance
• find ways to improve your own performance through your greater understanding of the subject.
The BTEC 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sports & Exercise Sciences is a full-time two-year.
If you enjoy sporting activities the course will broaden your all round knowledge and skills in Physical Education as well as developing your understanding of the theory behind the subject.
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BTEC Performing Arts - Major & MinorIs Performance for you?
• Do you enjoy a creative challenge as all of the units are practically demanding, pushing you to explore new techniques and develop performance awareness?
• You must want to problem solve within artistic frameworks, using a wide range of skills to communicate meaning to specific target audiences.
• You must want to develop your skills and knowledge in a wide range of Drama genres and styles, using subject specific vocabulary to add clarity to your ideas.
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The BTEC 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts is a full-time two-year course exploring the following areas of Theatre and Performance :
• Performing to an Audience• Applying Physical Theatre• Theatre for Children• Devising Plays• Performing in Masks• Contemporary Theatre
Performance
HE destinations of our ID students (Sept 2012 entry)
Programme studied at WIS University University course University offer
BTEC Nat Cert – Art & Design BTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Film SL
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Fashion Design BTEC Nat Cert – Pass and BTEC Nat Awd - Pass
BTEC Nat Cert – EngineeringBTEC Nat Awd – Sport and Exercise ScienceIB Maths Studies
Oxford Brookes Automotive Engineering BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd - M
BTEC Nat Cert – BusinessBTEC Nat Awd – Art and Design IB English A1 SL, Film HL
Manchester Marketing BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd – M
BTEC Nat Cert – Art BTEC Nat Awd – Business
Bournemouth Art- Foundation BTEC Nat Cert – Pass and BTEC Nat Awd - Pass
HE destinations of our ID students (Sept 2012 entry)
Programme studied at WIS University University course University offer
BTEC Nat Cert – EngineeringBTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Maths Studies SL
Newcastle Engineering BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd – D
BTEC Nat Cert – EngineeringBTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Environmental Systems and Society SL
George Brown College Game Design BTEC Nat Cert – PP and BTEC Nat Awd - P
BTEC Nat Cert – EngineeringBTEC Nat Awd – Sport and Exercise Sciences
Bradford Engineering 300 UCAS points
BTEC Nat Cert – Engineering BTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Maths Studies
Southampton Engineering BTEC Nat Cert – DD and 5 in Maths Studies
HE destinations of our ID students (Sept 2012 entry)
Programme studied at WIS University University course University offer
BTEC Nat Awd – BusinessBTEC Nat Awd – Sport and Exercise Sciences
Exeter Psychology 360 UCAS points
BTEC Nat Cert – EngineeringBTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Film SL
Swansea Computer Game Design BTEC Nat Cert – PP and BTEC Nat Awd - P
BTEC Nat Cert – Art and DesignBTEC Nat Awd – EngineeringIB French HL
Bournemouth Art- Foundation BTEC Nat Cert – PP and BTEC Nat Awd - P
BTEC Nat Cert – BusinessBTEC Nat Awd – Engineering
Sheffield Hallam Hotel Management BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd - D
HE destinations of our ID students (Sept 2012 entry)
Programme studied at WIS University University course University offer
BTEC Nat Cert – BusinessBTEC Nat Awd – Sport and Exercise Sciences
Exeter Business BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd - D
BTEC Nat Cert – BusinessBTEC Nat Awd – EngineeringIB Spanish SLExtended Project
Exeter Business & Management BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd - D
BTEC Nat Cert – BusinessBTEC Nat Awd – Engineering
Leeds College of Music Music Production 240 UCAS points
BTEC Nat Cert – EngineeringBTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Maths Studies, Environmental Systems and Society
Oxford Brookes Hotel Management BTEC Nat Cert – DD and BTEC Nat Awd – M
HE destinations of our ID students (Sept 2012 entry)
Programme studied at WIS University University course University offer
BTEC Nat Cert – Art and DesignBTEC Nat Awd – Sport and Exercise Sciences
Plymouth 3D Design 240 UCAS points
BTEC Nat Cert – Art and DesignBTEC Nat Awd – BusinessIB Design Technology SL
University of Arts London Art Foundation BTEC Nat Cert – PP and BTEC Nat Awd – P
BTEC Nat Cert – Art and DesignBTEC Nat Awd – Business
University of Arts London Art Foundation BTEC Nat Cert – PP and BTEC Nat Awd – P
Final Destination of ID students 2012
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87%
4%4% 4%
ESF Applied Learning Webpage & Fair
Case studies from schools across the ESF networkhttp://www.esf.edu.hk/applied_learning_2012/students_success
Annual ESF Applied Learning Fair at WISWednesday 26th September, 4:30pm-7:30pmOver 60 institutions worldwide participating
IB Diploma Programme
A student that enters the IB Diploma Programme should meet the following criteria:
• Achieved at least 5 A* - C at GCSE including Math and English Language
• Displayed constructive energy during their time at WIS
• Shown a commitment to CAS.
IB Diploma in ESF Secondary Schools IB Diploma Programme has been introduced
for Post 16 Students across the 5 Secondary Schools in 2007
Students in Years 10-11 will continue to complete a Middle Year Diploma with IGCSE and GCSE examinations.
