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THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE. King’s- Edgehill is proud to be have been an IB World School since 1980. International Baccalaureate.

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THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

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  1. THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE King’s-Edgehill is proud to be have been an IB World School since 1980

  2. International Baccalaureate Mission statement: The IBO 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. Essay writing skills Creative, critical thinking Proper lab procedure and reporting Second language Exam writing different styles Many universities give credit for IB courses Time management Co-curricular activities Many courses cover university level material Internationally recognized standard Community Service BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM

  4. IB LEARNER PROFILE • Inquirers-enjoy learning • Knowledgeable-in-depth and broad ranging • Thinkers-Critical and Creative • Communicators-ideas in more than 1 language • Principled-honest and responsible for own actions

  5. LEARNER PROFILE CON’T • Open-minded- Considers others perspectives, values, cultures • Caring- Empathy, compassion and respect for others • Risk-takers-approach new situations with courage • Balanced-Intellectual, physical and emotional balance • Reflective-Understands their strengths and limitations

  6. Founded 1968 1588 schools world-wide 119 countries Over 486,000 students Regions -IBNA- North America -IBAEM-AFRICA, Europe, Middle East -IBAP-Australia, Pacific -IBLA-Latin America IB Fast Facts

  7. OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

  8. TOP IB COUNTRIES • USA- 795 SCHOOLS • CANADA-254 SCHOOLS (LARGEST PER CAPITA) • UK - 103 • AUSTRALIA-102 • MEXICO-63

  9. KES FAST FACTS • Joined IB in 1980 • School code 147 means we were the 147th school worldwide to join • 5th school in Canada Our first Diploma grad waS in 1983 Since then we have had 129 students receive their diploma-16 bilingual

  10. HOW DOES IT WORK AT KES? • Students do “Honours” courses in Grade 10 • They choose whether to do the Diploma or certificates • Interested Diploma candidates are interviewed individually by IB teachers • They pick higher or standard level and begin the IB curriculum in Grade 11 • Courses continue and most exams written in Grade 12

  11. REGISTRATION CATEGORIES • Anticipated-Diploma student writing an exam in Gr 11 • Diploma-Diploma student in Gr 12 • Re-sit-Diploma student re-writing an exam • Certificate-non-Diploma candidate in Gr 11 or 12 • Extra- Diploma taking more than 6 subjects

  12. GROUP 1- English GROUP 2- French, Spanish, German at A2, B or ab initio levels GROUP 3- History, Economics GROUP 4- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems GROUP 5- Math, Computer Studies GROUP 6- Music, Art or a choice from one of the other 5 groups Theory of Knowledge COURSES OFFERED AT KES

  13. PROPOSED COURSES • GEOGRAPHY-HL AND SL GROUP 3 • ECOSYSTEMS AND SOCIETIES-GROUP 3 OR 4 • ITGS-GROUP 3 • MATH STUDIES-MATH FOR ARTS STUDENTS-GROUP 5 • THEATRE ARTS-GROUP 6

  14. Subject groups

  15. THE IB HEXAGON

  16. FOR THE IB DIPLOMA • DIPLOMA STUDENTS CHOOSE 6 SUBJECTS • 3 SUBJECTS MUST BE HIGHER LEVEL, 3 STANDARD LEVEL • EACH SUBJECT MARKED ON A SCALE 1 TO 7 • A TOTAL OF 24 POINTS IS NECESSARY BUT THERE ARE SOME EXTRA CONDITIONS • STUDENTS MUST ACHIEVE A MINIMUM 12 POINTS ON THE 3 HIGHER LEVEL COURSES • A MINIMUM OF 150 HRS OF CAS • THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE • EXTENDED ESSAY

  17. DIPLOMA CANDIDATES CHOOSE: -1 FROM EACH OF GROUPS 1-4 -A LEVEL OF MATH (GROUP 5) -AN ELECTIVE FROM ANY OF THE GROUPS -3 HIGHER LEVEL AND 3 STANDARD LEVEL

  18. Types of assessment External Internal Set by the teacher using given guidelines Teacher marked but a sample moderated externally • Set and/or marked by an external marker • Teacher has no input

  19. Group 1- LANGUAGE A1 • We offer English at Higher or Standard Level as A1 • Primarily a pre-university literature course • Encourages students oral and written expression • Offers a wide range of works of different genres, styles, texts

  20. IB EXTRAS • THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE- WHY AND HOW WE KNOW WHAT WE KNOW • EXTENDED ESSAY-ANY IB SUBJECT, MAXIMUM 4000 WORDS • CAS-Creativity, action and service

  21. A typical Diploma candidate will be assessed in: • Group 1- 1 or 2 World Literature assignments, 2 oral exams, a 2-part written exam • Group 2- 2 oral exams, 2-part written exam, A2 has written tasks • Group 3-guided coursework essay, 2 or 3-part written exam • Group 4-compulsory lab work, group 4 project, 3-part written exam • Math-2 assignment portfolio, 2-part written exam • Music-composition, performance and interpretation tapes, written exam • Art-a collection of studio work in various media, research workbook • ToK-written essay, oral presentation • EE-major research paper – maximum 4000 words • CAS-minimum 150 hrs of activity and community service

  22. BILINGUAL DIPLOMA • Candidate offers 2 languages A1 • Candidate offers one A1 and one A2 • Candidate writes a group 3/4 exam or extended essay in a subject other than their A1

  23. Diploma Failing Conditions • Less than 24 points • Non-completion of ToK or Extended Essay • A grade 1 in any subject • CAS not completed • Malpractice • 24 pts but less than 12 pts in higher levels • 24pts but less than 9 pts on standard levels

  24. Diploma Points Matrix* N = DIPLOMA NOT AWARDED

  25. FURTHER INFO • IB WEBSITE – www.ibo.org • Latest News • IB Offices, History • Contacts for Regional Offices • Info for Parents, Teachers, Coordinators,etc • Resources, Publications • University Recognition • Lots of Useful, Interesting Stuff

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