International Baccalaureate rolf.oberg@taby.se Open House 29 November 2011
International Baccalaureate Staff: Principal: Henrik Mattisson Head of programme: Mona Lisa Hein IB coordinator: Study councellor: Judith Nyberg And teachers of course
The IB Diploma Programme Offered by the International Baccalaureate Organisation worldwide for students aged 17-19. We started Åva IB Diploma in 2001. International education = today s global citizen. Here s why
The IBO mission statement: 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.
FAQs about IB Started in 1968 Now 3294 schools Found in 141 countries 972 000 students worldwide 2296 Diploma Programme schools 31 in Sweden Mostly in state schools The IB is a non-profit organisation dedicated to a positive attitude to learning.
Preparation year Year 1 PreIB Students do the same subjects as Swedish gymnasium - in English
Year 1 PreIB School year 2011/2012 Kurser 850p 770 h Svenska 1 100p 90 h Engelska 5+6 200p 130 h Mod. språk 100p 90 h Historia 1 100p 90 h Matematik 1b eller 1c (+ 2c) (100p) 100p 160 h Biologi 1 100p 90 h Del av Idrott och Hälsa (100p) 40 h Val (N eller S) 100p Del av Kemi 1 (100p) 40 h Del av Fysik 1 (150p) 40 h eller Film 100p 80 h
The curriculum, 6 subjects Year 2 and 3- the two IB years You study TOK = 100 h + 6 subjects 3 on HL= 3x240 h 3 on SL=3x150 h carry through CAS and EE. Scheduled = 1270 h ( 2 years) CAS and EE are done outside the timetable (3-4 h per week)
The curriculum- IB Åva Language B, ab initio Sw B, En B, Fr B, Ge B, Sp B, Sp ab initio Language A Sw A, En A, S.S. Individuals and Societies Economics History Psychology Experimental Sciences Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics Mathematics SL Mathematical Studies SL (Mathematics HL) Arts and Electives Music or a second subject from group 2, 3 or 4
EE- Extended Essay ca 40 hours Any IB subject 4000 words Investigate a topic of special interest Learning the research and writing skills expected at university Supervised by a teacher External assessment
TOK- Theory Of Knowledge 100 h Course How do I know what I know? Making links between subjects, students learn how to reflect critically on their own knowledge, both strengths and limitations. TOK builds a path to clear thinking and good judgement.
CAS - Creativity, Action, Service ca 3 4 h / week Both school-sponsored and outside of school activities A counterbalance to academic studies Develop the well-rounded individual and the traits of compassion, concern, and caring.
Examination and Grades Examination May 2015 External examination Internal assessment 20-30 % External moderation 7-grade scale (6 subjects x 7=42) Grades in TOK and EE (1-3 points) max 45 (7 x 6 + 3 = 45)
Intagningsregler i Sverige 2011: Grupp I eller II Grupp I Direkt från gymnasiet. Alla betyg översätts till den svenska skalan Grupp II inkl. kompletteringar (retake) (hälften av platserna till grupp I) Detta är under utredning. Ändras troligtvis före 2015
Entrance to universities in Sweden The conversion scale 24 13,50 25 13,95 26 14,50 27 15,03 28 15,31 29 15,70 30 16,04 31 16,60 32 17,18 33 17,50 34 18,11 35 18,49 36 18,95 37 19,31 38 19,55 39 19,83 40-20,00 Detta kallas för Preliminärt Meritvärde
Områdes- och Meritpoäng Maximalt 2,5 poäng Områdespoäng 0,5 poäng (schablon) Om mer än grundläggande behörighet krävs Engelska English A or B 1,0 p om inte Engelska B krävs English A or B 0,5 p om Engelska B krävs Engelska C ger motsvarande Främmande språk Steg 2-3 0,5 p om detta inte krävs för behörighet (Lang ab initio) Language B HL 1,5 p Language B SL 1,0 p Matematik Ma SSL=MaC, Ma SL=Ma HL=MaE Ett steg över behörighet 0,5 p Två steg över behörighet 1,0 p
Still not convinced? Last minute info 31 January here at Åva Contact info: Principal: Henrik Mattisson henrik.mattisson@taby.se Head of programme:mona Lisa Hein monalisa.hein@taby.se IB coordinator: rolf.oberg@taby.se Study councellor: Judith Nyberg judith.nyberg@taby.se