Different by design - understanding and using the IB diploma to

recruit people who think differentlyand to help prepare your organisation a

competitive edge

Fergus Rose, Head of Marketing ACS International Schools

Who are ACS International Schools?• 3 schools enrolling 2,600 students more than 70 countries (15% British)

• Expatriate’s from over 800 companies including FTSE 100 Global 500

• International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools

• PYP Primary Years Programme (PYP) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)

• Prestigious Advanced Placement (AP) courses

• ACS graduates attend leading universities around the world including:– UK: Cambridge, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, Oxford

– US: Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, new York University, Georgetown

– ROW: McGill, Stockholm School of Economics, University of Oslo, Delft University of Technology, University of Tokyo, Keio

Workshop structure

• The IB Diploma – what it involves

• Assessing IB qualified candidates

• Finding IB Diploma graduates

• Q&A

The International Baccalaureate (IB) education

• World vision• A distinct approach to education• Breadth and depth of subjects• Academically rigorous• A different approach to problem solving

Candidate Profile?

• Inquirer• Knowledgeable• Thinkers• Communicators• Principled• Open-minded• Caring• Balanced• Risk-takers• Reflective

The A level learner profile?

• Excellent memory• Able to follow instructions well• Detailed subject knowledge• Focus on a single topic• Able to repeat an activity several times• Deep understanding of systems and processes

What the IB Diploma involves

English

Second language,Spanish, French etc

Chemistry, Physics,Biology

Geography, HistoryEconomics

Maths

Art, Music, Performance Art

1. Extended essay

2. Theory of Knowledge

3. Creativity, action,

service

Core elements of the IB Diploma

The Extended Essay

Independent research essay of 4,000 words; a subject of your

choice related to your course study.

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

A course to teach critical thinking and different paths to learning

and understanding.

Creativity, action and service (CAS)

Activities to develop awareness of themselves as responsible

members of their communities

Scoring system

• 7 points for each of the subject areas = 42• 3 points maximum for the core elements = 45• 78.6% average pass rate• The IB Diploma pass = 24 points• Less than 0.5% worldwide score 45 each year

Views from university admissions officers survey

University admissions officers survey 2010

• Conducted for the past five years• Explores

– attitudes towards different exam systems– Successful application to university– Qualities needed to thrive at university

• Central admissions office managers from one in five of the universities in each mission group

• Total sample of 60 universities

Do you think different exam systems (over and above individual teachers and school) develop different attitudes towards learning and work among students?

0 20 40 60 80

Yes

No

Don't know

All universities

Average score our of five A levels The IB Diploma

The new Diploma

Developing self management skills 3.4 4.2 3.9 Developing ability to cope with pressure

3.8 4.1 3.4

Encouraging independent inquiry 3.3 4.0 3.7 Nurturing communication skills 3.3 3.9 3.7 Nurturing an open mind 3.1 3.9 3.5 Developing in depth subject expertise

4.3 3.7 3.6

Encouraging creativity 2.8 3.3 3.3 Encouraging citizenship 2.3 3.7 3.3 Developing business skills 2.4 2.8 3.4

Values developed by different exam systems

IB qualification and A levels

Explore what it took to pass…

A levels:

3 A levels

1 AS level

IB Diploma:

6 subjects

3 core elements

Assessing and evaluating IB Diploma graduates

Consider the IB profile

Explore the subjects of study and level

Investigate and evaluate the three core areas

Questions to ask an IB Diploma graduate

What subjects did you study at higher level?

What was your extended essay about?

What element of your course developed risk taking in you?

What tested your ability to be reflective?

How did your CAS build your community awareness?

How would that be of any benefit to our organisation?

3. How to Find IB Diploma Graduates: Key Considerations

Cost effective ways to engage with graduates

Targeting graduates in appropriate forums

Utilising platforms used by graduates

How Addresses these Issues

A professional networking site

Becoming more known for recruitment

Low cost means of networking with graduates

Enables messaging between group members

Opportunity to learn more about IB Diploma

International Baccalaureate Graduates

The IB Learner profile and your business needs

• Inquirer• Knowledgeable• Thinkers• Communicators• Principled• Open-minded• Caring• Balanced• Risk-takers• Reflective

IB Diploma schools in the south east

4. Thank you - any questions?