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Welcome to Introductory session of International Baccalaureate (IB). Objectives. Mission. Philosophy. Values that Drive IB. Legal Status. A non-profit Organisation It is a Swiss Foundation registered in 1968 .
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Welcome to Introductory session of International Baccalaureate (IB)
Legal Status • A non-profit Organisation • It is a Swiss Foundation registered in 1968. • The activities of the organization are determined by an Act of Foundation approved by the Swiss Government.
How IB transforms your child … INQUIRERS
Demonstration of Learners Profile [In Math]
Programs offered by IB • IB offers four challenging programmes to over 1,116,000 students across 146 countries (aged 3 to 19 years).
The IB Diploma Programme ….. It is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education for success at university and life in global society.
Components of Diploma Programme Diploma Ages 16 - 19 School evaluation Professional development Curriculum Student assessment
IBDP Model – curriculum structure Students study concurrently: • three subjects at higher level (240 hours each). • three subjects at standard level(150 hours each). • all three parts of the core.
Theory of knowledge: • Knowing to know • Ways of Knowing • Areas of Knowing • Exploring the nature of knowledge across disciplines
Creativity, action and service CAS • Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service • Education outside the classroom
The extended essay: • Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest • Familiarises students with independent research and writing skills expected at university
Comparison • IB • Focus on Curriculum • How to Think • L & R Brain • Multiple Intelligences • Lifelong Learner • Student-centric • Research Based • Teacher facilitates • IBO validation • IBO training programmes • Policy on plagiarism • CBSE / State Board • Focus on Syllabus • What to Think • L-Brain • Cognitive Intelligence • Learning for exams • Teacher-centric • Rote-memorization • Teacher teach • No quality control
University recognition: The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to gain recognition for the IB diploma: • Direct online access for university admissions officers and government officials to syllabuses and recent examination papers • A database of university admission policies on www.ibo.org • Recognition in over 100 countries • Recognition by over 2,000 universities • Some universities offer scholarships and advanced placement for IB students
Outcome of studying IBDP By the time the child passes out of DP, he/she becomes a responsible citizen for Self, Family and Society and fully prepared to enter university education