The International Baccalaureate

1. The International Baccalaureate The Sixth Form College Colchester

2. The International Baccalaureate The IB diploma is an alternative to AS and A levels. It was established in 1968 Now offered in 146 counties 161 schools and colleges in the U.K. offer the I.B. We have now been offering the IB for 11 years

3. 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. The Hague, The Netherlands IB Africa, Europe and the Middle East Global Centre Maryland, United StatesIB Americas Global Centre Vancouver Branch office for IB Americas Geneva, SwitzerlandHeadquarters Yokohama, Japan Country IB representative for Japan Cardiff, United KingdomAcademic , assessment, HR & admin, finance, publications, ICT, strategy and communications Beijing, China Country IB representative for Mongolia and China Singapore IB Asia Pacific Global Centre Sydney, Australia Country IB representative for Australasia Buenos Aires, Argentina Branch office for IB Americas Mumbai, India Country IB representative for South Asia

4. 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

5. Approaches to teaching and learning The Diploma programme aims to encourage 5 categories of skills in: Research Communication Thinking Social Self-management

6. The International Baccalaureate 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.

7. The International Baccalaureate To complete the full diploma students must also follow: • Theory of Knowledge course • Write an Extended Essay • Complete 150 hours of activities – CAS.

8. The International Baccalaureate 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.)

9. The International Baccalaureate 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.

10. The International Baccalaureate • 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.

11. The International Baccalaureate 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

12. University Access • 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 33 points(International average is 29) which is equivalent to AAB at A level • IB students have gone on to most universities in the UK to study a range of subjects

13. The International Baccalaureate Students choose their six subjects, one from each of the six groups. These subject groups are shown around a circle with the other requirements for the IB diploma in the centre.

15. The International Baccalaureate , Group 1 English H & S Group 3 Philosophy H / S Psychology H / S Geography H / S History H Group 2 French H / S German H / S Spanish H/S & ab Italian S ab initio Group 4 Physics H Chemistry H Biology H /S Environmental Systems and Societies S Group 5 Maths H Maths Studies S Group 6 or Electives Music H / S Art H / S Theatre H / S

16. Possible Combinations English HEnglish S Theatre H Maths H History HPhilosophy H Maths SPhysics H Biology SFrench S German S Psychology S

17. 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 SPhilosophy H

18. Subject Requirements • A good set of GCSE results • 7 or more A* to C, including English, Maths and a Science • B or above in the subjects chosen to study at Higher level

19. 2014 Destinations Chinese and French – Nottingham 40 (32) Primary Education – Lincoln University 29 (27) Law – Kings College, London 37 (35) Modern History and Politics – Southampton 34 (34) Law with French– Edinburgh 35 (37) Philosophy and French – Oxford 41 (39) Public Relations – Greenwich 24 (26) Law and Politics– Exeter 35 (34) Criminology – Leicester 28 (32) International Business – Hertfordshire 31 (30) History – Cambridge 41 (42) PPE – Manchester 36 (35)

20. 2014 Destinations Mechanical Engineering– Greenwich 32 Nursing Studies – Kings college, London 33 (32) Microbiology – UEA 32 (30) English Literature – Exeter 36 (34) History and Politics – Nottingham 40 (36) Computer Science – Leicester 29 Nursing studies – Worcester 35 (26) Economics – Greenwich 27 Medicine – Birmingham 38 (36) Maths – UEA 33 (30) Psychology – Essex 29 (32) German and Spanish-Cambridge 41 (40)

21. 2013 - Beth Beth joined us from Harwich school with A*, 4A, 5B She gained 36 points Beth is currently studying History and Politics at Nottingham University

22. 2012- Adam Adam joined us from Thurstable School with 7A*, 2As, 1B He graduated from us in 2012 with a most impressive score of 43 points!! He is currently studying History at UCL

23. 2011 - Alix Alix joined us with A*, 4A, 4B She gained 31 points She attended UEA where she gained a First class degree in Speech Therapy She is now working in a school as a Special Needs Therapist

24. 2011 - Alice Alice joined us from the Gilberd School with A*, 9A, 1B She gained 32 IB diploma points She attended Nottingham University, where she gained a 2.1 Honours degree in Classical Civilisation She spent a year touring round the USA and formed a video production team. She is now looking for employment!

25. 2010 - Laura Laura joined us with A*, 4A, 5B She gained 29 points She studied nursing at Staffordshire University Laura is now working as a Paediatric Nurse

26. 2010 - Jess Jess joined us fro East Bergholt High School with A*, 4A, 8B She gained 31 IB points Jess attended Royal Holloway university where she gained a First in Zoology. She spent a year studying in Florida followed by an Internship in Costa Rica studying butterflies, primates, jaguars and bats! She did an internship in Yorkshire working with flamingos and is now in Cardiff studying bats! Her ambition is to do research work in the Antarctic. ‘Did the IB motivate her? Absolutely -  she sees the world as her oyster, she has used her Spanish speaking extensively, continues with Maths, particularly statistics and is able  to write scientifically, translate and  understand Biologically what she sees.  IB definitely provided her with a more rounded education and tools that she continues to use.’

27. 2009 - Almeric Almeric joined us from CRGS with 4A*, 5A, 2B He gained 40 points He attended Leeds University, where he gained a 2.1 honours degree in Russian He is currently working for the charity ‘Look Ahead’ as a Support Worker in Tower Hamlets. His aim is to work in the Social Services

28. 2009 - Kate Kate joined us from the Gilberd School with 1A*, 3A, 5B, She gained 31 IB diploma points Kate studied Law at City University and gained a 2.1 honours degree. Kate was called to the Bar in 2013 (Inner Temple) and currently is working for a solicitors firm in Chancery Lane

29. The Advantages of IB • 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

30. The IB Learner Profile * Inquirers * Open minded * Courageous * Thinkers * Knowledgeable * Balanced * Caring * Reflective * Principled * Communicators

31. What they say…………??? “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

36. Possible Reasons for choosing the IB A global qualification, the world is your oyster Keeps your options open Become a rounded individual Research what you’re interested in Philosophical approach

37. 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!!

38. The International Baccalaureate For more information • www.ibo.org • The College Prospectus • The College website www.colchsfc.ac.uk • Karen Burns, IB Co-ordinator burnskaren@colchsfc.ac.uk 01206-500778

39. 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

40. IB Mission Statement: “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.”

41. The International Baccalaureate 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

42. IB Diploma Perceptions • Michael Gove, Education Secretary, 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.’

43. “IB is well known to us as excellent preparation. Success in an IB programme correlates well with success at Harvard. We are pleased to see the credential of the IB Diploma Programme on the transcript.”MarlynMcGrath Lewis, assistant dean of admissions, Harvard University, USA

44. In the factors driving schools to offer the IB, ‘loss of confidence in A-levels’ was in 12th position, whereas positive factors such as ‘broader subject base’, ‘different approach to learning and teaching’, ‘rigorous academic background’ and ‘better preparation for university style learning’ were in 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th places respectively.