NEW HAMPTON SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Programme ®
A Symbol of Academic Integrity
International Baccalaureate
Students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) complete college-level work measured against an international standard. The IB curriculum promotes critical thinking skills 45+
that are of particular importance to colleges and universities. Whether taken as an individual course or through the full diploma program it will continue to serve students well beyond their years of education.
IB Diploma Programme Q&A
Q. What sets the program apart?
As part of the Diploma Programme, students balance a full IB-level course load during 11th and 12th grades with other “Core” requirements that contribute to an unparalleled and well-rounded education. Students who earn their IB Diploma will:
• gain breadth and depth of knowledge in six subject areas
• develop international mindedness and compassion for opposing viewpoints
Q. What are the “Core” requirements?
• challenge the world around them in vital and constructive ways
• complete two years of a second language
CREATIVITY, ACTIVITY, SERVICE (CAS): CAS is accomplished through hours dedicated to extracurricular activities, some of which are offered as part of the New Hampton School experience.
EXTENDED ESSAY (EE): Fueled by an individual passion or interest, students conduct extensive research on one topic which culminates in a 4000-word essay that promotes organization and college readiness.
THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (ToK): This required class encourages students to make connections between subjects and examine the process of acquiring knowledge, so they will be more dynamic thinkers and effective learners.
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SUBJECT AREAS OF STUDY
COURSES OFFERED
85% OF 11 TH and 12 TH GRADERS TAKE AT LEAST ONE IB CLASS
2 YEARS OF EDUCATION 150 CREATIVITY, ACTIVITY & SERVICE HOURS
Gaining a Competitive Edge
Striving with Intention
New Hampton School’s focus on individualized education and the self-directed, holistic approach of the IB makes the program accessible to a range of learners, whether they choose to pursue the full two-year diploma course of study, or selectively choose IB courses to challenge themselves in a particular area of interest.
“ The strength of a student’s course load is one of the most important factors in the highly selective college application process.”
— MAGGIE GILMAN, Director of College Counseling
Features a college level curriculum Uses international standards of
Recognized for college credit
Uses an integrated program
Oral component for most classes
Students
Diploma or certificate upon completion
IB & ASP: A PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS
For students who aspire to be involved with the IB Programme, but are concerned about the academic demands, the Academic Support Program (ASP) can help build confidence and prepare them for honors-level coursework.
LEARN MORE AT www.newhampton.org/asp
International Baccalaureate Programme ®
Because of its real-world application and academic integrity, the IB Diploma is held in high esteem with college admissions and employers worldwide. As the first New England boarding school to feature the IB, New Hampton School sees it’s young alumni matriculate at top-tier universities such as Duke, Vanderbilt, Harvard, and UNC- Chapel Hill
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With an International Baccalaureate, you chose to be exceptional. You tackled one of the most demanding high school programs in the world. IB puts you at an ideal jumping off point to excel in college.”
— THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER