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Briefing on the HCIS International Baccalaureate Foundation Programme 25 August 2011

Briefing on the HCIS International Baccalaureate Foundation Programme 25 August 2011. First batch of IB Diploma students in 2010 with encouraging outcomes Planning from 2010, IB Foundation Programme to launch in 2012

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Briefing on the HCIS International Baccalaureate Foundation Programme 25 August 2011

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  1. Briefing on the HCIS International Baccalaureate Foundation Programme 25 August 2011

  2. First batch of IB Diploma students in 2010 with encouraging outcomes • Planning from 2010, IB Foundation Programme to launch in 2012 • Allow for students who are ready to immerse in the IB environment starting from Year 4 Background

  3. Brief Introduction To IB Diploma Programme The IB Diploma Programme

  4. The IB Diploma Programme • Universities and the IB • Preferred to many national academic qualifications e.g. A-levels • Gives better indication of student abilities (academic and beyond) • Better preparedness for academic pursuits at university level • Credits and exemptions accepted in many US universities • High standing in universities throughout the world • Curriculum taught from a global perspective • Teachers trained by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)

  5. The IB Diploma Programme • The IB Learner Profile • ▫ Inquirer ▫ Knowledgeable ▫ Thinker • ▫ Communicator ▫ Open-minded ▫ Risk-taker • ▫ Principled ▫ Caring ▫ Balanced • ▫ Reflective • NB. The IB curriculum is designed with these attributes in mind

  6. The IB Diploma Programme

  7. The IB Diploma Programme • Group 1 Languages • Language A1 – English Language • 3 syllabi offered at HCIS • Literature • Language & Literature

  8. The IB Diploma Programme • Group 2 Languages • Second Language –Chinese Language • 3 syllabi offered at HCIS • Chinese Language A2 • Mandarin B • Mandarin Ab initio

  9. The IB Diploma Programme • Group 3 Individuals & Society • Economics • Geography • History • Business Management • Group 4 Experimental Sciences • Physics • Chemistry • Biology

  10. The IB Diploma Programme • Group 5 : Mathematics • Mathematics • Group 6 : Arts * (Not offered in HCIS) • * Students typically offer a subject in Group 3 and 4 in lieu of Group 6

  11. The IB Diploma Programme • Choice of Subjects • A total of 6 subjects • 3 at Higher Level (HL) • 3 at Standard Level (SL) • Core Components • Theory of Knowledge (TOK) • Extended Essay (EE) • Creativity, Action & Service (CAS) • * Compulsory requirements for award of IB Diploma

  12. The IB Diploma Programme • Theory of Knowledge (TOK) • Challenges students to be aware of subjective bias and develop ability to analyze evidence • Assessed through written essays and presentation • Extended Essay (EE) • a research paper not exceeding 4,000 words • Creativity, Action & Service (CAS) • Participation and documentation of 150 hours over range of activities within the two years of the Diploma Programme

  13. The IB Diploma Programme • Assessment in IB • All courses include internal assessments (IAs) • IAs contribute 20% - 50% of final grade • Coursework components generally will be moderated by IBO • Final assessment is in the form of written papers at the external examinations conducted in November of Pre-U2 year • TOK/EE/CAS requirements must be met

  14. The IB Diploma Programme • IB Grading • For each subject, students receive a final grade from 1 to 7 • From 6 subjects, a maximum possible of 42 points • Good performance at EE and TOK will earn a bonus of up to 3 points • Maximum perfect score of 45 points • Award of IB Diploma • A minimum total of 24 points, and satisfactory completion of the three core requirements (TOK, EE, CAS)

  15. The HCIS IB Foundation Programme • To be offered from 2012 for students who have completed Secondary Three level • Customised curriculum based on the IB Diploma Programme • Students on the IBF will not sit for the IGCSE examinations • Progression to the IB Diploma Programme on completing requirements • Likely to be 1 class (availability of IB trained teachers)

  16. The HCIS IB Foundation Programme • Curriculum • Students to offer 7 subjects from following • 5 Core • English Language • Chinese Language • Mathematics • Chemistry • Economics • 2 Electives • Physics/Biology • Business Studies/History • TOK/EE/CAS requirements will be built-in

  17. The HCIS IB Foundation Programme • Selection Criteria • Secondary 3 academic performance (70% overall as guide) • Good underlying foundation in 7 subjects being offered at IBF • Good habits and attitude towards learning • Strong teacher recommendations

  18. The HCIS IB Foundation Programme • Selection Process • By application • Option forms will be given out early Term 4 • Selection Panel will convene after End-of-Year Examinations • Successful applicants to be informed in early November

  19. The HCIS IB Foundation Programme • Considerations • 70% of students will proceed to IB in Pre-U1 • IGCSE pathway also relevant • Readiness for the IBF Programme • Academic foundation • English Language • Self-management and independence • Options and plans • Competition with Self and the World

  20. Thank You

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