The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme offered at Dulwich College Beijing is a two-year course taken in Years 12 and 13 that leads to externally assessed exams and coursework. Students take six subjects, with three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, covering both breadth and depth. In addition to academic subjects, students complete requirements in creativity, action, and service (CAS), theory of knowledge (TOK), and an extended essay. The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and principled learners. Some examples of possible subject combinations and careers are provided for different student profiles. Students are advised to discuss their subject options with teachers, counselors, and parents to determine the best choices

1. The International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme at Dulwich
College Beijing

2. Dulwich College Beijing
Two-year course in Years 12 and 13
leading to externally assessed
examinations with coursework (IA)
All students aim to complete the full
Diploma at Dulwich

3. 6 subjects
Students must study three subjects at
Higher Level and three at Standard
Level
Breadth and Depth

4. In addition to the 6 subjects students also
need to:
– do a course in Theory of Knowledge
(TOK)
– produce an ‘Extended Essay’ of 4000
words on a research topic of their
choice.
– involve themselves in CAS (Creativity,
Action and Service)

6. IB learners strive to be:
• inquirers
• knowledgeable
• thinkers
• communicators
• principled
• open-minded
• caring
• courageous
• balanced
• reflective
THE IB LEARNER PROFILE

7. Theory Of Knowledge
TOK investigates different ways of
knowing and evaluates their value

8. All knowledge claims should be open to rational
criticism. On what grounds and to what extent
would you agree with this assertion?
We see and understand things not as they are but
as we are. Discuss this claim in relation to at least
two ways of knowing.
To what extent is truth different in mathematics,
the arts and ethics?

9. CAS
Creativity, action and service.
Gives students the opportunity to take
part in a variety of new activities and
develop leadership and team work skills.
These activities will be real tasks with real
consequences. Students will reflect on
these tasks and the outcomes.

10. CAS activities include-
A residential stay working in an orphanage
A music programme at the Guang Ai
orphanage
Let’s speak English
Taekwondo
Learning and teaching music/ languages
Cooking course
Story sacks

11. The Extended Essay
The extended essay is a 4,000 word
research assignment based on a narrow
topic chosen by the student.
An extended essay title:
How are the distribution and growth of
lichens affected by sulfur dioxide and
ozone levels in the atmosphere?

12. Assessment
Each of the six IB subjects are graded
on a scale of 1 to 7. The Extended
Essay and TOK offer 3 bonus points.
This makes a potential total of 45
points.
Students need to get 24 points in
order to pass.

13. So – what subjects should I study?
There are 6 Options blocks.
You must pick one subject from each
block

14. What subjects should I study ?

15. What subjects should I study?
1)I love writing articles for the school
magazine especially on issues related to
people and society. I will study in the
UK but I am interested in China.
2)I enjoy CAS, especially in issues related
to health. I would love to work in
Africa. I am interested in development.

16. What subjects should I study?
3) I have no idea what I want to study. I
am sociable and I like both giving
presentations and interacting with
people. I like reading but not that
much. I can speak Chinese and Spanish,
but also want to learn another
language. I enjoy MUN.

17. Examples of Diplomas
Possible
Journalist?
English HL
History HL
Chinese HL
Maths Studies
Theatre SL
Biology SL
EE, ToK, CAS
Possible
Architect?
Visual Arts HL
English HL
Geography HL
Maths SL
Spanish SL
Physics SL
EE, ToK, CAS

18. Examples of Diplomas
Possible
Economist?
Economics HL
History HL
Maths HL
English SL
Chinese SL
Chemistry SL
EE, ToK, CAS
Possible Medic?
Biology HL
Chemistry HL
Maths HL
English SL
Spanish SL
Economics SL
EE, ToK, CAS

19. What next…
Before you select options
- Talk to your teachers and Subject leaders
Dulwich staff include experienced IB teachers
and examiners in most subject areas
- Look at University/College entrance
requirements
- Talk to college counsellors
- Talk to your parents
- For more information go to
http://www.ibo.org/

20. College Counsellors
Mr Huntley Mr Moeder-Chandler

21. College Counsellors
Ms Joanne Li
(Chinese speaker)

22. Making choices - Dates
• Initial choice – Return the options form to the
form tutor by Friday 14th
(end of this week).
• Confirmed or Changed choices made by 21st
March. Yr 11 Parents evening 18th
may give you a
final chance to talk to your teachers about choices
and HL/SL options

23. The IB Diploma
Questions??