IGCSE IB and Beyond Presentation to parents November

IGCSE, IB and Beyond… Presentation to parents November 12 th 2019

Session Aims To give students and parents a broad understanding of the Senior School Curriculum and how it is all connected

Session Outline • What is BISJ philosophy and what type of student does BISJ want to develop? • What is our mission, vision and values? • How does this relate to the students we develop? • The BISJ Curriculum • The philosophy of our Curriculum • How the IGCSE works • How it connects with the IB and Key Stage 3 Curriculum • The Year 12 and 13 Pathways • Pathway 1 • Pathway 2 • Pathway 3 • How do our paths link with Universities? • What are Universities looking for? • Where do our students go?

BISJ Values To help us achieve our Mission the BISJ Secondary Section have identified the following Values and Skills to develop within our school community and all its members • Values • Respect • Skills • Inquirers • Resilience • Knowledgeable • Empathy • Thinkers • Integrity • Communicators • Responsibility • Open – Mindedness • Risk-takers • Balanced • Reflective

BISJ Values • These values guide our curriculum • Our values and our curriculum should allow our students to develop as learners and develop the attributes that will aid future success • For almost all BISJ students that means helping them to the next step on their learning journey, most often to study at Colleges and Universities around the world.

KS 3 (Year 7 -9) KS 4 IGCSE (Year 10 -11) KS 5 IB (Year 12 -13) BISJ High School Diploma Group 1 English Literature & Language Arabic World Literature English Literature & Language HL+SL Arabic A Group 2 Arabic French Spanish Arabic B HL+SL Ab Initio (SL) French B HL+SL Spanish B HL+SL Group 3 Humanities Islamic Civilisation LLL Business Studies Geography History Business Studies HL+SL Economics HL+SL Geography HL+SL History HL+SL Group 4 Science Co-Ordinated Science (Biology Chemistry Physics) PE Biology HL+SL Chemistry HL+SL Computer Science HL+SL Physics HL+SL SEHS SL Group 5 Maths Additional Maths AA HL+SL Maths AI HL+SL Group 6 Visual Arts Theatre Music Visual Arts HL+SL Theatre HL+SL Music HL+SL Chemistry HL+SL Business Studies HL+SL

The IGCSE & KS 3 • The curriculum offered in Key Stage 3 (KS 3) is designed to give students a wide range of experiences that will prepare them for the IGCSE and beyond • It also follows the principle of the IB in developing a well rounded student • Based on the National Curriculum of England • Assessment using levels 7 to 1 • Key is the learning process as described by the Learning Descriptors. These do not change over the whole of the students learning in the Secondary Section

KS 4 IGCSE (Year 10 -11) IGCSE at BISJ • IGCSE is both challenging and internationally recognised • The IGCSE curriculum we offer ensures students have the opportunity to develop the breadth and depth needed to enter the IB years pathways and achieve success there • The key features of the IGCSE are that they are externally assessed by The Cambridge International Examinations board, that they are robust, and that they are (as they mirror the assessment experience students will undergo) the best preparation for the IB years English Literature & Language Arabic World Literature Arabic French Spanish Business Studies Geography History Co-Ordinated Science (Biology Chemistry Physics) PE Maths Additional Maths Visual Arts Theatre Music

Post IGCSE • We ensure that all of our students have a pathway to go forward in the school. • Entry to the IB years pathways is dependent on students achieving acceptable learning descriptors, attendance, punctuality and behaviour record over the course of the two year IGCSE programme. • We value the learning behaviours that students apply as much as, if not more than, the outcomes they generate. • We have a pathway structure to meet the needs of all of our students.

Pathway 1: Pathway 2: Pathway 3: All students Students need a minimum of 5 C’s to be eligible Students need a minimum of 3 B’s and 3 C’s to be eligible BISJ Diploma + IB Certificates If students are one grade under in a subject we may consider in special circumstances BISJ Diploma + full IBDP

IGCSE to IB Years Entry Requirements • The principle factor in choosing to offer study post IGCSE are the students record of learning descriptors, attendance, and behaviour record. • HL Subjects (3) –Students need a B grade or higher in their IGCSE for automatic entry HL entry in the IB years • SL Subjects (3) –Students need a C grade or higher in their IGCSE for automatic SL entry in the IB years • Students need a minimum of 3 B’s and 3 C’s to be eligible for the full Diploma Programme (Pathway 3) • Students need a minimum of 5 C’s to be eligible for the certificate programme (Pathway 2) • Students who do not achieve this level of exam success will be advised on an individual basis and may follow the BISJ diploma pathway without any outside exam certification (Pathway 1)

IGCSE & IB years Pathways – the Languages • If a student successfully studied a foreign or second language at the IGCSE and wanted to continue it in the IBDP, they would be expected to take it at the Language B standard • If a student successfully studied a first language at the IGCSE and wanted to continue it in the IBDP, they would be expected to take it at the Language A standard • Ab Initio would be for students who have not taken the subject at the IGCSE or have no significant prior learning in the subject

Pathway 1 BISJ High School Diploma

What is it ? 1. A 4 year American Style High School Diploma 2. Accredited by NEASC ( New England Association of schools and Colleges ) 3. Identical qualification that students at an American High School would work towards e. g. AISJ 4. All Students from year 10 are automatically enrolled in the BISJ diploma

How is it Structured at Key Stage 4 • The BISJ diploma is delivered through the courses taught over the two years of study • Students earn credits for completed years of study in Key stage 4 • IGCSE examination subjects, Islamic Civilization, History and Geography of Saudi Arabia, Core Arabic, Attendance , Core PE and LLL all generate credits if the passing criteria are met.

