IGCSE, IB and Beyond…

Presentation to parents September 9th 2014

Session Aims

• To give new, as well as prospective, students and parents a broad understanding of the Senior School Curriculum and how it is all connected

• Will use a backwards by design approach

Session Outline

• What is DCS philosophy and what type of student does DCS want to develop?– What is our mission, vision and values?– How does this relate to the students we

develop?• Universities and Careers

– Where do our students go?– What are Universities looking for?– How does the IBDP link with Universities?

Session Outline

• The IBDP– The philosophy of the IBDP– How the IBDP works– Why the IBDP is good for University

Applications

• The IGCSE Curriculum– The philosophy of our IGCSE Curriculum– How the IGCSE works– How it connects with the IB and Key Stage

3 Curriculum

Dulwich College Shanghai Values

• We aim to develop well-rounded young people who strive for excellence in all that they do and are well equipped for future success through being:

• Academically successful• Effective learners• Effective communicators• Principle-centred members of society• Balanced individuals

Dulwich College Shanghai Values

• It is the values of what we want our students to be that guides our curriculum

• Our values and our curriculum should allow our students to have future success

• For almost all DCS students that means helping them to study at Colleges and Universities around the world.

University Counselling at Dulwich College, Shanghai

John Macrow &Victoria Lidzbarski

How do we help our students?

• Meeting regularly with students & parents

• Guiding choices about countries, universities, & programmes

• Supporting students through the application process

• Advising on admission testing & interviews

• Arranging university fairs, talks and visits

Where did our students choose to study in 2014?

UK; 45%

Asia; 17%

US; 11%

Canada; 10%

Gap Year; 8%

Europe; 8% Australia; 1%

How many applications do students typically submit?

• Students are encouraged to limit their applications to 10 for the USA

• Group applications count as one e.g. UK or UC system

• This allows better research of universities and a better balance of time

• Multiple applications take a great deal of time and detract from their studies

How do our students find a fit?

• Location: country or area• Course: availability & suitability• Selectivity: minimum grade requirements• Location: urban vs. rural, campus vs. city• Personal fit: university culture & lifestyle • Cost of attendance & cost of living

Academic performance◦IB predicted scores◦IGCSE results

Standardized tests ◦UKCAT, BMAT, LNAT, TSAs etc◦SAT or ACT

Personal writing as in essays and statements

Letters of recommendation or referencesEvidence of personal qualities e.g.

commitmentEvidence of learning beyond school

(further reading, internships, other enrichment)

What are universities looking for?

When do we start?Year 9-12

◦Career Day, Jan. 28, 2015 Year 11

◦Term 2: individual meetings prior to IB choicesYear 12

◦Term 2 & 3: PSHCE lessons & guidance on university applications

◦Term 2 & 3: individual meetings with all studentsYear 13

◦Individual meetings with all students throughout the year

◦Focus Week in SeptemberAll Students:

◦University visits, college fairs, guest speakers

IB Diploma Programme Circle

The IBO Mission Statement

The IBO aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

The IBO aims to develop learners who are:Inquirers Open-mindedKnowledgeable CaringThinkers Risk-takersCommunicators BalancedPrincipled Reflective

SECTION 3: IB Curriculum Structure

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6Studies in Language Individuals Sciences Mathematics The Arts Electives 1 Electives 2

Language &   Acquisition and   (Group 3 ) (Group 4)Literature    Societies        Chinese A Literature

English BBusiness &

ManagementBiology

Maths HLFilm

Business & Management

Biology

HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SLChinese A

Literature & Language

French B Economics Chemistry Maths SL

Music Economics Chemistry

HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SLEnglish A

Literature & Language

Mandarin B Geography ESS Maths Studies Theatre Geography Physics

HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL SL SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SLEnglish A Literature

Spanish B History Physics 

Visual Art History  

HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL School

Support Self-Taught

Language A

French ab Psychology   

  Psychology

 

SL Literature  Initio SL HL/SL   HL/SL  Mandarin ab      

    

  Initio SL    Spanish ab              Initio SL  

 A second

Language A from group 1

           

Group 2: Language AcquisitionLanguage B or Ab Initio?

A Language B HL or SL course is designed for foreign language learners with some previous experience of learning the language. Language B subjects are currently offered in both Higher and Standard Level.

English B, French B, German B, Mandarin B and Spanish B.

Language Ab Initio is a SL course only and is for students with little or no prior experience in the selected language of study. Language Ab Initio SL subjects offered are:

French Ab Initio, Mandarin Ab Initio and Spanish Ab Initio.

The Core

Theory of Knowledge (TOK): How do we know what we know?

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) interweaves all the IB subject areas, distinguishes between how knowledge is acquired in each area, and explores the difference between truth and belief.

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) does not have a formal IB DP examination, but candidates will submit a final TOK essay and oral presentation that will be internally and externally moderated.

The Extended Essay

A DP candidate must complete and submit an extended essay, which is a substantial piece of independent research of up to 4000 words.

The EE is intended to promote high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery and creativity.

It provides students with an opportunity to engage in personal research in a topic of their own choice (chosen from the list of approved Diploma Programme subjects), under the guidance of a supervisor.

The Core

The Core

Creativity, Action & Service•CAS is an acronym which stands for “Creativity, Action and Service.”•Creativity: arts, and other experiences that involve creative thinking.•Action: physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work elsewhere in the Diploma Programme.•Service: an unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student. The rights, dignity and autonomy of all those involved are respected.

IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME CANDIDATE6 Required Subjects

• 3 subjects at Higher level (HL)

• 3 subjects at Standard level (SL)

3 Core Requirements

• Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)

• Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

• An Extended Essay (EE)

The IBDP

How it is scored…

• Out of 45 points• 7 points available for

each of the 6 subjects• 3 points available for

EE and TOK

To Graduate…

• Students need a minimum of 24 points

• 12 of those points must be from the 3 HL subjects

• Students cannot receive a 2 in any HL subject

• Students need to pass all 3 core components:– TOK– EE– CAS

Universities like the skills the IBDP develops

The DP nurtures a range of interlinked skills

• Research skills – in all subjects areas, from TOK and EE

• Critical skills – in all subject areas, from TOK and EE

• Language skills

• Analytical skills

• Independent Learning skills

• Creative skills – also from CAS

• Personal skills

• Social awareness and responsibility - CAS

LINKING THE IGCSE / KS3 CURRICULUM TO THE IB and

BEYOND

The IGCSE Philosphy at DCS

• It is both challenging and internationally recognised

• The IGCSE curriculum we offer ensures students have the opportunity to develop the breadth and depth needed to enter the IB programme and achieve success

IGCSE CURRICULUM STRUCTURE Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7

English Languages Humanities Science Mathematics Creative Arts Electives 1

      (choose 2)     (choose 2)

English Language & Literature

First Language Chinese

Business Studies

Biology Mathematics Art & Design

Art & DesignBusiness Studies

Drama Economics

English Language

Foreign Language

FrenchEconomics Chemistry   Drama

Graphic Design

Geography

Music History

English as a Second

Language

Mandarin MFL and SL

Geography Physics  Graphic Design

Physical Education

Biology

Chinese Literature*

Physics

  Spanish MFL History     Music Mandarin Chemistry

         Physical

Education

IGCSE to IBDP Entry Requirements

• HL Subjects (3) – Students need a B grade or higher in their IGCSE to be considered for HL entry in the IBDP

• SL Subjects (3) –Students need a C grade or higher in their IGCSE to be considered for SL entry in the IBDP

• Students need a minimum of 3 B’s and 3 C’s to be eligible for the full Diploma Programme

• Students need a minimum of 5 C’s to be eligible for the certificate programme

IGCSE & IBDP Pathways

• Students need to take English literature at IGCSE to undertake IBDP Literature.

• Students can take a Humanities or Arts subject in the IBDP without having taken it at the IGCSE, although it is beneficial to have taken the IGCSE

IGCSE & IBDP Pathways – the Languages

• If a student successfully studied a foreign or second language at the IGCSE and wanted to continue it in the IBDP, they would be expected to take it at the Language B standard

• If a student successfully studied a first language at the IGCSE and wanted to continue it in the IBDP, they would be expected to take it at the Language A standard

• Ab Initio would be for students who have not taken the subject at the IGCSE or have no significant prior learning in the subject

The II

• The Inventive Investigation (I.I.) is a project that is based on a topic or theme that a student is interested in

• It is research inspired by the DCS Portfolios and an opportunity to experience an element of the IB DP

• It prepares students for the core components of the IB Diploma Programme: EE, TOK and CAS

The IGCSE & KS3

• The curriculum offered in Key Stage 3 (KS3) is designed to give students a wide range of experiences that will prepare them for the IGCSE and beyond

• It also follows the principle of the IB in developing a well rounded student

• Based on the National Curriculum of England

• Assessment using National Curriculum levels

KS3 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Group 1 Group 2 Group 2 Group 3 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 6

EnglishLanguage

sLanguage

sHumanitie

sHumanitie

sScience

Mathematics

Creative Arts

Creative Arts

PSHCE

8 periods  7 periods  5 periods 4 periods  4 periods  7 periods 7 periods     

EnglishFirst

Language Chinese

Spanish MFL

HistoryGeograph

yScience

Mathematics

Art & Design

5 periods

Physical Education5 periods

PSHCE2 periods

Sheltered English

Curriculum

Mandarin as a

Second Language

French MFL

 Drama

3 periods

Mandarin as a

Foreign Language

English as an

Additional Language

 Music

3 periods

     

IGCSE CURRICULUM STRUCTURE Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7

English Languages Humanities Science Mathematics Creative Arts Electives 1

      (choose 2)     (choose 2)

English Language & Literature

First Language Chinese

Business Studies

Biology Mathematics Art & Design

Art & DesignBusiness Studies

Drama Economics

English Language

Foreign Language

FrenchEconomics Chemistry   Drama

Graphic Design

Geography

Music History

English as a Second

Language

Mandarin MFL and SL

Geography Physics   Graphic Design

Physical Education

Biology

Chinese Literature*

Physics

  Spanish MFL History     Music Mandarin Chemistry

         Physical

Education

SECTION 3: IB Curriculum Structure

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6Studies in Language Individuals Sciences Mathematics The Arts Electives 1 Electives 2

Language &   Acquisition and   (Group 3 ) (Group 4)Literature    Societies        Chinese A Literature

English BBusiness &

ManagementBiology

Maths HLFilm

Business & Management

Biology

HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SLChinese A

Literature & Language

French B Economics Chemistry Maths SL

Music Economics Chemistry

HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SLEnglish A

Literature & Language

Mandarin B Geography ESS Maths Studies Theatre Geography Physics

HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL SL SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SLEnglish A Literature

Spanish B History Physics 

Visual Art History  

HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL HL/SL School

Support Self-Taught

Language A

French ab Psychology   

  Psychology

 

SL Literature  Initio SL HL/SL   HL/SL  Mandarin ab      

    

  Initio SL    Spanish ab              Initio SL  

 A second

Language A from group 1

           

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