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Glimpses…into the world of :–
National/ International Education…
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Welcome to one of the most
exciting periods of life!!!
2MM
 Regardless of nationality, as soon as a student
completes the 8th grade, the clock starts ticking. From
that very moment the child has approximately  …Two Million Minutes until high school
graduation…Two Million Minutes to build their
intellectual foundation…Two Million Minutes to
prepare for college and ultimately career…Two Million
Minutes to go from a teenager to an adult
In other words….
 How a student spends their Two Million Minutes - in
class, at home studying, playing sports, working,
sleeping, socializing or just goofing off -- will affect
their economic prospects for the rest of their lives.
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 Reality is :- We are NOW left with MM….
The New Reality
In the 21st Century, everyone in the
world can compete on an equal
footing
with everyone else.
Therefore the difference between
success and failure will be the
ability to communicate and to
understand.
The Borderless World
The End of Walls
The End of Distance
The End of Time
The End of Costs
Alphabets that we need to learn ….. Or Grab!!!
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EAMCET
CLAT
CAT
SRMEE
MCAT
SAT-I
SAT-II
GRE
TOEFL
IELTS
 IIST
 KVYP
 HBBVE
 NTSE
 TIFR- NEE
 Olympiads
 Physics
 Chemistry
 Math
 Astronomy
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SNAP
NATA
CPT
AIEEE
JEE
AIPMT
PMT
VITEE
GUJCET
CET/CAT
Name the Car
you
would like to Buy…..
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Do we still think of
Premier PadminiAmbassador
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If not Why?..
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Questions that any
student has……..
‘Will it teach me what I need to
know?
‘Will it get me where I want to be?
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Concerns from Parents….
Parents want to know that a
qualification has
value and is
Universities and
evidence of real
subject studied.
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accepted by
Employers as
ability in the
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Skills
 Seven skills that are necessary for meaningful
work in 21st century:
 (a)
Technical and technological skills,
 (b) Visionary skills,
 (c) Organizational skills,
 (d) Persuasive skills,
 (e) Communication skills, and
 (f) Ability to learn.
 (g)Problem Solving and Critical thinking
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Available Boards
 There are state, national and international boards like
the
 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC),
 Indian Certificate for Secondary Education (ICSE),
 Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE),
 National Institute of Open School (NIOS),
 International General Certificate of Secondary Education
(IGCSE-CIE)
 International Baccalaureate (IB).
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MV Dhulasia SchoolKotecha Chowk
SSC ( Gujarat Board)
 10th Std equivalent for Gujarat- Vadodara/
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HSC – Gandhinager.
39 state boards in India
All Subjects – 5 subjects by board/ MCQ upto 50%, 2
subjects assessed by School
Exam Reforms committee trying to included changes
on the lines of CBSE
English medium Vs. Gujarati medium
Admissions in Gujarat and UGC affiliations…
GUJCET- and admission criterions
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HSC
 Proposed changes:- effective from June 2011
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5 subjects
Semester system from June 2011
Admissions/ Shifting
Semester 1 -3 objective types/ Semester 2-4
subjective types
Result after all 4 semesters- syllabus will be
restructured to accommodate changes for 11th and
12th
GUJCET?
Admissions to professional Prog?
Are You Happy  …. being a
 Local Entrepreneur
 Regional Entrepreneur
 National Entrepreneur
Or
a
Global
Entrepreneur
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CISCE
 Council for The Indian School Certificate Examination
 Head Quarters New Delhi
 The COUNCIL was established in 1958 by the University
of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate to ensure
that its examinations become adapted to the
educational needs of the country and assign the
ultimate control of the same on the COUNCIL. The
COUNCIL was registered as a Society under the
Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 on 19 December,
1967.
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ICSE
 ICSE; projects are
integral part and there
is emphasis on English
language.
 ICSE Syllabus is
Extensive.
 Prepares students for
National
competitions.
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ICSE
 Gives Option of choosing streams and subjects as early
as 8th std.
 Students can drop a subject like Mathematics from this
level. Some boards give these options at grade 11-12.
 International Boards gives range of subjects and
choices that students need/ want for excellence.
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ISC
 5 subjects
 NO Major Change proposed as compared to
CBSE/State Board
 Options based on Choice of professional prog
 Subject reviews ( E.Ed might be added to subjects and
removed as a separate subject)
 Common Admissions Tests
Central Board of Secondary Education
 UP board set up in 1921, with rapid growth in 1952 was
renamed as Central Board of Secondary Education.
 Board today has 8979 schools on 31-03-2007 including
141 schools in 21 countries. There are 897 Kendriya
Vidyalayas, 1761 Government Schools, 5827
Independent Schools, 480 Jawahar Novodaya
Vidyalayas and 14 Central Tibetean Schools.
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CBSE
 CBSE, offers in-depth view of all
subjects.
 While English is functional,
meaning K.V. offers certain subjects
in Hindi/ English also.
