What is IB Closely linked to UNESCO Diploma

What is IB? • Closely linked to UNESCO. Diploma Programme (DP)first taught in Geneva International School in 1968; • Recognized in 200 countries; • Based on a clearly understood set of values (the learner profile) which ensure stability and consistency; • Not subject to grade drift. Consistent standards have been maintained for 40 years.

IB Has Three Programmes of Study • Primary Years Programme (PYP) • Middle Years Proramme (MYP) • Diploma Programme (DP)-Final two years of Secondary.

The Learner Profile Supports the IB Curriculum Profil de L’impprenant de ‘IB IB Students aspire to be : • Inquires/Chercheurs • Open-minded/Ouvert d’esprit • Knowledgeable/Informes • Caring/ Altruistes • Thinkers/Senses • Risk takers/Acadieux • Communicators/Communicatifs • Balanced/Equilibres • Principled/Integres • Reflective/Reflechis

Facts About IB • 3, 521 IB schools in 144 countries • Over 1, 078, 000 students worldwide are following an IB programme • AAC to start the DP in the 2020 -21 school year • Diploma Program recognized by universities all over the world.

Why do universities all over the world like the IB? • IB students have wider perspectives • IB provides great preparation for university & working life • IB students have markedly superior skills research, critical thinking and decision making • IB students are good independent learners.

Research Evidence from HESA Expert in High education Data Analysis IB students: -are more likely to get top grades in universities -are more likely to go to world-leading universities -are twice as likely to study medicine and engineering -are more likely to take leading roles in their career

IB Diploma Programme Frame Work

Core of Diplomat Programme • Theory of knowledge: (TOK) to reflect on the nature of knowledge, and on how we know what we claim to know. • Extended Essay: The extended essay is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4, 000 -word paper. • Creativity Activity and Service (CAS) – experiences that require creative thinking, physical exertion and service to the community

Six Group Curriculum • Group 1: First language(Language A) for example, French at AAC • Group 2: Second Language(Language B) or Ab initio), Arabic or English at AAC • Group 3: Individuals and Societies, History and Geography, History of Arts, Economics, Environmental systems • Group 4: Experimental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems • Group 5 : Mathematics • Group 6: Arts and Electives Art, Drama and theater

What Students and Educators say about DP https: //www. ibo. org/fr/digital-toolkit/videos/