ACG School Jakarta IB DP Intro Timeline 2020

IB Diploma Programme: An Introduction

The Basics - 2 year programme August, Year 1 (DP Retreat) through May, Year 2 (Final Examinations) - Holistic Cross curricular links, International Minded, Approaches to Learning - Comprehensive Many subjects, differing levels of difficulty - Rigorous HL courses, time-management - Internationally recognized and Preparation for . . . Life

The Basics - 6 Subjects: 3 Higher Level (HL) 3 Standard Level (SL) - The Core: EE, ToK, CAS - At the centre – THE STUDENT

As IB learners, we strive to be:

Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-Minded Caring Risk-Takers Balanced Reflective

Theory of Knowledge (ToK)

A course central to the IB DP philosophy ToK challenges students to answer “How do we know” Presentation (33%) & Essay (67%)

4000 word essay

The Extended Essay (EE)

Research driven Inquiry based, open-ended Supported by EE Coordinator, Librarian and a subject-specific advisor

The heart of the DP

Creativity Activity Service (CAS)

A 2 year programme of experiences Students are expected to develop all facets of the Learner Profile Includes a CAS Project: - a minimum of one month - must show collaboration, initiative and perseverance

Studies in Language and Literature

- English A: Language and Literature (HL and SL) - Indonesian A: Language and Literature (HL and SL)

Group 1

- School Supported Self Taught Options (SL only –Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Malay, French)

Language Acquisition - English B (HL and SL) - Indonesian B (HL and SL) - French Ab initio (SL only)

Group 2

Other options are available: speak to Mr Brundage

Individuals and Societies

- Economics (HL or SL) - Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS – HL or SL)

Group 3

Other options are available : speak to Mr Brundage

Sciences

- Biology (HL or SL) - Chemistry (HL or SL) - Physics (HL or SL)

Group 4

Mathematics

- Mathematics: Analysis and approaches (HL or SL)

Group 5

Typically – Pure Mathematics, leading to engineering, medicine, mathematics, finance, some business/management, but also suitable for Humanities

The Arts

- Visual Arts (HL or SL) Group 6 can be replaced with a course in Groups 1 to 4.

Group 6

1

All courses include a combination of internally-assessed work and an externallymoderated exam

2

Courses are graded on a 1 to 7 criterion referenced scale

3

EE and ToK are graded on a letter scale, A through E, and N (No Grade)

4

The DP Points Matrix combines the two results to give up 3 more points – bringing the maximum possible DP score to 45

The DP Points Matrix

How to get an IB Diploma 1

CAS requirements must be met.

2

24 points or more must be attained

3

A grade above ‘N’ for theory of knowledge, extended essay and contributing subjects must be achieved

4

A grade higher than ‘E’ has been earned for both Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay.

How to get an IB Diploma 5

All subject grades are higher than 1

6

A grade of 3 or more has been awarded at least 4 times

7

A grade of 4 or more has been awarded at least 3 times

8

For HL subjects, 12 points or more has been attained

9

For SL subjects, 9 points or more have been attained

Timeline for Year 11 Students 23 November Programme Presentation to Parents and Students

13 December Subject Preference Form : Round 1 Due (Digitally, non-binding)

21 January Programme Presentation: Students (in class) 24 January, 9.00am Programme Presentation: Parents 27 January – 7 February Mock Examinations

7 February Subject Preference Form – Round 2 Due

Timeline for Year 11 Students 20 March Confirmation of IB DP Subjects

27 April – 12 June IGCSE Examinations

Mid August (Date to be confirmed) CAIE Results Day: Available online Adjust course levels, if needed 10 August First day of classes August (Dates to be determined) DP Retreat

For more information http://www.ibo.org/programmes/d iploma-programme/ dave.brundage@acgedu.com - Dave Brundage (IBDP Coordinator)

shawn.hutchinson@acgedu.com - Shawn Hutchinson (Principal)