1. International Baccalaureate
Understanding the
International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme
Mr. Seef Marsden: IB DP Coordinator

2. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Aims to develop in students:
Critical thinking and sound judgement
Responsibility for their own learning
A shared academic experience
An understanding & respect for other cultures
Education of the whole person

3. What qualities make for a good IB Diploma candidate?
Intelligent and interested.
Academically able.
Highly motivated and resilient.
Hard working.
Embody the IB Learner Profile.
IB is about creating balanced adults
prepared to contribute to a better world.

4. Academically rigorous study Broad-based and balanced curriculum
What are the advantages of taking the IB Diploma courses for BISI students?
Academically rigorous study
Broad-based and balanced curriculum
Internationally recognised qualification
Excellent preparation for College / University

5. The IB Curriculum 6 options 3 core components
Most assessed by
Examination and
course work
3 core components
3 subjects at Higher level
3 subjects at Standard level

6. Languages Group 1. English Literature. English Language & Literature.
At HL and SL

7. 2nd Language Group 2. French B HL and SL. German B HL and SL
Self Taught Language A
Spanish B
Spanish Ab Initio SL
French Ab Initio SL
2 x Language A
= Bilingual Diploma very sort after by some universities.

8. Individuals and Societies Group 3.
History
Economics
Psychology
Geography
Business and Management
Environmental Systems and Society ESS
Sports, Exercise and Health Science.

9. Experimental Sciences Group 4.
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Systems and Society ESS
Computer Studies.

10. Mathematics Group 5.
Higher
Standard
Studies

11. Arts and Electives Group 6.
Visual Arts
Theatre
Music Or
2nd Science
2nd Individuals
and Societies

12. SL or HL Standard Level is 150 hours of teaching and usually 2 exams
Higher Level is 240 hours & 3 exams
Some subjects are Standard Level only (Spanish ab initio, Environmental Systems)

13. Core components Theory of Knowledge Extended Essay
How do we know what we know?
Extended Essay
An 4000 word in-depth study on an academic topic that engages students in independent research
Creativity, Action and Service
hours across 3 areas

14. How are these assessed? Internal Assessment activities (20-40%)
Marked by BISI teachers
Externally moderated by the IB
Examinations (60-80%)
Externally set and marked by IB
Three weeks in May (Mocks in January)
Up to 3 examinations per subject

15. Formative assessment Regular assessment as part of class learning
Three phase preparation for final exams:
Class based, exam week, Mocks
Feedback from IB informs future teaching
IA reports
Exam scripts returned
Students and teacher know where they are,
know where they are going
and know how they get there

16. IB Diploma courses Normally between 4 and 6 IB courses HL or SL
No ToK or EE
common IB certificate awarded
High School Diploma (BISI).
Gains access to US universities.
HL courses can earn Year 1 credits
Increasingly recognised in UK,
gaining access to foundation (Year 0) courses.

17. IB Diploma.

18. Full IB Diploma Programme requirements
6 courses with 7 points for each subject
3 Higher Level (240 hours each)
and 3 Standard Level (150 hours each)
ToK + EE = 3 points ( hours)
CAS (no points but compulsory)
Total 45 points available
Minimum 24 points for Diploma.
With disqualifications e.g.
2 points in one HL, or 2 SLs, fewer than 12 in all HLs
An E in ToK or EE

19. Class of 2017 results 43 Highest Score. 100% above 30 marks.
34 Average Score.
30 Average world score.
9 the different countries where BISI students were accepted to a university course.

20. The essential components of success
Finding the right course combinations…
at the right level…
that will challenge each student…
to achieve their potential…
and allow extra-curricular opportunities…
which, combined, are the key to the door of the next chapter of their lives!

21. What can parents do to help?
Support your child with resources, space and encouragement
Encourage a structured amount of home-based studying:
2-3 hours a night, 5/6 hours a weekend
Encourage good study habits, including planning and preparation, revision and organisation.
Understand the demanding workload of the IB Diploma, and the demanding level of difficulty of each component course.

22. The IB DP is demanding and difficult. It requires family commitment
Important.
Remind them about the importance of Academic Honesty.
Engage in discussion about what your child is learning. Having them explain it to you, while you ask questions, is the surest way to embed their learning.
Support your child with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
The IB DP is demanding and difficult.
It requires family commitment

23. The IB DP dividends
The key to the doors of universities and colleges around the world, especially
UK, Europe, USA, Canada
Just as importantly:
The toolkit to succeed once you are there:
Independent learning
Academic research and writing
College-level knowledge and understanding

24. Meet your student’s HOD’s