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The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a rigorous two-year curriculum commencing in the junior year, culminating in globally recognized exams. At Coffman, students engage in various subjects across six groups, including Languages, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts. The program also incorporates the IB Core components: the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Action, Service, fostering independent research and a well-rounded education. With strong university recognition, IB prepares students for higher learning and global citizenship.
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The IB Curriculum- Two-year curriculum starting junior year - Culminating in end of course exams
IB Courses at Coffman Group 1: Language A Group 2: Second Language Group 3: Individuals & Societies • French (SL) • Spanish (SL) • Spanish Ab Initio (SL) • -Assumes no prior knowledge of Spanish • History of the Americas (HL) • Business & Management (SL) • English (HL) Group 4: Sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts • Math (HL) = Calc BC • Math (SL) = Calc AB • Math Studies (SL) • Computer Science (SL) • Biology (HL) • Chemistry (HL) • Physics (SL) • Visual Art (HL) • Visual Art (SL) • Music (SL) Underline denotes new course
Extended Essay • 4,000 words • Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest • Familiarises students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university
Theory of Knowledge • Interdisciplinary • Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines • Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives
Creativity Action Service • Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service • Education outside the classroom • Development of the learner profile
IB Learners Strive To Be… Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective
Why IB? • Students: • learn how to learn • ask challenging questions • become independent self-motivated learners • develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures • experience a program that is more than a collection of facts • IB is recognized by top universities in the United States and world-wide
University recognition of the IB Diploma - by universities some of our students attend • The Ohio State University • OSU will grant individual course credit and/or advanced placement for higher level IB work with scores of 4 or better. • Miami University - Ohio • Chemistry (score of 5 or better) = up to 10 credit hours • English (score of 6 or 7) = up to 6 credit hours • History (score of 5 or better) = up to 3 credit hours • Ohio University • OU will grant individual course credit and/or advanced placement for higher level IB work with scores of 5 or better. • Columbia University • Columbia accepts International Baccalaureate (IB) HL scores of 6 or 7 for transfer credit up to a maximum of 16 credits.
Interested in International Baccalaureate? • For more information on the IB program and/or scheduling the IB program contact: Bryan Stork, IB Coordinator DCHS Guidance Department stork_bryan@mail.dublin.k12.oh.us 764.5950