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1. The International Baccalaureate The Sixth Form College Colchester
2. IB Mission Statement: “The International Baccalaureate Organisation aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.”
3. The International Baccalaureate The IB diploma is an alternative to AS and A levels. It was established in 1968 Now offered in 146 counties 161 schools and colleges in the U.K. offer the I.B. We have now been offering the IB for 10 years
4. Organization: Who works for the IB and where?Over 500 staff are located in 10 offices for a balance of global coverage and administrative efficiency/focus. The Hague, The Netherlands IB Africa, Europe and the Middle East Global Centre Maryland, United StatesIB Americas Global Centre Vancouver Branch office for IB Americas Geneva, SwitzerlandHeadquarters Yokohama, Japan Country IB representative for Japan Cardiff, United KingdomAcademic , assessment, HR & admin, finance, publications, ICT, strategy and communications Beijing, China Country IB representative for Mongolia and China Singapore IB Asia Pacific Global Centre Sydney, Australia Country IB representative for Australasia Buenos Aires, Argentina Branch office for IB Americas Mumbai, India Country IB representative for South Asia
5. The International Baccalaureate IB students are twice as likely as non-IB students to enrol in Russell Group Universities 19% IB students get First Class Honours degree V. 14.5% A level students IB students almost twice as likely to pursue graduate study IB students typically have higher starting salary than non-IB
6. IB Diploma Perceptions Michael Gove, Education Secretary, IB fosters ‘a revival of the art of deep thought’ David Willets (Universities Minister) ‘more students should be sitting the IB, it’s got the advantage that it is more broadly based then A levels’ Sir Michael Rake (chairman of BT) 2009. ‘A-levels are no longer the gold standard and should be scraped in favour of the IB.’ Gordon Collins, founder of career and education Services, ‘You don’t have to be superbright to take the IB, but you need to be organised to balance your extended essay, your community work and a wide variety of subject.’
7. IB Diploma Perceptions Factors driving schools to offer the IB include: Broader subject base Different approaches to teaching and learning Rigorous academic background Better preparation for university style learning
8. “The qualification takes a holistic approach,” says Paula Holloway, Principal of St Clare’s school, Oxford which offers the IB. “Every part of the curriculum makes sense in relation to everything else; it’s a very different kind of qualification.”
9. Employers do regard the IB as a useful qualification in many situations. “It’s a great qualification to have on your CV because it is internationally recognised, allowing candidates to apply for jobs globally,” explains Michael Gentle, head of consumer marketing from Monster UK and Ireland. “Employers value it because it embodies a wide range of academic subjects, so often indicated as a rounded education.”
10. The International Baccalaureate Three (or four) subjects are studied at Higher Level. This is broadly comparable to A Level standard. Three (or two) subjects are studied at Standard Level. This is broadly comparable to AS Level standard.
11. The International Baccalaureate To complete the full diploma students must also follow: Theory of Knowledge course Write an Extended Essay Complete 150 hours of activities – CAS.
12. The International Baccalaureate The IB is examined by: internal assessment (coursework, essays, practicals and orals) examination. (There is only one session of examinations, in May of the second year.)
13. The International Baccalaureate The IB is not graded by letters but by points. Each subject in the IB can score up to 7 points, whether it is at Higher or Standard level A level 7 would be comparable to an A/A* at A/AS Level.
14. The International Baccalaureate You can pass the Diploma with 24 points (subject to certain requirements) The maximum is 45 points, but a perfect result of 45 points is very rare.
15. The International Baccalaureate There are up to 3 extra points available for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge. To achieve a diploma you must do sufficiently well in the Extended Essay and TOK, and complete the CAS requirements
16. University Access In the new UCAS tariff, an IB score of 29 points is deemed to be equivalent to 3 Grade A’s at A level College average score this year was 34 points(international average is 29) which is equivalent to 1 A* and 3 Grade A’s at A level IB students have gone on to most universities in the UK to study a range of subjects
17. The International Baccalaureate Students choose their six subjects, one from each of the six groups. These subject groups are shown around a circle with the other requirements for the IB diploma in the centre.
