Senior School and Beyond
An Overview of this Transition
Excited
Informed
Reassured
Not Just a Means to an End
This Evening
Diploma Pathways in Years 12/13
Martin Campion and Lauren Sharman
Diploma Pathways and HE/FE
Martin Campion and Lauren Sharman
Approaching these Choices
Martin Campion
Higher Education Preparation Years 11-13
Year 11
Y11 Future Choices Program
Morrisby Testing
Formal Careers Interviews
Application and Interview Skills
Higher Education Preparation Years 11-13
Year 12
Careers Centre Induction
100s of University Visitors + HE Fairs
Y12 HE Prep Program - General/Country Specific
Drop-In Sessions
Higher Education Preparation Years 11-13
HE Evenings by Destination – UK/USA/HK/Can/Aus
Individual HE Research Jan-June
Formal HE Interviews – May/June
CVs and Interview Skills
Higher Education Preparation Years 11-13
Year 13
HE Application Prep Sessions - Country Specific
HE Applicant Interviews by Destination
Follow Up/Mock Interviews/Results Day Advice
Senior School Curriculum Pathways
Senior School Curriculum Pathways
IB
Diploma
Advanced
Diploma
SIS
Diploma
84%
15%
1%
Three pathways
Diploma Pathways Summary
IB
Diploma
Internal assessment
and
Terminal exams
Breadth
Advanced
Diploma
Ongoing assessment
and some terminal
Exams
Modular structure
Specialise in 2-4 subjects
6 subjects plus core
Applied Learning focus
Work Experience
SIS
Diploma
Personalised
programme
Based on individual
needs and interests of
students.
Life and social skills
plus academic courses
IB Diploma Program Structure
6 subjects over 2 years
3 at Higher Level (HL)
3 at Standard Level (SL)
Study of TOK
Completion of an EE
Participation in CAS
IB Diploma Groups
Group 1 - Studies in Language and Literature
Group 2 – Language Acquisition
Group 3 – Individuals and Societies
Group 4 – The Sciences
Group 5 – Mathematics
Group 6 – The Arts
School Qualifications and HE
Prerequisites – i.e. subjects required
Minimum Grade Requirements
Meeting These = Eligible
Eligible does not always mean Competitive
(higher grades and/or other factors)
The IB Diploma as an HE Qualification
Long Established, Well Known and Global.
Rigorous Academic Qualification
Excellent Preparation for Demands of
Undergraduate Study
Varied Treatment According to Destination
UK
Diploma Pass Normally Required
Prescriptive Demands
Focus on HL Achievement as well as Overall Score
e.g. 38 points with 7,6,6 at HL
32 points with 16 at HL
USA
Look at Applicant in Context
(no preferred curriculum)
Look for How Demanding a Curriculum
(IB Diploma is ‘Most Demanding’)
No Prescriptive Demands – but Indicators
(offers are effectively unconditional)
Canada
They Just Love It!
Value Breadth
Indicative overall IB Scores can seem generous/low.
Can lead students to underestimate quality.
Australia
Entry based on Overall Final IB Score
Yearly exercise relates IB score to ATAR
e.g. 40
34
28
98.05
91.10
77.70
Hong Kong
Indicative Scores Not Always Clear
(HKUST are most helpful)
Conditional Offers in terms of Overall Score
Prerequisites less strict with 4 Year degree.
The Advanced Diploma
BTEC Major
AS Mathematics
BTEC Minor
AS English
CAS
Extended
project
Work
Skills
BTEC Choices
Business Studies
Sports: Development and Coaching
Creative Media Production
Art and Design: 3D Product Design
Art and Design: Fashion and Clothing
The Advanced Diploma as an HE Qualification
Nationally Based Qualification (UK)
Less Familiar Elsewhere
More Specialised Applied Emphasis
Reflected in Suitable HE/FE Choices
Varied Treatment According to Destination
UK
Well Established and Recognised
Equivalency to ‘A’ levels shown in UCAS Tariff points
Suited to ‘Applied’ courses in similar fields
Conditional Offers in D,M,P or UCAS points.
