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The IB Diploma Programme
IB Options Parent
Information Evening
5th October 2015
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Mr Carl Mincher
Head Teacher
A journey to independence
• Years 7-9, age 11-14
Key Stage
3
Key Stage
4
Sixth
Form
University
• Years 10-11, age 14-16
• Choice in 4 areas
• Years 12-13, age 16-18
• Choice in 6 areas
• Age 18+
• Unlimited choice …
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The IB Diploma Programme
IB Overview
Mr James Chandler
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The IB Diploma Programme
“The Diploma
Programme is a
challenging two-year
programme of
international education
for students aged 1619. It leads to a
qualification that is
widely recognised by
the world’s leading
universities.”
IB Learner Profile
The IB learner
profile is the IB
mission statement
translated into a
set of learning
outcomes.
The IB Diploma Programme
To fulfill the
requirements of the
IBDP students must
complete the
Extended Essay,
Theory Of
Knowledge and
Creativity, Activity,
Service, that are
central to the
philosophy of the
Diploma Program.
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The CORE
Extended Essay
Theory Of Knowledge
CAS
The Extended Essay is a
substantial piece of writing
of up to 4,000 words,
enabling students to
investigate a topic of
special interest that they
have chosen themselves.
The Theory of Knowledge
course encourages
students to think about
the nature of knowledge,
to reflect on the process
of learning in all the
subjects they study as
part of their Diploma
Programme and to make
connections across them.
Creativity, activity,
service (CAS) involves
students in experiential
learning through a range
of artistic, sporting,
physical and service
activities.
It also encourages them to
develop the skills of
independent research that
will be expected at
university.
CAS Coordinator
Mrs. Daphnée Deleporte
Head of TOK
Mr. Daniel Gamwell
EE Coordinator
Ms. Lindsay Mould
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The IB Diploma Programme
To fulfill the
requirements of the
IBDP students must
study at least six
subjects, one subject
must be selected from
each of the subject
groups one to six*.
Three must be taken
at HL and three at SL.
*The sixth subject may be selected
from group 6 or from groups 3 and 4
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Group 1
Studies in Language &
Literature
Chinese
English
Korean
Vietnamese
Group 2
Group 3
Language acquisition
Individuals & Societies
English Language B
French B
Spanish B
Spanish Ab Initio (SL)
Chinese Ab Initio (SL)
Business Management
Economics
Geography
History
Information Technology in a
Global Society
Psychology
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Experimental Science
Mathematics
Arts and Electives
Biology
Mathematics HL
Chemistry
Mathematics Standard
Physics
Mathematical Studies (SL)
Design Technology
Sports, Exercise and
Health Science (SL)
Visual Arts
Music
Theatre Arts
An elective subject from group
3 or 4
Computer Science
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Group 1
Studies in Language &
Literature
Chinese
English
Korean
Vietnamese
Group 2
Group 3
Language acquisition
Individuals & Societies
English Language B
French B
Spanish B
Spanish Ab Initio (SL)
Chinese Ab Initio (SL)
Business Management
Economics
Geography
History
Information Technology in a
Global Society
Psychology
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Experimental Science
Mathematics
Arts and Electives
Biology
Mathematics HL
Chemistry
Mathematics Standard
Physics
Mathematical Studies (SL)
Design Technology
Sports, Exercise and
Health Science (SL)
Visual Arts
Music
Theatre Arts
An elective subject from group
3 or 4
Computer Science
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Group 1
Studies in Language &
Literature
Chinese
English
Korean
Vietnamese
Group 2
Group 3
Language acquisition
Individuals & Societies
English Language B
French B
Spanish B
Spanish Ab Initio (SL)
Chinese Ab Initio (SL)
Business Management
Economics
Geography
History
Information Technology in a
Global Society
Psychology
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Experimental Science
Mathematics
Arts and Electives
Biology
Mathematics HL
Chemistry
Mathematics Standard
Physics
Mathematical Studies (SL)
Design Technology
Sports, Exercise and
Health Science (SL)
Visual Arts
Music
Theatre Arts
An elective subject from group
3 or 4
Computer Science
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IB Courses Programme
Students not wishing to be enrolled in the full Diploma
Programme may choose to take only particular IBDP
subject courses offered.
For example, a student could study 2 HL subjects, 3 SL
subjects and undertake an extended essay. Students who
study Diploma Programme courses without covering the
requirements of the full Diploma will be awarded
“Individual Subject Certificates.”
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IB Courses Programme
College & University Guidance
Mr Crowley
College & University Guidance Counsellor
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Year 11 Guidance
• Structured Guidance Interview focussing on:
 Current performance in IGCSE classes;
 Differing subject requirements for entering Diploma
Programme
 Facilitating subject combinations to ensure greater choice
in degree programme post IB Diploma for the most
popular destinations :
USA, UK, Canada, Australia,
Singapore, HK, Korea
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Year 11 Guidance
Super selective and highly selective universities in
the USA and UK require the most challenging
subject combinations
Specific subject combinations at IB level for
specific degree programmes in highly popular
specialisms
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Year 11 Guidance
• HL Mathematics and often HL Economics are
required if you wish to study Economics in the most
selective UK universities, e.g. LSE, UCL, Bath
• HL Mathematics and HL Physics are required for
most engineering programmes [everywhere]
• HL Chemistry and HL Biology along with HL
Mathematics [if possible] for medicine – SL
Mathematics also possible depending on
university
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Year 11 Guidance
• WHAT IF YOU REALLY DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU WANT
TO DO???
• Strongly advise you to select a HL subject in multiple
disciplines:
– Literature or Languages
– Science or Maths
– Additional Humanities
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Year 11 Guidance
SELECTIVITY…
WHAT DOES IT
MEAN?
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Year 11 Guidance
UNIVERSITY IS
ALL ABOUT
PERSONAL FIT!!!
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Year 11 Guidance – Individual Support
Guidance interviews started in September and
will finish on October 9th to aid students and
parents in making informed choices for their
futures. Please feel free to follow up
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