International Baccalaureat
Introduction
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program is a rigorous program designed for high school students. It is modeled after educational systems used in Europe, in countries such as France and the United Kingdom.
Upon completion of the program, students receive a diploma certifying completion. This diploma is useful in obtaining college admission, and is widely recognized throughout the world.
Some IB courses are recognized as equivalent to college level courses and colleges may award entering students with credit for high IB exam scores. In this regard it is similar to the Advanced Placement Program. Students who are not interested in completing the entire diploma program may choose to only take a few IB classes.
Grades are awarded from 1 to 7 in each subject, with 3 bonus points for good results in the Extended Essay and the Theory of Knowledge class.
Example of syllabus
The Six subjects
- Group 1: Language A1 - student's native language.
- Group 2: Secondary language - English for students with other language than english as their native language.
- Group 3: individuals and societies - Subjects such as philosophy, economics, psychology and history
- Group 4: Experimental sciences - Physics, Chemistry or Biology
- Group 5: Mathematics - studies (general course) of methods (scintific maths)
- Group 6: Electives - One subject from group 3 or 4
Extended essay
Student must complete 4000-word extended essay in a subject of their choice.
CAS
Creativity, action and service; student must complete a total of 150 hours CAS, divided into 50 hours Community service, 50 hours of something creative and 50 hours of physical Activity.
TOK
Student must complete a theory of knowledge course.
External Links
Referenced By
Baccalauréat | United World Colleges
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