 Syllabus is Intensive.
 Prepares students for National
competitions.
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CBSE
 New Options will be
offered in India too
 X grade exams optional!!
 FA/SA and chaos (?)
 AT ( aptitude test) and PT
( proficiency test)
 Common Syllabus for
Math/ Science proposed
from 2012
 Common Exams for
Professional Prog by 2013
 XII
 5 subjects and similar
system
 Similar subject options
CBSE
international
National Institute of Open Schooling
 Accepted by AIU
 Equally challenging programs/ courses
 General Image – for students/ parents
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NIOS study Center @
MV Dhulasia School
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International Boards in India
Qualification from UK
Qualifications from USA
Qualifications from Switzerland
Qualifications from Australia
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Cambridge
International
Examinations
(CIE)
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CIE
 University of Cambridge International Examinations
(CIE) is the world’s largest provider of international
qualifications for 14–19 year olds.
 CIE has worked in partnership with ministries of
education, qualifications authorities and examination
and assessment boards around the world for over 150
years. In some countries such as Singapore Cambridge
examinations are the state qualification for students in
secondary school.
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What is CIE ?
University
of
Cambridge
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Assessment
CIE
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Global and
International
Perspectives
Area of Study
Local and
National
Perspectives
Family and
Personal
Perspectives
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Common characteristics of Cambridge
IGCSE/ AS/A syllabuses
 Develops students’
independent learning, problem
solving and enquiry skills.
 Develops students’ knowledge and understanding across
key subjects allowing schools to build world class
curriculum.
 Flexibility and cultural sensitivity helps
students’ individualize the curriculum
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IGCSE……. means
 The International General Certificate of
Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a globally
recognized qualification, offered by CIE in
125 countries, for 14-16 years old , in over 70
subjects, since September 1985; taken at
the Grade 10 level, similar to the Grade 10
examinations of the CBSE and ICSE or the
middle years Program of the IB.
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 IGCSE/GCE –A levels assessment is conducted by UK
assessment organization: Cambridge International
Examinations (CIE)
 Two Exam Sessions every Year: May/ June and October/November.
 IGCSE/ GCE-A levels is Linear not Modular, so results
in one session do not carry over to the next.
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th
11
and 12th
 Advance Subsidiary level
 5/6 subjects at As Level
 Advance levels
 3/4 Subjects at A levels
 Current trends students choose more than 6/7
subjects
Joining CIE
 Any child after MYP or class X exam
 English Compulsory (11th std English equivalent o 12th
Std language of any other board)
 Freedom to choose subjects
 Choices dependent on Professional growth/ aim/
admission to universities
 Exams Twice in a Year
 Reappearing for Improvement in Grades
 For Students in
India, CIE provides Grade
equivalent in percentage, CIE also provides
“expected grade certificate” which is
accepted by most universities as per Association of
Indian Universities(AIU) and students need to submit
final mark sheets when they get their results in
August.
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It
‘ is recognized by the Association of Indian Universities
(AIU) as being at par with CBSE, ICSE, etc.
AS level exam at the end of 1 or 2 years
A’ level exam at the end of 2 years (usually)
AS level at the end of 1 year + ‘A’ level at the end of 2 years
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For Details Visit
www.cie.org.uk
International Baccalaureate Organization
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Fact……
 There are more than
IB students at
9,00,000
3147 schools in
140 countries. ...
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Boards at a glance
ISC
Std. 11-12
IBDiploma
Prog.
CIE
As/ A
levles
Full form
Indian School
Certificate (ISC)
International
Baccalaureate
Advance
Subsidiary
Advance
Levels
Exams
organized
by
Council for the
Indian
Certificate of
Secondary
Education
International
Baccalaureate
Cambridge
International
Education
Board HQ
New Delhi
Switzerland
Cambridge
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Overview of the IB programs
The IB offers comprehensive, research-based curricula, aligned
with rigorous international standards. Each of the three
academic programs emphasizes:
Flexible, yet comprehensive curriculum with
rigorous international standards
Unique approach to trans-disciplinary learning using
multiple instructional methodologies and teaching
strategies
Global focus with an emphasis on intercultural
understanding
Development of the whole child, including
requirements for arts and community service
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The Big Questions
 What is the IB?
 How does it work?
 How is it distinctive?
 What do universities and employers think?
 Who is it for?
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What is the IB
Diploma Programme?
 A two year course equivalent to any 12th Grade HSC/
ISC/CBSE/As- A level programme.
 Requiring students to study six subjects.
 Tested by coursework and final exams.
 Complemented by the theory of knowledge, an extended
essay and a commitment to creativity, action and service .
 Leading to an internationally recognised qualification for
university entrance.
