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What is TTO and IB in the VWO/HAVO context? Twee Talen Onderwijs = 50% in English Yr 1 - 3 : VWO + TTO or HAVO + TTO Yr 4 - 6 = 25% in English TTO certificate end Yr 4 Yr 5 - 6 all exam subjects taught in Dutch
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What is TTO and IB in the VWO/HAVO context? • Twee TalenOnderwijs = 50% in English • Yr 1 - 3 : VWO + TTO or HAVO + TTO • Yr 4 - 6 = 25% in English • TTO certificate end Yr 4 • Yr 5 - 6 all exam subjects taught in Dutch • IB Certificate of English Language and Literature taught simultaneously with VWO English lessons • IB is separate and an additional qualification
How does it work? 50% of classes taught in English in TTO 1 – 3 English (4), Biology (2), History (2), Geography (2), Maths (3), Art (2) and Music/Drama (2) 25% of classes in 4 – 6 V4: General Science (2), General Art and Culture (2) pre-IB English (3)
More than just extra English! • Continuation of IPC style of working • Cross curricular links • Native and near-native speakers • Special activities and opportunities • Global perspective • Challenging • Fun
Who does TTO? • Regular Dutch students • CITO score (RLW VWO/TTO : 542 – 550) • Primary school’s advice • Motivation • Background • Interview
Why do TTO and IB? • Builds on English skills acquired here • Unique opportunity • Preparation for university • Internationally recognised qualification • Life skills for a challenging job market • Power of expression • Appreciation of language and literature
FAQ • What happens if TTO is too difficult? • How does school ensure students are at the same level as regular VWO students? • What about Maths? • If a student does not have the expected CITO?
What is TTO and IB in the VWO/HAVO context? • Twee TalenOnderwijs = 50% in English • Yr 1 - 3 : VWO + TTO or HAVO + TTO • Yr 4 - 6 = 25% in English • TTO certificate end Yr 4 • Yr 5 - 6 all exam subjects taught in Dutch • IB Certificate of English Language and Literature taught simultaneously with VWO English lessons • IB is separate and an additional qualification