Post on 14-Dec-2015
International BaccalaureateDiploma Programme
• Josefin Burge, Career Counsellor• Phone: 046 - 35 76 53• E-mail: josefin.burge@lund.se• At ISLK Tuesday: 13.00-17.00Friday: 8.00-12.00
International BaccalaureateDiploma Programme
2,292 schools in 141 countries are currently authorized to teach the Diploma Programme.
(www.ibo.org)
What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?
Students study:
Three subjects at higher level (240 hours each).
Three subjects at standard level(150 hours each).
Subjects
• Group 1 - 46 languages are now available. Swedish, English, Self taught
• Group 2 – 25 or more modern and classical languages, for abilities from complete beginner -ab initio to some experience -language B. French B, Swedish B, English B, Spanish ab initio
Subjects
• Group 3 - business and management, economics, geography, history, information technology in a global society, philosophy, psychology, social and cultural anthropology, environmental systems & societies.
• Group 4 - biology, chemistry, design technology, environmental systems & societies, physics.
• Group 5 - mathematical studies standard level, mathematics standard level, mathematics higher level, further mathematics, computer science.
• Group 6 - music, theatre, visual arts, film.
Most, but not all subjects are available at both higherand standard levels.
Extended Essay
• The students start in the end of DP1, deadline is around November in DP2.
• 4,000 words
• Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest
• Make the student use to independent research and writing skills expected at university
CASCreativity, action and service(CAS):
• Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service
• Education outside the classroom
• Development of the learner profile
• Each student has his/her own CAS-advisor
TOKTheory of knowledge:• You can use TOK in all your
subjects
• Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines
• Generally, lessons once a week
• You have to write an essay and make an oral presentation
IB assessment
• Diploma Programme assessment includes both final examinations and internal assessment undertaken by the teacher to IB criteria and then externally moderated by the IB.
• All examiners are ‘quality checked’ through a process of moderation.
• The IB undertakes random inspections of schools during exams.
• Results are published on around July 5th for May Exam
IB assessment
• The diploma is graded up to 45 points
• Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).
• 0-3 point for Extended Essay and TOK
• Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points.
• The overall diploma pass rate is generally stable every year
• Diploma Programme assessment – principles and practice – available on www.ibo.org
How well is the diploma recognized by universities?
The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to
gain recognition for the IB diploma:
• Direct online access for university admissions officers to syllabuses and recent examination papers
• Recognition in over 100 countries (www.ibo.org)
• Recognition by over 2,000 universities (www.ibo.org)
• Some universities offer scholarships and advanced placement for IB students
• Some US-universities give credits for IB students, 4 years will be 3,5 years..!
http://www.ibo.org/recognition/universitytestimonials/ - Film clip
What will happen during the autumn term?
• PRAO w. 45
• Apply to a Swedish programme? Deadline February 15th
• Open house at: Spyken: 23/11 - 17:15 - 20:30 Katte: 24/11 - 17.00-20.00Polhem: 25/11 - 17:00 - 19:00 & 26/11 - 11:00 - 14:30 Vipan: 26/11 - 13:00
• Gymnasie fair – at Swedbank Arena 18-19th of November (MYP5 will go there together, 12.30 - 18th of November)
• Individual meetings, students and parents - during November and December
Thank you for listening!
• Josefin Burge, Career Counsellor• Phone: 046 - 35 76 53• E-mail: josefin.burge@lund.se• At ISLK Tuesday: 13.00-17.00Friday: 8.00-12.00