(IB) DIPLOMA
What do I study? Three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three others at the less advanced Standard Level (SL). In addition, there are three extra elements:
• ‘Theory of Knowledge’ ties together the different subjects you study
• Creativity, Action, Service [CAS] gives you credit for a wide range of extra activities, such as sport, voluntary service, drama, music and charity work
• there will be chances to work in the local community and with people in different parts of the world. We can recognise activities of this sort that you already do
• a piece of extended research, leading to an extended essay in a subject of your choice
THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA
Why study the IB Diploma?
This is a complete and attractive alternative to A-levels. It is very strongly supported by UK and worldwide universities and gives you a broad range of good academic qualifications. It also develops a range of other impressive qualities: research to a higher level than A-levels, self- discipline, personal initiative, interacting well and showing a genuine concern for others.
Download a copy of our IB Prospectus and subject leaflet at
www.palmers.ac.uk. There is also more information on the IB Organisation’s own website:
www.ibo.org/diploma.
Assessment is by a combination of exams and coursework but, unlike A-levels, there are no exams until the end of two years. The total class time is a little more than for A-levels, and you will be expected to do more work outside class.
Where does the IB Diploma take me? The IB Diploma is welcomed, even for top universities and careers. With the three extra elements showing you to be a well-rounded individual, with some very high-level skills, an international outlook and concern for others, IB students tend to be successful in whatever they do in the future.
What do I need? 1. At least five GCSE grade B passes, including English, Maths and a Science.
2. B grade in any subject you want to take at HL, if you’ve had the opportunity to study it before.
3. If you have not taken a foreign language GCSE, you can start Italian or Spanish from scratch.
4. Students with equivalent exams taken in other countries are also welcome. Please contact the IB Co-ordinator to enquire about this.
IB subject options Take one subject from each of groups 1-5 and EITHER a subject from group 6 OR another subject from groups 2-4. Unless stated, subjects are available at both HL and SL. These are the proposed subjects from
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