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Thursday 25th April 2013

‘A’ Levels or IB? The arguments. Thursday 25th April 2013. IGCSE? A Levels? IB? What are they?. IGCSE qualifications are widely used as a preparation for ‘A’ levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB) and other pre-university examination courses. Years 12 & 13 IB and ‘A’ Levels.

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Thursday 25th April 2013

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  1. ‘A’ Levels or IB? The arguments Thursday 25th April 2013

  2. IGCSE? A Levels? IB? What are they?

  3. IGCSE qualifications are widely used as a preparation for ‘A’ levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB) and other pre-university examination courses.

  4. Years 12 & 13IB and ‘A’ Levels Are for children aged 16 – 18 years old

  5. The popularity of IB

  6. So what subjects can students take? • You choose one subject from each of six groups. • 3 at Higher level and 3 at Standard.

  7. Group 1 • Studies in Language and Literature • English or another first language

  8. Group 2 • Language Acquisition • English, French, Spanish, etc (these are for students who can already speak/write the language) OR • Chinese, Italian, etc.. Ab initio (start from zero)

  9. Group 3 • Individuals and Societies • Geography • Economics • History • Business Studies • Environmental Systems and Societies

  10. Group 4 • Experimental Sciences • Biology • Design Technology • Physics • Chemistry • Environmental Systems and Societies

  11. Group 5 Mathematics Choice of 3 levels • Higher • Standard • Studies

  12. Group 6 • The Arts • Music, Art, Drama, or….. • 1 more subject from the previous 5 groups.

  13. In addition…… • Theory of Knowledge (TOK) • Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) • The Extended Essay

  14. How is the IB graded? Each of the six subjects is awarded a grade on a scale of 1 - 7, with 7 being the highest grade. An additional 3 bonus points may be gained from a candidate’s combined Extended Essay andTheory of Knowledge grades. Maximum number of points to be obtained: (6 subjects x 7 points) + 3 bonus points = 45 points Note: A candidate must gain a minimum of 24 points in order to pass the full Diploma

  15. IB – the advantages • IB has a broad curriculum based on six subject areas and three additional elements • Students do not specialise until later, enabling them to take time to choose a career path • These subjects are broadly similar in content to A levels, particularly at higher level • The philosophy also includes international mindedness – the IB is not connected to any national system – this is seen as beneficial in an era of globalisation, cultural diversity and awareness

  16. IB – the advantages • The IB has a stronger overall philosophy than the A levels, as separate subjects, may lack – the IB is a ‘package’ • These are educating the whole person through TOK (Theory of Knowledge) and CAS (creativity, action and service) and the extended essay • It also includes coursework for all elements – an advantage to some students

  17. Years 12 & 13IB (International Baccalaureate) http://www.ibo.org/diploma/

  18. ‘A’ Levels Are very British

  19. Years 12 & 13A Levels AS A2 Year 12 Year 13 Choose 4 Subjects Example: Mathematics Chemistry Biology Physics Choose 3 Subjects Example: Mathematics Chemistry Physics Examined at the end of Year 12 Examined at the end of Year 13

  20. Years 12 & 13A Levels AS A2 Year 12 Year 13 Choose 4 Subjects Example: Geography History English Spanish Choose 3 Subjects Example: Geography English Spanish Examined at the end of Year 12 Examined at the end of Year 13

  21. AQA Baccalaureate • The AQA Baccalaureate (AQA Bacc) gives students an edge in the highly competitive process of moving from school to employment or Higher Education. • By combining core A-level subjects with wider learning and enrichment activities, the AQA Bacc enables students to display the necessary personal skills and academic abilities.

  22. AQA Baccalaureate comprises: • Three A-levels subjects (a student's main subject choices) • Independent learning through the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) • Skills development through Enrichment activities: work related learning, community participation and personal development • Breadth through an AS level in Critical Thinking.

  23. AQA Baccalaureate • How is it awarded? • Students meet the criteria by achieving at least grade E in each of their A-levels • The pass (E or above) in a broader study AS-level subject e.g critical thinking • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) • A minimum of 100 hours of enrichment activities.

  24. AQA Baccalaureate grading • The AQA Bacc can be based on A-levels awarded by any awarding body. • Students achieve a grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction. • The level is determined by the student's A-level and EPQ grades.

  25. This will give you….. The AQA Baccalaureate which includes: • 3 Full A levels • 2 AS levels (one being critical thinking) • Knowledge of researching and writing an extended essay for the extended project qualification. • 100+ hours of community service.

  26. A levels – the advantages • Students can take subjects that they are good at and interest them • Suits students who are not good ‘all rounders’ • Suits those students who definitely know what university course they want to take • Enables students to further specialise in Year 13

  27. A levels – the advantages • The AS and A2 are better suited for those students who may only be staying 1 year in a school • Students do get self-study time

  28. How are ‘A’ levels graded? • Students are awarded a grade from A* - E for each individual subject. • A grade ‘U’ (unclassified) will be awarded to those students who do not meet the necessary standards.

  29. University Application The application process starts approximately 1 year prior to the start of the university course. IB and A levels are recognised and welcomed globally by universities. We will be supporting your son/daughter every step of the way

  30. Thank you for listening I hope this information has helped Any questions?

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