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International Baccalaureate

Diploma Programme

What is International Baccalaureate?

• Non-profit educational foundation
• Formed in 1968 in Switzerland
• Features 3 programs:

– Primary years programme (K-5) – Middle years programme (6-10) – Diploma programme (11-12)

What is the Diploma Programme?

• A complete program of studies:

– Two years to complete (Juniors and Seniors) – 7 courses, an essay, and CAS hours

• 3 Higher Level (all 3 are two year courses)
• 3 Standard Level (2 of 3 are one year courses)

– Multiple assessments

• Internal assessment
• External assessment
• Oral and Written

What is the IB Hexagon?

What is the International Baccalaureate learner profile?

• IB learners strive to be:

– Inquirers – Knowledgeable – Thinkers – Communicators – Principled – Open-minded – Caring – Risk-takers – Balanced – Reflective

What are the six proposed courses?

• Three at Higher Level; Three at Standard Level

– English HL – Second Language (Spanish SL) – Social Studies (History of the America’s HL) – Science (Physics SL; Biology/Chemsitry HL) – Math (Two year SL) – Arts/Elective (Visual Arts SL)

What is the Theory of Knowledge course?

• A philosophical course that examines the ways
• f knowing, the ways of acquiring knowledge
• Examines strengths and weaknesses of each

way of knowing

• Interdisciplinary in nature
• A sort of capstone course

What is the Creativity, Action, and Service component?

• Unexamined portion of Diploma Programme
• Emphasize experiential learning
• Ideally a half-day per week on CAS
• CAS journal
• CAS programme should be a reflective process

What is the Extended Essay?

• Academic research essay
• Maximum of 4,000 words
• Students should spend approximately 40

hours

• Must be completed outside of course
• Students work with supervisor

How are IB assessments scored?

• 6 assessments, 7 points possible
• 3 additional points possible (TOK and EE)
• Total possible points – 45
• Points necessary to earn the IB diploma – 24!!
• Academic grace is built into the system.
• Both external and internal assessments
• Frequent and on-going assessment
• All assessments are criterion referenced.

How is the IB Diploma Programme received by colleges and universities?

• Senate Bill 111 guarantees 24 credit hours at

state schools for all students who earn the IB diploma

• Piece-meal credit given at the discretion of

the college/university

How is IB similar to AP?

• Rigorous Curriculum
• Excellent Prep for College
• Opportunity to Place Out of College Courses
• On-going professional development

How is IB different from AP?

International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement Tighter four-year schedule More flexible scheduling Complete program “Cafeteria” plan International Standards National Standards 150 CAS hours N/A 4,000 word extended essay N/A Prepared for IB/AP exams Prepared for AP exams Internal/External assessment External assessment On-going, frequent assessment One-time assessment A school’s entire program is authorized An teacher’s individual syllabus is authorized

Which local districts offer the IB Diploma Programme?

• Allen
• Arlington
• Coppell
• Dallas
• Denton
• Garland
• Hurst-Euless-Bedford
• Plano