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The Diploma requires students to maintain a breadth to their Sixth Form curriculum and follow courses in their native tongue, a second language, a humanity, a science and mathematics. There is then the option of studying an arts subject or a second humanity, science or additional language. The course therefore consists of six subject areas of which three may be studied at Standard Level and three at Higher Level. All subjects are studied for the full two years of the course and are examined in the final term. In most subjects there is also centre assessed material (coursework). There are three additional requirements which are unique to the Diploma and contribute significantly to the respect which the qualification is afforded: The Extended Essay Students are required to engage in a piece of independent research on a subject of their choice. This can be on a topic beyond the subjects being studied for the Diploma. The review of their research is summarised in a document of 4,000 words to be presented in the style of an academic dissertation. Students have advice from a supervisor on how to conduct their research and produce their Essay. The Essay is completed in the Autumn Term of the Upper Sixth for submission to the IBO in March. The Theory of Knowledge Students follow a course of critical thinking which encourages questions about the origins and the basis of knowledge and challenges passive acceptance of facts. The course is designed to assist the development and understanding of each subject discipline. The course is assessed by one essay of 1600 words and an oral presentation. Creativity, Action and Service Students are required to complete 50 hours of activities in each of the following: Creativity (for example undertaking projects outside the classroom in Art, Design, Drama, Model United Nations, Music or Photography), Action (such as team Sport, non-combative aspects of the CCF or Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions) and Service (which could include Community Service, leadership aspects of the CCF, Peer Support or tutoring students). Summary for IB Diploma Three subjects are taken at HL Three subjects are taken at SL Seven points available (7 = highest, 1 = lowest) CAS, TOK and EE components (1 point each) Total of 45 points available Diploma qualification criteria Students should achieve their best scores in their HL subjects. CAS: 24 points out of 45 are required for minimum Diploma award. The programme has to be completed in full. EE and TOK work has to be submitted and adjudged better than elementary. © Copyright 2007 by YourSite.com |