How is the BISJ Diploma assessed • The BISJ diploma is assessed internally • Students will be assessed using the IGCSE assessment criteria in KS 4 and IB criteria in KS 5 • To be awarded a credit they must attain a grade E as a minimum each term to earn the credit for the year in KS 4 and a 3 grade as a minimum each term in KS 5 (these will be averaged over the year)

Pathway 2 BISJ High School Diploma with IB certificates

How it operates • Students will normally undertake 6 IB subjects at SL level. They may undertake study at HL level in a subject if their prior exam achievement supports this • EE and TOK are electives that students may be advised to undertake if it is considered that it will benefit their progress • Students will sit IB certificate examinations in up to 6 subjects at the end of year 13

Pathway 3 BISJ High School Diploma with IB Diploma Programme

IB Diploma Programme Circle

The IBO Mission Statement The IBO aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The IBO aims to develop learners who are: Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective

IB Curriculum Structure Group 1 Studies in Language & Literature English A Literature & Language HL/SL Group 2 Language Acquisition Group 3 Individuals and Societies Group 4 Sciences Arabic B Business & Management Biology HL/SL English A Literature French B Economics Chemistry HL/SL Arabic A Spanish B Geography Physics HL/SL Arabic ab History HL/SL SEHS Initio SL HL/SL Group 5 Mathematics SL Maths AA HL Maths AA SL Maths AI HL Visual Arts Chemistry HL/SL Theatre Business & Management HL/SL Music HL/SL Maths AI SL CS HL/SL ESS HL/SL Group 6 The Arts Electives 2 (Group 4)

Group 2: Language Acquisition Language B or Ab Initio? A Language B HL or SL course is designed foreign language learners with some previous experience of learning the language. Language B subjects are currently offered in both Higher and Standard Level. Arabic B, French B, and Spanish B. Language Ab Initio is a SL course only and is for students with little or no prior experience in the selected language of study. Language Ab Initio SL subjects offered is: Arabic Ab Initio.

The Core Theory of Knowledge (TOK): How do we know what we know? Theory of Knowledge (TOK) interweaves all the IB subject areas, distinguishes between how knowledge is acquired in each area, and explores the difference between truth and belief. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) does not have a formal IB DP examination, but candidates will submit a final TOK essay and oral presentation that will be internally and externally moderated.

The Core The Extended Essay A DP candidate must complete and submit an extended essay, which is a substantial piece of independent research of up to 4000 words. The EE is intended to promote high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery and creativity. It provides students with an opportunity to engage in personal research in a topic of their own choice (chosen from the list of approved Diploma Programme subjects), under the guidance of a supervisor.

The Core Creativity, Action & Service • CAS is an acronym which stands for “Creativity, Action and Service. ” • Creativity: arts, and other experiences that involve creative thinking. • Action: physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work elsewhere in the Diploma Programme. • Service: an unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student. The rights, dignity and autonomy of all those involved are respected.

IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME CANDIDATE 6 Required Subjects • 3 subjects at Higher level (HL) • 3 subjects at Standard level (SL) 3 Core Requirements • Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) • Theory of Knowledge (TOK) • An Extended Essay (EE)

The IBDP How it is scored… To Graduate… • Out of 45 points • 7 points available for each of the 6 subjects • 3 points available for EE and TOK • Students need a minimum of 24 points • 12 of those points must be from the 3 HL subjects • Students cannot receive a 2 in any HL subject • Students need to pass all 3 core components: • TOK • EE • CAS

Universities like the skills the IBDP develops The DP nurtures a range of interlinked skills • Research skills – in all subjects areas, from TOK and EE • Critical skills – in all subject areas, from TOK and EE • Language skills • Analytical skills • Independent Learning skills • Creative skills – also from CAS • Personal skills • Social awareness and responsibility - CAS

University Guidance Services Shabari Shields- Head of UGS Kate Mc. Manus- Assistant • Our primary role is to support students by providing information, advice and guidance about progression to Higher Education. • We facilitate and process all applications to Higher Education.

Progression to University Pathway 1: Pathway 2: Pathway 3: UK: all foundation courses & 1 st year undergraduate entry dependent on points generated by final IB certificate results UK: all 1 st year entry courses USA: entry to freshman with possible additional testing required Canada: all foundation courses & 1 st year undergraduate entry dependent on points generated by final IB certificate results Canada: all 1 st year entry courses IBDP: This pathway is considered the most academically rigorous and may generate university credits dependent on results

University acceptances 2016 -19 Pathway 1: For the past three years, all students have met the entry requirements for either Pathway 2 or 3 Pathway 2: Pathway 3: San Diego State, Parsons, Pepperdine, Uni of Hawaii, Chapman, Hult, Valencia College MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, UCLA, UC Berkley, UC San Diego, USC, Iowa State, Uni of Texas, Georgia Tech, NYU, Brown, Wakeforet, BU, Parsons, San Diego State, Northeastern Central St Martins, UAL, Instituo Marangoni, Durham, Queens Belfast, Exeter, Hult Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, Edinburgh, Manchester, Warwick, St Andrews, Durham, Birmingham, Central St Martins, Exeter Ryerson Mc. Gill, Uni of Toronto, Ryerson, York, UBC, Alberta, Guelph

What are universities looking for? UK • IGCSE grade • Predicted grades, especially HL IB subjects • Personal Statement • School reference • Final IB grades • Extra-curricular USA • All grades from Y 10 Y 13, with a special focus on IGCSE grades • Standarised testing ACT/SAT, if required • Predicted grades • College essay • Recommendation letters • Final IB grades • Extra-curricular Canada • All grades from Y 10 -Y 13, with a special focus on IGCSE grades • Predicted grades • Personal Statement if required • Final IB grades • Extra-curricular