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Upper School Experience. “Strength from diversity”. This PowerPoint is available on the school website. “WIS has a commitment to provide an appropriate education for all our students regardless of their ability range and preferred learning style.”. Pathways.
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Upper School Experience “Strength from diversity” This PowerPoint is available on the school website
“WIS has a commitment to provide an appropriate education for all our students regardless of their ability range and preferred learning style.”
Entry Guidelines for the IB Diploma • A student that enters the IB Diploma Programme should meet the following criteria: • Achieved at least 5 A* - C at GCSE including Math and English Language • Displayed constructive energy during their time at WIS • Shown a commitment to CAS.
IB Diploma in ESF Secondary Schools • IB Diploma Programme has been introduced for Post 16 Students across the 5 Secondary Schools in 2007 • Students in Years 10-11 will continue to complete a Middle Year Curriculum with IGCSE and GCSE examinations.
IB Diploma at WIS • First cohort of students completed their Diploma in May 2009 • You will be the fifth cohort of IB and Advanced Diploma students
The IB Diploma • A balanced and comprehensive international programme of study over two years for Post 16 students • University entrance qualification recognized around the world in over ninety countries • Over 3000 participating schools in more than 138 countries • 752,000 Students
The Full IB Diploma Curriculum • Study 6 subjects over two years • Three subjects studied at Higher Level • Three subjects studied at Standard Level • Study of the Theory of Knowledge • Completion of an Extended Essay • Participation in CAS (Creativity, Action, Service.)
Language A A1 Theory of Knowledge Extended Essay Creativity, Action, Service Language B Ab Initio Individuals & Societies IB Experimental Sciences Maths Creative Arts
Group 1:Literature A1- English • Demanding world literature course • Most students will study texts in English. They study novels, plays, non fiction and poetry from a range of countries and cultures • Some of the texts studied are translated texts originally written in non English languages. • 10 texts at Standard Level/13 texts at Higher level. • Self Taught Option (SL Only)
Group 1:Language & Literature A1 ChineseSL Only Demanding Language and Literature Course Students must be at a very high standard of Chinese
Group 2: Second Language Study Appropriate Challenge • Language B Higher and Standard. This course meets the needs of candidates for whom Language B is an academic foreign language. Students must have studied this language before. Chinese, Spanish and French will be offered. • Ab Initio – Standard Level. This course is designed for candidates who have a basic grasp of the Language or are relative beginners. Chinese, Spanish and French will be offered. Although designed for beginners this is not an easy option.
Group 3Individuals and societies • Business and Management • Economics • Geography • Psychology • Philosophy • History • Environmental Systems and Society (Group 3 or Group 4, also Group 3 & Group 4)
Group 4 – Experimental Sciences • Chemistry • Biology • Physics • Design Technology: Resistant Materials ( HL & SL ) CAD/CAM ( HL & SL ) Food ( SL ) Textiles ( SL ) • Environmental Systems and Society (Group 3 or Group 4, also Group 3 & Group 4)
Group 5:Mathematics and Computer Science Maths Higher (HL) - designed for able mathematicians who will be studying mathematics, engineering, physics, etc at university Maths Standard (SL) – challenging course for students requiring mathematics skills for their university degree course. Maths Studies (SL) – focus on practical applications for those unlikely to require mathematics in their future studies.
Group 5:Mathematics and Computer Science Computer Science - Write your own software using Java and discover how computers work and communicate Computer Science Higher (HL) - designed for those who will be studying computer science, software engineering, computer gaming at university Computer Science Standard (SL) – challenging course for students requiring computer engineering skills for an engineering related university degree course
Group 6 – Arts and electives • Theatre Arts • Visual Arts • Film Studies • Music • Computer Science (specialist course – speak to Mr. Lewis) • Students are expected to take a named Group 6 Arts course unless they have specific evidence highlighting Higher Education requirements to select a second subject from Groups 2-4.
Theory of Knowledge • Interdisciplinary requirement • Stimulate critical reflection on knowledge • 100 hours of teaching • Assessment 1 essay + 1 10 minute presentation.
Extended Essay • Original research • Extended essay of 4,000 words • Depth of analysis of a particular topic
Creativity, Action Service (CAS) • 150 hours over 2 years • Creativity – wide range of arts as well as designing and implementing service projects • Action – individual and team sports but also taking part in expeditions and local/international projects • Service – community and social service activities
Assessment • Terminal examinations in each subject • Internal assessment in most subjects. Coursework from 30% to 70% • Use made of criterion based grading system which is not norm referenced like the current A Level system • Each subject Graded 1-7 (7 highest) • Diploma requirement 24 points • Maximum 45 points (3 bonus points for Extended Essay and TOK) • Students need a 4 to pass Higher Level subjects!! ESF Position