International Baccalaureate Programmes

Jeanette LaFevers

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The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop

inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to

create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural

understanding and respect.

 To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and

international organizations to develop challenging

programmes of international education and rigorous

assessment.

 These programmes encourage students across the world to

become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who

understand that other people, with their differences, can also

be right.

The mission statement of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)

Diploma ProgrammeDiploma Programme (DP)(DP)Ages 16-19 • two year programme

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Middle Years Middle Years Programme Programme (MYP(MYP)Ages 11-16 • five year programme

Primary Years Primary Years Programme Programme (PYP)(PYP)Ages 3-12 • inquiry based

The Three IB ProgrammesThe Three IB Programmes

All IB ProgrammesAll IB Programmes–Require application, authorization and evaluation of schools

–Require age-appropriate moderated criterion-referenced assessments

–Require inclusion of international-mindedness in the curriculum

–Require of students a culminating product

–Require transdisciplinary (or interdisciplinary) initiatives within the curriculum

–Require students to act in their communities as a result of their learning

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Fees for authorization 2009Fees for authorization 2009DP: Part A = $8,500DP: Part A = $8,500 Part B = $8,500Part B = $8,500MYP: Part A=$8,500MYP: Part A=$8,500 Part B=$8,500Part B=$8,500 3, 5-year 3, 5-year evaluation=$3,500evaluation=$3,500

PYP: Part A=$8,500PYP: Part A=$8,500 Part B= $8,500Part B= $8,500 3, 5-year 3, 5-year evaluation=$3,500evaluation=$3,500© IBO 2005

Annual Fees 2008Annual Fees 2008

DP: $9,150DP: $9,150

MYP: $6,620MYP: $6,620

PYP: $6,620PYP: $6,620

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An Overview

The Primary Years Program

Themes, Subjects & Essential Elements

Who we are

How we express ourselves

How the world works

How we organize ourselves

Sharing the planet

Where we are in place and time

Concepts

Skills

aAttitudesAction

Knowledge

language

socialstudies

mathematics

arts

science &technology

personal,social &physicaleducation

An Overview

The Middle Years Program

The Middle Years Program

An Overview

The IB Diploma Program

THE CURRICULUM

Theory of Knowledge

the artsgroup 4

group 1

language A1

extended essay

experimental sciences

group 6

group 3

group 5

group 2

second language

creativity, action, service

individuals and societies

mathematics

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PYP MYP DIPLOMA

Transdisciplinary Integration Concurrency of learning

Programme of Inquiry Areas of Interaction TOK

Action Community Service CAS

Exhibition Personal Project Extended Essay

CRITERION REFERENCED ASSESSMENT

LANGUAGES

IB programmes aim to develop internationally minded people who are striving to become:

IB Learner Profile

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Inquirers

They acquire the skills necessary to conduct purposeful, constructive inquiry and research

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Critical Thinkers

They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to make sound decisions and to solve complex problems

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Communicators

They receive and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication

Risk takers

•They–approach unfamiliar situations with confidence–have independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies–are courageous and articulate in defending things in which they believe

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Knowledgeable

They • explore concepts, ideas, and issues which have global relevance •acquire, and are able to make use of, a significant body of knowledge across a range of disciplines

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Principled

They have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning, integrity, honesty and a sense of fairness and justice

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Caring

They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others and have a personal commitment to action and service

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Open minded

They respect the views, values and traditions of other individuals and cultures and

They are accustomed to seeking and considering a range of points of view

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Balanced

They understand the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well-being.

They demonstrate perseverance and self-discipline. © IBO September 2005

Reflective

They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning

And they analyze their personal strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner

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