The International
Baccalaureate
The Sixth Form College
Colchester
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.”
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 10
years
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.
Maryland, United States
IB Americas Global Centre
Vancouver
Branch office for IB Americas
The Hague, The Netherlands
IB Africa, Europe and the
Middle East Global Centre
Geneva, Switzerland
Headquarters
Yokohama, Japan
Country IB representative
for Japan
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Academic , assessment,
HR & admin, finance,
publications, ICT, strategy
and communications
Beijing, China
Country IB representative for
Mongolia and China
Singapore
IB Asia Pacific Global
Centre
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Branch office for IB Americas
Sydney, Australia
Country IB representative for
Australasia
Mumbai, India
Country IB representative for
South Asia
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
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.’
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
 “The qualification takes a holistic
approach,” says Paula Holloway,
Principal of St Clare’s school, Oxford
which offers the IB. “Every part of the
curriculum makes sense in relation to
everything else; it’s a very different kind
of qualification.”
 Employers do regard the IB as a useful
qualification in many situations.
 “It’s a great qualification to have on your CV
because it is internationally recognised,
allowing candidates to apply for jobs
globally,” explains Michael Gentle, head of
consumer marketing from Monster UK and
Ireland.
 “Employers value it because it embodies a
wide range of academic subjects, so often
indicated as a rounded education.”
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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
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 34
points(international average is 29) which is
equivalent to 1 A* and 3 Grade A’s at A level
 IB students have gone on to most universities in the
UK to study a range of subjects
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.
The International Baccalaureate
Group 1
English H & S
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
Group 6 or Electives
and Societies S
Music H / S
Art H / S
Theatre H / S
Group 3
Philosophy H / S
Psychology H / S
Geography H / S
History H
Group 5
Maths H
Maths Studies S
Possible Combinations
 English H
 Theatre H
 History H
 Maths S
 Biology S
 German S
English S
Maths H
Comp Science H
Physics H
French S
Psychology S
Possible Combinations
 English H
 Philosophy H
 Visual art H
 Maths Studies
 Spanish ab init
 Env Systems S
English S
Maths Studies
Italian ab init
Chemistry H
Biology H
Philosophy H
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
Qualification
GCSE Art
GCSE Biology
GCSE Chemistry
GCSE English
GCSE English Literature
GCSE Food Technology
GCSE French
GCSE History
GCSE Mathematics
GCSE Physical Education
GCSE Physics
GCSE Statistics
Short-course GCSE Religious Studies
Grade
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
*
A
A
B
B
A
 This is ‘Laura’
 Laura joined the Sixth Form College in 2008 from East Bergholt High
School
 Laura studied: Biology, History, Psychology, English, Maths Studies and
Spanish ab. Initio
 She passed the IB with 31 points and is now in her 2nd year at Florida
University studying Zoology.
Qualification
GCSE Additional Science
GCSE Core Science
GCSE English
Grade
B
B
C
GCSE English Literature
B
GCSE French
GCSE History
GCSE Mathematics
GCSE Photography
C
GCSE Physical Education
B
*
B
B
This is Max, he joined the Sixth Form College Colchester in 2009 from Colbaynes School
Max chose IB Subjects; English , Maths, Biology, History, Philosophy and Spanish.
Max passed the IB with 33 points and is now studying Law at the University of Kent.
Qualification
Grade
GCSE Art
A
GCSE Biology
B
GCSE Chemistry
B
GCSE English
B
GCSE English Literature
B
GCSE Food Technology
B
GCSE French
B
GCSE History
*
GCSE Mathematics
A
GCSE Physical Education
A
GCSE Physics
B
GCSE Statistics
B
Short-course GCSE Religious Studies
A
 This is ‘Trudy’
 Trudy came to the Sixth Form College from
Honywood School in 2009
 Trudy studied: Psychology, English, Maths, Biology,
German and History
 Trudy passed the IB in 2011 with 33 points she is now
in her first year studying Primary Education at
Canterbury
2012 Destinations












Modern Languages - Durham 44 (42)
Law – UEA 31(32)
Marine Biology– Southampton 39 (38)
Economics – Greenwich 24(26)
Biological Sciences – Essex 34 (33)
English and Philosophy– Warwick 38 (38)
History – UCL 43 (41)
Agriculture – Nottingham 39 (33)
Primary Education – Anglia Ruskin 33(32)
Adult nursing – King’s 36(35)
Politics– Loughborough 32 (32)
Classics – St. Andrews 34 (35)
2012 Destinations












Geography- Exeter 32(32)
PPE – York 38(36)
English and Drama– Queen Mary 35 (36)
Law with Criminology– Kent 31(33)
Linguistics with Spanish– Manchester 37 (33)
Music – Southampton 32 (32)
Physics – Durham 38 (36)
International Relations– Exeter 34 (34)
French – Kent 32(33)
Journalism– Kingston 27(28)
English Studies with German – Sheffield 37 (35)
French and Politics – Bath 41 (36)
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
The Challenges of IB
A more limited range of options
Less flexibility
ORGANISATION!!!!!
The IB Learner Profile
* Inquirers
* Courageous
* Knowledgeable
* Caring
* Principled
* Open minded
* Thinkers
* Balanced
* Reflective
* Communicators
 http://youtu.be/wqMZ1uXOZ80
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
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
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!!
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
1. The IB is a successful programme in the UK
marketplace, offering British students the chance to
excel
2. 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