International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Our school has IB DP candidate status and is approaching the stage of obtaining accreditation.
Non-Governmental Educational Institution “Smart School” is a candidate school* for the Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing
authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.
Only schools authorized by the IB Organisation can offer any of its four academic programes the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP).
Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.
For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a two-year educational programme primarily aimed at 16-to-19-year-olds in 140 countries around the world. The programme provides an internationally accepted qualification for entry into higher education and is recognized by many universities worldwide. It was developed in the early-to-mid-1960s in Geneva, Switzerland, by a group of international educators. After a six-year pilot programme that ended in 1975, a bilingual diploma was established.
Administered by the International Baccalaureate (IB), the IBDP is taught in schools in over 140 countries, in one of three languages: English, French, or Spanish. In order to participate, students must attend an IB school. IBDP students complete assessments in six subjects, one from each subject group, and three core requirements. Students are evaluated using both internal and external assessments, and courses finish with an externally assessed series of examinations, usually consisting of two or three timed written tests. Internal assessment varies by subject: there may be oral presentations, practical work, or written work. In most cases, these are initially graded by the classroom teacher, whose grades are then verified or modified, as necessary, by an appointed external moderator.
Generally, the IBDP has been well-received. It has been commended for introducing interdisciplinary thinking to students. In the United Kingdom, The Guardian newspaper claims that the IBDP is “more academically challenging and broader than three or four A-levels“.
What is International Baccalaureate’s Diploma Program?
The Diploma Programme (DP) is a curriculum designed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) for students in the final two years of secondary school or sixth form college. The DP is a rewarding and academically challenging programme of education that prepares students for success at university and life beyond study. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students.
What is the CORE and how is it assessed?
The Core comprises Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). Theory of Knowledge is 100 hour course taught over 2 years about critical thinking and inquiry into the nature of knowledge.
How does it work?
DP students study six subjects (three at standard level and three at higher level) over two years and complete three additional requirements: the Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the extended essay and at least 150 hours of creativity, activity and service tasks (also known as CAS) outside of the classroom. Subjects include: – Language acquisition – Sciences – The arts – Mathematics – Individuals and societies – Studies in language and literature In addition to these requirements, students must earn a minimum of 24 points out of a possible 45 points on the final assessment, which is externally marked and moderated by the IB, in order to receive an IB diploma.