IB Diploma at WIS
First cohort of students completed their Diploma in May 2009
The IB Diploma A balanced and comprehensive international
programme of study over two years for Post 16 students
University entrance qualification recognized around the world in over ninety countries
Over 3400 participating schools in more than 143 countries
Over I Million Students
The Full IB Diploma Curriculum Study 6 subjects over two years Three subjects studied at Higher Level Three subjects studied at Standard Level Study of the Theory of Knowledge Completion of an Extended Essay Participation in CAS (Creativity, Action,
Service.)
Group 5
Maths
IBExtended Essay
Theory ofKnowledgeCreativity,
Action,Service
Group 6 Creative
Arts
Group 1Language A Group 2
Language BAb initioGroup 3
Individuals& SocietiesGroup 4
ExperimentalSciences
Group 1: Literature A1- English
Demanding world literature course Most students will study texts in English. They study
novels, plays, non fiction and poetry from a range of countries and cultures
Some of the texts studied are translated texts originally written in non English languages.
10 texts at Standard Level/13 texts at Higher level. Self Taught Option (SL Only)
Group 1: Language & Literature A1- English
An academic course focusing on the detailed study of both fiction and non-fiction texts.
A focus on the varieties of language use and the contexts in which language is used.
Includes the traditional analytical study of literary texts – prose, poetry and drama.
Communicative uses of language and aspects of culture are key elements of the course.
Group 1& 6: Performance & Literature SL
An academic course focusing on the dramatic adaptation of non-performance texts.
Includes the traditional analytical study of literary texts – prose, poetry and drama
Focus on transforming texts for performance. Performance is formally assessed.
Group 1: Language & Literature A1 Chinese SL Only
Demanding Language and Literature Course Students must be at a very high standard of Chinese
Group 2: Second Language Study
Appropriate Challenge• Language B Higher and Standard. This course meets the
needs of candidates for whom Language B is an academic foreign language. Students must have studied this language before. Chinese, Spanish and French will be offered.
Ab Initio – Standard Level. This course is designed for candidates who have a basic grasp of the Language or are relative beginners. Chinese, Spanish and French will be offered. Although designed for beginners this is not an easy option.
Group 3: Individuals and societies Business and Management Economics Geography Psychology Philosophy History Environmental Systems and Society (Group 3 or
Group 4, also Group 3 & Group 4)
Group 4 – Experimental Sciences Chemistry Biology Physics Computer Science Sport & Exercise Science SL Design Technology:
Resistant Materials ( HL & SL )CAD/CAM ( HL & SL )Food ( SL )Textiles ( SL )
Environmental Systems and Society (Group 3 or Group 4, also Group 3 & Group 4)
Group 5: Mathematics and Computer Science Maths Higher (HL) - designed for able mathematicians
who will be studying mathematics, engineering, physics, etc at university
Maths Standard (SL) – challenging course for students requiring mathematics skills for their university degree course.
Maths Studies (SL) – focus on practical applications for those unlikely to require mathematics in their future studies.
Group 6: Arts and electives Theatre Arts Visual Arts Film Studies Music Performance and Literature – (Group 1 or 6, also
Group 1 &6) Students are expected to take a named Group 6 Arts course
unless they have specific evidence highlighting Higher Education requirements to select a second subject from Groups 2-4.
Theory of Knowledge Interdisciplinary requirement Stimulate critical reflection on knowledge 100 hours of teaching
Assessment 1 essay + 1 10 minute presentation.
Extended Essay Original research
Extended essay of 4,000 words
Depth of analysis of a particular topic
Creativity, Action Service (CAS) 150 hours over 2 years Creativity – wide range of arts as well as designing and
implementing service projects Action – individual and team sports but also taking part in
expeditions and local/international projects Service – community and social service activities
Assessment Terminal examinations in each subject Internal assessment in most subjects. Coursework from 30%
to 70% Use made of criterion based grading system which is not
norm referenced like the current A Level system Each subject Graded 1-7 (7 highest) Diploma requirement 24 points Maximum 45 points (3 bonus points for Extended Essay and
TOK) Students need a 4 to pass Higher Level subjects!! ESF
Position
IB Profiles 2012Achieved IB points
Final Destination Declined Offers
42 Seoul National University (Medicine)
Imperial College LondonUniversity of ManchesterUniversity of Hong Kong
38 HKUST (Accounting and Finance)
University of Hong KongWarwickKing’s College LondonDurham
37 University of Pennsylvania (Undeclared)
Williams CollegeUCLALondon School of EconomicsKings College LondonUniversity of Chicago
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IB Profiles 2012Achieved IB points
Final Destination Declined Offers
35 New York University (Undeclared)
HKUSTUniversity of Hong KongWarwickNottingham
33 City University Hong Kong (Business Management)
University of British ColumbiaLeeds MetropolitanPortsmouthWestminster
29 Parsons New School of Design(Foundation: Fashion Design)
SCAD
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IB Profiles 2012Achieved IB points
Final Destination Declined Offers
25 (IB Certificate)
Concordia University University of AlbertaGrant MacewanMedicine HatLethbridge University
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WIS average diploma score-2009: 332010: 34.12011: 34.62012: 35.25
Worldwide average diploma scores-2009: 29.52010: 31.82011: 29.612012: Pending
Final Destinations of IB students 2012
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39%
19%
11%
3%
20%
2%6%
UK US Canada Gap Year HK Australia Others