IB Diploma

Summary of the IB Diploma

To obtain a brochure detailing the IB Diploma. Please download : THE IB DIPLOMA

To obtain a copy of the IB Diploma ISHB Student 2009-2010 Handbook, download the following file :

IB DIPLOMA STUDENT ISHB HANDBOOK 2009-2010

The IB Diploma Programme(DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepare students, aged 16-18, for success in university and life beyond. The programme is taught over two years and has gained recognition and respect from the world´s leading universities, often leading to preferential admissions and advanced standing for IB students.

The DP curriculum has been designed to allow students to study a wide range of subjects from different subject areas.The programme encompasses an in-depth study of six major subjects; three subjects are studied at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, allowing students to pursue advanced work in subjects of particular interest.

Subjects offered at the International School Hout Bay:

Group 1 Language A1 The International Baccalaureate Organization has a policy of encouraging students to maintain links with their own cultures and provides opportunities for students to study their mother tongue language, even when that language is not offered by the school.
English A1 HL and SL AND Afrikaans A1 SL( Student will receive a bilingual award)

Group 2 Second Language Language B All DP students must take a second language.French Ab initio SL, Spanish Ab initio SL, French B SL

Group 3 Individuals and Societies All DP students are required to complete a Humanities course.
Business and Management HL/SL, History HL/SL, Geography HL/SL

Group 4 Experimental Sciences All DP students are required to complete a Science course.
Physics HL/SL, Biology HL/SL

Group 5 Mathematics All DP students are required to complete a mathematics course.
Mathematics HL/SL, Maths Studies SL

Group 6 The Arts This group includes the Visual Arts, with an emphasis on practical production by the students. As an alternative option for the sixth subject, students may take an additional subject from the other groups.

Three additional academic specializations outside the classroom are also part of the programme:

Theory of Knowledge, is a critical thinking course study which trains students to think about knowledge at the deepest of levels. TOK is an interdisciplinary requirement intended to stimulate critical reflection on the knowledge and experiences gained both inside and outside of the classroom. TOK is considered a key element in encouraging students to appreciate other cultural perspectives. This course is unique to the DP and lasts for about 100 hours over the two years of the programme.

The Extended Essay engages students in independent research on a topic of their choosing, providing them with the opportunity to explore and investigate a topic of special interest. It is this requirement of the programme that provides DP students with the early experiences needed for the kind of independent research and writing skills required by universities. The essay is an extended assignment started in Year 1 and completed in Year 2. Students should spend about 40 hours completing this aspect of the rogramme.

Creativity, Action, Service known by its acronym CAS, Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) balances academics with hands-on learning outside of class .One of the goals of the DP is to educate the whole person and to foster responsible, compassionate citizens. The CAS component encourages students to share their energy and talents with others. Students are expected to put at least 150 hours into their CAS component over the two years of the programme.

Assessment : At the end of the 2 years, IB Diploma candidates complete oral and written examinations in all of their IB subjects. IB exams are prepared and externally graded under the supervision of the International Baccalaureate in Geneva. Students are required to hand in written and practical assignments to form part of Internal Assessments which are submitted to the IBO for moderation.

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