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What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program? (IBDP)

The International Baccalaureate Diploma

Programme (IBDP) is a two-year educational

programme primarily aimed at students aged

16–19. The programme is one that provides an

internationally accepted qualification for entry

into higher education, and is accepted by many

universities worldwide.

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What is the goal of IB?

IB aspires to help schools develop well-

rounded students with character who

respond to challenges with optimism an

open mind, are confident in their

identities, make ethical decisions, join

with others in celebrating our common

humanity and are prepared to apply what they learn in real-world, complex and unpredictable situations

[From: The IB Diploma Program: Education for a Better World]

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What we do at Bangalore International School?

At BIS we foster IB’s pursuit of intercultural understanding and respect.

While we remain firmly rooted in the wealth and diversity the home culture offers, we are also sensitive to other cultures, to other systems of learning and thought, and areas of knowledge everywhere.

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The IB Diploma Programme

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Subjects offered at BIS

The Arts

Visual Arts HL/SL Theatre HL/SL

Mathematics Mathematics HL/SL

Math Studies SL

Sciences Physics, Chemistry, & Biology HL/SL ESS SL Computer Science

HL/SL and Food Science and

Technology SL

Individuals and Societies

Business &

Management HL/SL Economics HL/SL

History HL/SL Psychology HL/SL

ITGS HL/SL ESS SL

Language A

English A Language & Literature HL/SL

Language B Language Acquisition Spanish/French and

German ab initio Spanish/French and

German B SL Hindi B HL/SL

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Activities offered at BIS

Our students get the opportunity to meet diverse student bodies and to mingle and share ideas with them. They gain exposure to how world governments function by participating in events such as:

• Harvard Model Congress

• Mock UN Conferences

• Global Youth Leaders’ Conference

• National Association of Independent Schools [NAIS] Challenge 20 / 20

• Student Exchange Programs

• East Asia Regional Council of Schools(EARCOS)

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Mock UN Oct 2009

Harvard Model Congress Singapore – Jan 2010

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Who is an IB Student?

An IB student thinks independently and takes charge of his / her own learning

Takes part in programmes of education that can lead them to some of the highest ranking universities around the world

They are more culturally aware, through the development of a second language

They are able to engage with people in an increasingly globalized, rapidly changing world

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Who is an IB Teacher?

An IB teacher is the one who encourages students to take charge of their own learning

An IB teacher ensures they have ample opportunity to demonstrate what they have learnt.

An IB teacher is a life long learner

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Why IB?

How are students taught at BIS IB?

At BIS IB students are encouraged to use their own initiative and develop into independent learners

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What makes the IB Programme different?

Comprehensive two year international curriculum

International standards applied equally to all schools

Rigorous assessment

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Importance of CAS in the IB Programme

This programme provides for the well rounded development of imaginative, fit and compassionate young people who leave school ready and able to participate in the life of the wider community.

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Importance of TOK in the IB Programme

The theory of knowledge (TOK) course encourages students to think about the nature of knowledge, to reflect on the process of learning in all the subjects they study as part of their Diploma Programme course, and to make connections across the academic areas.

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Importance of EE in the IB Programme

The extended essay, a substantial piece of writing of up to 4,000 words, enables students to investigate a topic of special interest that they have chosen themselves. It also encourages them to develop the skills of independent research that will be expected at university.

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Why IB at BIS?

To make the child confident and an independent learner

To develop sound academic and organizational skills

To make him / her tolerant and respectful towards others

To prepare him / her for university and life beyond

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IB Diploma Program – Education for a Better World*

*Source

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