The International Baccalaureate The Sixth Form College Colchester

The International Baccalaureate

The Sixth Form College Colchester

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

IB Mission Statement:

The IB diploma is an alternative to AS and A levels.

It was established in 1968 Now offered in 143 counties 199 schools and colleges in the U.K. offer

the I.B. We have now been offering the IB for 10

years


Organization: Who works for the IB and where?Over 500 staff are located in 10 offices for a balance of global coverage and administrative efficiency/focus .

Cardiff, United KingdomAcademic , assessment, HR & admin, finance, publications, ICT, strategy and communications

Maryland, United StatesIB Americas Global Centre

VancouverBranch office for IB Americas

Buenos Aires, Argentina Branch office for IB Americas

Geneva, SwitzerlandHeadquarters

SingaporeIB Asia Pacific Global Centre

Sydney, AustraliaCountry IB representative for Australasia

Yokohama, JapanCountry IB representative for Japan

Beijing, ChinaCountry IB representative for Mongolia and China

Mumbai, IndiaCountry IB representative for South Asia

The Hague, The NetherlandsIB Africa, Europe and theMiddle East Global Centre

IB students are twice as likely as non-IB students to enrol in Russell Group Universities

19% IB students get First Class Honours degree V. 14.5% A level students

IB students almost twice as likely to pursue graduate study

IB students typically have higher starting salary than non-IB


Michael Gove, SoS of Education, IB fosters ‘a revival of the art of deep thought’

David Willets (Universities Minister) ‘more students should be sitting the IB, it’s got the advantage that it is more broadly based then A levels’

Sir Michael Rake (chairman of BT) 2009. ‘A-levels are no longer the gold standard and should be scraped in favour of the IB.’

Gordon Collins, founder of career and education Services, ‘You don’t have to be superbright to take the IB, but you need to be organised to balance your extended essay, your community work and a wide variety of subject.’

IB Diploma Perceptions

Factors driving schools to offer the IB include:

Broader subject base Different approaches to teaching and

learning Rigorous academic background Better preparation for university style

learning

IB Diploma Perceptions

Three (or four) subjects are studied at Higher Level. This is broadly comparable to A Level standard.

Three (or two) subjects are studied at Standard Level. This is broadly comparable to AS Level standard.


To complete the full diplomastudents must also follow:

Theory of Knowledge course Write an Extended Essay Complete 150 hours of activities – CAS.


The IB is examined by:

internal assessment (coursework, essays, practicals and orals)

examination. (There is only one session of examinations, in May of the second year.)


The IB is not graded by letters but by points.

Each subject in the IB can score up to 7 points, whether it is at Higher or Standard level

A level 7 would be comparable to an A/A* at A/AS Level.


You can pass the Diploma with 24 points (subject to certain requirements)

The maximum is 45 points, but a perfect result of 45 points is very rare.


There are up to 3 extra points available for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge.

To achieve a diploma you must do sufficiently well in the Extended Essay and TOK, and complete the CAS requirements


In the new UCAS tariff, an IB score of 29 points is deemed to be equivalent to 3 Grade A’s at A level

College average score this year was 34 points(international average is 29) which is equivalent to 3 Grade A’s and a B at A level

IB students have gone on to most universities in the UK to study a range of subjects

University Access

Students choose their six subjects, one from each of the six groups.

These subject groups are shown around a hexagon with the other requirements for the IB diploma in the centre.



Extended Essay

Theory of Knowledge

Creativity, Action, Service

Group 1English H & S

Group 3 Philosophy H / S Psychology H / SGeography H / S

Economics HHistory H

Group 2French H / SGerman H / S

Spanish H/S & ab Italian S ab initio

Group 5Maths H

Maths Studies S

Group 4Physics H

Chemistry HBiology H /S

Environmental Systems and Societies S

Computer Science H

Group 6 or ElectivesMusic H / SArt H / STheatre H

English H English S Theatre H Maths H History H Comp Science H Maths S Physics H Biology S French S German S Psychology S

Possible Combinations

English H English S Philosophy H Maths Studies Visual art H Italian ab init Maths Studies Chemistry H Spanish ab init Biology H Env Systems S Philosophy H

Possible Combinations

A good set of GCSE results7 or more A* to C, including

English, Maths and a Science B or above in the subjects chosen

to study at Higher level

Subject Requirements

This is ‘Laura’ Laura joined the Sixth Form College in 2008 from East Bergholt High

School Laura studied: Biology, History, Psychology, English, Maths Studies and

Spanish ab. Initio She passed the IB with 31 points and is now in her 2nd year at Florida

University studying Zoology.