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The Hexagon
 6 Subjects
 theoretically, all
pupils take one
from each group
 Plus the Core
 Theory of
Knowledge
 Extended Essay
 Creativity, Action,
Service
Group 1
Language
Group 2
Second
Language
Group 6 The
Arts
Group 3
Individuals
& Societies
Group 5
Mathematics
Group 4
Experimental
Sciences
© IBO (adapted)
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The Hexagon
Group 1 Language
Group 6
The Arts
 All pupils take:
 3 Standard (SL)
 3 Higher (HL)
 Each worth 7pts
 + 3 for the Core
 = 45 pts overall
English
HL/SL
French HL/SL**
Visual
Arts
HL/SL
Maths
HL/SL
Maths
Studies SL
Group 5
Mathematics
Group 2
Second
Language
Hindi SL
Eco/Busi.& Mgmt.
Biology
Chemistry
Physics & EVS
HL/SL
Geo/Psycho
History
HL/SL
Group 3
Individuals
& Societies
Group 4 Experimental
Sciences
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Why 6 Subjects?
 A rounded and full education.
 Options open for:
 Discovering new interests and abilities.
 Changes of heart and mind.
 University and career choices.
 Many pupils are simply far too young to narrow
their intellectual horizons at 15-18.
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Breadth and Depth
 Higher Level (HL) subjects give the depth.
 Standard Level (SL) subjects add the breadth.
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Plus…
The Core
 EE
Extended Essay
 ToK
Theory of
Knowledge
 CAS
Creativity, Action,
Service
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Theory of Knowledge
Challenges Pupils to:
 Ask questions
 Appreciate uncertainty and difference
 Develop critical judgement
 Detect bias
 Reflect
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Theory of Knowledge- TOK
 Would it make any difference if maths did not exist?
 Can you think without using words?
 How do we tell right from wrong?
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Extended Essay:- NO EE NO Diploma
 4,000 words over 40 hours of private study and
writing.
 Develops the independent research and writing
skills and the academic honesty expected by
universities.
 Allows pupils to choose and develop an area of
passionate personal interest within one of their
subjects.
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Extended Essay …
1.
The opportunity to investigate a topic of
special interest.
2.
Way to add breadth to high school
learning .
3.
Way to deepen studies by selecting a
topic in one of the IB courses selected
by student.
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-:Creativity, Action and Service:The Whole Person..
 150 hours required over two years
 No CAS; No Diploma
 Spirit of CAS:
 learning through experience
 leadership and teamwork
 responsible, compassionate citizenship
 local and global engagement
 developing the whole person
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CAS
 Creativity
 Music, Dance,
 Drama, Debating
 Art, Design
 Film, Writing
 Action and Service
 Sports
 Expeditions
 Aid Projects
 Community Service
 Fundraising
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Assessment in the Diploma Programme—External assessment
Some assessment tasks are conducted
and overseen by teachers without the
restrictions of examination conditions,
but are then marked externally by
examiners. Examples include:
 world literature assignments for
language A1
 written assignments for language A2
 essays for theory of knowledge and
extended essays.
Assessment in the Diploma Programme—students are assessed both
internally and externally in ways that measure individual performance against stated
objectives for each subject.
In most subjects at least some of the
assessment is carried out internally
by teachers, who mark individual
pieces of work produced as part of a
course of study. Examples include:
 oral exercises in language
subjects
 projects
 student portfolios
 class presentations
 practical laboratory work
 mathematical investigations
 artistic performances.
Issues: INDIA
 Three major issues:
 1. Timing of the Indian school year. The
release of exam results on July 5th for May
session exams is late as compared to the
Indian HSC exam results which are issued in
the first week of June.
 2. The percentile equivalence to IB DP grades
as there is a great demand for admissions in
the leading Indian colleges.
 3. Need to get predicted grades accepted by
more universities. Need to ensure validity of
predicted grades.
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• Progress: INDIA
• The Association of Indian Universities based
in New Delhi has accepted the DP as
equivalent to the +2 program in India.
• University of Mumbai / University of Pune
/University of Delhi / Symbiosis / University
of Bangalore and many more universities
Accept students with IBDP grades.
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 For professional courses like engineering and
medical, entrance tests are mandatory. IB DP
students are eligible to sit for these tests provided
they have opted for the right subject
combinations.
 Comparative Curriculum Study (IB DP vs. ICSE
vs. CBSE Board) underway with CIE, University of
Delhi.
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INDIA- Schools have two options;
 A) Indian school students could sit for
the November Exam Session (Currently
University
of
Mumbai
accepts
predicted grades and will take students
with certificates 24+)
This is sent by IBAP to schools latest by
July 10th.
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INDIA- Schools have two options
 b) Issue accurate predicted grades for
provisional admission into Indian
Colleges.
 Thus an additional mark sheet is being
issued for students seeking admission
in Indian colleges only if their schools
make a request to IBCA on a B2 form.
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Last But Not the Least….
 Never Choose a Programme because
MOST students follow that….or SEEMS
popular
 There are Many a MORE options than
we think that they exist…
Questions….
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