OFS Senior High Programmes All students will pursue an OFS High School Diploma Some students will also pursue an IB Diploma
OFS Senior High Programmes OFS High School DIPLOMA IB DIPLOMA Pre- IB courses and / or IB Certificates 6 IB Certificates And IB requirements
OFS Senior High Programmes OFS DIPLOMA Pre- IB courses and / or IB Certificates IB DIPLOMA 6 IB Certificates IB requirements Past 5 years: 68% - 78% of graduates achieved both OFS and IB Diplomas
OFS Senior High Programmes OFS High School Diploma Minimum credit requirements Recognition equivalent to a US high school diploma (WASC) High School Profile available from Academic Advisors
OFS Senior High Programmes OFS High School Diploma Grade 11 Grade 12 Pre-IB course(s) 1 st year IB course(s) And / Or IB course(s) (certificate) 2 nd year IB course(s)
Pre-IB courses (Gr. 11 only) For students who are not yet ready for an IB course Provides subject specific skill development In Grade 12, students take an IB subject in this area Provides credit toward an OFS diploma
OFS Senior High Programmes OFS High School Diploma Students may take IB courses when starting Grade 11 Must complete 2 years of IB course study to sit an IB examination
University Entrance OFS High School Diploma Direct entrance to North American university courses Admission to foundation courses in Australia & the United Kingdom
University Entrance OFS High School Diploma Based upon OFS course credits attendance and grades Minimum requirements include 4 English credits
What is the IB Diploma? A rigorous pre-university course of studies of 2 years duration It is designed to meet the needs of highly motivated Senior High School students
University Entrance IB Diploma Up to a year s credit (many U.S. and Canadian universities) Admission to three year degree in Australia & the United Kingdom Aids entry to competitive universities world wide
The IB Mission The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
Diploma Programme APPROACHES TO TEACHING AND LEARNING Approaches to Teaching: - teaching students HOW to learn effectively Approaches to Learning: - students implement suggested learning strategies and to assess their effectiveness
Diploma Programme Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Explores the generation of knowledge in different academic disciplines Develops critical thinking skills TOK challenges students to: question the basis of knowledge become aware of bias develop the ability to analyse evidence
Diploma Programme The whole person Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) CAS enhances personal and interpersonal development through experiential learning and self-discovery
Diploma Programme Creativity Engaging in arts activities OR in learning new skills and developing creative thinking
Diploma Programme Activity Engaging in individual and team sports / activities both within and outside school Taking part in service projects having elements of manual labour
Diploma Programme Service Community and social service activities supporting others, with a focus on those who are disadvantaged
Diploma Programme Extended Essay (EE) 4000 word research-based essay Students write the EE in a topic of their choice Requires independent research and writing with the aid of a teacher supervisor University level writing skills are developed
The Six Subject Groups Studies in Language and Literature group 1 (First Language / Mother Tongue) Literature: study of literary techniques used by acclaimed authors of plays, poetry, short stories, novels, essays, etc. Language and Literature: study of both literary and non-literary texts - techniques used by authors to effectively convey meaning
The Six Subject Groups Studies in Language and Literature group 1 Languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean School supported Self-Taught A (Literature only)
Bilingual Diploma Students taking a non-english Language A are eligible for a Bilingual Diploma Approximately 30% of our students receive this IB Diploma
The Six Subject Groups Language Aquisition group 2 Language B: English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish ab initio: French, German, Mandarin, Spanish If a second Language A is done, this group requirement is fulfilled
The Six Subject Groups Individuals and Societies group 3 History, Geography Economics, Business and Management Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS) Global Politics Environmental Systems and Societies (SL only) Note: ESS can be taken as either a group 3 or a group 4 subject OR Both.
The Six Subject Groups Experimental Sciences group 4 Biology, Chemistry, Physics Computer Science Environmental Systems and Societies (SL only) Note: ESS can be taken as either a group 3 or a group 4 subject OR Both.
The Six Subject Groups Mathematics group 5 Mathematics Higher Level Mathematics Standard Level Mathematical Studies (SL)
The Six Subject Groups Arts group 6 Dance Music Theatre Arts Visual Arts
IB DP Course Requirements Must study 6 subjects One must be from each of the subject groups Exception: Arts (group 6) may be replaced by a subject from another subject group 3 courses at Higher Level 3 courses at Standard Level
The IB diploma programme is very demanding and not everyone who tries receives an IB diploma
2012-2016 OFS Results % of OFS Candidates awarded the IB Diploma Average total points scored for IBDP (max. 45) Average grade scored for IBDP (max. 7) Number of Diploma Candidates Number of Certificate Candidates May 12 89.0 33 5.27 164 39 May 13 88.2 33 5.26 187 29 May 14 94.7 34 5.37 170 47 May 15 91.4 35 5.46 162 29 May 16 94.1 34 5.37 185 28
OFS vs. World-wide Results OFS % of Candidates awarded the IB Diploma World wide % of Candidates awarded the IB Diploma OFS Average Total points for IBDP World wide Average total points for IBDP OFS Average points for IBDP World wide Average points for IBDP May 12 89.0 78.5 33 29.8 5.27 4.7 May 13 88.2 79.0 33 29.9 5.26 4.7 May 14 94.7 79.4 34 29.8 5.37 4.7 May 15 91.4 80.8 35 29.9 5.46 4.7 May 16 94.1 79.3 34 30.0 5.37 4.8
IB Diploma point-total rates May '14 May '15 May '16 % of OFS % of World % of OFS % of World % of OFS % of World 40-45 points 35-45 points 30-45 points 11.2 6.7 16.7 7.4 14.6 7.3 38.8 24.8 45.1 26.7 43.8 26.2 74.1 53.0 71.6 55.1 74.1 53.9
Year OFS IB Diploma participation rates Total # of June grads # of June grads taking IB Diploma % of June grads taking IB Diploma % of June grads gaining an IB Diploma 2012 215 164 76.3 67.9 2013 233 187 80.3 70.8 2014 229 170 74.2 70.3 2015 201 162 80.5 73.6 OFS IB Diploma Participation Rates 2016 222 185 83.3 78.3
Finally, some key points: It is not possible to change to a new course during the 2 year IB Diploma Programme after the first 3 weeks. It is not possible for a student to start the IB Diploma after the start of grade 11. It is possible to start the IB Diploma program and then withdraw
Online Course Selection Online course selections open 22 February and close 24 March Student choices are used to set the timetable NOTE: Some combinations of course choices might not be available depends on student interest or timetabling constraints
OFS Senior High Programmes OFS DIPLOMA OFS DIPLOMA Pre- IB courses and / or IB Certificates IB DIPLOMA 6 IB Certificates And IB requirements
Online Course Selection Select IB or OFS Diploma
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Online Course Selection Process 1. Students should discuss course choices with their teachers re. Subject area courses (can start any time) 2. Students make their course selections online (closes 24 th of March) 3. Students print out their selections and secure recommendations from their respective class teachers
Online Course Selection Process 4. Amendments to choices can be made prior to the closing date of 24 March most recent version needs signatures by teachers and parents 5. Signed the form (teachers, then parents) returned to Homebase teacher (24 March or sooner)
Online Course Selection Process NOTE: Please consider teacher recommendations carefully. Poor course choices may leave limited options once the timetable is in effect.
Language Liaisons Chinese: Mr. Ding Gang Li Japanese: Mr. Saito Susumo Korean: Dr. Kimberly Kwon
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