This document summarizes an information session for parents about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme offered at the school. The IB Programme is a comprehensive two-year curriculum accepted by universities worldwide. It requires students to take courses across six subject groups, complete an extended essay, participate in creativity/action/service activities, and take a Theory of Knowledge class. The presentation provided details on subject and level requirements, the grading system, university recognition of the IB Diploma, and the school's historical success rates in the programme. It also included a subject selection form for parents and students to indicate their course choices.

1. Information Session with Parents
Dr Lee Khen Seng
Vice Principal (Secondary)
Wednesday 14 January, 2015

2.  The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is a
comprehensive and rigorous two year curriculum
 a deliberate compromise between the specialization required in
some national systems and the breadth preferred in others.
 The Diploma Programme is highly regarded for entry to
university education throughout the world.
 IB students routinely gain admission to some of the best known
universities in the world. Most of these institutions have
established recognition policies for the IB diploma. The IBO
maintains updated information about university recognition
which can be accessed at http://www.ibo.org/country.

3. The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit
educational foundation founded in 1968
3915 schools.
147 countries
1, 229, 000 students

4. Who should take the IB Diploma?
 There are two groups of students who should
undertake the IB Diploma:
 those who need it for entrance to the universities of their
choice
 those who, academically able and motivated, want to
undertake a challenging course of study.

5. What Do We Look For in IB Diploma Students?
 Desire
 Self-discipline, ability to ask questions, time
management
 Thinks critically
 Competence and fluency in expressing oneself in English
 An independent and cooperative learner

6. Requirements of the Diploma Programme
 Study of SIX subjects covering major fields of learning.
3 subjects studied at Higher Level (HL) to allow for
specialization in certain areas.
3 subjects studied at Standard Level (SL) to ensure a
broad education.
 Participation in an interdisciplinary course entitled
Theory of Knowledge (TOK).
 Submission of an Extended Essay (EE), of no more than
4000 words, on a topic of the student’s choice.
 Participation in a programme of Creativity, Action and
Service (CAS).

7. The Subject Groups
♦ Group 1 - Studies in Language and Literature
 English A – Language and Literature (HL and SL) or
 English B (HL)
♦ Group 2 – Language Acquisition
 Indonesian A Language and Literature (HL and SL) or
 Indonesian B (HL and SL) or
 Indonesian Ab Initio (SL) or
 Chinese B (HL and SL) or
 Mandarin Ab Initio (SL)
♦ Group 3 - Individuals and Societies
 Business and Management (HL and SL) or
 Economics (HL and SL) or
 Geography (HL and SL)

8. ♦ Group 4 - Sciences
 Chemistry (HL and SL) or
 Physics (HL and SL) or
 Biology (HL and SL)
♦ Group 5 – Mathematics
 Mathematics (HL and SL) or
 Mathematical Studies (SL)
♦ Group 6 - The Arts and Electives
 Visual Arts (HL and SL) or
 Music (HL and SL) or
 (chemistry or geography can be chosen in this group)

9. Core Requirements of the IB Programme
Diploma Core: CAS, EE and TOK
In addition to the six subjects all students:
 Follow a course in the Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
 composed of questions!
 the most central of these is “How do we know?”
 assessment is via a 1400 to 1600 philosophical essay and an oral
presentation
 Engage in a substantial piece of research resulting in an
Extended Essay (EE)
 undertake a substantial piece of original research and write an
extended essay of about 4,000 words.
 Participate in an extra-curricular programme entitled
Creativity, Action and Service (CAS)

10. The IB Grading System
The grading scheme in use for IB examinations is:
1. very poor
2. poor
3. mediocre
4. satisfactory
5. good
6. very good
7. excellent

11. Assessment
 External Assessments – 50% to 80%, 2 or 3 papers
 Internal Assessments (IAs) – 20% to 50%, moderated by IBO
 6 subjects (1 to 7 points each)
Maximum = 6 x 7points = 42 points
 TOK and EE (Up to 3 bonus points available)
Maximum Total Points = 42 + 3 = 45 points
 Completion of CAS is mandatory!
 Must get 24 points and meet other criteria to achieve Diploma

12. If the Full IB Diploma is not for you:
 IB Course Students
 6 or less subjects
 No EE, TOK requirement
 Precludes students from some institutions (US is a good option)
 A-Level / AS- Level
 3 A-Level subjects only or 2 A-Level plus 2 AS-Level
 Alternate pathways to tertiary institutions
 IGCSE
 Foundation courses

13. Current Grade Ten
When deciding which subjects to take there are
a number of factors which should be considered:
 Which subjects do you enjoy?
 Which subjects are you good at?
 What does the course involve?
 What type of career(s) are you interested in?
 What are the requirements of the universities at
which you intend to apply?