18. The International Baccalaureate , Group 1 English H & S Group 3 Philosophy H / S Psychology H / S Geography H / S History H Group 2 French H / S German H / S Spanish H/S & ab Italian S ab initio Group 4 Physics H Chemistry H Biology H /S Environmental Systems and Societies S Group 5 Maths H Maths Studies S Group 6 or Electives Music H / S Art H / S Theatre H / S
19. Possible Combinations English HEnglish S Theatre H Maths H History HComp Science H Maths SPhysics H Biology SFrench S German S Psychology S
20. Possible Combinations English H English S Philosophy H Maths Studies Visual art H Italian ab init Maths Studies Chemistry H Spanish ab init Biology H Env Systems SPhilosophy H
21. Subject Requirements A good set of GCSE results 7 or more A* to C, including English, Maths and a Science B or above in the subjects chosen to study at Higher level
22. This is ‘Laura’ Laura joined the Sixth Form College in 2008 from East Bergholt High School Laura studied: Biology, History, Psychology, English, Maths Studies and Spanish ab. Initio She passed the IB with 31 points and is now in her 2nd year at Florida University studying Zoology.
23. This is Max, he joined the Sixth Form College Colchester in 2009 from Colbaynes School Max chose IB Subjects; English , Maths, Biology, History, Philosophy and Spanish. Max passed the IB with 33 points and is now studying Law at the University of Kent.
24. This is ‘Trudy’ Trudy came to the Sixth Form College from Honywood School in 2009 Trudy studied:Psychology, English, Maths, Biology, German and History Trudy passed the IB in 2011 with 33 points she is now in her first year studying Primary Education at Canterbury
25. 2012 Destinations Modern Languages - Durham 44 (42) Law – UEA 31(32) Marine Biology– Southampton 39 (38) Economics – Greenwich 24(26) Biological Sciences – Essex 34 (33) English and Philosophy– Warwick 38 (38) History – UCL 43 (41) Agriculture – Nottingham 39 (33) Primary Education – Anglia Ruskin 33(32) Adult nursing – King’s 36(35) Politics– Loughborough 32 (32) Classics – St. Andrews 34 (35)
26. 2012 Destinations Geography- Exeter 32(32) PPE – York 38(36) English and Drama– Queen Mary 35 (36) Law with Criminology– Kent 31(33) Linguistics with Spanish– Manchester 37 (33) Music – Southampton 32 (32) Physics – Durham 38 (36) International Relations– Exeter 34 (34) French – Kent 32(33) Journalism– Kingston 27(28) English Studies with German – Sheffield 37 (35) French and Politics – Bath 41 (36)
27. The Advantages of IB A broad curriculum You end up with scientists who can string sentences together and historians who can add up.Hugh Carson, Head of Malvern College Develops the whole person Continuity of teaching groups A world class qualification No grade inflation All external exams in May of 2nd Year Results in early July – earlier access to University admissions
28. The Challenges of IB A more limited range of options Less flexibility ORGANISATION!!!!!
29. The IB Learner Profile * Inquirers * Open minded * Courageous * Thinkers * Knowledgeable * Balanced * Caring * Reflective * Principled * Communicators http://youtu.be/wqMZ1uXOZ80
30. What they say…………??? “The depth and breadth is astonishing, they can’t really make a mistake. They are numerate, literate, have a language and a science” Principal, Abbey School Reading “It gives teachers and students more independence. We’ve found it liberating” Principal, Sevenoaks School
31. Possible Reasons for choosing the IB A global qualification, the world is your oyster Keeps your options open Become a rounded individual Research what you’re interested in Philosophical approach
32. Possible Reasons for choosing the IB A strong reputation Universities now treating IB students fairly Encourages unique thinking IB students are decent people The choice is yours!!
33. The International Baccalaureate For more information www.ibo.org The College Prospectus The College website www.colchsfc.ac.uk Karen Burns, IB Co-ordinator burnskaren@colchsfc.ac.uk 01206-500778
34. 1. The IB is a successful programme in the UK marketplace, offering British students the chance to excel2. The IB ensures a breadth of learning that delivers the skills needed by universities, employers and society at large 3. More than a qualification – the IB offers the education of the whole person 4. The IB offers international standards for an international marketplace 5. The IB Diploma Programme opens the door to great university offers 6. The IB Diploma builds the foundation for academic achievement and excellence at university 7. The IB Diploma Programme creates individuals ready for employment in the global economy