The mission of the Codrington School is to empower all children and adults within the community to become internationally minded learners who embrace and respect academic excellence and a love of life long learning and who exemplify the traits of the IB Learner Profile.

An Introduction to the IB Diploma Programme at The Codrington School

Who We Are…. One of only 220 IB World schools throughout the globe A diverse and multi-cultural community of 160+ students from 38 different countries and an exceptional teaching faculty from 18 different countries A community of internationally-minded learners who embrace and respect academic excellence and a love of life-long learning A community based on respect A community which strives to enable each student to be the best they can be

THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME MODEL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING The IB Learner Profile is central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.

I nquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective

Goal/Prepare learners… Who exemplify the learner profile……are internationally minded and are ready to positively impact the world in which they live as life-long learners!!

IB Diploma Programme students must choose one subject from each of five groups (1 to 5), Student may choose either an arts subject from group 6, or a second subject from groups 1 to 5.  complete an Extended Essay (EE)  follow a Theory of Knowledge course (TOK)  participate in Creativity, Action, Service (CAS).  three of the six subjects are studied at higher level (240 teaching hours)  the remaining three subjects are studied at standard level (150 teaching hours). Group 1Group2Group 3Group 4Group 5Group 6 Language A  A1 English language and literature Language B  Spanish  Spanish ab initio  French Individuals and Society  History  Business Management Sciences  Biology Mathematics  Maths studies The Arts  Visual Arts Higher and Standard Higher and Standard. Higher and Standard. Both can be studied if no Group 6 subject is chosen Higher and Standard Standard level only. Maths studies is the main chosen subject. Higher and Standard THE DP CURRICULUM CHOICES

If you think that you have the ability to follow an online course with a teacher mentor from the school, these options are also possible. Nb. They would be an extra cost ONLINE COURSES WITH Pamoja courses Business and Management HL / SLEconomics HL / SL Film SLITGS HL / SL Spanish ab initioSpanish SL Mathematics HLMandarin ab initio Psychology HL/SLPhilosophy SL

The Diploma course is demanding and rigorous. It is therefore important that students who enter the IB Diploma Programme are: Hard working Focused Independent thinkers Able to develop their time management skills. Open-minded (amongst many of the learner profile attributes) Willing to push themselves to be the best they can be English language Proficient: to be able to access the curriculum For those students coming to the IBDP programme from other schools it is important to have past reports and examination results (e.g. CXE or GCSE) in order to help with choices of subjects and levels. For CXE/GCSE a C would be needed for a standard level course and a B or above for higher level courses. ENTRANCE ON TO THE COURSE

The need to study a second language at the IB Diploma programme is something that makes this unique and contributes to International Mindedness. LANGUAGE B REQUIREMEN TS

There are a maximum of 7 points available for each of the six required elective courses; in addition, there are 3 points available for the combination of TOK and the Extended Essay. This makes a maximum total of 45 points. ASSESSMENT IN THE IB DIPLOMA Source – IBDP Handbook

Yes – however there are different levels within the programme. 1/ The full diploma programme – in which 3 higher, 3 standard and all core elements are completed. 2/ The shortened programme in which some of the academic subjects may change to standard level but all core elements are still covered. In this case Certificates are obtained for each subject. DOES EVERYONE ENTER THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME?

In general, score at least a 4 in each subject, or 24 points or more in total. Will 24 points guarantee a Diploma? – Even if you have more than 28 points there are conditions in which you will not gain a Diploma. HOW CAN I ACHIEVE THE DIPLOMA? Ms Vicky

HOW CAN I ACHIEVE THE DIPLOMA?

Mr Darryl The aim is to obtain a diploma, however a certificate is still an immense achievement and can lead on to further education possibilities. Just make sure that you do not get a certificate when you really should have got a diploma.

Assessment is based solely on two pieces of work: 1) The ToK Essay on a prescribed title ( words). 2) The ToK Group Presentation (approx. 10 minutes per student). This is supervised and assessed by a teacher in the school. The final grade is then sent to the IB. THE IB DIPLOMA CORE PROGRAMME Theory of Knowledge Theory of Knowledge is a course centered around the question “How do we know?” Students are taught to seek out knowledge through critical thinking and analysis of the Ways of Knowing of Perception, Emotion, Reason and Language.

– words of independent research – Regionally-based topics are encouraged – Supervised by a school mentor – About 40 hours of work – Predicted grade by school – Marked by external examiner EXTENDED ESSAY :

TOK AND EXTENDED ESSAY

– Involvement in artistic pursuits – Involvement in sport – Involvement in community service – Supervised activities with reports CREATIVITY, ACTION, SERVICE (CAS)

Universities consider the IB Diploma to be one of the most demanding secondary school curricula, offering ideal preparation for post-secondary studies. A student's participation in IB courses is, therefore, a very important consideration in admission decisions. It is to a student's distinct advantage to have completed IB courses, but especially so if the student is completing the IB Diploma. - CURT (College & University Task Force), July, 2009 Universities consider the IB Diploma to be one of the most demanding secondary school curricula, offering ideal preparation for post-secondary studies. A student's participation in IB courses is, therefore, a very important consideration in admission decisions. It is to a student's distinct advantage to have completed IB courses, but especially so if the student is completing the IB Diploma. - CURT (College & University Task Force), July, 2009 HOW WELL RECOGNIZED IS THE IB DIPLOMA BY UNIVERSITIES?

Source: ibo. For further state recognition policies see

AND OF COURSE THERE IS GRADUATION

FOR MORE INFORMATION Source: Ib diploma – a strong predictor of success at university: Ib diploma – a strong predictor of success at university

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