14. Our Entry Procedures
All students seeking admission to the IB Diploma
programme will be expected to:
 Have successfully completed the IGCSE with at least 5 ‘B’
grades
 IGCSE candidates will achieve A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G or U for each subject.
 Grade A* is awarded to those candidates showing highest ability in a subject
 Grade G for a minimum satisfactory performance.
 Performance below the standard of G are ungraded (U).
 A minimum grade of C is prerequisite to enter the upper level of study for most
institutions around the world.
 Satisfy the pre-requisites for intended subjects
 Have a good work ethic - attendance, punctuality, preparation
and participation in lessons, homework, meeting deadlines

15. Subject Selection Letter
 The full range of choices available in 2015 – 2016 are
shown below.
 Please note that a subject/some subjects may be
unavailable (x) to your son/daughter. Subjects are
made unavailable when the school believes that the
student’s academic history suggests that success in
that particular IB subject is unlikely.

16. Group Subjects (Choose one (1) only from each
Choice)
Availability (√ or x)
Group 1 - Studies in Language and
Literature
Group 2 Language acquisition subject
English A – Language and Literature (HL)
English A – Language and Literature (SL)
English B (HL)
x
√
x
Group 2 – Language acquisition
Group 1 Studies in Language and
Literature subject
Indonesian A – Language and Literature (HL)
Indonesian A – Language and Literature (SL)
Indonesian B (HL)
Indonesian B (SL)
Indonesian Ab Initio (SL)
Chinese B (HL)
Chinese B (SL)
Mandarin Ab Initio (SL)
√
√
x
x
x
x
x
x
Group 3 - Individuals and Societies Economics (HL)
Economics (SL)
Business and Management (HL)
Business and Management (SL)
x
√
√
√
Group 4 –Sciences Physics (HL)
Physics (SL)
Biology(HL)
Biology (SL)
x
x
x
√
Group 5 - Mathematics Mathematics (HL)
Mathematics (SL)
Mathematical Studies (SL)
x
√
√
Group 6 - The Arts and Electives Visual Arts (HL)
Visual Arts (SL)
Music (HL)
Music (SL)
Chemistry (HL) – Grp 4
Chemistry (SL) – Grp 4
Geography (HL) – Grp 3
Geography (SL) – Grp 3
√
√
√
√
x
√
x
√

17. Subject Level Criteria for entering the IB subject in Grade 11
English A (Lang & Lit) HL IGCSE First Language Mock - B or better. Studied IGCSE English Literature. Teacher recommendation.
SL IGCSE First Language Mock - C or better. Teacher recommendation.
English B HL Only students who are ineligible for English A may study English B.
Chinese B HL Open to students with teacher recommendation.
SL Open to students with teacher recommendation.
Chinese Ab Initio SL Open to students with teacher recommendation. A basic level of exposure and mastery required.
Indonesian A (Lang & Lit) HL Completed Indonesian First Language at ACS. Achieved grade 'A' in Grade 10 school report.
SL
Completed Indonesian First Language at ACS and achieved grade 'B' or better in Grade 10 school report OR a new
student who demonstrates competency in speaking, reading and writing formal Indonesian First Language.
Indonesian B HL
Completed Indonesian Standard/Foreign language at ACS and achieved grade 'B' or better in Grade 10 school report OR
Indonesian Advanced as their 2nd best language OR a new student with at least 5 years of learning the language.
SL
Completed Indonesian Standard/Foreign language at ACS and achieved grade 'C' or better in Grade 10 school report OR
a new student with 2 to 5 years of learning the language.
Indonesian Ab Initio SL Little or no previous experience of the language - foreign student joining ACS in grade 9, 10 or 11.
Biology HL B or better in mock Biology IGCSE.
SL Open to all students with teacher recommendation.
Chemistry HL B or better in mock Chemistry IGCSE.
SL Open to all students with teacher recommendation.
Physics HL B or better in mock Physics IGCSE.
SL Open to all students with teacher recommendation.
Mathematics HL Completed IGCSE Additional Mathematics and achieved a 'B' or better in their mock Mathematics.
SL Achieved a 'B' or better in the mock IGCSE Mathematics examination.
Mathematical Studies SL Only students who are ineligible for Mathematics HL or SL.
Geography HL IGCSE First Language Mock - B or better. Teacher recommendation.
SL Open to all students with teacher recommendation.
Economics HL IGCSE First Language Mock - B or better. Teacher recommendation
SL Open to all students with teacher recommendation.
Business Studies HL IGCSE First Language Mock - B or better. Teacher recommendation
SL Open to all students with teacher recommendation.
Art HL/SL Open to students who have completed IGCSE Visual Art, with teacher recommendation
Music HL/SL Open to students who have completed IGCSE Music, with teacher recommendation

