Video Shows http://www.ibo.org/diploma/ http://www.ibo.org/programmes/pr ofile/ International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Consultation session Content IB Philosophy & Learner s Profile IB Schools Worldwide & in HK IB Diploma Programme Structure IB University Recognition & Admission Requirement IB Diploma Programme Results 2001 2011 IB Diploma Structure in NPL Admission Criteria IBDP Fee structure IB Preparations in NPL IB Conditional Offers at the end of F2. Q & A Session IB History & philosophy The International Baccalaureate (IB) was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a non profit educational foundation. It (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
IB Learner s Profile IB Schools inquirers knowledgeable thinkers communicators principled open minded caring risk takers balanced reflective. There are 3,378 schools in 141 countries offering the three IB programmes to approximately 1,012,000 students. Primary Years Programme (Ages 3-12) Middle Years Programme (Ages 11-16) Diploma Programme (Ages 16-19) IB Diploma Program The Diploma Programme is offered for students aged 16 to 19. 44 years since inception now offered by 2,304 IB World Schools. Only DP is offered by 1,809 IB World schools. Country Top ten largest IB countries Region IB World Schools Programmes PYP MYP DP UNITED STATES NA 1,335 315 447 767 CANADA NA 316 59 147 147 UNITED KINGDOM AEM 209 12 11 203 AUSTRALIA AP 145 78 44 63 MEXICO LA 92 46 23 59 INDIA AP 90 38 11 80 CHINA AP 62 21 19 52 SPAIN AEM 57 7 8 56 GERMANY AEM 52 18 7 49 ECUADOR LA 51 6 6 50
IB world schools in Hong Kong Structure of Diploma Programme PYP MYP PYP DP + + DP MYP + DP 24 8 1 24 9 6 subjects + TOK + Extended Essay + CAS 10 DP curriculum core requirements 6 subjects + TOK + Extended Essay + CAS 6 subjects: 1 subject from each of groups 1 to 5 3 subjects : Higher Level 3 subjects : Standard level * The 6th subject can be chosen from Groups 1 6 DP curriculum core requirements 6 subjects + TOK + Extended Essay + CAS Theory of knowledge (TOK) Have a critical study of different ways of knowing and different kinds of knowledge. The Extended Essay Engaged in independent research Creativity, action, service (CAS) Learn from experience of real tasks beyond the classroom. 11 12
DP recognition by HK Universities All subjects, both HL and SL are graded on a scale of 1 7 where 7 is the top grade. SL 150 hours & HL 240 hours The TOK work and extended essay are graded A E. 6 subjects * Highest score of 7 = 42 TOK + EE + CAS = 3 points Total Maximum score = 45 University Baptist University Lingnan University The Chinese University of Hong Kong The City University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology University of Hong Kong Minimum Requirement The IB Diploma and 28 points. The IB Diploma Acquired the IB Diploma The Diploma The Diploma Completion of the IB Diploma with passes in all subjects HKU welcomes IB diploma holders, and believes that students who earn the IB diploma are extremely well prepared for university studies in Hong Kong. Admission % for Non Jupas Entry 2011 statistics Universities that recognize the IB with published policy statement University Grants Commission Recommendation HKU HKU Medical School 10% 900 students 30 students IB Africa, Europe and Middle 254 IB Asia Pacific 341 PolyU 20% City University 20% HKIED 20% East IB Americas 1,241 Total 1,836
University (Ranking) DP recognition by Australian Universities Minimum Requirement University of Sydney University of Melbourne (1) University of Sydney (3) University of Newcastle (11) 24 37 points 25 42 points 24 ATAR and IB conversion http://sydney.edu.au/futurestudents/domestic/undergraduate/atar ib opcut offs.shtml DP recognition by UK Universities DP recognition by US Universities University Minimum Requirement University Minimum Requirement University of Cambridge (1) 40 42 points ( at least a A*AA) Harvard University (1) At least 7 in three HL subjects. University of Oxford (3) 38 40 points (ranges between A*A*A and AAA ) Cornell University (15) 6 7 in three HL subjects University of Edinburgh (16) College of Humanities 32 34 points College of Science and Engineering 30 points University of California Berkeley (21) At a 5 in three HL subjects.
DP recognition by Canadian Universities University Minimum Requirement Recognition Policy Summary American & Canadian Universities University of Toronto (1) (39) University of British Columbia (2) (34) York University (9)(120) 5 in HL 5 in HL (30 points) 5 in HL (28 30 points) http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/reco gnitionpolicy/index.cfm Scholarship for IB students http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/scho larships/ DP Scores statistics In 2012, on average, Diploma students scored 29.83 with 109 achieving the maximum score of 45 points. Pass rates for 2012 are 78.16%, and have remained stable over the past five years.
Mean grade worldwide 2007 2011 Pass rate worldwide 2007 2011 Mean grade per examination session 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 4.68 4.69 4.66 4.65 4.66 Pass rate per examination session 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 78.78% 79.02% 78.71% 78.06% 77.99% The IB Program in NPL Proposed IBDP Structure for NPL Group 1 English Group 2 Chinese & French Group 3 Geography & Economics Group 4 Physics, Chemistry & Biology Group 5 Mathematics 40-60 students 140-160 students Group 6 Visual Arts 27 28
Downward shifting of IB curriculum for Junior form students Extra English & Chinese Literature lessons after school once a week. All electives will focus on critical thinking skills & project work during regular school curriculum time. Admission Criteria Diploma Programme General Ability Good communication skills in writing and speaking Ability to understand and analyze article content and (writing skills applied by the authors Language) Independent learner s and Interest in investigative work Ability to extract and organize useful Information from different sources F3 Conditional into IB program. Overall 60% in all subjects
Pre IB year Admission Criteria Overall 60% in all subjects. In addition Language subjects 60% in the IB curriculum paper & B+ or above in book reports. Science subjects 60% or above in the project work or practical. Social science SBA 60% IB Year 1 to Year 2 promotion 60% in all subjects and all papers. Science subjects To take HL students have to perform well in the SL. Math Students should get 80% or above to take HL. Fee Structure for DP in NPL Pre IB year to IB year 2 HK$ 70,000 per annum with 7% annual increase. Preparations in NPL First batch of teachers have attended Workshops Second batch will attend in 2013 Curriculum books purchased Prepare the tentative curriculum for DP Hardware & Classroom setup required for DP Introduce basic learning techniques required for DP in junior form curriculum.
Time Frame for Introduction of IBDP Arp 2012 Dec 2012 Consultation with teachers, parents and IMC Teachers attend Workshop October 2012 Apply for Candidacy Oct 2012 Oct 2013 Preparation to apply for authorization Oct 2013 Submit application for authorization Oct 2013 April 2014 Prepare for IB Visit Sep 2014 Start IB Preparatory IB course Sep 2015 Year 1 IB Diploma Programme IB Conditional Offers at the end of F2. Fulfill admission criteria (at least 60% in all subjects) Submit application by 20 th December 2012. Conditional offers for Pre IB year by Feb 2013. IB preparatory class & lessons in F3. Sep 2016 2017 Year 2 IB Diploma Programme First Batch of Students sit for the IBDP exams Facts about IB Diploma Programme Q & A session More IB schools started in China and India Asia Pacific more than 500 schools Over 80% do full diploma program 50% get more than 30 points 29 30 points is the world average 8% of them get 40 points and above