USA
Look at Applicant in Context
(no preferred curriculum)
Look for How Demanding a Curriculum
Added Need for IGCSE grades and SAT/ACT
Canada
Knowledge and Recognition of BTEC is mixed.
More likely to access applied courses at college
level or universities with design or vocational
emphasis.
(e.g. Langara or Kwantlen in B.C., OCAD in Ontario)
Individual Enquiries and Advocacy Required.
Australia
No direct BTEC conversion to ATAR/Cut-Off Scores.
Mixed recognition/acceptance with universities
(e.g. U of Adelaide say ‘No’, U of S. Australia say ‘Yes’)
Suited to more applied courses at TAFE level, or
universities/colleges with vocational emphasis.
(e.g. Int. College of Management, Sydney)
Individual Enquiries and Advocacy Required.
Hong Kong
Universities will look at BTEC applicants on a ‘case-by
case basis’ though entry to ‘academic’ courses at very
selective universities is unlikely.
More likely to access Art/Design, Vocational options
(e.g. SCAD, HK Inst of Design, VTC) or Community
Colleges.
The SIS Diploma
Work Placement
Literacy
Numeracy
Independent
Living
Functional Skills
Business
Enterprise
The SIS Diploma and Further Progression
• Range of options – level appropriate
– Independent living institutions
– FE centres, vocational courses
– Specialist HE pathways
– Apprenticeships
• Things to think about
– Level of support, interests, progression ideas
SIS Diploma Plus
• IN core with elements of the Advanced or IB
diploma
• Possible progression to more mainstream
options
• Ability to self advocate
• Worldwide options; mixed/hybrid,
substantially separate, and totally inclusive,
Foundation courses.
• Documentation
Why Higher Education?
It’s what SIS students do.
It’s what’s expected of me.
It’s a measure of my success.
It’s necessary to pursue my vocation.
To get a good job and a higher income.
To get a Liberal Arts Education / Learn to Learn.
To test my limits, try new things, make new friends
To reconnect with my country of origin.
Pain or Pleasure?
Wealth of Choice or Agony of Choice?
Country
Major
Institution
Sources of Support
You and your knowledge of yourself.
Your Family and their encouragement.
Your teachers: Subject, Tutor and House staff
The Careers and Higher Education Provision
100s of HE visitors, HE Fairs and College Visits
Careers Website and Careers Centre
A steady gradual approach
Sources of Stress
Procrastination
Focusing on what others are doing
Rumour and Gossip
External Agencies that feed on your anxiety.
Superficial Research and poor use of Resources
(Printed, Online and Human)
Failing to see or recognise the obvious.
Uncles
Next Steps
Read and Listen Carefully to Advice Given
Decide that this is a Pleasurable Quest
Decide to take Responsibility
Think Ahead
But remember that Senior School is not just a
means to an end.
Time Line for Year 11 Option Choice Process 2013-14
28th Nov
Parent Information Evening
Careers Dept – ‘Senior School & Beyond’
6th December
Y11 Future Choices
Diploma Centre 1:15
7th Jan
Options Process begins in Tutor period
Using Option Booklets
9th Jan – 31st Jan
Department Subject Talks
To be done in lessons
10th Jan
Y11 Options Assembly and Subject Fair
Focus on How to Make the Right Choices.
Subject Fair. All subjects represented.
24th Jan & 14 Feb
Morrisby Testing
1.10 – 3.10 in the Hall
24th Jan
Academic Monitoring Meetings
Tutors to meet with students and parents
28th Jan
Options Evening
Hall – Presentation
Atrium – Subject Fair
29th Jan
Option Forms available
Students have 2 weeks to complete
11th Feb
Option Forms deadline
All forms handed in to Tutors and checked.
18th Feb
Careers Dept.
8.30 – 9.30 Application & Interview Skills 1
25th Feb
Careers Dept.
8.30 – 9.30 Application & Interview Skills 2
28th Feb
‘Application to the Senior School’ deadline
Submitted Online
4th March
Student Careers Dept. Interviews
Student Interviews begin
March/April
HOH Interviews
HOHs to set up interview timetables.