Course Structure
The IBD is structured around a hexagon (see above), with six groups of subjects. Students take six subjects, one from each group. They choose to study three at standard level and three at higher level. This means the IBD offers both a broad education and the opportunity to specialise. At the core of the hexagon are the Extended Essay (see below),Theory of Knowledge (ToK) and Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) . These three compulsory elements make the IBD a unique educational experience for its students.
The Extended Essay
IBD students are given the opportunity to develop independent study, research and extended writing skills through the Extended Essay. All students are required to write an essay of approximately 4,000 words. The essay can be on a topic of particular interest to the student from any area of study in the Diploma Programme. Students are assigned an academic supervisor who will guide the student through the demands of academic research and writing. The Extended Essay is excellent preparation for study at degree level.
Assessment
Each subject is assessed through a combination of external and internal assessment. Each subject is graded from 1-7. An additional 3 points are available through ToK and the Extended Essay. The maximum point score is, therefore, 45. To receive the Diploma a student must gain a minimum of 24 points and successfully complete the CAS programme. Universities will make offers to IBD students based on the points achieved.
Prospectus
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International Baccalaureate Prospectus
For more information on the International Baccalaureate please contact Mr Uttley:
E-mail: jr.uttley@huntington-ed.org.uk
Tel: 01904 752100
(updated July 2009) |
Subject Options
IBD students at Huntington School are able to choose to study the following subjects at Higher or Standard Level.
Group 1 English Literature
Group 2 French or Spanish Ab initio*
Group 3 Geography or History
Group 4 Biology or Environmental Systems and Society*
Group 5 Mathematics or Maths Studies*
Group 6 Music or Theatre Studies
Additional subjects Chemistry or German can be taken instead of a Group 6 subject
*Available at Standard Level only
The View from the Universities
"The University of Edinburgh welcomes applications from students with the International Baccalaureate and we have been making offers to IB applicants for many years now. Being a traditional Scottsh University that offers broad based programmes we particularly value the breadth of the IB programme as well as the intellectual rigour that it offers"
Dr Neil McCormick
Admissions Service Manager
University of Edinburgh
"The University of Bath has a long experience of the IB and views it very positively. Offers are made on the basis of the full Diploma including bonus points"
Lee Hennessy
Assistant Registrar
University of Bath
"At Bristol, we welcome the IB Diploma, as we believe that it will suitably equip students for degree-level study. We consider applicants offering that qualification on an equal basis with those offering other level 3 qualifications, such as A-levels"
Dr Roseanna Cross
Head of Undergraduate Admissions
University of Bath
"The majority [of university admissions tutors] would like to see an expansion of the International Baccalaureate which, they believe, offers evidence of a much broader-based education and stretches students' creative skills"
The Independent
Thursday 14 August 2008 |