Information evening 16th Nov 2016

92% of exams taken at Torquay Boys’ were either level 7/6/5 for the IB (equivalent of A*-B) 67.5% of IB exams resulted in level 7/6 grades. (equivalent of A*/A) (National average is 26% A level) 28.5% achieved level 7 grades. (equivalent of A*) (National average is 8% A Level) The Bottom Line – Examination Performance

100% of IB exams taken at Torquay Boys’ were passed (78% worldwide). Average score at TBGS over previous 3 years was 36 points – this year with our biggest cohort was 37 (Worldwide average is 29-30) Torquay Boys’ was the top state school in the UK for the IB in 2011 and it has been in the top 10 every year The Bottom Line – Examination Performance

51% of students achieved a score higher than 39 points (globally this figure is 10.2%) All 6 medics achieved places gaining 12 offers between them. Oxford, Cambridge, Leeds (2), Southampton, Queens Belfast Oxford – Medicine, Economics and Management Cambridge – Medicine, HSPS Harvard - $250,000 Scholarship

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Over half a million graduates since 1970 Available in English, French, Spanish with examinations in May and November each year Diploma students take six subjects plus they write a 4,000 word extended essay, complete a course in theory of knowledge, and complete a number of creativity, action and service projects The diploma is well recognized by the world’s leading universities Alternatively, students can opt to take individual certificates in one or more subjects Many IB schools teach the Diploma Programme along-side national programmes The DP courses online project allows students to study a variety of Diploma subjects with other students from around the world led by an IB teacher and distance learning online

What are teachers saying about the IB Diploma? “Almost everybody who teaches it thinks it is a better education.” John Claughton, Chief Master of King Edward’s School Birmingham. “It offers a breadth of education that is sorely lacking in the British sixth form.” John Sprague, Sevenoaks School “If a student has a broad range of subjects, they have to have a good reason for not doing the IB.” David Barrs, Anglo European School, Ingatestone.

University admissions officers report 2015

HESA Report 2016 IB entrants were significantly more likely than their A Level peers of comparable ability to attend a top 20 university in the UK and to receive a first-class honours degree.

HESA Report 2011 IB entrants were almost twice as likely to study Medicine & Dentistry than A level entrants

University admissions 2% of applicants apply with the IB Oxford recruit 6% IB Bath 6% Exeter 7% Imperial 10% UCL 13% Kings 20%

HESA Report 2011 IB leavers were more likely to be employed in graduate level jobs and in higher paid occupations than A level & equivalent leavers

London School of Economics “There was a stark contrast between students prepared for university courses through the IB and A-Levels, with the former having a significant advantage.” Page 15

What is the IB Diploma Programme. How does it work What is the IB Diploma Programme? How does it work? How does it compare with A Levels? How is it working at Torquay Boys’? © August 2008

So what exactly is the International Baccalaureate? “... The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a not-for-profit foundation, motivated by its mission to create a better world through education”

IB growth has been consistent and sustained 4,000 schools in 146 countries now offer the IB to approximately 1,250,000 students. Page 18

Academic Integrity

Portability

The nitty gritty - how does it work? Page 21

IB Grading Each subject (HL and SL) is graded from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest) 0 – 3 points awarded for the Core Maximum score is 45 points Usually a Diploma is awarded for 24 or more points

Group 1 - English Literature (or literature of mother tongue) The TBGS Model Group 1 - English Literature (or literature of mother tongue) 13 texts at Higher Level 10 texts at Standard Level

The TBGS Model Group 2 – Language Acquisition Level Beginners Standard Higher Chinese   English French German Japanese Spanish

Group 3 – Individuals in Society The TBGS Model Group 3 – Individuals in Society Economics Geography Global Politics History Philosophy

The TBGS Model Group 4 – The Experimental Sciences Biology Chemistry Physics Computer Science

The TBGS Model Group 5 - Mathematics Mathematical Studies Standard Level Maths Higher Level Maths

The TBGS Model Group 6 – Arts & Electives Visual Art Music Any option from Groups 1-4

The Core in the IB

CAS – Creativity, Activity, Service

What is the interrelation between personal and shared knowledge? Theory of Knowledge What is the interrelation between personal and shared knowledge? How do we acquire knowledge? To what extent do we use our senses to learn Maths? How important is imagination in Science? Is any one area of knowledge more important than others? Is phrenology a science? How reliable are the methods used in Science? How do we know what is ‘good’?

The Extended Essay 4000-word dissertation. Independent research. Chosen from any subject in groups 1-6.

What is the history of the IB at TBGS? 2006 – Authorisation process begins 2008 – Authorisation and staff training 2010 – First TBGS Graduates (30 Students) 2013 – 100th TBGS Graduate (30 Students) 2014 – Roughly equal numbers of male & female IB students (40 students). 2015 – IB cohort of 80, 45% of year 12 2016 – IB cohort of 70, 42% of Year 12

What is the history of the IB at TBGS? 2011 First graduates achieved 37-point average 2012 Average points = 35 2013 Average points = 36 2014 Average points = 36 2015 Average points = 36 2016 Average points = 37 Worldwide average = 29/45

French and IR Aberdeen R F    Gap year Law Politics and IR Aston O 39 Music BIMM 32 Liberal Arts Birmingham 41 English I 36 History 33 Economics Bristol 37 Management Engineering 43 Medicine Cambridge Cardiff 34 Geology 30 35 Edinburgh Exeter 40 Chemistry Harvard 42 HSPS Kings Leeds 44 McGill Canada 26 Nottingham Oxford

Economics and Management Oxford R F   42 Psychology Portsmouth O 29 Medicine Queens Belfast 37 Biomedicine Sheffield Southampton I 39 English Sussex  Gap Year International Relations UCL Liberal Arts PPE Warwick 40 NON APPLIER Gap Year ART FOUNDATION 31 33 34 Withdrew Oxford 2017  Oxford 2017

https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/

What are the admissions criteria? Same as A Level except boys and girls are eligible. i.e. 3As and 3Bs at GCSE Level across the 6 subject areas. (For 2017 – 8/9=A*, 7=A , 6=B) Page 40

Next steps Sixth Form Prospectus (www.tbgs.co.uk) Sixth Form Open Evening (7th Dec) Sixth Form Application (27th Jan 2017)

www.ibo.org

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