The International Baccalaureate (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people through a rigorous academic program and the development of strong personal values. The IB Diploma Program is a 2-year curriculum taken in the final years of secondary school that focuses on six subject groups, the extended essay, theory of knowledge course, and creativity, activity, service requirements. Universities globally recognize the IB Diploma as preparing students well for higher education.

1. The way to success…
O. Тiurina, J. Mironova, T.
Oglezneva, D. Jurina, A. Patrusheva,
M. Ivanova, N. Akulova.

2. Organization: What is the IB mission and legal status?
Mission Core values
to develop inquiring, Motivated by a mission
knowledgeable and Partnerships
caring young people
Quality
who help to create a
better and more Participation
peaceful world through International mindedness
intercultural
understanding and
respect.
Legal status
The IB is a non-profit making Swiss Foundation registered in
1968. The activities of the organization are determined by an
Act of Foundation approved by the Swiss authorities.
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3. Programmes : What is the Learner Profile?
IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
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4. Diploma
Ages 16 - 19
Student Professional School
Curriculum
assessment development evaluation
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5. 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.
The IB Learner Profile and the
core are central to the
philosophy of the Diploma
Programme.
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6. Based on student and teacher interest, course offerings include:
GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3
HL English A1 SL/HL Language B HL History of Americas
(Spanish, French) SL Psychology
SL Environmental Systems
GROUP 4 GROUP 5 GROUP 6
SL Biology SL Mathematics HL Visual Arts
SL Environmental Systems HL Film

7. The extended essay:
 limit of 4,000 words
 investigate a topic of individual interest
 independent research and writing skills
 must include “…techniques appropriate to the discipline”
 students select topic and work with volunteer instructors in topic area

8. The interdisciplinary TOK course:
 designed to provide coherence by:
 exploring the nature of knowledge across disciplines
 encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives
Part I – focus on limitations of humans as knowers – perceptions, emotions,
languages, reason
Part II – development of skills to evaluate knowledge claims in the various
disciplines.

9. Participation in the school’s CAS program:
 to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and
community service work
 awareness and appreciation of life
 the hours are designed to be on-going; spanning the duration of the
Diploma program

10.  The diploma is graded over 45
 Includes both final points giving ample scope to
 examinations and internal differentiate student ability
assessment
 Marks awarded for each course
 All 4,000 examiners are ‘quality range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).
checked’
 Diploma is awarded to students who
 The IB undertakes random gain at least 24 points.
inspections of schools during
exams.  The overall diploma pass rate is
broadly consistent year on year
 Results are published on 5 July for
May session and 5 January for the  Diploma Programme assessment –
November session. principles and practice – available on
www.ibo.org
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11. Individual pieces of work produced as part of a course of study.
 oral exercises in language subjects
 projects
 student portfolios
 class presentations
 practical laboratory work
 mathematical investigations
 artistic performances

12. Some assessment tasks marked externally by examiners.
 world literature assignments for language A1
 written assignments for language A2
 essays for theory of knowledge and extended essays.

13.  Externally marked examinations form the greatest share of the
assessment for most subjects.
 The grading system is criterion-based

14. 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
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15.  Universities consider the IB Diploma to be one of the most demanding
secondary school curricula, offering ideal preparation for post-secondary
studies. A student's participation in IB courses is, therefore, a very
important consideration in admission decisions. It is to a student's distinct
advantage to have completed IB courses, but especially so if the student is
completing the IB Diploma.
- CURT (College & University Task Force), July, 2009

16.  Admissions assumptions: What do universities assume about the IB
graduate?
 Accepts challenges
 Strong academic foundation
 Consistency
 Excellent research & writing skills
 Excellent critical thinking skills
 Strong oral presentation skills
 Community engagement
 Mature & responsible

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18.  “Through high quality education we create a better
world.”
 Idealistic, peace promoting
 Culturally aware
 Quality, standards
 University recognition & challenge
 “International and Baccalaureate
complementing opposites that make the IB.”
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