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IB Information meeting

IB Information meeting. 28 February 2011 International School Bangkok. What is IB?. IBO - International Baccalaureate Organization

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IB Information meeting

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  1. IB Information meeting 28 February 2011 International School Bangkok

  2. What is IB? • IBO - International Baccalaureate Organization • IB Diploma – the recognized award for successful completion of the IB Diploma program including 6 academic subjects with required assessments including examinations and 3 other components • IB Certificates – the recognized award for the successful completion of 1 or more academic subjects with required assessments including examinations

  3. Why does ISB have IB? • Excellent academic programme – high quality curriculum with external examinations • College preparation curriculum for a college prep school (ISB graduates in all kinds of colleges and universities report that it is good preparation) • International community at the school – IB diploma is recognized in 120 countries so it can be useful to most, if not all, our students • The IB diploma programme matches the mission and vision of this school and what it wants to achieve for it’s students, that is, reaching their academic potential.

  4. Becoming an IB diploma student • Reasons: (current juniors) • “I want to challenge myself” • “I wanted to prove to myself I could do it.” • “I think the colleges will see what I can do.” • “My parents made me do it” • Sibling • Friends Discussions with counselors Open access at ISB – but need to start in 11th grade

  5. An ISB graduate view of IB diploma “I was so prepared for classes at college. I understood what the professor was talking about in class so I could follow the discussion. There was still lots of new information but I wasn’t confused or anxious like the others.” “The Extended Essay really gave me the experience to know how to research and write at length. I understand the value (of it)now and I remember what it felt like to finish it.” “It’s good to meet other IB diploma students and swap stories. It doesn’t seem so difficult once you have your results, but I’m proud of what I achieved.”

  6. Should I do IB diploma if… I’m involved in: a) 2 or 3 season sports b) performance both semesters and CC c) MUN, Debate, Forensics, CC d) many out of school activities e) participate in many service activities I am planning on going to college in: a) USA, Canada b) Japan, Korea

  7. Planning to do the diploma • Read the Program of Studies • Discuss with your counselor • Discuss subject choices and levels with your teachers • Talk to Miss Lund • Make a plan…

  8. IB diploma programme hexagon LANGUAGE A 1 IINDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY SECOND LANGUAGE 2 3 TOK EXTENDED ESSAY CAS 4 5 EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES MATHEMATICS 6 ARTS

  9. IB classes at ISB (selected in 10th grade for 11th and 12th grade) • Two year courses • Higher (HL) and Standard (SL) level options. • Only 3 SL subjects offered in one year: History, Psychology and Computer Science • Assessments completed during the 2 years with written examination in May of final year • IB Diploma and IB Certificate students are in the same class

  10. ISB INTERNATIONAL BACCCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM 2011 - 2012

  11. Becoming an IB diploma student Planning your two year programme: Be sure you have a set of documents; IB course table with IB planning table; 4 year planning document (10th grade) All course descriptions are in the Program of Studies ISB website – HS/Curriculum section

  12. ISB INTERNATIONAL BACCCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM 2011 - 2012

  13. IB classes 1: Native or taught first language 2: Taught second language Language A: Literature • Higher and Standard level • English Language A: Language and Literature • Higher and Standard level • Dutch • English • French • Japanese • Chinese • Thai Language B (with previous experience/learning) • Higher and Standard level • Dutch • French • Japanese • Mandarin • Spanish Language ab initio (beginners) • Standard level only • French • Spanish

  14. IB classes 3: Individuals and society 4: Experimental Sciences • HL and SL • Business and Management • Economics • Geography • History (SL one year course) • HL History of Americas • HL History of Asia and Oceania • SL only • Psychology (one year course) • Theory of Knowledge (IB diploma students only) • HL and SL • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • SL only • Environmental Systems and Societies

  15. IB classes 5: Mathematics 6: Arts • Three courses available – teacher recommendations • Math HL • Math SL • Mathematical Studies SL Not Mathematics but available as HL and SL • Computer Science • HL and SL – note pre-requisities • Dance • Music • Theatre • Visual Art

  16. IB course planner • Select from the matrix to complete the table: • 3 HL only; 3 SL only; TOK mandatory class • Must have Groups 1 – 5; Group 6 can be second class from Groups 1 - 5

  17. Make up of an IB diploma

  18. IB diploma – Science focus

  19. IB diploma – Arts focus

  20. IB diploma – Social Studies focus

  21. IB bilingual diploma

  22. IB diploma results

  23. IB course selection • For 10th grade students: • January/February • Discussions with counselors, teachers and parents in (diploma, certificates, no IB) • Program of Studies online in January – read carefully and read prerequisites • Current 10th grade classes – teachers will review 11th and 12th grade courses in February • February/March • Prospective IB diploma students meet with IB coordinator • Course registration in March

  24. Talking about IB diploma and certificates • Learn about the IB programme options from the IB coordinator • Talk to your counselor • Talk to visiting college admissions officers about IB diploma and certificate policies

  25. IB and colleges – latest news MythvsReality • Only UK and Australian universities are interested in the IB. • I’m going to the US, I don’t need IB. • Japanese universities don’t recognize the IB. • The IB is too hard and it is only for smart people.

  26. IB and University applications • University expectation of IB examination results: • UK, European, Australian university acceptances or conditional offers based on predicted and final grades • Many US and Canadian colleges requesting IB exam predicted grades on applications • ISB Transcript notation for clarity – no IB exam

  27. For more information… • …go to the IB Blog http://inside.isb.ac.th Access through Inside ISB or Parent Portal • http://inside.isb.ac.th/ib/

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