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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
The IB at AISA
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
The IB at AISA
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.
IB Certificates
Application, Dates and Schedule
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