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International Baccalaureate

Diploma Programme

What is the Diploma Programme?

• A complete program of studies:

– Two years to complete (Juniors and Seniors) – 6 courses, an essay, TOK, 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

The IBDP Model

The International Baccalaureate Learner Profile

• IB learners strive to be:

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

The Core

• Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS)

– Actions that broadens students horizons – Requires reflection

• Extended Essay

– 4,000 word extended essay – Completed entirely outside of class – Limited guidance from a mentor

• Theory of Knowledge

– Philosophical class, but not a philosophy class

The Courses

• Three at Higher Level; Three at Standard Level

– Language A: English HL – Language B: Spanish SL or French SL – Individuals and Societies: (History of the Americas HL) – Sciences: Physics HL – Mathematics: Two year SL – The Arts or an Elective: Visual Arts SL, Biology SL at RHS, Chemistry SL at RHHS

A Student’s IB Score

• 6 courses; 7 points possible for each course
• 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

• Course by course credit given at the

discretion of the college/university

The Cost

• Students pay a one-time registration fee of

$164

• Students pay a fee of $113 for each course

tested each year

• Estimated total expense for 2 years is $850
• Information about payment will be

forthcoming (RHS will use total registration)

Other resources

• Find the Rockwall ISD International

Baccalaureate Handbook online here:

– http://www.rockwallisd.com/heath/students/acad emics/ib/