1. + The BISC BTEC DIPLOMA in BUSINESS Simon O’Grady, Principal The British International School, Cairo

2. + BISC BTEC Diploma in Business http://www.edexcel.com/i-am-a/student/qualifications/Pages/BTECs.aspx

3. + BTEC Explained BTEC is Business Technician Education Council BTEC is owned by the Pearson Group BTEC is a vocational education pathway BTEC Course Examples BusinessSports StudiesConstruction Health & CareMedia & MusicPerforming Arts Land basedIT & ComputingScience

4. + BTEC Levels & Awards UnitsHoursPassMeritDistinctionDistinction* Diploma Level 3 12720 ✔✔✔✔ Extended Diploma 181080 ✔✔✔✔ Diploma = 12 units of 60 teaching hours each Extended Diploma = 18 units of 60 teaching hours each

5. + Where does it lead? Careers in Finance; Retail; Management; Accountancy; Marketing; Human Resources; Law Higher Education: a Merit grade or above from the course could lead to a business related degree course in higher education. A Pass grade will provide entry to a foundation degree course or a management trainee job

6. + Business Related Degree Offers BTEC DIB DA-LEVEL Bath SpaDMM26BBC UCLDDD38AAA CityDDD35AAA London MetMMM28CCC Leeds MetDDM26BBB Queen MaryDDD34ABB SurreyDDD35AAB Source: www.ucas.comwww.ucas.com http://www.universityfinder.org.uk/ucas-points-calculator.html

7. + The Value of the Course ■ Equivalent to 2-3 A Levels, this course offers a fascinating insight into the world of business and commerce. ■ Students will learn about the structure of business organisations, the processes involved in planning, as well as setting up and running a business http://www.pearson.com.hk/files/filemanagermodule/1347244636 _BTEC_progression_and_recognition_excerpts.pdf

8. + First School in Egypt to launch BTEC Diploma Credible Vocational Alternative to the IB Diploma Continuous Assessment Based UK University or Commercial Next Steps

9. + CORE & OPTIONAL UNITS Mandatory UnitsOptional Examples Business EnvironmentBusiness Accounting Business ResourcesMarketing & Market Research Introduction to MarketingHuman Resources Business CommunicationManagement Students will have a full programme of study and will be fully engaged, equivalent to the IB Diploma commitment. Diploma = 12 units of study (4 mandatory; 8 optional) = 2 A levels Extended = 18 units of study (4 mandatory, 14 optional) = 3 A levels

10. + LEARNING ■ Learning takes place through a mix of lectures, videos, speakers, student-led research, group work and student presentations. ■ Significant high quality work experience will be integral to learning

11. + Typical Student Timetables Diploma SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday Teaching3 hours Studying2 hours Extended Diploma SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday Teaching4 hours Studying2 hours

12. + PACED ASSESSMENT ■ BTEC courses are made up of a number of units, usually assessed through assignments, set and marked by your teacher(s). Such work will incorporate individual submissions, presentations, paired and group work. ■ The assessment approach of the BTEC qualifications in Business allows learners to receive feedback on their progress throughout the course. ■ Assignments can include tests, research, essays, projects, investigations, fieldwork. There may be some computer based tests, externally marked.

14. + Questions BISC BTEC Diploma in Business Success for All Our Students