The IB Diploma Programme

AISA

AGENDA Why the IB Diploma?

Facts about the IB Diploma Programme

What is the IB Learner Profile?

The IB Core and Groups

The IB at AISA

Subjects offered at AISA

Application and deadlines

Q&A

Why The IB Diploma Programme?

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The FactsNumber of candidates registered May 2007-May 2011

2007 79,934 Candidates

2008 87,777 Candidates

2009 96,776 Candidates

2010 104,998 Candidates

2011 113,030 Candidate

The IB Diploma Programme Statistical Bulletin, May 2011

Number of Candidates Registered by Country

20111. United States 61894

2. Canada 9545

3. United Kingdom 5017

4. Netherlands 2907

5. Mexico 2489

6. China 1819

7. India 1780

8. Spain 1585

9. Hong Kong 1416

10. Switzerland 1291

UAE 721

The IB Diploma Programme Statistical Bulletin, May 2011

Number of Diplomas Awarded May 2007-

20112007 28,078

2008 31,285

2009 35,181

2010 37,920

2011 41,507

The IB Diploma Programme Statistical Bulletin, May 2011

More Facts77% of the Diploma Programme students were admitted to their first-choice university

2,500 Universities worldwide recognize the IB

100 Universities worldwide offer scholarships for IB Diploma recipients

85% of Diploma Programme alumni say it would be extremely or very likely for them to take the Diploma Programme again

According to the results of a survey of more than 500 Diploma Programme alumni distributed by the IB Global Policy and Research Department in January 2010

Diploma Requirements Course work: total 6 classes over 2 years

1 each area (few exceptions)

3 Higher Level Courses

3 Standard Level Courses

Successful completion of Extended Essay

Successful completion of TOK

150 hours of Creativity, Action and Service (CAS)

Types of Assessment in Courses

A total of 7 points can be achieved for each course

Internal Assessment: 20 - 25%

External Assessment -75 – 80 %

What will year one look like for you?

Extended Essay NOW, ongoing

“Real assessment criteria” NOW, ongoing

CAS activities: NOW ongoing

Nov. registration for May exams

Mock exams: March 2012

Year one contd…

Over summer:

Various assignments

Calendar: By end of quarter 1

Extended Essay

4,000 word essay of student´s choice

Completed independently with help of supervisor and EE coordinator

Begun over last summer

Copy one due June 2009 (this year!)

10 intermediate due dates over year

Pass/fail grade with due dates in TOK

The Valley: Creativity, Action and Service

The Valley: Creativity, Action and Service

Creativity, Action and Service or CAS is fundamental.3 steps:

Complete 150 hours of CAS over two years50 Creativity, 50 Action, 50 Service

Commit to one CAS project for at least a complete semester

Document and reflect upon their CAS experiences

Creativity, Action and Service or CAS is fundamental.3 steps:

Complete 150 hours of CAS over two years50 Creativity, 50 Action, 50 Service

Commit to one CAS project for at least a complete semester

Document and reflect upon their CAS experiences

The IB Learner Profile

The aim of all IB Programmes is to develop internationally-minded people, who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better, more peaceful world. IB learners strive to be:

Knowledgeable

Risk-takers

Principled

Balanced

Communicators

Thinkers

Reflective

Open-minded

Inquirers

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The IB Core and Groups

The IB at AISAGroup 1 Language A1

English A1 SL/Hl

Group 2 Second Language

Arabic A2 SL

Arabic B SL/HL

French B SL/HL

Spanish ab initio SL

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Group 3 Individuals and Societies

Economics SL/HL

History HL/SL

Business and Management SL/HL

Group 4 Experimental Sciences

Biology SL/HL

Physics SL/HL

Chemistry SL/HL

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Group 5 Mathematics

Mathematics SL/HL

Mathematical Studies SL

Group 6 The Arts

Visual Arts SL/HL

Theatre SL/HL

What to Expect

As stated earlier, the IB Diploma Programme is rigorous. Therefore, as a prospective IB Candidate you can expect to:

Learn and use time-management skills. IB is not an honors program, but your success largely depends on your ability to organize your time.Seek assistance when necessary. You will have to build strong working relationships with staff, administration and your peers.Be responsible and stay motivated; your levels of responsibility and motivation are also key to your success in IB.Get to know your school and local community. Learn from peers as well as professionals.Prioritize. IB takes much of your time outside school, but if you can prioritize, you can continue most of your extra-curricular activities.

Earning the Diploma

IB grading differs from the traditional High School format. Instead of percentages, IB classes are graded on a point scale of 1(minimum) to 7 (maximum). Then, there are three other points offered for CAS, TOK and Extended Essay. This makes the maximum total of points that a student can earn 45.

6 subjects x 7 + 3 bonus = 45 points

Extended Essay and TOK are graded on a letter scale of A (Excellent) to E (Elementary). If a student earns an E in TOK or on the Extended Essay, at least 28 points must be awarded to earn the diploma. Two E grades for these components means non-completion of the Diploma.

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Application, Dates and Schedule

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