18.  The choices made on the course selection letter will give
subject teachers, subject heads, the IB coordinator,
myself and the Executive Principal the opportunity to
consider the suitability of each course to each student.
 Please note that once students embark on their IB
studies we will allow changes only within the first three
(3) weeks of Quarter 1. The cost of any extra books that
are supplied due to changes will be borne by the parent.

19. Reply Slip – IB Subject Choices for 2015 – 2016
(Return directly to the IB Coordinator – Mr Peter Greener)
Student Name: _________________________
Choice 1: ___________________________ Choice 4: ___________________________
Choice 2: ___________________________ Choice 5: ___________________________
Choice 3: ___________________________ Choice 6: ___________________________
Parent Name: _________________________
Parent Signature: ______________________
Student Signature: _____________________ Date: ____________

20. Our expectations
 Educationally, the next 2 years are the most
important of a student’s life
 Workload will get progressively higher and students
must work hard and submit work punctually and to
the highest standard they are capable of
 Parents must support and monitor their children

21. IBDP POINT
SCORE 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Total
Candidature 9 13 11 21 31
Total awarded
Diploma 7 12 11 21 31
Percentage 77.8 92.3 100 100 100
Average IB
Score 33.6 31.0
37.2
(Wld Av 29.8)
38.0
(Wld Av 29.8 )
37.0
(Wld Av 29.8 )
IB Results

22. STB ACS IB Diploma Passes 2009 – 2013
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
STB ACS Diploma
pass rate 77.8% 77.8% 92% 100% 100% 100%
Average points obtained
by STB ACS students
who passed the diploma 30 34 31 37 38 37
STB ACS highest diploma
points awarded
(out of 45 points) 35 43 38 42 45 45
Average graded obtained
at STB ACS by candidates
who passed the diploma 4.79 5.34 4.96 5.92 6.09 5.88

23.  UK – Oxford University; Imperial College London; King’s
College; University of College London; Oxford Brookes;
University of Manchester; University of Nottingham
 USA – University of Michigan; University of Washington;
University of California, Irvine; University of Vermont;
Southern California Institute of Architecture; Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University; Oregon State University; Bellevne
College; Black Hills State University; Florida International
University; Green River Community College; Chicago College of
Performing Arts; Marymount College; Foothill College
 Indonesia – Universitas Indonesia; Universitas Gajah Mada;
Swiss-German University; Universitas Pelita Harapan;
Universitas Atma Jaya; Stenden Bali; Raffless College of Higher
Education
Universities our graduates have been admitted
(2009-2014)

24.  Singapore – National University of Singapore; Management
Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
 Hong Kong – The University of Hong Kong (HKU); The Hong
Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
 Australia – University of Melbourne; University of Western
Australia; Monash University; University of Sydney; Curtin
University; RMIT
 Canada – University of Toronto; University of British Columbia;
McGill University
 Holland – Erasmus University; Rotterdam University
 New Zealand – Auckland University
 South Korea – Yonsei University
 China – New York University - Shanghai
 South Africa – Stellenbosch, Cape Town

25. And Now….
 It is advisable to talk or write to Ms Ezmieralda
<ekallista@acsjakarta.sch.id> or Ms Nadia
<nadia.indriana@acsjakarta.sch.id>, Higher Education
Coordinators, if there is uncertainty regarding prerequisite
subjects for courses at tertiary institutions.
 Subject Heads may also be consulted regarding subject
specific questions:-
 Mr Peter Greener – IB Coordinator, TOK, EE
 Mr Christian Gabriel – CAS
 Mr John Freeman – English
 Mr Carolus Sadsoeitoeboen – Mathematics
 Mr Timothy Lim – Humanities and Social Sciences, EE
 Mr Khin Thern – Science, TOK
 Mr Tri Maryanto – Indonesian, CAS
 Ms Arum Purwaningrum – Chinese
 Mr Daniel Dasalak – Music and Art

26. Questions?