Qualification Grade

GCSE Art A

GCSE Biology B

GCSE Chemistry B

GCSE English B

GCSE English Literature B

GCSE Food Technology B

GCSE French B

GCSE History *

GCSE Mathematics A

GCSE Physical Education A

GCSE Physics B

GCSE Statistics B

Short-course GCSE Religious Studies A

Qualification Grade

GCSE Additional Science B

GCSE Core Science B

GCSE English C


GCSE French C

GCSE History *

GCSE Mathematics B

GCSE Photography B

GCSE Physical Education B

This is Max, he joined the Sixth Form College Colchester in 2009 from Colbaynes School

Max chose IB Subjects; English , Maths, Biology, History, Philosophy and Spanish.Max passed the IB with 31 points and is now studying Law at the University of Kent.

This is ‘Trudy’ Trudy came to the Sixth Form College from

Honywood School in 2009 Trudy studied: Psychology, English, Maths,

Biology, German and History Trudy passed the IB in 2011 with 31 points

she is now in her first year studying Primary Education at Canterbury

Qualification Grade

GCSE Art A

GCSE Biology B

GCSE Chemistry B

GCSE English B


GCSE Food Technology B

GCSE French B

GCSE History *

GCSE Mathematics A

GCSE Physical Education A

GCSE Physics B

GCSE Statistics B

Short-course GCSE Religious Studies A

Modern Languages - Durham 44 (42) Law – UEA 31(32) Marine Biology– Southampton 39 (38) Economics – Greenwich 24(26) Biological Sciences – Essex 34 (33) English and Philosophy– Warwick 38 (38) History – UCL 43 (41) Agriculture – Nottingham 39 (33) Primary Education – Anglia Ruskin 33(32) Adult nursing – King’s 36(35) Politics– Loughborough 32 (32) Classics – St. Andrews 34 (35)

2012 Destinations

A broad curriculum You end up with scientists who can string sentences together and

historians who can add up. Hugh Carson, Head of Malvern College

Develops the whole person Continuity of teaching groups A world class qualification No grade inflation All external exams in May of 2nd Year Results in early July – earlier access to University

admissions

The Advantages of IB

A more limited range of optionsLess flexibilityORGANISATION!!!!!

The Challenges of IB

A template for life long learning A well rounded educational experience Preparation for an ever-changing world and the transferable

skills to embrace a vision of the future A qualification that is highly respected not only in this

country but worldwide. A cross-cultural, practical, multi-disciplinary and student

centred curriculum Time management and study skills

What will I get from following the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme?

* Inquirers * Open minded* Risk-takers * Thinkers* Knowledgeable * Balanced* Caring * Reflective * Principled * Communicators

http://youtu.be/wqMZ1uXOZ80

The IB Learner Profile

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“The depth and breadth is astonishing, they can’t really make a mistake. They are numerate, literate, have a language and a science” Principal, Abbey School Reading

“It gives teachers and students more independence. We’ve found it liberating” Principal, Sevenoaks School

What they say…………???

A global qualification, the world is your oyster

Keeps your options open Become a rounded individual Research what you’re interested in Philosophical approach

Possible Reasons for choosing the IB

A strong reputation Universities now treating IB students

fairly Encourages unique thinking IB students are decent people The choice is yours!!

Possible Reasons for choosing the IB

For more information www.ibo.org The College Prospectus The College website www.colchsfc.ac.uk Karen Burns, IB Co-ordinator

[email protected]

01206-500778


http://www.ibo.org/

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1. The IB is a successful programme in the UK marketplace, offering British students the chance to excel2. The IB ensures a breadth of learning that delivers the skills needed by universities, employers and society at large 3. More than a qualification – the IB offers the education of the whole person 4. The IB offers international standards for an international marketplace 5. The IB Diploma Programme opens the door to great university offers 6. The IB Diploma builds the foundation for academic achievement and excellence at university 7. The IB Diploma Programme creates individuals ready for employment in the global economy

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